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Title: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 11, 2018, 10:48:06 AM
   Hello everyone, I am a sasquatch report investigator based in western WA state ( also not to bad of a deer hunter either  :) ). 

 I have been reading here for a fair length of time and I have found that there are members and friends of members here that have had strange encounters while investing in many of the pursuits we discuss here.

 This topic is not a a place to debate, trash or harass folks who want to discuss events or experiences thet have taken place. If joking, wasting peoples time and running the subject it's comedy course is desired please take it to another thread.  The subject and some individuals involved certainly deserve some laughs but there is a select group of people who take the data side of this very seriously.

 The motivation is simply to understand how these creatures survive and exist in our current state of ecology, killing one of these creatures is not an objective our group is invested in.

 I hope to here both privately and within the thread about what you or someone you know has experienced.  If you chose to reach out privately to me I want to make it clear that your information will remain private.   

 Sasquatch behavior is something that is not well understood and it does expand beyond much more than yells, and banging on trees.

 Noted strange happenings we hear about from areas of reports and track finds include the following.

 - Gibberish talking sounds -  almost like the speech patterns attempted by a hearing impaired person but often very angry and or emotional, we also hear that the volume and pitch is deeper or seemingly ,, not normal for a human ,,.   Also sometimes described like someone who is excited talking but there is not clear words presented.

 - Wooing / Screaming -  This is often either far off or very close to a witness and is described as similar to some of the sounds chimps, bonobos and gorilla produce.  It can also be paired with knocking, whistles, grunts and ground thumps.   Sound type specifically noted would be Whoops, Moan Howls, Guttural screaming, Bellowing and even peacock type sounds. 

 - Whistles -  Loud, and sharp ( not bird like ) both short and long in duration.

 - Knocks / Slaps / Ground thumps and Rock Clacks -   Both loud and subdued and mostly at night, these sounds will also typically take place from more than a single location as it is believed based on the information to be a form of communication. 

 - Vehicle Shaking / Rocking - Hitting, tapping and moving of cars and trailers parked in more remote areas.   It is believed at this point this is either test to see if their is people around or possibly just interest in the object itself.

 - Metal Tapping / Banging - Sounds similar to a tin / steel can being beaten or drummed with a stick.

 - Rock / Object throwing -  This seems to most often happen in areas ( not frequented normally by human traffic ) where people setup camp or park for longer periods of time at night.  It also happens to fisherman along river ways.   We believe this is to possible way they push people out of an area or a way to get free food.

 - Tree Destruction -  waving, repeated cracking and dismantling of trees in a area near a remote camp ( not simply a tree falling ), in some cases the entire tree has been pulled up and positioned across a road way ( almost as if to block ), this is believed to be a form of intimidation or a display.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: PlateauNDN on April 11, 2018, 10:50:04 AM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: nwwanderer on April 11, 2018, 10:54:19 AM
Does NF have some time on his hands.   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: ryan2202 on April 11, 2018, 11:05:50 AM
I'm no Squatch Hunter, nor enthusiast; maybe a casual fan - but sometimes, things happens in the woods and you just are left scratching your head or possibly holding onto that weapon of choice during hunting season a little tighter.  After reading some of the descriptions in the past, and seeing how consistently many experience by others are described very similar in nature, I can't help but wonder if there's a few out there.

Hunting along a hillside, dropping down towards a riverbed - chasing deer, I've had huge river rocks thrown towards me.
During a hunting trip, sleeping in the bed of my truck with the canopy for shelter, I've felt the truck rock, heard something brushing up against it - the .45 moved a little closure to me that night.

It's been a while now - but I remember these times pretty well - one reason my heads stays on a swivel when I'm out the woods alone -

But the outdoors keeps calling and I keep answering....maybe someday I'll meet Mr. Squatch
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: PlateauNDN on April 11, 2018, 11:11:39 AM
Quote from: ryan2202

But the outdoors keeps calling and I keep answering....maybe someday I'll meet Mr. Squatch
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 :chuckle: I don't think I'd want to meet him, right @Dan-o
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: trophyhunt on April 11, 2018, 11:14:46 AM
Saw a video of a guy on Facebook that has a head of Bigfoot, also claimed to have a full body of one.  His dad shot them both in 1953.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: N7XW on April 11, 2018, 11:42:39 AM
   Hello everyone, I am a sasquatch report investigator based in western WA state ( also not to bad of a deer hunter either  :) ). 

 I have been reading here for a fair length of time and I have found that there are members and friends of members here that have had strange encounters while investing in many of the pursuits we discuss here.

 This topic is not a a place to debate, trash or harass folks who want to discuss events or experiences thet have taken place. If joking, wasting peoples time and running the subject it's comedy course is desired please take it to another thread.  The subject and some individuals involved certainly deserve some laughs but there is a select group of people who take the data side of this very seriously.

