Loren Coleman Talks About The Possibility Of Bigfoot In Maine
Does the state of Maine support a breeding population of Bigfoot? Loren Coleman thinks it's quite possible. The state is 320 miles long and 210 miles wide, and has a total area of approximately 33,215 square miles. It has 436,064 acres of state and national parks, including the 92-mile Allagash Wilderness Waterway in northern Maine. There's enough land, but what about food sources? Well, we all know that Bigfoots like berries, and it so happens that Maine is also one of America's largest blueberry growing states, raising 90% of the low-bush blueberries in North America.
In an interview with The Portland Daily Sun giving his thoughts on a Maine Ghost Hunters camping trip, Loren stated that although there doesn't seem to be a "viable" living population in northern Maine, however there have been "outbursts of sightings":
Loren Coleman, curator of the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, which features exhibits on "hidden animals" such as Bigfoot, said he prefers to view the question of an upright, hairy mammal roaming the woods from a scientific perspective.
"I think we have to look at it in terms of cryptotourism, it's not related to the ghost or paranormal area but it's related to biology and zoology," Coleman said of the Bigfoot legend.
"What's happened with Bigfoot is it's become a modern eco-tourism, we call it cryptotourism, people used to go out and go camping and do birdwatching or orient toward mountains, now people actually go out and look for Bigfoot," Coleman said.
"I think the possibility for Bigfoot in northern Maine is slight," he added, assessing the chances of success. "If there are reports up there, and there are some sightings, that's probably some interlopers from the boreal forests, the mountain range forests of Quebec and New Brunswick. There doesn't seem to be a viable living population in northern Maine. ... You get those kind of outbursts of sightings and then they disappear so it doesn't seem as if there's any routine, breeding population of Bigfoot in Maine right now."
Believing in Bigfoot is on par with believing we never went to the moon or 911 was an inside job. Time to take a reality check folks.
ReplyDeleteYou're an idiot. Take time to go find another blog audience to annoy. Thanks in advance.
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DeleteI've been to ME many many times.. I do believe they can survive up there but where do they go in the winter? or how do they adapt? It gets pretty nasty up there in winter.
ReplyDeleteI would assume they survive the winter the same way all the other animals up there survive the winter.
DeleteExactly but don't let the facts get in the way of a good myth!
DeleteI'm just asking! I believe they exist! I'm just wondering if they are part human part ape etc, and don't use fire then I would assume it would be pretty tough to survive harsh winters.
DeleteYup. Makes absolutely no sense.
Deletethey don't actually have a breeding population in Maine, they live (and breed) most of the year in New Brunswick, Canada, and then they spend their winters in the much much much warmer great state of Maine. Gees, don't you guys know anything!
Delete"I've been to ME many many times.. I do believe they can survive up there but where do they go in the winter? or how do they adapt? It gets pretty nasty up there in winter."
DeleteThey go to your local Bigfoot Resort & Spa! Try a search on the computer for the one in your area.
Go Loren Coleman! You rock. SWP (TeamTazerBigfoot)
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, we believe this.
DeleteHe rocks Peter Byrnes pics to Unsolved Mysteries......and fakes NAPE prints. That we are 110% positive of.
DeleteThey go to Florida in the winter...... LOL
ReplyDeleteOn one point I disagree with Coleman. I think there is a breeding population, and they are residents, not migrating. If we take the eye witness accounts at face value. SWP
ReplyDeleteI live in northern New Brunswick and have heard of sightings on the highway to Maine of the N.B.black Bigfoot.One sighting I read was about one car headed toward Maine and the other on the way back and both cars stopped and talked about what they had just seen.there are other reports in N.B. although not many but IF they are here why not Maine.
ReplyDeleteIf BF can survive in OK then they can live in ME
ReplyDeleteLol are you saying its hard living down here? Lol jk youre probly right
DeleteIf you live near T town then you k.ow the extrem temps we endure year round. As in Right now its 114 degrees! LOL
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DeleteHi Okie, have the water holes dried up and if so would that consolodate the number of possible places they could get water and for researchers to focus on? J.D.
