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Black Morels vs False Morels — What to Look For (Mount Hood Foraging Guide)

We’re out on the east side of Mount Hood (2,000–3,000 ft) in a natural forest hunting one of the most prized wild mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest — black morels. In this video, I break down how to identify true morels, how to avoid false morels, when to pick them, and why timing and habitat matter so much. #mushroom #foraging You’ll learn: 🍄 How to identify black morels (double-walled, heavy, meaty, great flavor) 🍄 Fire morels vs natural black morels — what’s the difference? 🍄 True morel vs false morel (verpa/half-free) — stem attachment, ridges, and interior structure 🍄 How to check for bugs and avoid infested morels 🍄 Why mid-May to early June is prime morel season in the mountains 🍄 How disturbances like dying fir trees trigger morel fruiting 🍄 Snow morels / early morels — why they’re considered false morels and safety concerns 🍄 Tips for harvesting, cleaning, and storing morels 🍄 Why natural morel spots are worth revisiting year after year We found a beautiful cluster of black morels growing under grand fir in a natural area — no burn zone needed. These mushrooms are chunky, fresh, and bug-free thanks to the perfect timing. And yes, we even discovered snow morels nearby and talk about why we usually avoid them. If you’re new to mushroom foraging or want to learn how to safely identify morels in the Pacific Northwest, this video walks you through all the key features in the field. Topics covered: • PNW morel foraging • Black morel identification • True morel vs false morel tips • Snow morels / early morels • Morel habitats (natural areas, riparian zones, burn areas) • Foraging elevation and timing • Mount Hood mushroom hunting • Cleaning and cooking morels (ending with morel beef stroganoff!) How to find Matsutake Mushrooms. White Chanterelles and Chicken of the Woods tips.    • Matsutake (Pine) Mushrooms. Chanterelles a...   Matsutake (Pine) Mushroom Hunting Tips. National Forest Gold. Tips for Foraging King Bolete.    • Tips for Matsutake Mushrooms  King Bolete,...   Mushroom Foraging Tips (Chanterelle, Lobsters, Bear's Head Tooth, and Cauliflowers).    • Mushroom Foraging Tips (Chanterelle, Lobst...   Mushroom Foraging Tips (Bear's Head Tooth, Boletes, Chanterelles, and Hedgehogs).    • Mushroom Foraging Tips (Bear's Head Tooth,...