Last night on the Squatch Detective radio show, Steve Kulls' guest was retired forest ranger Charles Branson of Honobia, Oklahoma.
Charles claims to have had interactions with bigfoots on his property for many, many years. The activity was such on his land that several organizations became interested in researching the area.
The individuals were always honest and upfront with Charles and for the past 10 years he has allowed them to place trail cams on what is discreetly known as "Area X".
Members of the organization are required to pay dues and to commit "service hours" for the organization. One of the chores required of certain members is to go to "Area X" and replace the cards and batteries on the trail cameras.
Charles had no problem with the researchers using his property until this past July 4th, when the organization's mission turned into more than just research.
One of the researchers caught sight of a bigfoot creature and took off in pursuit firing his AK 47 assault rifle with the intent to kill.
This organization and others, is often turning to the public pleading for donations to further their "research". If the organization has changed its original mission statement and have changed their stance from a "no-kill" to a "pro-kill" operation, then their donors should be made aware of this new practice.
The following has been transcribed from the Squatch Detective radio show last night:
At the 12:57 minute mark:
Steve: Have you ever gotten anybody that's ever come forward with a video to you, that, that you feel was a legitimate video?
Charles: Oh, we had some, uh.. We were letting some BRFO researchers from Oklahoma and Texas use our cabin facilities for the past ten years and they kept game cameras out all the time.
At the 15:15 minute mark:
Charles: We had a 4th of July incident in this area that I'm telling you about. It's OK to expand on it?
Steve: Sure...
Charles: ... researcher was actually shooting at one, trying to kill it with an AK-47. (unintelligible)
So we stopped them from using our facilities because, we know those folks are there, we don't want them bothered. They're non-violent, and we've watched them, ya know, for years, their habits and everything.
And uh, he was actually trying to kill one. And was honest enough to admit it. Which I admire, because there's not one in ten million that would admit that.
At the 27:10 mark:
Charles: ...they change seasonal their fur, just like other wildlife does.
And like this one, the 4th of July incident, uh, this fella said this one was about six and a half, seven foot tall.
He had light brown hair on his shoulders and up around his neck, real light brown and the rest of him was dark.
At the 52:43 minute mark.
Steve: Charles, you have such an appreciation for these things. Um, um, you...
Charles: They're wonderful people.
Steve: And uh, it seems like you've had more than one run in with these guys. It seems like you've almost had a nice relationship with them.
Charles: Yes, and they know it.
Steve: Now do they recognize people after a time, spell of time?
Charles: I think so. Spiritually I think they do. They're super smart. And uh, they, they can just feel...
And also, for your information, I've had... If you ever attack one, you better be careful, because they don't forget it.
Steve: Ha ha, ha... I guess not. Now have you ever known anyone to have ever attacked one or...?
Charles: Well I just told you about the 4th of July this year tried to kill one with an AK-47.
But when we go to the cabins, this hunting season, we're gonna have to be extra careful and communicate with them fellas. Ya know, let 'em know that wasn't us pulling that trigger.
We live... They're wonderful. I just wish everybody could learn to appreciate 'em more. And uh, I respect any person's right to not believe. But I also expect the same respect on my beliefs, ya know.
Steve: Now Charles, Charl...
Charles: If everybody could work together and stop the ridicule, just learn from each other then we could really move on with this thing.
And then at the 56:12 minute mark
Steve: Now the person trying to cap one with the AK-47, was that, that wasn't at your property was it?
Charles: Yes it was.
Steve: Ok, so now...
Charles: For ten years. we have give them permission to use the cabins because every so many months they go change their cameras out, see... And they was studying their habits, researching'. Uh, in fact, I've been there with them when they've played their recordings and get callbacks from 'em. I mean, it's the real deal.
But, we don't want them bothered, ya know. Well, that's it.
Steve: (unintelligible) but no guns...
At the 57:57 minute mark
Steve: Now, I have another question, and this goes back to the AK-47 incident, and that struck a political cord with some folks, and I'm gonna go ahead and honor the question.
Was there a particular group that was associated with this AK-47 incident?
Charles: Well, uh, it's BRFO, but I will not mention no names.
Steve: OK.
Charles: Because, the person has been extremely honest. And admitted it...
Steve: It wasn't the Texas group, or was it the Texas group?
Charles: Well Oklahoma and Texas both work together.
Steve: Gotcha. Gotcha. Well, that answers that question I suppose.
Steve: You sure it was the BFRO and not the, uh, next question, used to be the, gotcha Craig...
Charles: Well that's what they claim, but it could not be, ya know there's several splinter groups that says BRFO. I don't know whether it's official or not.
Steve: Is it possible that it could have been a group called the TRBC? Is it possible that you mixed those two up.
Charles: I'm not for sure (unintelligible) BRF...
You can listen to the archived show here: Squatch Detective Radio Show-Guest Charles Branson
For the record, the BFRO is not to be implicated in this story in any way. Mr. Branson was not sure of all of the letters in the acronym.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Letters From the Big Man
This year at the Ashland Independent Film Festival, Letters from the Big Man, which was written and directed by Christopher Munch won the Gerald Hirschfeld A.S.C. Cinematography Award.
The story revolves around "Sarah Smith, an artist and government hydrologist, who sets out on a post-fire stream survey in a remote part of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness of southwestern Oregon. In the course of her journey through this ancient and ecologically diverse land, she unwittingly finds herself interacting with a sasquatch man, and a mutual curiosity ensues. As their friendship deepens, Sarah must take bold steps to protect his privacy, as well as her own."
I am awaiting my review copy but from the trailer, this movie appears to be one that FINALLY depicts the sasquatch as the gentle, intelligent creature we believe him to be.
The story revolves around "Sarah Smith, an artist and government hydrologist, who sets out on a post-fire stream survey in a remote part of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness of southwestern Oregon. In the course of her journey through this ancient and ecologically diverse land, she unwittingly finds herself interacting with a sasquatch man, and a mutual curiosity ensues. As their friendship deepens, Sarah must take bold steps to protect his privacy, as well as her own."
I am awaiting my review copy but from the trailer, this movie appears to be one that FINALLY depicts the sasquatch as the gentle, intelligent creature we believe him to be.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Rictor Riolo-Graphic Artist
Contact him at:
Rictor Riolo
9217 Buckhaven Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Telephone: (702) 375-6585
E-mail: Rictor@rictordesign.com
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Finding Bigfoot-Halloween Special
Matt Moneymaker and the team investigate the site of the most famous Bigfoot encounter of all time at Bluff Creek in California.
October 20th marks the 44th anniversary of the infamous Patterson/Gimlin film where two Bigfoot researchers, Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin captured the most compelling evidence of Bigfoot on a rented Cina-Kodak-K 100 camera giving birth to a legend that still fascinates millions of people today.
Be sure to tune in for the 2 hour special!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
John Mionczynski-Wildlife Biologist
I had the pleasure of spending some time with John at the 2009 T.B.R.C. Conference.
Emilene Ostlind has written a wonderful piece on John that I would like to share with you.
Read the article at: Wyofile.com
Find out more about John's interests here: Wind River Pack Goats
Emilene Ostlind has written a wonderful piece on John that I would like to share with you.
Read the article at: Wyofile.com
Find out more about John's interests here: Wind River Pack Goats
Kate Bush Cries Out to Warn the Yeti
Kate Bush has released her new single, which is about the existence of the Yeti, on the very same day that the government of the Russian coal mining region of Kemerovo has announced the discovery of "indisputable proof" of the existence of the Yeti. It's also interesting that the talk-singing verses of Bush's song, "Wild Man," rhythmically echo those in the Pixies' "Tame." Although Bush seems to think that we humans will not bother trying to tame our giant, wooly, bipedal cousins once we catch one of them. "They want to know you," she sings, warning the Yeti to run. "They will hunt you down/Then they will kill you."
Pay No Attention to That Man Behind the Iron Curtain
This past week Russian Yeti researchers are claiming to have discovered ‘indisputable proof’ of the fabled beast after grey hair was found in a remote Russian cave.”
(On a side note, Ron Morehead, John Bindernagle and Dr. Jeff Meldrum were in Russia for this conference and may have visited the cave leaving behind a few of their silver locks! If only Loren and Craig Woolheater were there!)
Loren Coleman urges the research community that to see the phrase “indisputable proof” spread like wildfire has been unfortunate, for there is no zoological or anthropological proof of anything. It appears the conference organizers or the cryptotourism officials of Kemerovo or both were so interested in putting a good spin on the results of their “expedition” that they have overblown the results.
Read Loren's report on Cryptomundo.com
(On a side note, Ron Morehead, John Bindernagle and Dr. Jeff Meldrum were in Russia for this conference and may have visited the cave leaving behind a few of their silver locks! If only Loren and Craig Woolheater were there!)
Loren Coleman urges the research community that to see the phrase “indisputable proof” spread like wildfire has been unfortunate, for there is no zoological or anthropological proof of anything. It appears the conference organizers or the cryptotourism officials of Kemerovo or both were so interested in putting a good spin on the results of their “expedition” that they have overblown the results.
Read Loren's report on Cryptomundo.com
Friday, October 07, 2011
The Lost Coast Tapes
The storyline: "After a "Bigfoot Hunter" claims to possess the body of a dead Sasquatch, a disgraced investigative journalist stakes his comeback -- and the lives of his documentary film crew -- on proving the find to be a hoax."
“The Lost Coast Tapes” is sure to be the next most talked about film and will bring together fans of horror and suspense. Produced by New Breed Entertainment in association with Matriarch Multimedia Group, this exciting project is already gaining a noticeable buzz online.
Set on location in Humboldt County in Northern California, “The Lost Coast Tapes” documents the found footage of a skeptical journalist who aims to prove there is no such thing as Bigfoot after someone reports they have the body of a dead sasquatch. The film will take the audience through a thrilling ride of events in the deep, dark forests and countryside of the Lost Coast, and will be sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seat.
Film is currently in production with an anticipated release date of 2012.
Follow all of the activity during the creation of the film online through various social media profiles, including tweets and posts from the actors and crew while on set.
Wow! Sounds like me taking my life in the devil's hands by traveling with Tom Biscardi!!! EEEK! (just kidding!) (just in case the BBC wants to hire me for a gig;) )
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Bigfoot Man or Beast 1975
Thank you to Mark Parra for dredging up this golden oldie! I will post the series for you. Look for a young Robert W. Morgan!