 The motivation is simply to understand how these creatures survive and exist in our current state of ecology, killing one of these creatures is not an objective our group is invested in.

 I hope to here both privately and within the thread about what you or someone you know has experienced.  If you chose to reach out privately to me I want to make it clear that your information will remain private.   

 Sasquatch behavior is something that is not well understood and it does expand beyond much more than yells, and banging on trees.

 Noted strange happenings we hear about from areas of reports and track finds include the following.

 - Gibberish talking sounds -  almost like the speech patterns attempted by a hearing impaired person but often very angry and or emotional, we also hear that the volume and pitch is deeper or seemingly ,, not normal for a human ,,.   Also sometimes described like someone who is excited talking but there is not clear words presented.

 - Wooing / Screaming -  This is often either far off or very close to a witness and is described as similar to some of the sounds chimps, bonobos and gorilla produce.  It can also be paired with knocking, whistles, grunts and ground thumps.   Sound type specifically noted would be Whoops, Moan Howls, Guttural screaming, Bellowing and even peacock type sounds. 

 - Whistles -  Loud, and sharp ( not bird like ) both short and long in duration.

 - Knocks / Slaps / Ground thumps and Rock Clacks -   Both loud and subdued and mostly at night, these sounds will also typically take place from more than a single location as it is believed based on the information to be a form of communication. 

 - Vehicle Shaking / Rocking - Hitting, tapping and moving of cars and trailers parked in more remote areas.   It is believed at this point this is either test to see if their is people around or possibly just interest in the object itself.

 - Metal Tapping / Banging - Sounds similar to a tin / steel can being beaten or drummed with a stick.

 - Rock / Object throwing -  This seems to most often happen in areas ( not frequented normally by human traffic ) where people setup camp or park for longer periods of time at night.  It also happens to fisherman along river ways.   We believe this is to possible way they push people out of an area or a way to get free food.

 - Tree Destruction -  waving, repeated cracking and dismantling of trees in a area near a remote camp ( not simply a tree falling ), in some cases the entire tree has been pulled up and positioned across a road way ( almost as if to block ), this is believed to be a form of intimidation or a display.

Mind sharing any personal experiences you've had?
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 11, 2018, 11:50:57 AM
I'm no Squatch Hunter, nor enthusiast; maybe a casual fan - but sometimes, things happens in the woods and you just are left scratching your head or possibly holding onto that weapon of choice during hunting season a little tighter.  After reading some of the descriptions in the past, and seeing how consistently many experience by others are described very similar in nature, I can't help but wonder if there's a few out there.

Hunting along a hillside, dropping down towards a riverbed - chasing deer, I've had huge river rocks thrown towards me.
During a hunting trip, sleeping in the bed of my truck with the canopy for shelter, I've felt the truck rock, heard something brushing up against it - the .45 moved a little closure to me that night.

It's been a while now - but I remember these times pretty well - one reason my heads stays on a swivel when I'm out the woods alone -

But the outdoors keeps calling and I keep answering....maybe someday I'll meet Mr. Squatch

  Thank you for giving mention to these types of events and for holding a stance on the subject that does not assume one way or the other.

  I would be interested in hearing the details of those instances.

  I would like to mention that these events as a majority are completely explainable in most instances and are not Sasquatch related.   I will also state there is a record going back hundreds of years that shows that some of the cases just don't fit the bill of other wildlife or human activity.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 11, 2018, 11:55:45 AM
   Hello everyone, I am a sasquatch report investigator based in western WA state ( also not to bad of a deer hunter either  :) ). 

 I have been reading here for a fair length of time and I have found that there are members and friends of members here that have had strange encounters while investing in many of the pursuits we discuss here.

 This topic is not a a place to debate, trash or harass folks who want to discuss events or experiences thet have taken place. If joking, wasting peoples time and running the subject it's comedy course is desired please take it to another thread.  The subject and some individuals involved certainly deserve some laughs but there is a select group of people who take the data side of this very seriously.

 The motivation is simply to understand how these creatures survive and exist in our current state of ecology, killing one of these creatures is not an objective our group is invested in.

 I hope to here both privately and within the thread about what you or someone you know has experienced.  If you chose to reach out privately to me I want to make it clear that your information will remain private.   

 Sasquatch behavior is something that is not well understood and it does expand beyond much more than yells, and banging on trees.

 Noted strange happenings we hear about from areas of reports and track finds include the following.

 - Gibberish talking sounds -  almost like the speech patterns attempted by a hearing impaired person but often very angry and or emotional, we also hear that the volume and pitch is deeper or seemingly ,, not normal for a human ,,.   Also sometimes described like someone who is excited talking but there is not clear words presented.

