Skunk Ape Captured on video

Analysis by Michael Merchant

This video was shot by Tim Fasano in a major watershed area in Florida that feeds all the drinking water for Tampa. It happened because I was prepared to find something day by having the camera in my car. I saw a good area and possible movement, and went in. After about three hours, I recorded something of major interest.

The establishment of Bigfoot is going to ignore this, of course. They never liked me because I do what nobody will do. I commit to going into the woods on regular basis. I have been doing so for years.

Skunk Ape Investigation by canoe

Tom and I left Lettuce Lake and went up the Hillsborough River. We were looking for the Skunk Ape sighting area and I think we found it. I liked having a nonbelievers with me. He is going to want to see it with his own eyes.

It was a beautiful winter day in Florida. When I think of all the snow up north, I realized how good we got it here.I've got some good video coming up.

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Florida BFRO and biased investigation of Lettuce lake Skunk Ape video

Photo of Matt and Justin taken 2012

The Florida BFRO was unable to debunk a recent Skunk Ape sighting based on the facts of the evidence alone. So, they had no choice but to go after the witness personally to protect their power base. R. Monteith put together a Red Meat rhetoric response that would satisfy the taste of any famished troll. However, the post was full of inaccuracies and wild speculation and assumptions.

This was unethical, for it only involved the reporting of a mythical beast and the privacy of the witness should have been protected regardless of personal feeling. This is a tactic they have often used on enemies and people who may undermine their power base. They believe they are the governing body of all things Bigfoot. They are not.

It is becoming clear that these guys may have pulled something. But why roast them in public? That is only to feed the trolls. I know this first hand. Someone went so far as to run a criminal background investigation on me and post it on the web. I would not have been surprised if someone in your group did that. These kids did not want to be on the Finding Bigfoot TV show. They did not seek money or fame. The only reason people found out about them was because they were hounded. I really thought the BFRO protected the privacy of all witnesses.

R. Monteith has "confirmation bias" except with Kevin and I

R. Montieth, investigator for the BFRO, tried to place Justin Alan in the canoe with Matt without any knowledge of that. A three year old blog post confirmed that they were band members and friends. There is no knowledge that their status has remained so. This was a wild speculation on their part.

THIS VIDEO SHOW R. MONTEITH HAS "EVERYTHING'S A BIGFOOT DISEASE"

There are certain characteristics of hoax videos. Veteran researchers have noted these things for years. Bad acting, bad monkey suit, clumsy movements by the person wearing the suit, and so forth. None of these things were present in this case. That is why many people on the boards and blogs were saying this was "interesting," "intriguing,"

There is nothing in any ones lifestyle that would preclude them from getting the money shot. To dismiss them by slander and accusation without ever addressing the issue of the presented video is wrong. I thought your org was the only scientific org researching Bigfoot. Why this turn to tabloid sensationalism? 

A week before the video was shot photos of large Sasquatch prints were sent to me and ABC Action News in Tampa. They were taken by a women named Marie. They were impressive and the news channel did a story on them.

The BFRO never mentioned that they were found in Lettuce Lake park and by someone not related to these people. I had contact with the lady. It was clear that something had moved downstream from the watershed and had found cover and food in the park area.

The Skunk Ape legend in Florida

Some say it lurks in the steamy, gloppy muck near the Myakka River. It’s big, they say. Hairy, too. And it stinks to high heaven. Count Myakka City resident Mike Falconer among those who are convinced that Sarasota and Manatee counties are home to one of the fiercest — most pungent — figures in Florida folklore: the skunk ape.

More than a dozen skunk ape sightings were reported here between the 1960s and 1980s, prompting a state legislator to sponsor a bill to protect the animal. Even though scientists and wildlife experts long ago concluded that the skunk ape was a figment of human imagination, the legend refuses to die — and thanks to the Web, the mysterious creature may be getting more attention than ever.

Falconer’s video purporting to show a skunk ape roaming through Myakka River State Park has garnered nearly 110,000 views on YouTube. Bigfoot experts came to his door from across the country seeking clues.
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Read more.. http://extra.heraldtribune.com/2014/08/08/legend-skunk-ape-floridas-stinky-mystery/

A day in the wilderness searching for Skunk Ape

Kevin and I took advantage of a an excellent day in Florida and went hiking in the Starkey wildlife area in Pasco county. This amazing place is 30,000 acres of wild land surrounded by civilization. Many people don't even know its there. For those that do, it offers a real chance to see what Florida looked like centuries before developers entered this area.