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Russian and US Scientists Gather to Hunt Down Yeti
Scientists from several countries, including Russia and the U.S., will gather in the Kemerova region of Siberia to hunt down the Yeti, after alleged sightings of the legendary creatures increased threefold in the area over the past 20 years.
Read more
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Monday, October 03, 2011
Memorial Day Footage Filmaker Killed in Automobile Crash
From Loren Coleman-
Owen Pate whose claim to Bigfoot fame was the legendary Memorial Day Footage has died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident this past weekend.
Our condolences to his family.
Owen Pate whose claim to Bigfoot fame was the legendary Memorial Day Footage has died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident this past weekend.
Our condolences to his family.
Friday, September 30, 2011
It's a Wrap!
The Animal Planet Finding Bigfoot crew was overwhelmed by the turnout of Bigfoot researchers, witnesses and enthusiasts. Thanks to the Ohio chapter of the BFRO, the crowd exceeded 160 in numbers, more than any other Town Hall meeting Finding Bigfoot has held!
We had advertised for everyone to arrive by 6 pm for the 7 pm meeting. I arrived at 6:20 and was blown away by the amount of cars in the parking lot! I gathered up my gear and headed towards the entrance of the Deerassic Park auditorium. Upon entering I was instructed to fill out the paperwork that gives Animal Planet permission to use your photos and video. Ugh, I did not want my fat butt seen on t.v. so hopefully I hid well enough.
I heard my name called out and I turned to see Dr. Russ Jones and his posse standing at the doorway. I joined them and was introduced to several BFRO members including Mark Maisel. I have to tell you, I might join the BFRO just for the eye candy! We chatted for awhile as more and more people were filtering in.
Mark then asked one of the producers if it was ok for me to take pictures and I was given permission.
I scanned the room looking for familiar faces. In attendance were Don Keating and his wife Missey. Shocker! I thought Don wouldn't be in the same room with Matt given their history. I had also heard a rumor that Don told the folks at Salt Fork that if they let the Finding Bigfoot crew hold their town hall meeting at the lodge that Don would not use Salt Fork ever again for another conference. Well guess what folks, that is one big, fat lie! I talked to several key people who assured me that there was no merit to that statement. Case closed!
There were so many people that I have never met before in attendance and Russ was keeping count of every butt in every seat, not including the crew.
We were all asked to take our seats and as I was sitting in the back row, I looked over my right shoulder and saw Matt, Cliff and Ranae standing in the shadows prepared to make their grand entrance.
The trio entered and marched down the aisle to an eruption of cheers and applause! They looked tired but happy. They have been traveling non-stop for so many weeks now and will not get a break until December. The new season will air in January.
Well, as you can imagine, filming a television show is quite the production. There were several times when the audience was asked to repeat scenes and the Finding Bigfoot gang were instructed to stand here, stop, say that again, refresh the battery pack, etc.
The trio introduced themselves to the audience and then asked how many people had witnessed a Bigfoot, or heard one or had a story to tell. At least 40 hands shot up and, as we would soon find out, the crew was going to listen to every single one.
The stories were the same we hear every day and soon they had gotten through all but one. The very last hand standing was that of Phil Brocco. He stood up to introduce himself and I thought to myself "Oh no." At the first utterance of his name, the audience and crew were taken aback by his unusually high pitched voice. Matt's expression was priceless! Phil began talking about his experience and how he was "meditating in the lake" and he heard the movement of something large all around him but when he heard a loud splash in the water, he screamed, "you know, like a man". When he said that the crowd erupted in laughter and it was the perfect ending to the long and tedious production.
The producers then informed the audience that they could meet and mingle with the crew for about 10 minutes.
During the production, Matt Moneymaker gave Don Keating all of the credit for putting Ohio Bigfooting on the map. It was nice to see Don get the recognition that he deserves.
Don and Matt shook hands and took pics together during the meet and greet and the entire crew were very gracious posing for pictures and speaking to their fans.
Bobo could not be in attendance as it was his shift to camp out with the gear. He was missed.
Several witnesses remained to plot their sightings on the map and after about 45 minutes the crowd dissipated to some stragglers who wanted to talk and take pictures with the gang.
I ended up chatting with Cliff for about 15 minutes, catching up with him. He looked so extremely handsome and glowing. I am so happy for him. Before we knew it, the crew had packed up and I never did get a chance to meet Matt. His loss. ;)
All in all it was a great representation of Ohio researchers and we proved our sincerity and dedication to the quest.
Great job guys!
We had advertised for everyone to arrive by 6 pm for the 7 pm meeting. I arrived at 6:20 and was blown away by the amount of cars in the parking lot! I gathered up my gear and headed towards the entrance of the Deerassic Park auditorium. Upon entering I was instructed to fill out the paperwork that gives Animal Planet permission to use your photos and video. Ugh, I did not want my fat butt seen on t.v. so hopefully I hid well enough.
I heard my name called out and I turned to see Dr. Russ Jones and his posse standing at the doorway. I joined them and was introduced to several BFRO members including Mark Maisel. I have to tell you, I might join the BFRO just for the eye candy! We chatted for awhile as more and more people were filtering in.
Mark then asked one of the producers if it was ok for me to take pictures and I was given permission.
We were all asked to take our seats and as I was sitting in the back row, I looked over my right shoulder and saw Matt, Cliff and Ranae standing in the shadows prepared to make their grand entrance.
The trio entered and marched down the aisle to an eruption of cheers and applause! They looked tired but happy. They have been traveling non-stop for so many weeks now and will not get a break until December. The new season will air in January.
The trio introduced themselves to the audience and then asked how many people had witnessed a Bigfoot, or heard one or had a story to tell. At least 40 hands shot up and, as we would soon find out, the crew was going to listen to every single one.
The stories were the same we hear every day and soon they had gotten through all but one. The very last hand standing was that of Phil Brocco. He stood up to introduce himself and I thought to myself "Oh no." At the first utterance of his name, the audience and crew were taken aback by his unusually high pitched voice. Matt's expression was priceless! Phil began talking about his experience and how he was "meditating in the lake" and he heard the movement of something large all around him but when he heard a loud splash in the water, he screamed, "you know, like a man". When he said that the crowd erupted in laughter and it was the perfect ending to the long and tedious production.
The producers then informed the audience that they could meet and mingle with the crew for about 10 minutes.
During the production, Matt Moneymaker gave Don Keating all of the credit for putting Ohio Bigfooting on the map. It was nice to see Don get the recognition that he deserves.
Don and Matt shook hands and took pics together during the meet and greet and the entire crew were very gracious posing for pictures and speaking to their fans.
Bobo could not be in attendance as it was his shift to camp out with the gear. He was missed.
Several witnesses remained to plot their sightings on the map and after about 45 minutes the crowd dissipated to some stragglers who wanted to talk and take pictures with the gang.
I ended up chatting with Cliff for about 15 minutes, catching up with him. He looked so extremely handsome and glowing. I am so happy for him. Before we knew it, the crew had packed up and I never did get a chance to meet Matt. His loss. ;)
All in all it was a great representation of Ohio researchers and we proved our sincerity and dedication to the quest.
Great job guys!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Finding Bigfoot in Ohio
Tims of a feather flock together....that's all I'm sayin 'bout that!
Tim Stover so humbly posted this on his Facebook page: "Finding Bigfoot on Animal Planet wants to film me next Sunday for an interview and recreation of my 1992 sighting for a future episode. Wow I'm nervous ! Thanks to Natalie the field producer for the wonderful phone call!" He then receives a bunch of congratulations and encouragement from his fans and adds this sweet little comment, "Thanks. I'm a little nervous but people tell me I'm a natural in front of a camera or during my public appearances." So proud of our little Timmy!
Then his good buddy Fasano felt he needed to commend Stover for his hard work via his Youtube account.
On the other side of town, Joedy Cook is nursing his wounded ego because he is shocked and surprised that the Finding Bigfoot producers didn't respond to his numerous attempts to woo them with his charms. In his own words, (misspelled words and all) he laments: "i dont think there going to use me for the show. i'm the only bigfoot researcher in ohio thet written several books on the ohio bigfoot. i think i'm a threat to them becouse i know what i'm talking about. they ask to for information on saltfork state park sightings and bigfoot in ohio, so i sent info on my books and thats the last i heard from then oh well lol.
How DARE they do that to Joedy! Of course him and Stover represent Ohio's finest Bigfoot researchers!
Well, as Billy Green says, to be continued indeedy! I will be there tonight at the Town Hall meeting at Deerassic Park to get first hand information to share with you all!
Tim Stover so humbly posted this on his Facebook page: "Finding Bigfoot on Animal Planet wants to film me next Sunday for an interview and recreation of my 1992 sighting for a future episode. Wow I'm nervous ! Thanks to Natalie the field producer for the wonderful phone call!" He then receives a bunch of congratulations and encouragement from his fans and adds this sweet little comment, "Thanks. I'm a little nervous but people tell me I'm a natural in front of a camera or during my public appearances." So proud of our little Timmy!
Then his good buddy Fasano felt he needed to commend Stover for his hard work via his Youtube account.
On the other side of town, Joedy Cook is nursing his wounded ego because he is shocked and surprised that the Finding Bigfoot producers didn't respond to his numerous attempts to woo them with his charms. In his own words, (misspelled words and all) he laments: "i dont think there going to use me for the show. i'm the only bigfoot researcher in ohio thet written several books on the ohio bigfoot. i think i'm a threat to them becouse i know what i'm talking about. they ask to for information on saltfork state park sightings and bigfoot in ohio, so i sent info on my books and thats the last i heard from then oh well lol.
How DARE they do that to Joedy! Of course him and Stover represent Ohio's finest Bigfoot researchers!
Well, as Billy Green says, to be continued indeedy! I will be there tonight at the Town Hall meeting at Deerassic Park to get first hand information to share with you all!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Saturday Night Squatching
You know, sometimes you just get the fever to be out in the woods and that's how it hit me this past Saturday. I was working at Macy's till 7:45 pm. On my feet all day and my 12th day in a row of working between both jobs. Nancy Snodgrass called me that afternoon and had invited me to come down with them. They have a 3 room tent, an air mattress and enough food for 12 people.