 - Wooing / Screaming -  This is often either far off or very close to a witness and is described as similar to some of the sounds chimps, bonobos and gorilla produce.  It can also be paired with knocking, whistles, grunts and ground thumps.   Sound type specifically noted would be Whoops, Moan Howls, Guttural screaming, Bellowing and even peacock type sounds. 

 - Whistles -  Loud, and sharp ( not bird like ) both short and long in duration.

 - Knocks / Slaps / Ground thumps and Rock Clacks -   Both loud and subdued and mostly at night, these sounds will also typically take place from more than a single location as it is believed based on the information to be a form of communication. 

 - Vehicle Shaking / Rocking - Hitting, tapping and moving of cars and trailers parked in more remote areas.   It is believed at this point this is either test to see if their is people around or possibly just interest in the object itself.

 - Metal Tapping / Banging - Sounds similar to a tin / steel can being beaten or drummed with a stick.

 - Rock / Object throwing -  This seems to most often happen in areas ( not frequented normally by human traffic ) where people setup camp or park for longer periods of time at night.  It also happens to fisherman along river ways.   We believe this is to possible way they push people out of an area or a way to get free food.

 - Tree Destruction -  waving, repeated cracking and dismantling of trees in a area near a remote camp ( not simply a tree falling ), in some cases the entire tree has been pulled up and positioned across a road way ( almost as if to block ), this is believed to be a form of intimidation or a display.

Mind sharing any personal experiences you've had?

 I certainly will as this thread moves forward, some of the events I would like to touch on are a bit long winded as I have photos and audio in conjunction.   

 Some time in the coming week I will share some of my information here. 
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 11, 2018, 12:00:20 PM
Saw a video of a guy on Facebook that has a head of Bigfoot, also claimed to have a full body of one.  His dad shot them both in 1953.

 I have glanced at the story/videos and I can say that it is for a fact completely false.     
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: PlateauNDN on April 11, 2018, 12:41:43 PM
I know you know the other thread has morphed into something else tha  the original intent but if you read it from the beginning you can decipher the stories and when the transition occurred.

Some great stories in there in the beginning. :tup:
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 11, 2018, 12:48:43 PM
I know you know the other thread has morphed into something else tha  the original intent but if you read it from the beginning you can decipher the stories and when the transition occurred.

Some great stories in there in the beginning. :tup:

   There has been several threads on here, is there a way you could post the link to this particular thread ?
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: PlateauNDN on April 11, 2018, 01:03:08 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,93778.0.html
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 11, 2018, 02:52:52 PM
Is this a bona-fide game animal now?  Can't find where to buy a tag or permit app.  >:(
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Mudman on April 11, 2018, 03:40:59 PM
Until physical biological proof is presented it will always be taken less than serious.  I think its a strong possibility but I need DNA or something conclusive.  Loch ness, aliens etc are similar in groupings.  My point is joking and fun will associate bigfoot regardless of peoples wants until such sciences are presented.  I honestly hope somebody finds something and if killing one to show proof is required then fine although I don't think I would pull the trigger myself. :twocents:
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: B4noon on April 11, 2018, 04:03:05 PM
I think they do exist they are just one step ahead of us and know if they expose themselves they are destined to an eterinity of being managed by WDFW which will make observing a bigfoot even less likely and require an observation fee along with an access pass
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: luckyman on April 11, 2018, 04:08:07 PM
Iv'e followed tracks both in snow and mud at different places. I heard the Gibberish up close and personal once, like right behind me. :yike:
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: W_Ellison2011 on April 11, 2018, 04:17:52 PM
Lets say I find one and shoot it so I can have actual proof. Is WDFW going to fine me and send me to jail or am I going to get a reward? Just wondering. It's good info to have!
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 11, 2018, 05:07:22 PM
Lets say I find one and shoot it so I can have actual proof. Is WDFW going to fine me and send me to jail or am I going to get a reward? Just wondering. It's good info to have!

 Skamania county had a ordnance that states it is illegal to chase, harass or harm a Sasquatch, you would also pay a fine and possibly face jail time.   

  It sounds silly but it is a real law.  ( I have not reviewed if the law is still in standing )

  There maybe a legal work around for this issue though as there has not yet been a type specimen that can serve as a reference example for the species.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 11, 2018, 05:08:06 PM
Lets say I find one and shoot it so I can have actual proof. Is WDFW going to fine me and send me to jail or am I going to get a reward? Just wondering. It's good info to have!

 My bad here, wrong quote entry.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: dontgetcrabs on April 11, 2018, 05:08:25 PM
Iv'e followed tracks both in snow and mud at different places. I heard the Gibberish up close and personal once, like right behind me. :yike:

I'd say you're a luckyman.   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 11, 2018, 05:12:26 PM
Iv'e followed tracks both in snow and mud at different places. I heard the Gibberish up close and personal once, like right behind me. :yike:

 Please check your PM Folder.   Thanks
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Curly on April 11, 2018, 05:24:06 PM
My dad followed tracks in snow while elk hunting in the blue mountains in Oregon many years ago (20 years or so). The way he described them were very much like the tracks that were posted by deerhunter in that big bigfoot thread. I think Cliff from BFRO fame investigated.

