This week: king boletes possible (27%); morels off season (0%).

Weather near Independence: 0.3 in in the last 30 days, well above the normal 0.3. Another 1.3 in is forecast by Nov 6.

By mushroom

King boletes

27%Possible

Best at 13,000 to 14,000 ft; last week 30%, next week 25%.

No soaking rain in the last 30 days. Look under Bishop and Monterey pine on the coast, and fir and pine in the mountains.

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Morels

0%Off season

Best at 6,000 to 7,000 ft; last week 0%, next week 0%.

Off season, and morels are rare here.

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Parks and forests

Alabama Hills National Scenic AreaAncient Bristlecone Pine ForestArgus Range WildernessBureau of Land ManagementCoso Range WildernessInyo Mountains WildernessSacatar Trail WildernessSurprise Canyon WildernessWhitney Zone

Season questions

When is king bolete season in Inyo County?

Most often from August to October, best at 13,000 to 14,000 ft.

Nearby counties

Fresno CountyKern CountyMono CountySan Bernardino CountyTulare County

More

• Wild foods in season in California (Forage Calendar)