I find that if you tap them a bit after you pick them you knock spores down so you'll have mushrooms in the same spot the next year, Also if you see one before picking it look around there is usually another within 16-25 feet of the first!
(Hopefully these tips help some of the newer morel gatherers, I know they've come in handy when I've gathered them!)
last year was rough. by the time i got out i never found one. the year before i did very well. i love them.
Hope this year is better than last year, got warm to quick and I didn't find much to brag about.