Here’s the official announcement from the Bosque Arts Center regarding the Books on the Bosque Writing Contest. I was thrilled and honored to be awarded the top prize.

Well played, spider…well played.

Everglades alligator shows off its python trophy. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

My first - and likely only - Christmas gift. I wonder why it is Grinch-themed? Hmmm…

Wolves are returning to California, but not everyone is happy about it. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

New breeding program aims to increase ocelot population in South Texas. kiiitv.com/article/news/l…

“Tiger Cat” (jaguar) killed in San Benito, TX in 1946. One of the last of his kind in the Lone Star State.

Bear falls out of tree, lands on, and kills hunter. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Public Service Announcement: It has been reported that Michael Buble, Pentatonix, and Mariah Carey have escaped their holiday enclosures. Be watchful and approach with caution as these species tend to get increasingly aggressive the closer to December 25th we get.

You have to be of a certain age to realize how brilliant this really is. facebook.com/share/v/wsQ8nS…

Santa Squatch has made himself at home on the Mantel.

Tragic. When heading out into the wilderness (for whatever reason). Be prepared for a worst case scenario. Know your limitations. Don’t “push the envelope.” Nature is unforgiving. kutv.com/news/offbeat/t…

The way his Vikings teammates greeted Sam Darnold when he entered the locker room after beating the Packers was the best moment in the NFL season this year.

Could it be? popularmechanics.com/science/archae…

Black bear encounters are increasing in West Texas, where the “three-hundred-pound raccoons” are making a comeback. texasmonthly.com/travel/black-b…

I know I’ve been quiet of late but some big things are in the works. More info soon.

About to see “The Age of Disclosure” at the Paramount Theatre in Austin.

The Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX. #theageofdisclosure

This has been a classic “if it isn’t one thing it’s another” kind of day.

Mike Mayes & Daryl Colyer return to the podcast in today’s episode to update us on their field research and other projects! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, etc., to hear the episode! Texas Cryptid Hunter