Why does the Ozark Howler only come out at night? What is there that forces the Ozark Howler to avoid the light of day? Some assert that the Ozark Howler has a special connection to the Moon, a vitality that it gains from the Earth's satellite when it is unobscured by the overwhelming radiation of … Continue reading The Moon and the Ozark Howler
Category: Legends
Crypt Podcast Reveals Old-time Ozark Howler Tales
"He had great big horns and I shot him right between the f**king eyes!" Thus the host of the Creeps in the Crypt podcast paraphrases frontiersman Daniel Boone's report of his first-hand encounter with the Ozark Howler in Spanish territory west of the Mississippi River, in what is now Missouri. Creepy indeed, and a perfect … Continue reading Crypt Podcast Reveals Old-time Ozark Howler Tales
The Ozark Howler Offline
Over at the Cryptid Wiki, they write that the Ozark Howler is "typically described as being bear sized, with a thick body, stocky legs, black shaggy hair, glowing red eyes, and prominent horns. Its cry is often described as being a combination of a wolf's howl, an elk's bugle, and the laugh of a hyena." People … Continue reading The Ozark Howler Offline
Is the Ozark Howler a Shapeshifter?
There is a great deal of disagreement between different sources about just what the Ozark Howler looks like. Some say the Ozark Howler is something like a bobcat, or a lynx - a very small creature. Others say it's bigger than a bear. Some draw it with a long, snakelike tail. Others give it no … Continue reading Is the Ozark Howler a Shapeshifter?
Welcome to the Ozark Howler
My fascination with the Ozark Howler goes back to a newspaper article I read about a strange incident that occurred in Taney County, near what is now the entertainment hotspot of Branson, Missouri, way back in 1852. Branson was not formally incorporated yet - wouldn't be for two generations. As the well-known Branson history show … Continue reading Welcome to the Ozark Howler




