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Comment on First Time Hunting Yellow Morels in the Missouri Ozarks by Josh Vogeler

Josh Vogeler — Tue, 11 May 2021 19:06:28 +0000

In reply to Marshall Bloom. ha! Great story. All so often I am led in by something that catches my eye and isn't a Morel. Only to refocus and see the Morchella hidden in plain sight.

Comment on First Time Hunting Yellow Morels in the Missouri Ozarks by Marshall Bloom

Marshall Bloom — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:53:20 +0000

I live in Florida where morels are rare if not completely nonexistent. Oddly enough, on 4/19 I was driving through Missouri on my way to Iowa when I stopped in Mark Twain Lake SP west of Hannibal to see if morel season had truly started. After a half hour of stomping around the forest unsuccessfully, I gave up and was nearly back at my truck parked near a picnic shelter when I saw something on the grass that looked like a tan lump. I walked over to the open lawn area near a playground that was obviously mowed on occasions, but the lump was a balled clump of grass that had turned brown. “That’s not a morel,” I said to my disappointed self, and looked around, “But THAT is! And so are those!”
I had discovered a patch of about 15-20 that were in prime condition and visible from a passing car window if someone knew what they were seeing. It was a delicious score for dinner.

Comment on Wilderness Survival: Lost in the Oregon Rainforest by First Time Hunting Yellow Morels in the Missouri Ozarks

First Time Hunting Yellow Morels in the Missouri Ozarks — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:30:10 +0000

[…] While Jelly Mushrooms are not my first-choice edibles, they are edible and plentiful. I noticed Witch’s Butter and Wood Ear growing on many dead logs. See my previous blog post about being lost in Oregon and eating raw Witch’s Butter. […]

Comment on Wilderness Survival: Lost in the Oregon Rainforest by Josh Vogeler

Josh Vogeler — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:47:50 +0000

In reply to Michael Klein. By writing in present tense I hoped I could convey the story in a more experiential way for the reader. So thankyou for that confirmation Michael!

Comment on Wilderness Survival: Lost in the Oregon Rainforest by Josh Vogeler

Josh Vogeler — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:41:42 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Thankyou kindly Bruce!

Comment on Wilderness Survival: Lost in the Oregon Rainforest by Josh Vogeler

Josh Vogeler — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:37:55 +0000

In reply to Lisa O’Sullivan Carroll. Thankyou Lisa!

Comment on Wilderness Survival: Lost in the Oregon Rainforest by Lisa O’Sullivan Carroll

Lisa O’Sullivan Carroll — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:38:00 +0000

Love it, Josh!!!!! Keep writing and posting!

Comment on Wilderness Survival: Lost in the Oregon Rainforest by Bruce

Bruce — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:53:47 +0000

Josh, I so much appreciate reading and learning from your telling of your experiences. A window into your heart and soul. And a very flowing account too.

Comment on Wilderness Survival: Lost in the Oregon Rainforest by Michael Klein

Michael Klein — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 02:11:29 +0000

Thank, Josh, for sharing the intimate details of your harrowing experience! Felt like I was there!