Success of recent TV shows about Bigfoot breeding casual observers. Also a few words of advice to wannabe Bigfooters

Bobo and Bob Saget in
Strange Days Bigfoot episode

There is no doubt that shows like Finding Bigfoot and certain episodes of Destination Truth have caught the attention of casual observers. Interest in the field of Bigfootery is spiking, and the most recent episode of Finding Bigfoot's "Birth of a Legend" has attracted a tremendous amount of attention to our site, and many other sites too apparently. Skeptics and believers are starting to become more involved in the discussions about this mythical beast. Some skeptics are able suspend their disbelief and are able to look pass the myth to take a serious look into some of the claims made by experts in the field.

Judging by the comments on our site and others, it seems most people, including skeptics are willing to engage and debate the idea that a large bipedal creature could be roaming North America. Perhaps this may be a sign that people are accepting this possibility; in turn, this will lead to more curiosity.

Like many blogs about Bigfoot, the Sierra Tahoe Bigfoot Research blog also noticed the recent influx of new readers hitting their site. "My hits are way up, and I'm sure it has to do with the popularity of the new show, Finding Bigfoot on Animal Planet," wrote the author. As a guide to amateurs who might want to go searching for the Big Guy for themselves, the author had a a few words of advice:

By looking at some of the other tag words bringing people to this website, it seems as though there is a boom in those wanting to start their own quest to see a sasquatch. The main reason I do it is because I want to see one for myself. I've been interested in them since I was a kid in the 70s. Since I've been actively blogging, most of the folks I've talked to, that have seen a squatch tell me, "Be careful what you wish for." One guy I know of actually had a form of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) after he had an encounter last year. It involved pine cones being thrown into camp, and then waking up to one looking down on him through the ventilation screen, in the roof of his tent. He hasn't wanted to share more than that. End of story. It wasn't a violent encounter, but sometimes we react differently than we think we will. I'm sure most of us would be a little shook up after seeing the "boogeyman" for the first time. What I'd hate is for this type of unforseen reaction, to have a bad outcome. Either someone could wind up with PTSD, or worse yet, shoot one out of fear, or have a run in with a squatch that has been hurt by humans, and then decides to protect itself.

I'm not trying to deter anyone from going out on their own little sasquatch adventure. After all, most sightings are accidental, on the squatches part. They just wander into the path of an oncoming human, and get seen. With each encounter having varying degrees of reaction. Just remember, they are a lot smarter than most people give them credit for. Those of us that beat the bushes, dawning our GPS devices and cameras, have very little success in actually seeing one. I know I've been close to them, I know they were around me, but I've yet to see one. I can tell you after what experiences I've had, no one can tell me they are not real. I know there is some other species of bipedal hominid out there.

Ok, so I'm missing being out in the Sierras pounding the pine needles, enjoying the squatch's domain, so herein lies the motivation for my little rant. I know the popularity of the subject is taking many of you out there for the first time. I just want you to think things through. Imagine different scenarios, if you were to have an encounter and what you would do. Please be safe, but please also be respectful of them. They have been here much longer than we have.

You can check out their blog and read more of this by clicking here: Sierra Tahoe Bigfoot Research

Comments

  1. Very good timing with this article.Friday is a holiday here so I'm thinking of heading out of town to look for possible Sasquatch territory.
    It's not the main area I'm interested in but it has potential.It's also close to the reservation.
    I've run the "how would I react" scenario in my head a million times.Almost every emotion has played out,but honestly,I have no idea how I would react.
    I'm more worried about running in to Grizzlies than I am Bigfoot.
    I've paid attention to advice that people give.The BFRO site has very good tips as well.
    It's a great excuse to get out of Dodge for the day and try out my new (to me) video camera.

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  2. Wonderful post Shawn...

    there was an unexpected tradgedy recently involving BF hunters. A man died of natural cause, but it seems hiking and a few other things about his physical activity that day may have contributed, I don't know all the details.

    But, it took painful hours for air evac to get there, and many agencies ended up involved. No-one will ever know if being closer to home could have made a differnce. I am sure it is something they all considered...and I am sure he assumed the risk willingly. But, as the blog points out, it does not alwasy turn out the way everyone hoped. It was a terrible and tragic day.

    So, in additiona to the added "unknown" of Sasquatch use all your senses, know the weather, and your own limits. All that stuff our mom's alwasy told us..well my mom anyway.


    Here is a tip: you will do as well "Squatching" in a defined campsite where BFRO lists show some activity historically.
    I call them "Camp Bigfoots." They are more accustomed, I think, to us than those deep in thier own territories. And a place where you have your vehicle (a retreat can feel better till your courage returns!). Additonally, it is a "human" territory and so the opportunity for neutral behavior increases.
    However if you go "looking" at campsites take extra care not to place food within several hundred yards if you decide to leave a gift...as camp bears do roam many camp areas...and skunks are no fun either!

    Know your area.