I've had large rocks thrown towards me. They were too large for a person to be throwing.  So, I'm a believer. I sure wish I could see one.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Jpmiller on April 12, 2018, 12:35:30 PM
No bigfoot experience but tagging along
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Whitenuckles on April 12, 2018, 08:29:28 PM
Okay..... I know I'll hear crap for this. But please respect our experience.

About 9 years ago my brother and I decided to do a high buck hunt. It took us a day and a half to reach our destination just out of devil's park. We got there the day before season and went for a little scouting trip. About an hour before dark we spotted a group of deer. We closed the distance to about 100-120 yards. While glassing the bucks we noticed a figure standing not 15 feet from the deer. It was next to a group of trees and not moving, but definitely not natural. After a few seconds we both assumed what it might be. After 15-20 min it didnt move or shake at all. We thought our eyes were plaaying tricks. We decided to walk strait at it. As soon a we got half way to it, it walked off.

Judge my story as you will. But 2 of us saw it. I know what I saw, and I get hell for my story all the time. Most might think it would be cool to see one. We were scared as hell all night and left for home as soon as the sun came up.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: bowhunterforever on April 12, 2018, 09:00:20 PM
Tag :tup:
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Pegasus on April 12, 2018, 09:31:47 PM
On an early morning trip in April of 1999 or 2000 I was heading east on Hwy 14 along the Columbia River. I was heading out to go turkey hunting and was cursing myself for getting a late start and it was starting to break daylight and I still was about thirty minutes away from my hunting spot. In the faint light I could see a dark animal that was crouched by the side of the road which I assumed was either a bear or a dog. I slowed to check it out but by the time I reached where it had been it had disappeared into the tall grass. As I slowly passed the spot I looked back over my shoulder one final time and spotted the creature now standing up in the grass. It was an ape that stood about 4 to 5 feet tall. This was no bear.  I did a U-turn to check it out but the creature had disappeared again. I got out and did a quick search around the area but never did see it again. I thought about spending more time searching but the thought of going through the brush searching for what I determined was a young bigfoot which probably had its mother close by discouraged me from continuing. A few years earlier I had come face to face with an Alaskan Brown Bear and her cubs that was a rather scary and unpleasant experience. The thought of something similar happening again clouded my judgement about continuing the search. Later I noticed that there had been a  number of bigfoot sightings reported in the surrounding area.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Houndhunter on April 12, 2018, 09:39:43 PM
Tagging
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: coachcw on April 13, 2018, 06:24:18 AM
Many years ago a old boy I knew told me about a hunt in the cascades during November . He said he was approaching a ravine and heard some brush breaking . as he looked across less than 100 yards he saw a creature that was either white or covered in snow . He said as it walked up the hill on two feet he could see the tracks appearing, but is was snowing so hard his vission was hampered . He never was sure what it was and he said the hair stood up on his back . He figured that his long bow proably wasnt the right choice of weapon to pursue it with . He said he never told many people about it because he just wasnt sure what it was. I have had a couple of bumps in the night that made me think of his story , I'd like to believe at least the Kid in me does.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 15, 2018, 12:06:35 PM
 I am particularly interested in a section of the cascade range between Granite falls and St.Helens.   

 This stretch has had many reports over the years ( even from forestry service ), the pattern so far seems to suggest that the sasquatch spend most of the warmer months at or above 2400 Ft and then drop down to as low as cover and security will allow.

 
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: lord grizzly on April 15, 2018, 12:13:20 PM
Some interesting stories and a fun thing to believe in. But really I think at this point in history it’s totally debunked. There’s literally thousands of trail cams in the woods and has been for a long time now. Simple law of averages would say pics of one would at least keep up in some proportion to sightings.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 15, 2018, 01:08:06 PM
Some interesting stories and a fun thing to believe in. But really I think at this point in history it’s totally debunked. There’s literally thousands of trail cams in the woods and has been for a long time now. Simple law of averages would say pics of one would at least keep up in some proportion to sightings.

 There are a few trail camera photos of what are likely Sasquatch ( based on size and limb ratios ), I personally know of a photo that has not been published as the owner does not want to receive negative attention. 

 I am aware of at least 3 other photos/videos that are not public and I have heard of a few that are rumored to be included on a few upcoming documentaries in the works.




 It also comes down to the fact that a photo does not hold much weight anymore as things can be fabricated, this is why a few people do not share as they know that folks will just assume that they are making it all up.   If I had ownership of a photo of sasquatch and it was posted in this forum I would likely receive dozens of posts stating that the photo is fake because bigfoot is not real.