So I planned it out, I would get home by 9 throw some stuff in the Squatchmobile and be there by midnight. Why the hell not??? I had no other plans!
I arrived at the handicap area at 11:45 pm at Salt Fork State Park. Nancy and Bernie were creeping around the parking lot trying to scare me. Come on guys! You KNOW I am fearless!
All of a sudden I am hearing whistles and howls and wood knocks and I'm thinking, What the heck is going on here? Well, it turns out that there were 6 other researchers in the area.
It was great to see all my old friends and there was a flurry of activity and conversations as they all played catch up with me.
We settled into our two groups and pretty much chatted the whole night. At times Nancy would speak to her unseen friends in the woods. At one point I heard a very strange "wuh wuh wuh wuh wuh" sound that was low and reverberating. If anyone has an explanation for that I'd appreciate it because I had also heard that sound in Honobia, Oklahoma in 2009.
Black walnuts are falling from the trees this time of year so you have to be careful as to what you call rock throwing. Well, we had both. There is a definitive whiz and a thud from a 2 lb rock. Especially when you feel the breeze going past your head.
This would go on all night, stopping for periods of time. After a period of silence Nancy decided to start singing Should I stay or Should I go by the Clash. I joined in and the critics were not happy. A couple more rocks were thrown but that was about it.
We then headed back to camp at 4 a.m. and I was asleep within 5 minutes.
We woke 4 hours later and Nancy prepared a 4 course breakfast all from one pan!
After breakfast, Nancy and I headed back to the area to check for rocks, etc. No luck. Well now we are confused because not only are there no rocks, there are no walnuts in the area we thought they'd be in. Again, another fun night in the woods, but nothing conclusive.
We hiked down into the woods and found some cool stick structures.
We headed back to camp because I wanted to leave to get back in time to watch the Browns play.
There is no such thing as a bad night in the woods as far as I'm concerned. It beats a good day at work every time!
I will be heading down again this Wednesday to report on the events at the Town Hall meeting being held by the Finding Bigfoot production. I will take pics and share the hijinx with you!
Till then!
So I planned it out, I would get home by 9 throw some stuff in the Squatchmobile and be there by midnight. Why the hell not??? I had no other plans!
I arrived at the handicap area at 11:45 pm at Salt Fork State Park. Nancy and Bernie were creeping around the parking lot trying to scare me. Come on guys! You KNOW I am fearless!
All of a sudden I am hearing whistles and howls and wood knocks and I'm thinking, What the heck is going on here? Well, it turns out that there were 6 other researchers in the area.
It was great to see all my old friends and there was a flurry of activity and conversations as they all played catch up with me.
We settled into our two groups and pretty much chatted the whole night. At times Nancy would speak to her unseen friends in the woods. At one point I heard a very strange "wuh wuh wuh wuh wuh" sound that was low and reverberating. If anyone has an explanation for that I'd appreciate it because I had also heard that sound in Honobia, Oklahoma in 2009.
Black walnuts are falling from the trees this time of year so you have to be careful as to what you call rock throwing. Well, we had both. There is a definitive whiz and a thud from a 2 lb rock. Especially when you feel the breeze going past your head.
This would go on all night, stopping for periods of time. After a period of silence Nancy decided to start singing Should I stay or Should I go by the Clash. I joined in and the critics were not happy. A couple more rocks were thrown but that was about it.
We then headed back to camp at 4 a.m. and I was asleep within 5 minutes.
We woke 4 hours later and Nancy prepared a 4 course breakfast all from one pan!
After breakfast, Nancy and I headed back to the area to check for rocks, etc. No luck. Well now we are confused because not only are there no rocks, there are no walnuts in the area we thought they'd be in. Again, another fun night in the woods, but nothing conclusive.
We hiked down into the woods and found some cool stick structures.
We headed back to camp because I wanted to leave to get back in time to watch the Browns play.
There is no such thing as a bad night in the woods as far as I'm concerned. It beats a good day at work every time!
I will be heading down again this Wednesday to report on the events at the Town Hall meeting being held by the Finding Bigfoot production. I will take pics and share the hijinx with you!
Till then!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Don't Forget to Join me Wednesday September 28th!
Boys and girls mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 28th.
The Finding Bigfoot gang will be holding a town hall meeting at Deerassic Park at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m.
Directions: The Deerassic Park Education Center is located in East Central Ohio near the intersection of Interstates 70 and 77 near Cambridge. Access is easy, just 6 miles off the interstate on US 22 near Salt Fork State Park.
The park is about 1 hour from Canton, Ohio; 1.5 hours from Columbus, Ohio; and 1.75 hours from Pittsburgh, Pa
Purchase your calendars today to have them autographed!
Then on Saturday, October 1st, there will be a grid search with people meeting at the Lodge at noon. Salt Fork State Park
Bigfoot lives at Salt Fork State Park! Don't miss out on the fun! Be there or just read about it here!
Yours Truly,
Sharonlee
The Finding Bigfoot gang will be holding a town hall meeting at Deerassic Park at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m.
Directions: The Deerassic Park Education Center is located in East Central Ohio near the intersection of Interstates 70 and 77 near Cambridge. Access is easy, just 6 miles off the interstate on US 22 near Salt Fork State Park.
The park is about 1 hour from Canton, Ohio; 1.5 hours from Columbus, Ohio; and 1.75 hours from Pittsburgh, Pa
Purchase your calendars today to have them autographed!
Then on Saturday, October 1st, there will be a grid search with people meeting at the Lodge at noon. Salt Fork State Park
Bigfoot lives at Salt Fork State Park! Don't miss out on the fun! Be there or just read about it here!
Yours Truly,
Sharonlee
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Finding Bigfoot Coming To Salt Fork!!!!
Boys and girls mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 28th.
The Finding Bigfoot gang will be holding a town hall meeting at Deerassic Park at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m.
Directions: The Deerassic Park Education Center is located in East Central Ohio near the intersection of Interstates 70 and 77 near Cambridge. Access is easy, just 6 miles off the interstate on US 22 near Salt Fork State Park.
The park is about 1 hour from Canton, Ohio; 1.5 hours from Columbus, Ohio; and 1.75 hours from Pittsburgh, Pa
Purchase your calendars today to have them autographed!
Then on Saturday, October 1st, there will be a grid search with people meeting at the Lodge at noon. Salt Fork State Park
Bigfoot lives at Salt Fork State Park! Don't miss out on the fun! Be there or just read about it here!
Yours Truly,
Sharonlee
The Finding Bigfoot gang will be holding a town hall meeting at Deerassic Park at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m.
Directions: The Deerassic Park Education Center is located in East Central Ohio near the intersection of Interstates 70 and 77 near Cambridge. Access is easy, just 6 miles off the interstate on US 22 near Salt Fork State Park.
The park is about 1 hour from Canton, Ohio; 1.5 hours from Columbus, Ohio; and 1.75 hours from Pittsburgh, Pa
Purchase your calendars today to have them autographed!
Then on Saturday, October 1st, there will be a grid search with people meeting at the Lodge at noon. Salt Fork State Park
Bigfoot lives at Salt Fork State Park! Don't miss out on the fun! Be there or just read about it here!
Yours Truly,
Sharonlee
Friday, September 16, 2011
Interview with Sherry of Londonderry, Ohio
I went down to visit Sherry in August of 2010 and here is the audio interview!
She has 2 small children, 2 dogs and a parrot...just warning ya!
Part 1
http://www.zshare.net/download/94468264a0e45023/
Part 2
http://www.zshare.net/download/94468274e58eb8af/
It will take less than a minute to download, but it's worth it. :)
She has 2 small children, 2 dogs and a parrot...just warning ya!
Part 1
http://www.zshare.net/download/94468264a0e45023/
Part 2
http://www.zshare.net/download/94468274e58eb8af/
It will take less than a minute to download, but it's worth it. :)
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Beachfoot-Part 2
I froze the entire night. Around 5 am I heard a bear/chipmunk scrounging around on the picnic table outside of my tent. Please just kill me before I die of hypothermia. A bright light emits from Tom's tent. He chases the chipmunk/mouse away. I realize that I am not dying fast enough so I decide I am going to fight to live. I unzip the tent and begin looking for the car key in the darkness. I can't find it. The back door to Jerry's Squatchmobile pops open and Jerry says, "Are you cold? Do you need another sleeping bag?" He tosses me another sleeping bag and his door pops, shut. Just a friendly Jerry-in-the-box. I then go back to my tent and double up the sleeping bags, cover my head and finally begin to warm up. I drifted off to sleep. I was wakened a couple hours later by the lovely aroma of bacon in the air. I love you Yams.
The camp began to slowly come alive with people murmuring and shivering, eating bacon, eggs, donuts, coffee, yes, the hum of Jerry's generator made us all aware of the amount of gasoline it takes to make a pot of coffee.
The presentations were to begin at 11 am beginning with Ron Morehead, but somehow the socializing just took on a life of its own and it was well after 2 pm when he began his presentation on the Sierra Sounds and his findings over the past 39+ years.
His recordings are absolutely amazing and I suggest you order a copy as they are the "real deal".
The analysis of the creatures' sounds and the integrity of the recordings were presented in a symposium at the University of British Columbia in 1978 it wasn’t until March of 2008 that a Crypto-Linguistic team of experts trained by the military discovered a complex language within the recordings.
These unique sounds suggest an insight into the nature of these elusive primates. The years of experienced intermittent encounters have suggested that these entities are more than just another animal in the woods...much more.
When Ron played some of his recordings, Patty's dog, Aries jumped up and became agitated and barked! It was quite an effective visual aid to Ron's presentation!
After an extensive Q&A session, Todd Neiss was presented with a gift from Joe Beelart who was not in attendance and the rest of us. Since he had served in Iraq, he was now a warrior and was gifted a Nepalese Khukuri knife.
After a huge ass cook out with way too much food, Tim gave his presentation on Solid Phase Micro-Extraction: the Next Step in collecting Bigfoot Evidence. He explained how to capture the pheremones or scent that is released in the air using a technique that he has been working on for a few years. He asked me not to offer any of his research to my readers, however here is what I have compiled to help you understand what the presentation was about.
