Morel mushroom season is in full swing right now, and if you’re looking for a new activity to keep you busy, it might be time to head out to the woods and start hunting for them yourself. Morels are a delicacy; these delicious mushrooms can easily cost more than $20 per pound when they’re fresh, and over $100 for a pound of dried morels. The main reason they’re so pricey at grocery stores and farmer’s markets is their rarity. They only appear in the U.S.