 High resolution thermal camera footage is the only way that we can give an illustration of a true living creature that could pass any degree of scientific scrutiny.



Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: lord grizzly on April 15, 2018, 01:46:10 PM
I’m not sure I understand what the trail cam pic of the owl proves other than my point. I viable breeding population of animals would be showing up with as much surveillance as there exists I the last 2 decades in its habitat. Still, fun campfire stories
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: runamuk on April 15, 2018, 01:52:50 PM
Lots of species are still being discovered.  There are humans we still have almost no photographs of.  I am not one to think its not possible because anything is possible.  Plausible is an entirely different thing.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 15, 2018, 02:32:14 PM
I’m not sure I understand what the trail cam pic of the owl proves other than my point. I viable breeding population of animals would be showing up with as much surveillance as there exists I the last 2 decades in its habitat. Still, fun campfire stories

 It is just an example of something on camera that could potentially be a sasquatch or an owl or an other known critter. It was not intended to represent a ,, real bigfoot ,, photo.  In this case there is just not enough information to say what exactly is on camera, it is entirely up to the viewers interpretation.   

 Some folks do have great photos but do not post or share with the public because people will interpret what they view is the truth and more often than not the determination is that it is a hoax on the witness or the witness is hoaxing or it is some other animal. 

Consider yourself in this position:  You have a great photo of a sasquatch on camera, are you ready to post a photo and take ownership of the repercussions ?

 My statement is that they do get detected in these formats ( trail camera/plotwatcher ) but the few truly good photos do not reach the public eye for examination for a number of reasons. 
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: lord grizzly on April 15, 2018, 02:38:11 PM
Myself in that situation of possessing an undeniable photo of a big foot.i sell it to the highest bidder. And so would most.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 15, 2018, 03:03:03 PM
Myself in that situation of possessing an undeniable photo of a big foot.i sell it to the highest bidder. And so would most.

 So it would be fair to say that you would remove yourself from that situation of owning the reputation behind the photo ? 

 If this is the case a third party looking at the photo is already going to discount the information as "shady" and therefore gaining no traction in the scientific sense.

 If you are suggesting that you would put your name and character behind the photo with the intention of collecting an attributed value then it is also discounted by the public as a con or hoax.  Why ? - because there is already a stigma and now someone was making money on it.   

 Either way people don't give credit as they lean on the side of a perceived sure bet and or an assumption based out of ignorance.   This unfortunately is where we as humans get in our own way of understanding the reality of a situation or event.  :bash:
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: lord grizzly on April 15, 2018, 04:52:43 PM
I’d recognize the value of what I had and sell it since I care way more about cash then fame. Still though, I digress. This world is way smaller then the days  of these mountains being big mysteries. There not out there bud. Pick up a rifle while your looking though, usually great elk country
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Dan-o on April 15, 2018, 04:58:48 PM
Nathan,

IMO your argument is nonsense. If people had good pics they'd post them. 

Besides,many of those trail cams out there have video mode. And still no clear pics or video.

To argue that people don't share is nonsense. I guarantee if I ever got good Biggie video I would share it. 

I get deer, elk, bear, cougar, coyote, bobcat, etc. I get good, irrefutable video.   

Lots of unexplained things happen.   That don't make it bigfoot.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 15, 2018, 05:11:02 PM
Pick up a rifle while your looking though, usually great elk country

We can agree on this much.     ;)
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: runamuk on April 15, 2018, 05:34:24 PM
I wont share pics with the general public.  If I had pics of a presumed "foot" chances are I would not share.  If I ever kill something hunting, probably wont share that either. I get all sorts of odd junk on my trail cam.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Dan-o on April 15, 2018, 05:46:15 PM
Hey..... sharing is caring!     >:(
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Rob on April 15, 2018, 08:45:14 PM
Interesting thread.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on April 17, 2018, 09:21:10 AM
I wont share pics with the general public.  If I had pics of a presumed "foot" chances are I would not share.  If I ever kill something hunting, probably wont share that either. I get all sorts of odd junk on my trail cam.

 If such pictures are obtained they should be shared at the very least with a serious research group ( not to be shared with the public ) that is actively working on documentation of the species.
 
  There is good reason to believe the overall population of these creatures is not doing so well.

  Humans have a habit of going into untouched areas seeking new resources that through harvest completely change the landscape and as a result create negative effects on the species inhabiting the region.

  There may come a time that if we do not acknowledge their position in wild territories we may drive them to the point of extinction.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on August 11, 2025, 09:15:01 AM
  I am dropping by to share some of our field research and findings that we have laid out on our youtube channel, I hope it provokes those lurking that have had experiences to reach out and share.