The lake behind Kevin's house. You can see how beautiful the day was.

It was only a short drive from Kevin's house to find our way to this place. Immediately upon entering, we could see a deer right up by the front. Kevin says the park is infested with deer. In fact, one of his crew members heard from a cab driver, of all people, that the wildlife commission was authorizing a deer hunt because the Bigfoot population was growing and deer were drawing them in. How about that!

A deer in the distance

Our goal for the day was to make our way back to a wild river which is a watershed for it. We drove several miles into the park to get as close as we could. We still had a difficult hike in front of use but it was worth the time and effort to do this.  The conditions we encountered heading back there were not ideal. The area became very muddy and swampy, and this is the dry time of year. We knew we were in an old growth area because of the size of some of the oak trees we found along the way. We shot a video at this spot and I laughed about finding something that was wider then me. At his point, a lady hiker with a backpack walked up from behind of Kevin and almost scared him to death. The photos here show just how big and old these trees are.

Kevin at the old oak

Tim at the old oak

We finally got out to the rivers edge. It was a smelly and bug infested area. I don't even think Skunk Ape wants to hang out here. Even with the mud, there were no prints. Not even anything we could play up as a print. Not many come out here, but if they did, they were wearing boots. Speaking about boots, I was sinking into the mud to my ankles. Kevin did manage to maneuver on logs. In fact, he was considering tight rope walking across, but considered otherwise.

Along the waters edge

Kevin thinking about crossing

We did find another trail that led us to an even larger expanse of the River. However, it crossed through an old settlers land. You could see what was left of an old barn door (I think). Someone had put a stop sign up but was of no use. Hikers before us had knocked the thing down and went in anyway.

Lots of roots on this path to make it slow going

The sun was getting ready to set and we had to get back to the car. Overall, the day was a success. The air was cool and the bugs were somewhat under control. They will not be in a few months and it was important to get to this area now.

EARS-TV Bigfoot episode part two

This is part two of the interview on EA-TV about the Florida Skunk Ape.

The Skunk Ape howls video

I recorded these howls in a state controlled watershed at night. This was the same area I offered to take Matt Moneymaker into on this same date three months ago ( I never heard from him). He would now have great howls for his show. It was the beginning of migration season and the permanent population wad getting excited about their friends return. I recorded several on this video.

Florida Skunk Ape researcher cast in new TB show Enigmatic Anomalies

Areas we go into

I will be filming an interview for a new TV show called Enigmatic Anomalies. They will deal with various topics of the Paranormal. I was contacted by them a few weeks ago and have spoken with them on the phone. They have a studio in Tampa about a few blocks from my house.

These guys are Bigfoot field researchers and have gone on many expeditions. Since they have been watching my videos on YouTube, they have narrowed their focus to the areas I go into. These areas are often infested with alligators and warnings are posted at the trail heads.

I hope to form an overnight camping using much of their high-tech gear. They have some good stuff. With the weather in Florida now getting cooler, it would be the perfect time to do this.

They have a Facebook page and a website both called Enigmatic Anomalies.

I am very excited about this because this may become a big deal. If not, I should get some great video to use on my site. They have agreed to let me use videos and photos and such.

Keven is my contact person and here is a photo of him o the trail of Bigfoot in the Green Swamp of central Florida. They have posted many photos of their outings for Skunk Ape on Their Facebook page. They also have found a large concentrated field of Bigfoot Footprints unlike anything I have ever seen. I am wanting to get out there as soon as Friday. Check out these prints.

They look like the prints I found two years ago near this area

I'm Back from a three day/night Skunk Ape Expedition

I am back from three days and nights in the Green Swamp of central Florida. It has been fun, and an experience I will never forget. The opportunity to camp out 'deep field' miles from civilization. was something I have been dreaming about for months as Florida was in the grip of extreme heat. Now, the weather is better and I took advantage of that.

The camp area I had was on the bank of a river leaving its watershed. I was the only one out there, and when the sun went down, things started to happen. There was activity across the river in the 'skunk ape zone'. This is the area that is now closed to the public because of a death that took place years ago. The death was never explained. It is still a mystery.

The video below will give you an idea of the visuals and the sounds I encountered in this historical expedition in the Green Swamp. I am back and very tired with tons of videos to post up in the coming days.

