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In the summertime, I try to hunt at least once a week, and my preference is twice a week. I have to be adaptable, moving to low water spots in the river, or into creeks, or on to dry land. All have different issues, but in all cases, I depend on the generosity of my friends. Yesterday I went with a friend who happens to have permission to cross private land. I provide the 4x4, most/all of the small shark teeth I find, etc. No kayak against the current. It is still not simple, we had to prospect in season for locations that would only be waist to chest deep in July. The mosquitoes, gnats, and horse flies are all out in force, pleased to get a shot at a free meal. I usually have a wetsuit 3mm jacket on until I can not stand the heat, and then I move into deeper water. The rewards are always worth it. I am not there only for the fossils found. A bunch of little shark teeth (Lemons, Tigers, and Hemis). There is a Hemi symphyseal there. Surprisingly, no bulls/dusky. Across the top, a small glyptodont edge osteoderm, a tillybone, an earbone, a piece of turtle shell. The Meg is nice, but I am really curious about the fossil above it. I thought Scaldicetus, but my friend , who has a lot of expertise, thought is was Mammoth Root. The 1st two photos look like whale to me, but the last 2 photos had me looking for Schreger lines and then , in case , you missed it.... a piece of copper.... All in all, an interesting day with a good friend on a river I love.... Jack

Somewhat medium size approximately 1.7 inches in length. It has a non_bulbous root and significant tip damage. All assistance and comments greatly appreciated. SS