14 NEBRASKAland • APRIL 2016
Public Mushrooms
By Jeff Kurrus
When first-timers consider hunting morel mushrooms on public
land, they think river properties. So let's go there first. The following
river-adjacent properties are excellent locales for spring morels.
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Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
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Indian Cave State Park
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Louisville State Recreation Area
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Platte River State Park
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area
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Two Rivers State Recreation Area
However, rivers aren't the only locations where morel mushrooms
can be abundant. When you're contemplating morel hunting, think
about old-growth forest and creek edges. Once you widen to these
parameters, the following public areas come into play:
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Branched Oak State Recreation Area
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Burchard Wildlife Management Area
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Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area
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Twin Lakes Wildlife Management Area
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Yellow Banks Wildlife Management Area
But this short list is merely a start. Once you visit these, broaden
out your search to other similar-looking places throughout the state
to find one of nature's most delectable dinners. ■
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DOUG
CARROLL