Fall Color In Florida and Skunk Ape Season has begun

Fire red colors in Florida

I did not think we got these type of colors in Florida during the fall season. I was out hiking today in a SWIFMUD area and got these shots of color, including some fire red. I thought you could only see red in New England. I was excited to see this display by nature.

I understand you must have the right combination of rain, light, and temperatures for months to yield these colors. Cool, I guess we did it just right this year. This means the leaves are going to soon fall off the trees and our visibility will return. Line of sight is important for field researchers. Animals can hide under the cover of foilage.

A sight I have not seen in four decades

I found evidence today of many game trails that are frequently used. The large trial I was looking for has been made by very large beast was still there. This is the trail that I know the Florida skunk ape is using to get down to the river. I would not be pigs because they don't drink out of a river with a tall berm.

A Major 'skunk ape' expedition is set for November in Florida

A group of experienced "skunk ape" researchers will be in south Florida next month. We will be looking for the unique animal related to Bigfoot. This is the time of year they begin their migratory movements to the south. A team will also be in Ocala National Forest the last week of October to find them when they begin their movements.

This is the most exciting time of year in Florida to be doing research. The weather is turning cool and things are starting to happen. I been waiting, and planing for months, for this. I can't believe it is really time.

To avoid 'gate crashers' and interlopers, we will not revival the exact location until you meet with us at the planed drop spot. It is then when you will find out the plan, and the area. We will then move as a team to the work area. Anyone who cannot follow these rules should not consider being part of this.

There are people in Florida who want us to fail and are trying everything they can to stop us from getting permits to go into certain areas. This is very sad, indeed.

Does Bigfoot Knock Over Trees And Howl Doing It?

The Watershed areas of Florida have been where I have recorded some of my best howls at night. It is always when you can hear mechanical sounds in the background that something is out and aobut. The reason may be because these pumps are in the swamp areas where they live. The ecosystem is right for a large primate.

This video has an audio taken a couple years ago where you can hear the pumps, the tree tearing from the ground, the howls of multiple animals. Just be aware of how easy our senses (especially hearing) can be fooled.

Erickson Project Photo Of Sleeping Bigfoot Is A Fake

Rest little puppy dog..rest

This photo released by the Erickson Project is supposed to show a sleeping Bigfoot. Oh really? Does Bigfoot have a tail? Work with me for a moment. I am an expert at this, considering I DID film a sleeping skunk ape and you can find it on my YouTube channel

1. This image was taken by someone standing upright.
2. The image is at about a 45 degree angle.
3. The tree limbs in the foreground are frail and thin meaning the shooter was VERY close..
4. The animal was no bigger then a medium to small dog. 

Bigfoot weights about 50 lbs! Get real. This is as bad as bad gets. Adrian Erickson must of gone to the local dog park for this photo. How can you people not see this?

Erickson is running a hoax. He is out to support his crumbling real estate development company. Unfortunately, he is is not street wise enough to fool a veteran cab driver who knows when his yank is being pulled. There is no evidence of Bigfoot coming from him. There is a Bigoot, but Erickson does not have the goods. That being said.

Follow the real researchers such as tcsjrbigfoot, firstbillyjack, fasanotampa. You can find them on YouTube. I would have made that statement two years ago, and nothing has changed. These hoaxers will come and go but the real guys just keep going on.

After it is all said and done, Erickson and Meldrun  will piss off a lot of people. Many of these people have been asking for it because of their political correctness in the Bigfoot community. There needs to be a shakeout. That is good. It will leave the same Bigfoot guys that were there all along. The others will be exposed.

My fear is there wont be enough people left to care.

Large Southern Sasquatch Footprint Found In Green Swamp Florida

This print was found by Timothy Fasano in the Florida Green Swamp.  It is my belief that this is a large Sasquatch related to the skunk ape. It was a 'bare' print and about a size 24! No way it could have been your average guy.

It had been reported to me that a very large footprint had been found between the #2 and #3 pole at a certain hiking trail in the Green Swamp. My contact gave me a very good description of the area, and I went out to find it.

I was not disappointed. Is it a hoax?  I don't know. He could have planted it.  I did not find any others. It was an intriguing phenomena non the less.

Bigfoot Evidence: Real Proof Of Florida Bigfoot

This video presents my argument for the existence of the Florida Skunk Ape. I have found much evidence over the last year and the overnight expedition on March 5-7, 2010 yielded even more.


Until there is a body we wont' have conclusive proof. But this evidence shows me I am headed in the right direction down here in Florida.