Scent evidence is valuable because it can establish probable identification of the source. Human scent, like fingerprints, is unique to each individual and cannot be masked. Scent discriminating dogs can detect sweat, oils, gases, and shed skin cells. In addition, scent can be collected by placing a sterile gauze pad on the evidence and trapping the scent in the gauze. The future holds hope in proving beyond a shadow of a doubt to the scientific community that scent is evidence, that it’s always there and trackable, and that it has the ability to be used to connect the source to other forms of evidence such as hair or scat samples.
His presentation was quite informative and fascinating!
We then concluded with Orey Innis sharing his recordings of vocalizations that he and his son captured during their research.
It was then time to open up the wine and gather 'round the campfire. We sang and danced until the Sheriff showed up! We are wild like that!
It was so hard to say goodbye to everyone the next morning. I had made this trip without my usual posse and by Sunday, I had a whole new bunch of friends!
The camp began to slowly come alive with people murmuring and shivering, eating bacon, eggs, donuts, coffee, yes, the hum of Jerry's generator made us all aware of the amount of gasoline it takes to make a pot of coffee.
The presentations were to begin at 11 am beginning with Ron Morehead, but somehow the socializing just took on a life of its own and it was well after 2 pm when he began his presentation on the Sierra Sounds and his findings over the past 39+ years.
His recordings are absolutely amazing and I suggest you order a copy as they are the "real deal".
The analysis of the creatures' sounds and the integrity of the recordings were presented in a symposium at the University of British Columbia in 1978 it wasn’t until March of 2008 that a Crypto-Linguistic team of experts trained by the military discovered a complex language within the recordings.
These unique sounds suggest an insight into the nature of these elusive primates. The years of experienced intermittent encounters have suggested that these entities are more than just another animal in the woods...much more.
Scent evidence is valuable because it can establish probable identification of the source. Human scent, like fingerprints, is unique to each individual and cannot be masked. Scent discriminating dogs can detect sweat, oils, gases, and shed skin cells. In addition, scent can be collected by placing a sterile gauze pad on the evidence and trapping the scent in the gauze. The future holds hope in proving beyond a shadow of a doubt to the scientific community that scent is evidence, that it’s always there and trackable, and that it has the ability to be used to connect the source to other forms of evidence such as hair or scat samples.
His presentation was quite informative and fascinating!
We then concluded with Orey Innis sharing his recordings of vocalizations that he and his son captured during their research.
It was then time to open up the wine and gather 'round the campfire. We sang and danced until the Sheriff showed up! We are wild like that!
It was so hard to say goodbye to everyone the next morning. I had made this trip without my usual posse and by Sunday, I had a whole new bunch of friends!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Oregon Travels
I arrived in Portland, Oregon and was greeted by the ever-so-charming Tim Cassidy, who was scheduled to give a presentation at Beachfoot.
We picked up the rental car and programmed our destination into the gps and headed southwest towards the ocean. Tim insisted we stop to dine at Gracie's Sea Hag restaurant for some seafood.
After lunch we headed next door to Ainslee's and picked up some salt water taffy for the road.
We coordinated our arrival to Beverly Beach with Tom Yamarone and Jerry Hein. Upon our arrival we were welcomed by Peter Byrne and Diane Stocking who was in charge of this year's event due to the overseas deployment of Ssg. Todd Neiss.
After lots of hugs we set up camp then headed down to the beach. The temperature difference from Portland to Newport was chilling! I was glad that I listened to Tom and packed some warm clothes.
We returned to camp and a car rolls up and a shy, young lad by the name of Andy Robson joins our camp. Andy has had his own Bigfoot encounters and his grandfather was interviewed in the 50's as a witness by the legendary John Green.
The guests began trickling in. Ron Morehead, Judy, Joe Hauser and Patricia, Bob and Patti Reinhart, Hal and Lupe Halderman, Matt Johnson and Cynthia, Shawn Jones and his 4 yr old daughter Elyse. We received word that Beth Heikkinen would not be attending due to the flu. Todd Neiss was still in Washington waiting to be flown to Portland!
We ran to the store for some grub and once we all had eaten, the fire was started and the guitars came out and Tom and Ron entertained us with their acoustical talents.
Finally the jeep comes rolling into camp and out pops our hero, Todd Neiss. Hugs and kisses and thanks and congratulations were dispersed and we continued with the party into the wee hours of the morning.
To be continued....
don't forget to order your 2012 Faces of Bigfoot Research Calendar!
We coordinated our arrival to Beverly Beach with Tom Yamarone and Jerry Hein. Upon our arrival we were welcomed by Peter Byrne and Diane Stocking who was in charge of this year's event due to the overseas deployment of Ssg. Todd Neiss.
After lots of hugs we set up camp then headed down to the beach. The temperature difference from Portland to Newport was chilling! I was glad that I listened to Tom and packed some warm clothes.
The guests began trickling in. Ron Morehead, Judy, Joe Hauser and Patricia, Bob and Patti Reinhart, Hal and Lupe Halderman, Matt Johnson and Cynthia, Shawn Jones and his 4 yr old daughter Elyse. We received word that Beth Heikkinen would not be attending due to the flu. Todd Neiss was still in Washington waiting to be flown to Portland!
We ran to the store for some grub and once we all had eaten, the fire was started and the guitars came out and Tom and Ron entertained us with their acoustical talents.
Finally the jeep comes rolling into camp and out pops our hero, Todd Neiss. Hugs and kisses and thanks and congratulations were dispersed and we continued with the party into the wee hours of the morning.
don't forget to order your 2012 Faces of Bigfoot Research Calendar!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Oregon Beachfoot Sighting
I have just returned from Beachfoot 2011, which is a gathering of researchers and experts such as Ron Morehead and Peter Byrne.
I had the opportunity to sit and talk with some folks from the west coast and had a great time in Oregon.
This story was told to us by Dan Patino of Colorado who is a good friend of Todd Neiss. Dan is a former police officer and park ranger.
Dan and his girlfriend had been traveling up the Oregon Coast and just before sunset, they decided to pull over and camp out for the evening on a bluff at Winema beach near Christian camp.
They had set up their tent and had a fire started just after sunset when they noticed a "person" off in the distance walking up the beach towards them. The "person" seemed to be looking for something in the sand and the couple didn't pay much attention to him. As the "person" came closer they realized that he was extremely large. They couldn't believe what they were seeing as he appeared to be over 8 feet tall! As the huge figure passed in front of them and their fire, approximately 30 feet from them, they noticed that he was covered in hair! The creature did not even glance at them and his stride was quick though he appeared to be "gliding" across the sand due to the ease and flow of his gait.
After he passed and continued down the beach, Dan ran to the footprints to see how big they were. After a few minutes his girlfriend began screaming to him to "RUN! It's coming back!!!" Dan ran back to the tent and again the creature breezed past them without a glance.
The couple was terrified and ran to their car only to realize that the keys were still in the tent! After about 45 minutes, Dan regained his composure and went to the tent to get the car keys. The couple remained in the car until sunset, too traumatized to sleep.
At sunrise they went to the beach and took the pictures you see here:
More to come from Beachfoot 2011!
I had the opportunity to sit and talk with some folks from the west coast and had a great time in Oregon.
This story was told to us by Dan Patino of Colorado who is a good friend of Todd Neiss. Dan is a former police officer and park ranger.
Dan and his girlfriend had been traveling up the Oregon Coast and just before sunset, they decided to pull over and camp out for the evening on a bluff at Winema beach near Christian camp.
They had set up their tent and had a fire started just after sunset when they noticed a "person" off in the distance walking up the beach towards them. The "person" seemed to be looking for something in the sand and the couple didn't pay much attention to him. As the "person" came closer they realized that he was extremely large. They couldn't believe what they were seeing as he appeared to be over 8 feet tall! As the huge figure passed in front of them and their fire, approximately 30 feet from them, they noticed that he was covered in hair! The creature did not even glance at them and his stride was quick though he appeared to be "gliding" across the sand due to the ease and flow of his gait.
After he passed and continued down the beach, Dan ran to the footprints to see how big they were. After a few minutes his girlfriend began screaming to him to "RUN! It's coming back!!!" Dan ran back to the tent and again the creature breezed past them without a glance.
The couple was terrified and ran to their car only to realize that the keys were still in the tent! After about 45 minutes, Dan regained his composure and went to the tent to get the car keys. The couple remained in the car until sunset, too traumatized to sleep.
At sunrise they went to the beach and took the pictures you see here:
More to come from Beachfoot 2011!
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Finding Bigfoot
I had started a Facebook page for Bobo awhile back, before his Finding Bigfoot fame...and now we are at 500 fans and loving it!
Cliff Barackman fan Rictor Riolo, who is an artist, designed an awesome piece depicting the Finding Bigfoot gang.
Enjoy!
Cliff Barackman fan Rictor Riolo, who is an artist, designed an awesome piece depicting the Finding Bigfoot gang.
Monday, August 22, 2011
The Davis Report
Here is a new site to visit regularly for updates on the work of M.K. Davis.
The Davis Report
Marlon Keith Davis (b. 1955 in Canton, Mississippi) is an amateur astronomer who used off-the-shelf software packages to enhance the Patterson-Gimlin film (PGF).
Davis began his research into the PGF after seeing a copy of Frame 352 (the most famous frame of the film) in a photo by Bruce Bonney sometime in 1997; he decided he could use his skills with astro-photography and off-the-shelf software to perhaps clarify the film.
MK Davis has appeared in a number of documentaries and in a low-budget fictionalized movie called An Encounter With Reality.
As time progressed Davis made claims of seeing various items in the film, including scars, bullet holes, braids and clasps in the hair, tumors, a stick in the left hand of "Patty" and other anomalies on the creature itself.
In late 2006 he announced that, based on his research, he thought the creature was a human.
Davis is currently cooperating with Florida film-maker John Johnsen on a DVD project highlighting his 10 years of research. ~ Courtesy of Squatchopedia
Click here to view MK Davis's frame by frame break down re-enacting Patty traversing across the Bluff Creek site.
Thank you Steven Streufert for this find.
The Davis Report
Marlon Keith Davis (b. 1955 in Canton, Mississippi) is an amateur astronomer who used off-the-shelf software packages to enhance the Patterson-Gimlin film (PGF).
