Short About

Ohio Cryptid is focused on documenting, investigating, and reporting incidents and evidence of unknown or undiscovered animal reports in the state of Ohio. We seek reports that include, but are not limited to, strange cat sightings (mountain lion, black panther), Bigfoot-like creatures, unidentified large birds (thunderbirds), or any other odd creature.

Director - Brian D. Parsons, PhD.

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Support Ohio Cryptid

Ohio Cryptid is operated by volunteers who spend their personal time, money and effort toward researching, investigating and documenting cryptid sightings in Ohio. If you wish to support us there are several ways you can help. We are looking for volunteers in Ohio who would like to assist in interviewing, investigating, and documenting sightings as members. We are also looking for anyone who has had a legitimate sighting in the state of Ohio no matter how long ago so that we can add to our database. We are also hoping to network with other cryptozoological organizations in Ohio as well as all over the world. Please help support our cause. Proceeds will help balance website costs, investigation and research travel as well as future endeavors.

General Cryptozoology

This page is under construction and many more links are to come.

Cryptomundo - News and events.
International Cryptozoology Museum - Located in Portland, Maine.
The Cryptid Zoo - Basic cryptozoology information.
Cryptozoology - Basic cryptozoology information.

Cryptozoology Groups

General

Bigfoot Groups

B.F.R.O. - Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (known for "Finding Bigfoot" television show).
Ohio Bigfoot - Located in southwest Ohio.
Kentucky Bigfoot
Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society
GCBRO - Gulf Coast Bigfoot Research Organization

Cougar/Mountain Lion Research and Education

Ohio State Laws Governing Private Possession of Exotic Animals
Panthera.org (Cougar) - Cougar information.
Eastern Cougar - Cougar Rewilding Foundation.
Florida Panther Net - News and great info on cougars.
Mountain Lion Foundationa - California site with great information.
Cougar Fund - News and information about the cougar.
Defenders.org - Basic facts about mountain lions.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (Cougar page) - Info/Report cougars in Michigan.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - Info on cougars in Tennessee.
Missouri Department of Conservation - Mountain lion page for Missouri.
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources - Mountain lion education page for Kentucky with great information and examples of known hoax photographs used in the state.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife - Mountain lion page for California.
Predator Defense - Predator advocacy group.

Basic Skills Information

Guide to Animal Tracking - Outdoor Action Guide to Animal Tracking by Rick Curtis
Canine Versus Feline Tracks
Mammals of Ohio - Field Guide from Ohio Division of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Ohio DNR Publications - Division of Wildlife guides, laws, and more.
Humane Society of the United States - Cougar information.
Livestock and Animal Predation Identification - Understanding signs of attacks on animals by various predators.
Navigation Basics: Map and Compass - Courtesy REI

Gear and Goodies

Coghill Cartooning - Monsters, Cryptids & Paranormal Patches, Stickers & more
International Cryptozoology Museum Gift Store - Shirts, hats, casts, and more.

OhioCryptid

Seeking the unknown