Hunting For Michigan Morels By Ben Smith - 1260 Words

Hunting for Michigan Morels Ben Smith ENG 100 Introduction: The state of Michigan is great for hunting edible mushrooms. Some of the common mushrooms people like to hunt for are the chanterelle, honey or â€Å"stumpers†, and the morel. The morel is one of the more popular mushrooms that people look forward to hunting. Michigan’s atmospheric conditions make it a great state for these mushrooms to thrive in during the season. Before you go hunting, it is important to know the etiquette and a little about the particular mushroom you’re hunting so not to make the mistake of accidently picking one that could potentially harm you. Because there are so many mushrooms that are edible here in Michigan, I choose to focus on one of my favorites – the morel. Topics: As mentioned, one of the most common edible mushrooms that people look forward to hunting is the morel. Not only are they one of the most hunted mushrooms here in Michigan, they are also one of the most easiest mushrooms to correctly identify. Before we discuss the description of the morel it is important to know when to go searching for this delicious mushroom. Here in Michigan, the best time to spot morels is early spring. They can be pretty unpredictable as to where they will pop up and you may not find them in the same spot the next year. I’ve seen them along trails, in fields, along paved roads or even in a pile of old wood mulch. You will find them alone or in a group with others on the ground. A