Davis began his research into the PGF after seeing a copy of Frame 352 (the most famous frame of the film) in a photo by Bruce Bonney sometime in 1997; he decided he could use his skills with astro-photography and off-the-shelf software to perhaps clarify the film.
MK Davis has appeared in a number of documentaries and in a low-budget fictionalized movie called An Encounter With Reality.
As time progressed Davis made claims of seeing various items in the film, including scars, bullet holes, braids and clasps in the hair, tumors, a stick in the left hand of "Patty" and other anomalies on the creature itself.
In late 2006 he announced that, based on his research, he thought the creature was a human.
Davis is currently cooperating with Florida film-maker John Johnsen on a DVD project highlighting his 10 years of research. ~ Courtesy of Squatchopedia
Click here to view MK Davis's frame by frame break down re-enacting Patty traversing across the Bluff Creek site.
Thank you Steven Streufert for this find.
Have They Returned?
From El Paso to New York strange orbs have been appearing in the sky with more frequency.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Autumn Williams Breaks it Down for Us!
A fantastic report by Autumn Williams on her website, OregonBigfoot.com about the timeline of collecting DNA samples and processing them from Dr. Fahrenbach to Dr. Ketchum
Ketchum Bigfoot DNA Study 2011 - Timeline of BIGFOOT DNA EVENTS
Last updated: 7/19/11
(Welcome to the newly designed OregonBigfoot.com. The members' archives are in the midst of redesign and the rest of the public site will soon follow. )
For those of you who haven't heard the news, there is a comprehensive Bigfoot DNA study being conducted by Melba Ketchum, et al., and word has it that the results, after what has been a long wait, will officially be made public fairly soon.
I have been following this closely and will attempt to give you a rundown here of the timeline of events thus far. If you'd like to receive notification of updates to this page via the Oregon Bigfoot blog, please sign up for blog updates via email.
Read the entire report here!
Ketchum Bigfoot DNA Study 2011 - Timeline of BIGFOOT DNA EVENTS
Last updated: 7/19/11
(Welcome to the newly designed OregonBigfoot.com. The members' archives are in the midst of redesign and the rest of the public site will soon follow. )
For those of you who haven't heard the news, there is a comprehensive Bigfoot DNA study being conducted by Melba Ketchum, et al., and word has it that the results, after what has been a long wait, will officially be made public fairly soon.
I have been following this closely and will attempt to give you a rundown here of the timeline of events thus far. If you'd like to receive notification of updates to this page via the Oregon Bigfoot blog, please sign up for blog updates via email.
Read the entire report here!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Mike Rugg on the Sierra Kills
Now, I am going to throw this out there for you all to discuss. The Olympic Project, The Adrian Erickson Project and the TBIG all claim to be on the verge of blowing Bigfoot Research out of the water with DNA evidence! All 3 organizations claiming the same evidence at the same exact time! Well, I think it is odd that all 3 samples are claiming to conclusive evidence, and all 3 are being analyzed by Dr. Melba Ketchum! What are your thoughts?
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 08, 2011
Calling All Researchers!
A few weeks ago I played around with the idea of a Notables of Squatching calendar.
Well it appears that the idea has potential and now we are moving on to stage 2.
I would like to take a poll on the top ten people you would like to see in the calendar.
So far a few candidates are: Bart Cutino, Monica Rawlins, Autumn Williams, Beth Heikkenen, James Bobo Fay, cliff Barackman.
Please submit your suggestions and votes to sharonlee@thebigfootfieldreporter.com
Here is the photo that inspired the calendar!
Well it appears that the idea has potential and now we are moving on to stage 2.
I would like to take a poll on the top ten people you would like to see in the calendar.
So far a few candidates are: Bart Cutino, Monica Rawlins, Autumn Williams, Beth Heikkenen, James Bobo Fay, cliff Barackman.
Please submit your suggestions and votes to sharonlee@thebigfootfieldreporter.com
Here is the photo that inspired the calendar!
An Important Message From Toby Johnson
So why did the OSS and Bigfoot & Beer come to such an abrupt end? Well, it's something I have been thinking of doing sooner rather then later and now know that the time to concentrate on other things has indeed arrived.
As you may already know, I created the OSS with the help of all of you. I will miss a great portion of the planning and the visiting with the Squatchy community, but my heart is no longer in it.
I even thought briefly about giving it all to a few close friends, but I am realistic and admit that it would be impossible for me to take the needed step aside. Perhaps you the witness or the enthusiast can create your own symposium or continue onwards with your own quaint meeting place.
The website will still be available for the remainder of the year, but will be no more come 2012. This will give the members here a chance to exchange info, ect.!
Frame352 Productions will still be in existence and will be updating on FACEBOOK at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/
or email me at www.frame352production@gmail.com
The future for Frame352 will be in the cocoon, but is in the metamorphosis of something much larger and grander in design. STAY TUNED!!!!!
THAT'S ALL FOLKS
Sincerely,
Toby A. Johnson
As you may already know, I created the OSS with the help of all of you. I will miss a great portion of the planning and the visiting with the Squatchy community, but my heart is no longer in it.
I even thought briefly about giving it all to a few close friends, but I am realistic and admit that it would be impossible for me to take the needed step aside. Perhaps you the witness or the enthusiast can create your own symposium or continue onwards with your own quaint meeting place.
The website will still be available for the remainder of the year, but will be no more come 2012. This will give the members here a chance to exchange info, ect.!
Frame352 Productions will still be in existence and will be updating on FACEBOOK at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/
or email me at www.frame352production@gmail.com
The future for Frame352 will be in the cocoon, but is in the metamorphosis of something much larger and grander in design. STAY TUNED!!!!!
THAT'S ALL FOLKS
Sincerely,
Toby A. Johnson
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Dave Coleman Finally Delivers!
After years of researching the Bigfoot film genre, Dave Coleman has finally completed his book,
The Bigfoot Filmography
Fictional and Documentary Appearances in Film and Television
"The book was written over a year and a half of research and interviewing, but actually, much longer, in the sense that I have been a life-long Sasquatch film fan and never stopped 'researching' the Bigfoot films since about age 8 or so."
"It was weird, because, in order to write about the Bigfoot genre, you had to first define exactly what is and isn't a 'Bigfoot movie', per se. So in this sense, I was lucky enough to be able to write about a childhood fascination AND help define a new genre in film. That's a lucky one-two punch I'll probably never see again as a published writer, odds are."~Dave Coleman
About the Book
The "Sasquatch" film genre, devoted to the legendary and notoriously elusive creature also known as Bigfoot, and its Himalayan counterpart, the Yeti, is the focus of this illustrated reference guide. Here is a fascinatingly detailed look at the cinematic history of Sasquatch, from the earliest trick films of Georges Melies to the most up-to-date CGI efforts. Critical insights regarding the genre’s development are offered, along with an exhaustively researched filmography that includes every known film or television appearance of Sasquatch, Bigfoot and Yeti in both fictitious and documentary formats. Included are in-depth interviews with such filmmakers as Kevin Tenney, Adam Muto, Ryan Schifrin, Tim Skousen and Michael Worten, as well as reproductions of rare movie stills, posters, lobby cards and behind-the-scenes production photos. Renowned cryptozoologist Loren Coleman provides an insightful foreword to the text.
About the Author
David Coleman has written screenplays for such Hollywood talents as Michael Douglas and Philip Noyce. An independent film distributor and author of numerous magazine articles, he is also the creator of the videostreaming website Bijou Cafe.com.
David Coleman
Foreword by Loren Coleman
Print ISBN: 978-0-7864-4828-9
EBook ISBN: 978-0-7864-8791-2
ca. 225 photos, filmography, index
hardcover (8.5 x 11) 2011
Buy Now!
Price: $75.00
Quantity:
Not Yet Published, Available Fall/Winter 2011
Fictional and Documentary Appearances in Film and Television
"The book was written over a year and a half of research and interviewing, but actually, much longer, in the sense that I have been a life-long Sasquatch film fan and never stopped 'researching' the Bigfoot films since about age 8 or so."
"It was weird, because, in order to write about the Bigfoot genre, you had to first define exactly what is and isn't a 'Bigfoot movie', per se. So in this sense, I was lucky enough to be able to write about a childhood fascination AND help define a new genre in film. That's a lucky one-two punch I'll probably never see again as a published writer, odds are."~Dave Coleman
About the Book
The "Sasquatch" film genre, devoted to the legendary and notoriously elusive creature also known as Bigfoot, and its Himalayan counterpart, the Yeti, is the focus of this illustrated reference guide. Here is a fascinatingly detailed look at the cinematic history of Sasquatch, from the earliest trick films of Georges Melies to the most up-to-date CGI efforts. Critical insights regarding the genre’s development are offered, along with an exhaustively researched filmography that includes every known film or television appearance of Sasquatch, Bigfoot and Yeti in both fictitious and documentary formats. Included are in-depth interviews with such filmmakers as Kevin Tenney, Adam Muto, Ryan Schifrin, Tim Skousen and Michael Worten, as well as reproductions of rare movie stills, posters, lobby cards and behind-the-scenes production photos. Renowned cryptozoologist Loren Coleman provides an insightful foreword to the text.
About the Author
David Coleman has written screenplays for such Hollywood talents as Michael Douglas and Philip Noyce. An independent film distributor and author of numerous magazine articles, he is also the creator of the videostreaming website Bijou Cafe.com.
David Coleman
Foreword by Loren Coleman
Print ISBN: 978-0-7864-4828-9
EBook ISBN: 978-0-7864-8791-2
ca. 225 photos, filmography, index
hardcover (8.5 x 11) 2011
Buy Now!
Price: $75.00
Quantity:
Not Yet Published, Available Fall/Winter 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Lair of the Beasts: Proof of Bigfoot-By NIck Redfern
Lair of the Beasts: Proof of Bigfoot
Monstrous Problems
By Nick Redfern July 30, 2011
Bigfoot and Proof
© N/A
Just a few days ago I was lecturing in San Antonio, Texas on the subject of my most recent book, The Real Men in Black. Although the lecture was primarily UFO-based, after it was over one of the attendees came up to me and asked: “What will happen if we find Bigfoot?”
Well, I replied that it would be great news for those of that look for such things, as, finally, we would no longer be viewed as the crazies and whackos that many assume us to be!
