Prime Time for Morel Mushrooms in Minnesota: When to Find Them

Every spring, a fun (and delicious) treasure pops up from the ground in the Midwest. Some people even make it an adventure every year to see how many they can find. Others find it a mystery and treat their morel hunt like they are looking for lost treasure...they know it is out there somewhere and they will keep looking until they find it.

When do morel mushrooms show up in Minnesota? How do you find morel mushrooms? If you've been wondering those questions, keep reading, I've got everything you need to know below.

4 Tips To Find Morel Mushrooms Easily in Minnesota

If you haven't found that secret location yet in Minnesota for morel mushrooms, below are a few tips from experts and from my own personal adventures trekking through forests.

Tips for Morel Mushroom Hunting

As soon as spring hits and the temperatures start to warm up, one little fungi shows up in our world that people walk miles to find. If you've ever wanted to find morel mushrooms, try these tips for a successful hunt.

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Don't forget to dress for the elements too! Spring in Minnesota is typically damp and possibly slippery, especially if you are walking on old leaves. Wear some shoes that are ok to get dirty, some grunge clothes, and enjoy your adventure. Oh...and don't forget to bring a bag to carry your morel mushrooms in too!

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When Do Morel Mushrooms Usually Show Up In Minnesota?

One of the tips above is a good indication of when you should start looking for morel mushrooms. Once 50 degrees becomes more of the norm, especially overnight, conditions are basically perfect for the growing of morels.

I found another secret that doesn't even involve checking a temperature gauge, though! You can even do this on your phone...right now at the Morel Mushroom Sighting Map.

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Every day, the Morel Mushroom Sighting Map is updated with the latest sightings. The actual GPS coordinates are not given (that would give away the secret locations!) but markers are placed by zip codes and/or town names.

Based on the latest reports, it appears that morels have already been sighted in Minnesota for 2025! See the latest sightings right now at the Morel Mushroom Sighting Map website.

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If you open up the news, there is a lot of talk about tariffs and how prices are going to increase in the United States as a result. According to thedailymeal.com, it is predicted that the price increase is going to hit one of America's more stable and economical food staples as well - canned goods. Below are 14 items that are sold in cans that you may want to stock up on now.

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