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DeleteHere in SE Ok there is a large body of water (Broken Bow Lake) and two rivers (Mountain Fork and Little River). Google Earth shows various small water holes that by now could be dried up. The lake, however, is about 22 sq miles I believe (not entirely sure) and both rivers are still flowing well. We just received about a half a day of hard rain last week also. There are a large number of creeks that are still flowing as well. If I was able to, I'd focus on the north end of BB Lake, where it is heavily forested and sparse in population. I believe the lake extends into Leflore County but again, I'm not quite sure. Leflore County and Northern McCurtain County are good areas. I really don't know if the north end of the lake has ever been searched (for activity) and I would really like to get up there one day. But you need a boat to get to the remote areas.
Im headed to that are in Oct for the annual BF festival and looking forward to it!
DeleteI live in Maine and though there are few "reported" sightings there are quite a few undocumented sightings all over the state. I know a few very credible people who have had encounters. Mainers aren't the type of people to report such things on any regular basis. Anyone who has been in Maine knows there is plenty of room for a large animal, we have quite a few known ones running around. 90 percent of the state is forested and once you are out there it is deep woods. I think the Samaquanch could hide pretty dang well up here
ReplyDeleteI could not agree with you or SWP more. I would like to know more about the undocumented sightings. Hostile and cold environments do not seem to be a determent to these guys, and Lord knows Maine is remote and forested and beautiful state and I wish it was closer to me.
DeleteChuck
The best one I know of was a classic case of general unease while collecting fire wood for the night in central Maine. Later that night both parties involved saw something peeking behind trees, very large mind you and very much on two legs, no bear or moose. Got to the point were camp was abandoned and those involved left before midnight. This story was told to me by someone who would NOT make up a story for the sake of it while being basically ridiculed by her husband while telling it.
DeleteAnd on a side note, harsh climate in winter yes, that does happen. I have seen -60 wind chill here, but Moose are very large animals, 1000 plus pounds, and they seem to do just fine up here eating just vegetation. An animal that is intelligent and omnivorous could quite feasibly make a go at it.
Deletethanks for the feedback. I too have had a close encounter told to me by a friend that would not make it up, and never tells anyone else for fear of ridicule.
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In the Maritime provinces more people have sightings or encounters than they talk about.It is just the way people are around here they dont usually let other people in on things that may call attention to themselves.Out in the country there are stories that go back generations and never leave the family I know it sounds messed up but it is just the way it is.There are some very dense forest so I think it is very possible that Bigfoot could be just across the boarder
ReplyDeleteIt is the same in Maine, people do not want to risk their standing in the community by relating encounters on a public level that could jeopardize how people view them
DeleteSpeaking of feet, do I really need to see that pedispin commercial with people shaving off disgusting dry skin off their feet? Gross! Jeez Louise
ReplyDeleteThanks gnran! We don't get enough word about them out of the high northeast. Really good to hear ya'll have activity going on!
ReplyDeletewhen people think Canada and Sasquatch they think of Alberta and B.C. and in the last decade or so Ontario but there are a lot more hush hush encounters than people know about.People tend to think if the B.F.R.O. dont know it doesnt happen but I can tell you it does as Im sure it does stateside.places that seem to have less sightings some times just have less reported sightings.myself I wouldnt report an encounter to anything associated with matt "squatch facts" moneymaker.
DeleteLove people who ridicule those who believe in Bigfoot. It's ok for Chimps, Orangutans and Gorillas to exist but not Bigfoot? Pure arrogance.
ReplyDeleteL.C. is a bisexual thats why he is not married anymore.
ReplyDeleteI know from expierence that L.C. is a bisexual.
DeleteKeith McClain
I grew up in Maine and all my family members are avid hunters. No way in hell any of them would report or ever admit to anyone, even relatives, if they saw one. As someone said above it's just the way the people are. Tight lipped and would worry what others thought.
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