Afterwards, however, I began to ponder deeper on that particular question. And, doing so raised a number of thought-provoking issues – granted, they’re all highly speculative but, in my mind, they’re worth considering.
Let’s say tomorrow – and in an admittedly incredible stroke of luck – someone out in the woods stumbles upon the newly-dead body of a Bigfoot. They call the police, the FBI, the media, maybe even the White House! And, within hours, the entire world finally knows the amazing truth: Bigfoot is real.
On the plus side, such an astonishing discovery might very well mean that mainstream science and conventional zoology would be prepared to accept the possibility that other “disputed creatures” – such as the beasts of Loch Ness, Scotland; the Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas; Ogopogo; sea-serpents and more – also exist. And, that being so, perhaps this might result in funding from official bodies to assist in the search for such creatures. All of this would be very good news.
Proving the existence of Bigfoot might not be so profitable for everyone, however. What if, upon analysis of the corpse of the creature, Bigfoot is indeed shown to be an unknown type of ape, and a very rare one, too? Might that result in the location where the beast was found being declared “No Go” for most of us, due to the probable scarcity of the creatures?
Might we see whole swathes of forest and woodland indefinitely closed to the American public, all as a result of concerns that we are infringing upon the territory of unique creatures that the government decides to place on the endangered-species list?
Similarly, what about the logging industry? Could official legislation force the industry to suspend its work anywhere, and possibly everywhere, that Bigfoot creatures are seen or even rumored to live? That may be extremely good news for Bigfoot, but not for those significant numbers of people whose livelihood comes from chopping down trees.
Hell, the economy is in bad enough shape already without Bigfoot being responsible for causing additional job-losses!
There’s another scenario, too: let’s address the possibility that we don’t stumble upon the body of a Bigfoot. Instead, let’s hypothesize that a hunter – out in the woods, looking for deer – sees a Bigfoot in his gun-sights, fires, and slays the beast with one shot.
Doubtless, in his world - if in no-one else’s - Mr. Hunter would feel like a real man. And, no doubt, his mind would immediately be filled with images of seeing Bigfoot’s head mounted on his living-room wall. Yep, real macho, I don’t think. But, guess what: that pathetic creature (the hunter, I mean, not Bigfoot) might be in for a Sasquatch-sized surprise.
If, one day, we do secure a Bigfoot corpse, then an in-depth autopsy will be essential. But, can you imagine the uproar and controversy that will manifest if the Bigfoot entities are found - upon study – not to be unknown apes, but a primitive and ancient off-shoot of the Human Race? Rather than slaying a monster, has our hunter actually just committed cold-blooded murder? Could he be tried in court, sentenced, and even jailed? Probably not, due to the overwhelmingly bizarre, and certainly unique, circumstances involved.
However, it would likely be a given that from immediately thereafter laws would be laid down informing people that if you kill a Bigfoot you are technically taking the life of a fellow-human, albeit one distantly related to Homo Sapiens – but still a human, nevertheless. And, duly warned, you may find yourself prosecuted to the full extent of the law if you do choose to go ahead and bag a Bigfoot.
Of course, all of the above is strictly theoretical and is dependent on several things: that Bigfoot exist (Duh!), that they are flesh-and-blood beasts (rather than being paranormal, as some – including me – are inclined not to dismiss as a very real possibility), and that we actually are fortunate enough to find hard proof one of these days.
But if, one day, we do strike gold and secure such amazing evidence, there’s only one thing we can say with any degree of certainty: it’s going to be after Bigfoot is shot, stumbled upon, or discovered that we will see the really interesting – and possibly a few totally unanticipated – developments begin to surface…
Monstrous Problems
By Nick Redfern July 30, 2011
Bigfoot and Proof
© N/A
Just a few days ago I was lecturing in San Antonio, Texas on the subject of my most recent book, The Real Men in Black. Although the lecture was primarily UFO-based, after it was over one of the attendees came up to me and asked: “What will happen if we find Bigfoot?”
Well, I replied that it would be great news for those of that look for such things, as, finally, we would no longer be viewed as the crazies and whackos that many assume us to be!
Afterwards, however, I began to ponder deeper on that particular question. And, doing so raised a number of thought-provoking issues – granted, they’re all highly speculative but, in my mind, they’re worth considering.
Let’s say tomorrow – and in an admittedly incredible stroke of luck – someone out in the woods stumbles upon the newly-dead body of a Bigfoot. They call the police, the FBI, the media, maybe even the White House! And, within hours, the entire world finally knows the amazing truth: Bigfoot is real.
On the plus side, such an astonishing discovery might very well mean that mainstream science and conventional zoology would be prepared to accept the possibility that other “disputed creatures” – such as the beasts of Loch Ness, Scotland; the Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas; Ogopogo; sea-serpents and more – also exist. And, that being so, perhaps this might result in funding from official bodies to assist in the search for such creatures. All of this would be very good news.
Proving the existence of Bigfoot might not be so profitable for everyone, however. What if, upon analysis of the corpse of the creature, Bigfoot is indeed shown to be an unknown type of ape, and a very rare one, too? Might that result in the location where the beast was found being declared “No Go” for most of us, due to the probable scarcity of the creatures?
Might we see whole swathes of forest and woodland indefinitely closed to the American public, all as a result of concerns that we are infringing upon the territory of unique creatures that the government decides to place on the endangered-species list?
Similarly, what about the logging industry? Could official legislation force the industry to suspend its work anywhere, and possibly everywhere, that Bigfoot creatures are seen or even rumored to live? That may be extremely good news for Bigfoot, but not for those significant numbers of people whose livelihood comes from chopping down trees.
Hell, the economy is in bad enough shape already without Bigfoot being responsible for causing additional job-losses!
There’s another scenario, too: let’s address the possibility that we don’t stumble upon the body of a Bigfoot. Instead, let’s hypothesize that a hunter – out in the woods, looking for deer – sees a Bigfoot in his gun-sights, fires, and slays the beast with one shot.
Doubtless, in his world - if in no-one else’s - Mr. Hunter would feel like a real man. And, no doubt, his mind would immediately be filled with images of seeing Bigfoot’s head mounted on his living-room wall. Yep, real macho, I don’t think. But, guess what: that pathetic creature (the hunter, I mean, not Bigfoot) might be in for a Sasquatch-sized surprise.
If, one day, we do secure a Bigfoot corpse, then an in-depth autopsy will be essential. But, can you imagine the uproar and controversy that will manifest if the Bigfoot entities are found - upon study – not to be unknown apes, but a primitive and ancient off-shoot of the Human Race? Rather than slaying a monster, has our hunter actually just committed cold-blooded murder? Could he be tried in court, sentenced, and even jailed? Probably not, due to the overwhelmingly bizarre, and certainly unique, circumstances involved.
However, it would likely be a given that from immediately thereafter laws would be laid down informing people that if you kill a Bigfoot you are technically taking the life of a fellow-human, albeit one distantly related to Homo Sapiens – but still a human, nevertheless. And, duly warned, you may find yourself prosecuted to the full extent of the law if you do choose to go ahead and bag a Bigfoot.
Of course, all of the above is strictly theoretical and is dependent on several things: that Bigfoot exist (Duh!), that they are flesh-and-blood beasts (rather than being paranormal, as some – including me – are inclined not to dismiss as a very real possibility), and that we actually are fortunate enough to find hard proof one of these days.
But if, one day, we do strike gold and secure such amazing evidence, there’s only one thing we can say with any degree of certainty: it’s going to be after Bigfoot is shot, stumbled upon, or discovered that we will see the really interesting – and possibly a few totally unanticipated – developments begin to surface…
Friday, July 29, 2011
Champ Camp II
It's almost time for the second annual
A fun and exciting weekend filled with a lake cruise, workshops, and cryptozoology adventure awaits you!
Some of the extras planned include a 1½ hour narrated scenic lake cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen, which had the largest mass sighting of Champ in 1984. There will also be workshops, evidence gathering tips, educational demonstrations, arts and crafts, campfire stories, and so much more. There are lots of fun activities planned, but everything is optional with plenty of free time mixed in.
In your free time you can explore beautiful Lake Champlain and Button Point Natural Area, a small mature hardwood forest. You can take a hike, bring a mountain bike, or rent a canoe, kayak, or rowboat to experience this amazing area. Fishing and sailing is also allowed at the lake. The park even has a play area and a swimming pool with lifeguards.
Aug. 12-14, 2011
» About Champ Camp
» Cruise/Workshops
» Go Green
» Photo Gallery
» GET TICKETS
» Contact Us
There are a few spots left! Hope to see you there!
A fun and exciting weekend filled with a lake cruise, workshops, and cryptozoology adventure awaits you!
Some of the extras planned include a 1½ hour narrated scenic lake cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen, which had the largest mass sighting of Champ in 1984. There will also be workshops, evidence gathering tips, educational demonstrations, arts and crafts, campfire stories, and so much more. There are lots of fun activities planned, but everything is optional with plenty of free time mixed in.
In your free time you can explore beautiful Lake Champlain and Button Point Natural Area, a small mature hardwood forest. You can take a hike, bring a mountain bike, or rent a canoe, kayak, or rowboat to experience this amazing area. Fishing and sailing is also allowed at the lake. The park even has a play area and a swimming pool with lifeguards.
Aug. 12-14, 2011
» About Champ Camp
» Cruise/Workshops
» Go Green
» Photo Gallery
» GET TICKETS
» Contact Us
There are a few spots left! Hope to see you there!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Southwest Expeditions Starring Taira Lamphere
Catch a glimpse of what she does!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Squatching Strain Style!
Bob and Kathy Strain are respected figures in the Bigfoot Research field and are co-founders of the Alliance of Independent Bigfoot Researchers
Kathy is in high demand to speak at Bigfoot conferences every year for her knowledge on the history of the native Americans relationship with the "hairy man".
Her story-telling skills are engaging and very entertaining.
Kathy is in high demand to speak at Bigfoot conferences every year for her knowledge on the history of the native Americans relationship with the "hairy man".
Her story-telling skills are engaging and very entertaining.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Retired US Forest Service Ranger Claims Sasquatch is Real!
