I found morels April 4,5,6 & 7th growing in my front yard. They were   
   little grey's. A total of 12 were picked.   
      
   We got a steady rain on Thursday afternoon. I'm thinking...  we are   
   set to find the mother load!   
      
   Friday afternoon I cut 2 walking sticks and waited till 2:30pm. I   
   picked my grandson (8 yr old) up at school & we went hunting in a   
   large track of woods. The woods are a blend of mature cottonwoods,   
   elm, oak, hickory among others. How many bags did we find?   
      
   We got skunked! Not a single mushroom in 2.5 hours.   
      
   My dog did "tree" his first racoon on the trip. We had fun watching   
   that from a distance.   
      
   Friday & Saturday nights dropped from last week's 55 degree nights to   
   mid 30 degrees. Seems like that happens every year. As soom as we get   
   a growing routine started, along comes the cold snap. Oh well, I have   
   no doubt we will find plenty.   
      
   I have heard reports that they are finding them in Calhoun County   
   (Hardin, IL). Thing is, That is north of me & probably colder... Hmmm.   
      
   I will reply to this thread to update my season.   
      
   Good Luck!   
      
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