 We have covered plenty of the existence debate and opinions based on " in all my 45 years in woods " type of statements and I am not interested in continuing in the same 8 talking points on why it is some find it silly, off or BS, I will not be addressing those here so start a new thread please.


 All individuals and messages I receive are held private.




Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: 30.06 on August 11, 2025, 11:17:45 AM
I'm 100% with you, Nathan! I have seen 3 for sure, zero B.S. in my lifetime, one with a witness. Also had several other situations where I was sure there was one nearby.

There are many contrarians in the Hunting and Fishing World, and in any slice of any population there are going to be naysayers. Keep wearing out boots, you'll someday get your picture. But by that time you will gained have so much respect for them as a species, that you will share with only a selected few. Walk a mile in their tracks.

The overall impression is "That's an ape, not a bear." Then, once you gain perspective on the nearby surroundings, "Wow, that's TALL!"  Like, no way that's a man, either.

Judge my story as you will. But 2 of us saw it. I know what I saw, and I get hell for my story all the time. Most might think it would be cool to see one. We were scared as hell all night and left for home as soon as the sun came up.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on August 11, 2025, 02:55:49 PM
I'm 100% with you, Nathan! I have seen 3 for sure, zero B.S. in my lifetime, one with a witness. Also had several other situations where I was sure there was one nearby.

There are many contrarians in the Hunting and Fishing World, and in any slice of any population there are going to be naysayers. Keep wearing out boots, you'll someday get your picture. But by that time you will gained have so much respect for them as a species, that you will share with only a selected few. Walk a mile in their tracks.

The overall impression is "That's an ape, not a bear." Then, once you gain perspective on the nearby surroundings, "Wow, that's TALL!"  Like, no way that's a man, either.

Judge my story as you will. But 2 of us saw it. I know what I saw, and I get hell for my story all the time. Most might think it would be cool to see one. We were scared as hell all night and left for home as soon as the sun came up.

 Thank you, we are always out there recording and pushing timber.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: nwwanderer on August 11, 2025, 03:12:17 PM
Strange this resurfaced in other big game thread, be careful out there
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: teanawayslayer on August 11, 2025, 05:20:38 PM
I'm 100% with you, Nathan! I have seen 3 for sure, zero B.S. in my lifetime, one with a witness. Also had several other situations where I was sure there was one nearby.

There are many contrarians in the Hunting and Fishing World, and in any slice of any population there are going to be naysayers. Keep wearing out boots, you'll someday get your picture. But by that time you will gained have so much respect for them as a species, that you will share with only a selected few. Walk a mile in their tracks.

The overall impression is "That's an ape, not a bear." Then, once you gain perspective on the nearby surroundings, "Wow, that's TALL!"  Like, no way that's a man, either.

Judge my story as you will. But 2 of us saw it. I know what I saw, and I get hell for my story all the time. Most might think it would be cool to see one. We were scared as hell all night and left for home as soon as the sun came up.
you must’ve seen them before cell phones with cameras?
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: MADMAX on August 11, 2025, 05:57:01 PM
I believe
only saw these tracks in the snow but
Huge stride
Came up out of the Hamma Hamma River drainage walked the road for a bit and back down

Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: WoolyRunner on August 11, 2025, 09:33:19 PM
Heard tree knocks while hiking up Pete’s Creek Trail at Col. Bob roughly 20 years ago. My lab was extremely curious and kept sniffing the air intently until I had to pull him away.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: 30.06 on August 12, 2025, 11:01:06 AM
I'm 100% with you, Nathan! I have seen 3 for sure, zero B.S. in my lifetime, one with a witness. Also had several other situations where I was sure there was one nearby.

There are many contrarians in the Hunting and Fishing World, and in any slice of any population there are going to be naysayers. Keep wearing out boots, you'll someday get your picture. But by that time you will gained have so much respect for them as a species, that you will share with only a selected few. Walk a mile in their tracks.

you must’ve seen them before cell phones with cameras?

Had phones. You have seen photos, I would be willing to bet, Sir, and do you believe, or not? I wouldn't dare to shoot one, even with a camera. That is a far more respectable creature than many  people (or their pets) than I have met. There are some great people out there, but Ol' Samscratcher stepped behind a tree as soon as he knew we had gotten eyeballs on him. They do not want their face on TV, nor do I. Respect in the woods becomes a totally different concept when the guy is 8' tall and uphill from ya, and could drop a load of hurt on your tent. If I had taken a photo, would you believe me, or smack talk. Out.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on August 12, 2025, 12:19:00 PM
I believe
only saw these tracks in the snow but
Huge stride
Came up out of the Hamma Hamma River drainage walked the road for a bit and back down

 Interesting trackway and thank you for sharing, I have a good hunting buddy who found set of prints in that area.  Did you find these in winter and what direction did it go?  ( up or down )
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on August 12, 2025, 12:23:15 PM
Heard tree knocks while hiking up Pete’s Creek Trail at Col. Bob roughly 20 years ago. My lab was extremely curious and kept sniffing the air intently until I had to pull him away.