In January of 2000, family members who lived in a residence on the outskirts of Honobia, Oklahoma were being terrorized by several aggressive Bigfoot. They feared for their safety and sent out a plea to the BFRO, "Too many incidents to mention here, please have someone contact us. This is no hoax and my brother is afraid for his family. This creature is getting bolder every time it returns. This thing is huge, walks upright, smells like a musky urine, burned hair type odor. He repeatedly comes back in the early morning hours after midnight and harasses them until just before dawn. It has on more than one occasion tried to enter their home. We don't know where to turn. Everyone thinks we are crazy when we mention it. Please, we don't know what to do but I do know that something needs to be done! There are stories we could tell that would make the hair stand on your neck..."
Now, eleven years later, retired US Forest Service Ranger Charles Branson provides for us an inside look at what we have always assumed, the government is aware of these creatures.
Honobia is a very remote area, a little over 20 miles to the bigger town of Talahina. I've been to Honobia several times and it is quite humbling when you are out there with no cell phone coverage! It isn't hard to believe that many large creatures can hide in the surrounding mountains.
On my last trip there, we stayed in a trailer at the base of Gobbler's Knob and the hunters rode their 4-wheelers all night long hunting turkey. Our friends up the road discovered that a large bear was also traveling between the residences looking for food. There was quite the abundance of wildlife!
When I was in Honobia with the MABRC in May of 2009, me and two other girls had been hiking quite awhile and had run out of water and were heading in the wrong direction. I turned around to head back to camp to get water and a 4 wheeler to go back and collect the girls. I was walking alone when I was "charged" by something heavy with golden hair to the right of me. I could see it moving quickly through the trees. I kept my pace, not knowing if I had startled an elk or if that was one of our hairy friends. Something was out there!
Watch the clip below of the interview with Charles Branson.
Now, eleven years later, retired US Forest Service Ranger Charles Branson provides for us an inside look at what we have always assumed, the government is aware of these creatures.
Honobia is a very remote area, a little over 20 miles to the bigger town of Talahina. I've been to Honobia several times and it is quite humbling when you are out there with no cell phone coverage! It isn't hard to believe that many large creatures can hide in the surrounding mountains.
On my last trip there, we stayed in a trailer at the base of Gobbler's Knob and the hunters rode their 4-wheelers all night long hunting turkey. Our friends up the road discovered that a large bear was also traveling between the residences looking for food. There was quite the abundance of wildlife!
Watch the clip below of the interview with Charles Branson.
Shady Neighbors
Thom Powell has updated his website for his book, Shady Neighbors.
A story about a family who discovers their hairy neighbors are being adversely effected by construction which is destroying their environment.
Check it out!
A story about a family who discovers their hairy neighbors are being adversely effected by construction which is destroying their environment.
Check it out!
Saturday, July 23, 2011
The Olympic Project
I was reading the account as told by Derek Randles and being that I have met and I do respect Paul Graves, I am intrigued by this story. I am sharing this story with you and I hope we hear something positive soon.
The Sierra Shooting
This incident occurred in October of 2010 in Northern California. The persons involved will be known as Hunter 1, and Hunter 2. Hunter 1 is the shooter. Hunter 2 was driving the vehicle.
While driving down a dirt road looking for bear, hunter 1 and hunter 2 were noticing large piles of feces along their route. They commented on the amount they were seeing, and at the strange nature of it. They were having a rough time figuring out what was responsible. To big for Cougar, and didn't appear to be bear. It is important to note that they were hunting at considerable elevation. It's also important to note that they were legally hunting, with appropriate bear tags in a legal hunting area.
As the truck came around a corner they both noticed a large hair covered figure standing approx 80 to 100 yards in a meadow off to the side of the road. ( On the Bigfoot forum I previously said it was off to the left, that was my mistake, it was actually off to the right of the road.) The figure was standing on two legs with it's arms above it's head. It took roughly eight to ten steps toward the vehicle. The arms were moving a little either because it was walking, or it was intensionally swaying them. It was dirty grey in color with some black mixed in. The figure was very large. Hunter 1 decided it had to be a bear. It was completely hair covered, and from that distance good definition was impossible. Hunter 1 got out of the truck and leaned against the door aiming his riffle at the figure. He does admit that it looked strange but in his mind it had to be a bear. He did not believe in Bigfoot at that time. Hunter 2 was now looking at the figure and said " I'm not sure that's a bear". The shot was fired hitting it's mark in the chest region. The figure went down. It got back up immediately and started running on two legs, and then on all fours. It went from two legs to four legs a couple of times before it left view. A short time later they were very sure they heard it crash into the brush, although they never did confirm this. They couldn't believe what they were seeing.
They exited the truck and started across the meadow still wondering what just happened. When they reached the spot where it was standing they noticed movement in the nearby brush. Two smaller figures appeared from the brush and started circling around their position. The smaller ones were totally hair covered, but were much more black in color. They would go back and forth from two legs to four. They were exhibiting some type of chatter back and forth to each other. Hunter 1 and Hunter 2 described them as a cross between a gorilla and a bear. They said that they had very large heads, almost too big for their bodies. They also stated that the little ones had a much flatter face than a bear. They spent as much time on two legs as they did on four. The smaller figures began getting closer and closer, at on point, just a few yards. One of them climbed up a small outcrop above hunter 1. Hunter 1 started to get the feeling he might be attacked. He made a quick decision, turned and fired. The figure went down and rolled right down to Hunter 1's location. He lifted it up, and then placed it in the brush. They then decided that they needed to leave, now.
I, Derek Randles was put in touch with the hunters about two weeks later. I interviewed them both by phone extensively, and separately. I found that their story matched perfectly with no inconsistency's. I could also tell that they were natural and not rehearsed. Consequently, I've spent many many hour talking with hunter 1 one about all aspects of the story, and I completely believe him.
I then urged hunter 1 to return to the site and look around for any evidence from the incident. Upon returning they were greeted with roughly two feet of snow. The little one was not found. They concentrated their efforts in the area where they thought they heard the larger one go down. After digging though the snow for many hours they were able to find a piece of flesh, greasy fat and hair, but no body. The flesh and hair matched the color of the larger one exactly. White gray hair with some black in it.
I then asked him to forward a small piece of the flesh to Dr. Ketchum to have it analyzed for the current DNA study she's involved in. I cannot speak to the results at this time due to an NDA I've signed, but I will say that I 100% believe the story. Read into that what you will.
The site has been under snow since last November. Further study of the site is ongoing. To date, no bodies have been recovered or found. If and when a body or remains is discovered, the appropriate authority's will be notified.
The Olympic Project and Dr. Melba Ketchum do not advocate or condone the killing of a Sasquatch to advance science. That being said, if this sample can help with species verification and protection, then some good can come from a unfortunate incident. It's also important to note that this is but one of over a hundred samples the Olympic Project has contributed to this study.
Updates on this story will be available on this web site, and the story in it's entirety will be told by Hunter 1 when the time is right.
Thank You,
Derek Randles.
The Sierra Shooting
This incident occurred in October of 2010 in Northern California. The persons involved will be known as Hunter 1, and Hunter 2. Hunter 1 is the shooter. Hunter 2 was driving the vehicle.
While driving down a dirt road looking for bear, hunter 1 and hunter 2 were noticing large piles of feces along their route. They commented on the amount they were seeing, and at the strange nature of it. They were having a rough time figuring out what was responsible. To big for Cougar, and didn't appear to be bear. It is important to note that they were hunting at considerable elevation. It's also important to note that they were legally hunting, with appropriate bear tags in a legal hunting area.
As the truck came around a corner they both noticed a large hair covered figure standing approx 80 to 100 yards in a meadow off to the side of the road. ( On the Bigfoot forum I previously said it was off to the left, that was my mistake, it was actually off to the right of the road.) The figure was standing on two legs with it's arms above it's head. It took roughly eight to ten steps toward the vehicle. The arms were moving a little either because it was walking, or it was intensionally swaying them. It was dirty grey in color with some black mixed in. The figure was very large. Hunter 1 decided it had to be a bear. It was completely hair covered, and from that distance good definition was impossible. Hunter 1 got out of the truck and leaned against the door aiming his riffle at the figure. He does admit that it looked strange but in his mind it had to be a bear. He did not believe in Bigfoot at that time. Hunter 2 was now looking at the figure and said " I'm not sure that's a bear". The shot was fired hitting it's mark in the chest region. The figure went down. It got back up immediately and started running on two legs, and then on all fours. It went from two legs to four legs a couple of times before it left view. A short time later they were very sure they heard it crash into the brush, although they never did confirm this. They couldn't believe what they were seeing.
They exited the truck and started across the meadow still wondering what just happened. When they reached the spot where it was standing they noticed movement in the nearby brush. Two smaller figures appeared from the brush and started circling around their position. The smaller ones were totally hair covered, but were much more black in color. They would go back and forth from two legs to four. They were exhibiting some type of chatter back and forth to each other. Hunter 1 and Hunter 2 described them as a cross between a gorilla and a bear. They said that they had very large heads, almost too big for their bodies. They also stated that the little ones had a much flatter face than a bear. They spent as much time on two legs as they did on four. The smaller figures began getting closer and closer, at on point, just a few yards. One of them climbed up a small outcrop above hunter 1. Hunter 1 started to get the feeling he might be attacked. He made a quick decision, turned and fired. The figure went down and rolled right down to Hunter 1's location. He lifted it up, and then placed it in the brush. They then decided that they needed to leave, now.
I, Derek Randles was put in touch with the hunters about two weeks later. I interviewed them both by phone extensively, and separately. I found that their story matched perfectly with no inconsistency's. I could also tell that they were natural and not rehearsed. Consequently, I've spent many many hour talking with hunter 1 one about all aspects of the story, and I completely believe him.
I then urged hunter 1 to return to the site and look around for any evidence from the incident. Upon returning they were greeted with roughly two feet of snow. The little one was not found. They concentrated their efforts in the area where they thought they heard the larger one go down. After digging though the snow for many hours they were able to find a piece of flesh, greasy fat and hair, but no body. The flesh and hair matched the color of the larger one exactly. White gray hair with some black in it.
I then asked him to forward a small piece of the flesh to Dr. Ketchum to have it analyzed for the current DNA study she's involved in. I cannot speak to the results at this time due to an NDA I've signed, but I will say that I 100% believe the story. Read into that what you will.
