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The morel is one of the best-known, most delicious, sought-after, and elusive of all wild mushrooms. Local enthusiasts annually tramp through the woods in pursuit of these delectable specimens which are hailed all over the world in festivals, prized in kitchens, and proudly included on gourmet restaurant menus.
Sperryville resident, John Hallberg, who has 7 years experience hunting morels and a minor in Biology, has considerable knowledge about, the hard-to-find delicacies. In fact, since they are so difficult to find, many folks call them “merkles,” the local version of “miracle” since many say “it’s a merkle if you find one.”
John says the best time to go out hunting is after a rain, which is perfect for mushroom formation. “There are three major species of the mushrooms, although some say there are five or six because there are yellow and brown variations of the various species. Most people say
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