

Mike Mayes’ new Book, “Valley of the Apes: The Search for Sasquatch in Area X”
This is the story of what it is really like to search for the most elusive animal in North America, an animal that clearly does not want to be found. Join author Michael Mayes and the men and women of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy on their two-decades-long quest to discover the truth behind the greatest mystery of the natural world.

Apes Among Us, Episode #14: “Musings: Technology, Science, and the Pursuit”
Last updated on February 28th, 2022 at 10:28 amHosts Daryl Colyer and Matt Pruitt have a one-on-one conversation that covers a range of topics related to the NAWAC and its efforts, including: the conclusion of the 2021 summer operation in Read More
Apes Among Us, Episode #12: “Hadrian’s Wall: An Area X Update”
Last updated on February 18th, 2025 at 01:29 pmIn this episode, join Matt and Daryl for an update on the North American Wood Ape Conservancy’s field work in Area X. Guests include NAWAC Chairman Mike Mayes and Bud Mellicker, who Read More
Apes Among Us, Episode #8: “From the Archives: Persistence in Area X”
Last updated on February 18th, 2025 at 01:29 pmGo back in time with Brian Brown in this remixed, remastered nostalgic episode from the Bigfoot Show, originally recorded in August 2012, as he interviewed NAWAC (then TBRC) members who had just Read More
Apes Among Us, Episode #7: “November Team – A week in Area X”
Last updated on February 18th, 2025 at 01:29 pmOn this episode of Apes Among Us, hosts Brandon Lentz and Brian Brown take you on a journey to a valley deep in the Ouachita Mountain Ecoregion designated “Area X” by the Read More
Apes Among Us, Episode #4: “Soundscape X”
Last updated on February 18th, 2025 at 01:29 pmScreams, pops, whistles, and howls. Just some of the sounds we hear in the course of our research into the North American Wood Ape. When those sounds are recorded, they become evidence. Read More

Tag 7
Last updated on December 30th, 2023 at 09:20 amThe North American Wood Ape Conservancy developed and implemented a novel technique for attaching radio telemetry devices without first capturing, manually tagging, then releasing the target species. This self-tagging technique was specifically Read More
Area X Presentation From Beachfoot 20
Last updated on February 20th, 2021 at 02:52 pmBob Strain, a North American Wood Ape Conservancy member living in California, recently made a presentation on Area X at the annual Beachfoot conferece. Spacial thanks to Rictor Riolo for creating and Read More
Ouachita Project Monograph FAQ
Last updated on February 20th, 2021 at 02:54 pmIn releasing the Ouachita Project Monograph (OPM) to the public, we have found that certain questions often come up regarding our approach, observations, and conclusions. In an effort to more efficiently address Read More