    And get Robert Morgan's Bigfoot Field Observer's Guide..and read some Goodall or Strum! Put some of the best researchers in your mind first..

    and maybe read up on KoKo the gorilla or recent Chimp studies... these guys are smart, smart, smart.

    You know KoKo scored high enough on the IQ test (visual) to enter our Police Force...now think of that!

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  3. I suggest you all read Goodall's Through a Window for descriptions of the attacks she sufferred from Chimps that knew her. Also read Schuellar (ooh spelling may be wrong.. "The year of the Gorilla") for some first hand, high drama, great accounts of how that first..or even 100th encounter can go....
    I recommend everyone read large primate anthropologist's work first so they have a feel for what just might happen..and if not? Well, good books anyway... ..

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  4. I have a frightening story to relate. As an Anthropology student at G.S.U., we were required to go to our primate center (Panthersville) for observation and research periodically. While the center's star was a Bonobo Chimp that could understand English (No lie-I was there when a Japanese film crew was there filming the Chimp. They set up all sorts of obstacles, but the Chimp was able to over come them by hearing its trainers voice commands), I was lucky to have really close access to 2 adult Chimps and some infants.
    Both of the adults knew me quite well, but one day as I walked close to their pen (It was just a normal gate fence), one of the adults charged me out of the blue and ran crashing into the fence and went into a frenzy trying to get through to me. People don't realize just how big adult Chimps are and this was one of the most terrifying 10 seconds of my life.......If I'm ever able to observe a BF, it will be with respect and at a distance......I think if everyone has that idea when they search, then it won't be a problem. Even close encounters shouldn't worry anyone. Your flight response will quickly take over preventing anyone from being fool hardy.

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  5. Fantastic post thank you for sharing. Complicated minds are unpredictable. Risks are real, especially since we know few of their tribal rules.
    I have a feeling you'll be great out there!

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  6. Prior to this explosion in Bigfoot/Sasquatch popularity, I had an encounter in WV. I had no real knowledge of what happened to me. The creature visited my home/property for several months.

    My wife and I were in complete shock and disbelief. (To say the least!)

    These blogs, television shows, etc. have really helped me to gain a better understanding of what was going on around me at the time.

    Looking back on those experiences, I think I may have developed PTSD after the events. I used to be an avid outdoorsman. After the events that happened to me, I could not bring myself to go back into the woods around my home. (Even though the sasquatch didn't actually harm me, it's howl/moan, growl toward me literally sent me into shock.)

    I really enjoy reading this site and gaining further insight into what really changed my life.

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  7. To Anon above an encounter/activity.

    Consider this: A BF does not have a doctor, or place to rest and be cared for. I do beleive they share and care for one another, but obviously within limits of the material culture.

    Everyday the calories one needs must be found, evry single day. Rain, snow or shine. Everyday.

    That's it..that's a BF's life relative to you. The need for calories and saftey...and maybe a little mental relief (watching TV thru the window!)..

    So, there is little motivation for a BF to attack or injure you in your territory..the risks are just too high. I would not expect a BF to injure me except for these circumstances:

    illness (rabies, absesses, etc), starvation, mental illness, rage, and fear.

    Rage is more often predictable (not always - think Chimp attacks...but also many of those are altered cultural influences - captivity)

    b/c you usually have a role in creating it...entering territory that is home, or that serves for infants/moms etc. Or a particular good Elk kill and so on.

    So, seems to me you had, and probably still do, have an opportunity to set some ground rules and perhaps a future relationship?

    The PSTD is from the a complete flip of your world view! Get used to it and embrace it and it can become an inspiration too.


    I wonder if BF's aren't acutely aware we are frightend just by the sight of them,? What if they are a lonely people...think Hunch Back of Notre Dame...so take a kind heart out there!

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  8. I would think Bigfoot would be curious about us, and like humans,they would probably stay a comfortable distance from us as we would from them.
    Maybe they experience emotions like we do with an unknown or unfamiliar situation.
    I plan on erring on the side of caution with my searches.

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  9. absolutely CitizenTruth! But "find and replace" your "maybe" and probably' to

    "do!"

    My success (if you can call it that - can't prove, just lots of decent extrinsic evidence...LOL), I beleive was due to in large part to my willingness to get out there, unprotected, and make happy times....

    I wont share all the "silly" things I did...but, I called it "Bigfoot Theatre"....
    and admission was free!

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  10. I've been concerned for a long time that when the reality of this species is known world wide that there will be people finding themselves in real danger while searching for a Sasquatch, either from not having the woodland skills needed to navigate in deep woods becoming lost or just not having the ability to survive in case of foul weather or injury while searching the woods, or being attacked by an angry Sasquatch, or a mom with her child, or a male/female Sasquatch who is shot by a hunter and wounded and then kills the shooter. These are WILD animals with woodland skills and strengths which make us humans putty in their hands. These creatures can be dangerous, and the forest is their domain where they are the rulers.

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