Oklahoma Mushroom Guide

Our Oklahoma mushroom guide helps you understand how to get started or improve your skills in mushroom hunting in Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma Mushroom Guide: Edible Mushrooms In Oklahoma

In this guide, we invite you to explore the main edible mushrooms. Here is a non-exhaustive list of mushrooms you might find in Oklahoma:

• Morel (Morchella esculenta) – Locals in Oklahoma say it is time for morels when the Red Bud trees start to bloom. Found in spring.
• Puff Ball – Fall
• Sulphur Shelf (Laetiporus sulfureus) – All year round
• Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus) – Found in spring and fall.
• Oyster (Pleurotus ostereatus) – Found from early fall to spring in North Central Oklahoma.
• Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa) – Found in September. Found in the Ozarks and Eastern Oklahoma.
• WoodEars (Auricularia auricula-judae) – Found in Oklahoma hardwood forests. Not as abundant as in past years due to drought.
• Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) – Found in the eastern two-thirds of the state. No specific season mentioned.
• Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) – Mainly found in the eastern half of Oklahoma. No specific season mentioned.

Discover the best mushroom spots in Oklahoma directly with our Mushroom Maps.

Oklahoma Mushroom Guide: How To Hunt For Mushrooms

1. First, you need to have a thorough understanding of the growth conditions of the mushroom you’re seeking. Each mushroom, such as morel or chanterelle, requires specific soil type, acidity, host trees, altitude, aspect…
2. Next, you need to have a comprehensive knowledge of Oklahoma: its forests, soils, and topography (altitude, aspect, slope).
3. Finally, once you know which mushroom you’re searching for, you just need to identify the right conditions in the right place in Oklahoma.

In this guide, it’s challenging to delve into the details of each parameter as it would require writing a complete book on the subject. It would be very tedious for you to read and apply all the concepts covered. This is why the next section might interest you:

Our Maps Will Guide You To The Mushrooms

Are you looking for a real interactive guide to know where to find the best edible mushrooms in Oklahoma, and you want to know the best time to go searching for each mushroom? Discover our mushroom maps!

Our maps allow you to know where, when, and how to find edible mushrooms (morels, chanterelles, lion’s mane, and more) and provide you with all the details to understand why these are the best spots (soil, trees, topography, and more).

Embark on an adventure with our maps!