 The Humptulips area all the way back to Wynoochee Lake has a very long history, many logger and hunters in that area have stories and track photos. I have had some interesting experiences personally up there.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: MADMAX on August 12, 2025, 01:34:22 PM
I believe
only saw these tracks in the snow but
Huge stride
Came up out of the Hamma Hamma River drainage walked the road for a bit and back down

 Interesting trackway and thank you for sharing, I have a good hunting buddy who found set of prints in that area.  Did you find these in winter and what direction did it go?  ( up or down )
That snow had melted and ref froze a few times from the week before storm that came in and dumped all kinds of little pecker pole trees down the NF 24 Road I was picking my way down to the bottom to turn around because I made a mistake even going down that way it was so icy
I looked out my window and saw the stride of those tracks. They had come up the hill from the river on the left, walked not very far and then went back down to the river. The funny thing is when I tried to match the stride I was like doing Spread my legs as far as I can, and my junk was on the ground, and I still couldn’t match it my buddy was laughing his butt off.
Neither of us knew what it really was
one can only guess
I’ve showed those pictures to all my friends and nobody can say that’s a person
Wasn’t running, footprint itself wasn’t very big. It was all the stride for me.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: mountainman on August 12, 2025, 10:32:20 PM
Hmm?
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on August 13, 2025, 06:42:40 AM
I believe
only saw these tracks in the snow but
Huge stride
Came up out of the Hamma Hamma River drainage walked the road for a bit and back down

 Interesting trackway and thank you for sharing, I have a good hunting buddy who found set of prints in that area.  Did you find these in winter and what direction did it go?  ( up or down )
That snow had melted and ref froze a few times from the week before storm that came in and dumped all kinds of little pecker pole trees down the NF 24 Road I was picking my way down to the bottom to turn around because I made a mistake even going down that way it was so icy
I looked out my window and saw the stride of those tracks. They had come up the hill from the river on the left, walked not very far and then went back down to the river. The funny thing is when I tried to match the stride I was like doing Spread my legs as far as I can, and my junk was on the ground, and I still couldn’t match it my buddy was laughing his butt off.
Neither of us knew what it really was
one can only guess
I’ve showed those pictures to all my friends and nobody can say that’s a person
Wasn’t running, footprint itself wasn’t very big. It was all the stride for me.

 Thank you for sharing these photos.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on August 13, 2025, 06:45:20 AM
Hmm?

 Those are very interesting, I would love to know more about this trackway.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: mountainman on August 13, 2025, 11:05:58 AM
Hmm?

 Those are very interesting, I would love to know more about this trackway.

Here’s a few more….
Including along the side of the road  meandering around and on up the hillside
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Pegasus on August 14, 2025, 06:27:07 AM
Saw some tracks like that but they were cloven hoof. Sure looked like a two legged creature made them. Always wonder about that.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: HighlandLofts on August 22, 2025, 06:20:45 AM
Thousands and thousands of trail cams out across the country and no one is getting any pictures.
Interesting.
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Kingofthemountain83 on August 22, 2025, 09:40:11 AM
Join a bigfoot group on FB... Pictures all the time...  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on August 23, 2025, 02:47:51 PM
Thousands and thousands of trail cams out across the country and no one is getting any pictures.
Interesting.

 I suggest reading some of the scientific notes on tiger behavior, they are notorious for not being captured on game cameras as well as walking on certain surfaces to avoid being tracked. We also can refer to several published studies on alpha coyote game camera avoidance, it is well documented.

 Some scientists have hypothesized that ultra sonics or EMF can create this awareness of technology in these cases, not that the creatures know they are having their photos taken but rather that they know something human in origin is concealed nearby.

 Sasquatches must be very in tune with their environments and are likely near extinction, the data is consistent and not simply human misinterpretation, insanity or fabrication so that alone is worth investigating no matter what ones opinion is on existence. 

 I have received many messages and emails from forums ( including this one ) about personal experiences, photos and tracks that we cant simply dismiss. 
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Dan-o on August 23, 2025, 03:03:36 PM
Thousands and thousands of trail cams out across the country and no one is getting any pictures.
Interesting.

 I suggest reading some of the scientific notes on tiger behavior, they are notorious for not being captured on game cameras as well as walking on certain surfaces to avoid being tracked. We also can refer to several published studies on alpha coyote game camera avoidance, it is well documented.

 Some scientists have hypothesized that ultra sonics or EMF can create this awareness of technology in these cases, not that the creatures know they are having their photos taken but rather that they know something human in origin is concealed nearby.

 Sasquatches must be very in tune with their environments and are likely near extinction, the data is consistent and not simply human misinterpretation, insanity or fabrication so that alone is worth investigating no matter what ones opinion is on existence. 

 I have received many messages and emails from forums ( including this one ) about personal experiences, photos and tracks that we cant simply dismiss.

There's all kinds of great trail cam video of all kinds of wild tigers.

Can you provide reference for these studies on Alpha coyotes avoiding trail cams?
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: NathanFooter on August 25, 2025, 09:55:42 AM
Thousands and thousands of trail cams out across the country and no one is getting any pictures.
Interesting.


 I suggest reading some of the scientific notes on tiger behavior, they are notorious for not being captured on game cameras as well as walking on certain surfaces to avoid being tracked. We also can refer to several published studies on alpha coyote game camera avoidance, it is well documented.

 Some scientists have hypothesized that ultra sonics or EMF can create this awareness of technology in these cases, not that the creatures know they are having their photos taken but rather that they know something human in origin is concealed nearby.

 Sasquatches must be very in tune with their environments and are likely near extinction, the data is consistent and not simply human misinterpretation, insanity or fabrication so that alone is worth investigating no matter what ones opinion is on existence. 

 I have received many messages and emails from forums ( including this one ) about personal experiences, photos and tracks that we cant simply dismiss.

There's all kinds of great trail cam video of all kinds of wild tigers.

Can you provide reference for these studies on Alpha coyotes avoiding trail cams?


Here is the primary coyote study I referenced.   
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1697&context=icwdm_usdanwrc

 Here is another study on camera detection.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4212972/#pone.0110832-Heffner1

 On tigers, it is about the mandate on hunted tiger populations ( not all tigers ) to learn to avoid human detection and pursuit. I think it is a fair shake to suggest that sasquatch see people driving up to remote areas and place our "human stuff" in the forest and then think " probably not going there ". Now add the potential for the stimuli highlighted in the above studies and the ability of a higher intelligence creature to draw conclusions and the picture of what maybe happening makes a bit more sense.

 I suggest you read about the level of effort it takes to use game cameras on hunted tigers. Check out the book Great Soul of Siberia by Sooyong Park. If you are a real wildlife nut, you will love the book regardless what you believe about Sasquatch.

 If one is determined to get images of a Sasquatch it would be a massive undertaking ( such as we have taken on ) outside of crazy dumb luck.  You need to identify an area that actually contains a family unit of these rare creatures, very well camouflaged units that are semi permanent, do not emit light, do not emit EMF and do not have direct lens exposure and can be left alone for months ( this is the hardest point to develop with custom systems such as ours ).
Title: Re: Bigfoot / Sasquatch Reports
Post by: Dan-o on August 25, 2025, 11:29:13 AM
Thousands and thousands of trail cams out across the country and no one is getting any pictures.
Interesting.


 I suggest reading some of the scientific notes on tiger behavior, they are notorious for not being captured on game cameras as well as walking on certain surfaces to avoid being tracked. We also can refer to several published studies on alpha coyote game camera avoidance, it is well documented.

 Some scientists have hypothesized that ultra sonics or EMF can create this awareness of technology in these cases, not that the creatures know they are having their photos taken but rather that they know something human in origin is concealed nearby.

 Sasquatches must be very in tune with their environments and are likely near extinction, the data is consistent and not simply human misinterpretation, insanity or fabrication so that alone is worth investigating no matter what ones opinion is on existence. 

 I have received many messages and emails from forums ( including this one ) about personal experiences, photos and tracks that we cant simply dismiss.

There's all kinds of great trail cam video of all kinds of wild tigers.

Can you provide reference for these studies on Alpha coyotes avoiding trail cams?


Here is the primary coyote study I referenced.   
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1697&context=icwdm_usdanwrc

 Here is another study on camera detection.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4212972/#pone.0110832-Heffner1

 On tigers, it is about the mandate on hunted tiger populations ( not all tigers ) to learn to avoid human detection and pursuit. I think it is a fair shake to suggest that sasquatch see people driving up to remote areas and place our "human stuff" in the forest and then think " probably not going there ". Now add the potential for the stimuli highlighted in the above studies and the ability of a higher intelligence creature to draw conclusions and the picture of what maybe happening makes a bit more sense.

 I suggest you read about the level of effort it takes to use game cameras on hunted tigers. Check out the book Great Soul of Siberia by Sooyong Park. If you are a real wildlife nut, you will love the book regardless what you believe about Sasquatch.

 If one is determined to get images of a Sasquatch it would be a massive undertaking ( such as we have taken on ) outside of crazy dumb luck.  You need to identify an area that actually contains a family unit of these rare creatures, very well camouflaged units that are semi permanent, do not emit light, do not emit EMF and do not have direct lens exposure and can be left alone for months ( this is the hardest point to develop with custom systems such as ours ).

Thanks!

I'll check it out.

Very informative response.     :tup:   
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