The site has been under snow since last November. Further study of the site is ongoing. To date, no bodies have been recovered or found. If and when a body or remains is discovered, the appropriate authority's will be notified.
The Olympic Project and Dr. Melba Ketchum do not advocate or condone the killing of a Sasquatch to advance science. That being said, if this sample can help with species verification and protection, then some good can come from a unfortunate incident. It's also important to note that this is but one of over a hundred samples the Olympic Project has contributed to this study.
Updates on this story will be available on this web site, and the story in it's entirety will be told by Hunter 1 when the time is right.
Thank You,
Derek Randles.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Squatchy Ohio
This report comes from my dear friend and fellow researcher Bob Durdella.
I have stated before that Bob is very dedicated and professional in his research and I consider him to be one of the best field researchers around! :)
Without any further ado, heeeeeeeere's Bob!
~This is a new structure I found July 8th, 2011 in a park that is only about 3 miles from me. This structure is 300 feet down creek from a TP structure that I found in December of 2008 ( see picture "D"). This TP structure has gone through many changes since I found it... most notable is the entrance way location was changed, many more sticks were added to the outside and a nice big "X" marker was incorporated to the outside of the TP.
I'm not making any claims that these are Squatch made structures but from my observations and experiences in this area over the past 3 years I lean more toward them being Squatch made than human made.
This is a park so there is no hunting allowed ( the Squatches don't know this) and I don't see any evidence around these structures that humans made them such as empty food wrappers, cigarette butts and bottles. I talked to some park personnel about the TP I found in 2008 and they said these things keep on popping up in the same general area. They have knocked down a few of them over the years although the TP structure has been left alone by the park personnel since I found it in 2008.
This park has a good size deer population. The structures are near an area where people are leaving big piles of corn to feed them. Besides the structures being right on a creek there is also a large pond and a marsh that the pond drains into about 1000 feet away. There are resident Bald Eagles in the area and Black Bears are seen from time to time. There are plenty of patches of Black Berries around for the bears and Squatches.
Nothing is occupying the structures during the day so it is my guess these may be used as deer hunting blinds at night if they are made by the local Squatches.
Over the last three years within a couple mile radius of these structures I've found many other structures in the woods, I've heard wood knocks, have recorded wood knocks from night time, have found a few prints, not real distinct but good enough to know they are prints, and have been gifted at a place I leave apples and pears from time to time. There is also a BFRO report from here. I tried to get the link but can't get a connection to their report archives. For some reason this has been happening a lot lately... probably because of all the traffic the site is getting due to the interest generated by the "Finding Bigfoot" series.
It would be nice if one of these Bigfoot/Sasquatch DNA studies I keep hearing about would be completed and made public so less people would think I'm nuts talking about stuff like these structures I've found. On the bright side though there are a lot of people that think it is possible that these creatures do exist. What I'm referring to is back a few years ago when there was a hoax by 2 guys from Georgia claiming to have a Bigfoot body in a freezer. At that time one of the major TV news networks reporting on this had a poll asking the public if they thought it was possible that these creatures do exist and it came back that about 43 % of the population said "yes".
I have stated before that Bob is very dedicated and professional in his research and I consider him to be one of the best field researchers around! :)
Without any further ado, heeeeeeeere's Bob!
~This is a new structure I found July 8th, 2011 in a park that is only about 3 miles from me. This structure is 300 feet down creek from a TP structure that I found in December of 2008 ( see picture "D"). This TP structure has gone through many changes since I found it... most notable is the entrance way location was changed, many more sticks were added to the outside and a nice big "X" marker was incorporated to the outside of the TP.
This park has a good size deer population. The structures are near an area where people are leaving big piles of corn to feed them. Besides the structures being right on a creek there is also a large pond and a marsh that the pond drains into about 1000 feet away. There are resident Bald Eagles in the area and Black Bears are seen from time to time. There are plenty of patches of Black Berries around for the bears and Squatches.
Nothing is occupying the structures during the day so it is my guess these may be used as deer hunting blinds at night if they are made by the local Squatches.
Over the last three years within a couple mile radius of these structures I've found many other structures in the woods, I've heard wood knocks, have recorded wood knocks from night time, have found a few prints, not real distinct but good enough to know they are prints, and have been gifted at a place I leave apples and pears from time to time. There is also a BFRO report from here. I tried to get the link but can't get a connection to their report archives. For some reason this has been happening a lot lately... probably because of all the traffic the site is getting due to the interest generated by the "Finding Bigfoot" series.
It would be nice if one of these Bigfoot/Sasquatch DNA studies I keep hearing about would be completed and made public so less people would think I'm nuts talking about stuff like these structures I've found. On the bright side though there are a lot of people that think it is possible that these creatures do exist. What I'm referring to is back a few years ago when there was a hoax by 2 guys from Georgia claiming to have a Bigfoot body in a freezer. At that time one of the major TV news networks reporting on this had a poll asking the public if they thought it was possible that these creatures do exist and it came back that about 43 % of the population said "yes".
Monday, July 18, 2011
For Archery Tom
You can visit http://www.bfro.net
to view Matt Moneymaker's Bigfoot Research Organization!
to view Matt Moneymaker's Bigfoot Research Organization!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Hey there
Well I guess to the world I am a drunken, gullible idiot. I thought I was just writing stories for their entertainment value but it appears I am supposed to be an investigative reporter. So I'm told.
I go out into the field and I report on the events that transpire. I don't make things up, I don't cover things up. It is what it is. Just as I am what I am.
I'm human. I hurt. I laugh. I have too much to drink at times. I get angry. I love, and I am heart-broken.
I know many of you enjoy my stories and you understand that I write them for entertainment value and to promote any and all researchers who I have the honor of going out into the field with.
I guess now I have to let others decide who or what I write about and if it comes down to that, I should probably just hang it up because it won't really belong to me anymore.
All I know is that there are thousands of researchers in the woods every weekend and not one of them has ever come up with anything other than probable evidence.
So where do they all get off telling me how to do my job? Here I am trying to unite researchers from coast to coast, only to find out there are cliques and social tiers and popularity contests. Way to go guys, that'll get you closer to finding the truth.
So what if I went into the woods with Biscardi? It was quite boring actually. I have been in the field with Eric Altman, Don Keating, members of the MABRC and other independent researchers and always with the same results. We have a good time, we get in the woods, we hike we tell stories, I take pictures and write a nice little piece for my little blog.
I'm not saving lives. No one is finding Bigfoot. Yet more books are being written and conferences being held and DVD's being sold. But we are no closer than we were 40 years ago.
So everyone please take a fucking chill pill. This is Bigfoot Research, not Rocket Science.
Let's give each other a fucking break.
I go out into the field and I report on the events that transpire. I don't make things up, I don't cover things up. It is what it is. Just as I am what I am.
I'm human. I hurt. I laugh. I have too much to drink at times. I get angry. I love, and I am heart-broken.
I know many of you enjoy my stories and you understand that I write them for entertainment value and to promote any and all researchers who I have the honor of going out into the field with.
I guess now I have to let others decide who or what I write about and if it comes down to that, I should probably just hang it up because it won't really belong to me anymore.
All I know is that there are thousands of researchers in the woods every weekend and not one of them has ever come up with anything other than probable evidence.
So where do they all get off telling me how to do my job? Here I am trying to unite researchers from coast to coast, only to find out there are cliques and social tiers and popularity contests. Way to go guys, that'll get you closer to finding the truth.
So what if I went into the woods with Biscardi? It was quite boring actually. I have been in the field with Eric Altman, Don Keating, members of the MABRC and other independent researchers and always with the same results. We have a good time, we get in the woods, we hike we tell stories, I take pictures and write a nice little piece for my little blog.
I'm not saving lives. No one is finding Bigfoot. Yet more books are being written and conferences being held and DVD's being sold. But we are no closer than we were 40 years ago.
So everyone please take a fucking chill pill. This is Bigfoot Research, not Rocket Science.
Let's give each other a fucking break.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Melba Toasted
In my opinion
It is immoral, unethical, unprofessional and illegal for a person who is paid to provide a service to claim ownership of the property of another.
If I take my diamonds to an appraiser and pay him for his service of appraising said diamonds, and one of those diamonds turns out to be a very rare diamond, the appraiser cannot retain ownership of my diamond. He/she would provide the appraisal for which he was commissioned and would return the property to its rightful owner.
Melba is selling her "scientific" findings to the highest bidder. She has 19 claims against her because she simply is not capable of providing the service for which she claims. She has not returned DNA evidence that she has received from other researchers. She did not partake in the harvesting of the evidence.
She was paid for her service of analyzing the samples. For her to demand to be included in the payout if some samples proved to be that of a Bigfoot is unethical.
Rumor has it that Richard Substad and Tom Biscardi have pioneered and promoted Melba and have not received their samples back. I’ll give Tom a call and get back to you on that.
I believe that Adrian has paid her dearly to hear the words he WANTS to hear. I have heard that the figure is in the $70,000 range. If you paid me $70,000, I'd tell you your shit smells like roses and that you were the most undeniably handsome man this world has ever seen. Everyone has a price.
Second, if there were 2 bodies that could be touched, poked, prodded and dissected, the piece of paper that would be the DNA results would be a small contributor to the discovery. If you can provide the bodies, we can wait on the DNA, not the other way around.
Are we in it for the money? Let me ask you, if you could quit your job to pursue your Bigfoot investigations, wouldn't you? But only if you could still pay your mortgage, car payment, utilities etc.
Every one of us with a passion for Bigfoot research would do it for a living if we could. However, to knowingly deceive another person for your own personal gain is disgusting.
It is immoral, unethical, unprofessional and illegal for a person who is paid to provide a service to claim ownership of the property of another.
If I take my diamonds to an appraiser and pay him for his service of appraising said diamonds, and one of those diamonds turns out to be a very rare diamond, the appraiser cannot retain ownership of my diamond. He/she would provide the appraisal for which he was commissioned and would return the property to its rightful owner.
Melba is selling her "scientific" findings to the highest bidder. She has 19 claims against her because she simply is not capable of providing the service for which she claims. She has not returned DNA evidence that she has received from other researchers. She did not partake in the harvesting of the evidence.
She was paid for her service of analyzing the samples. For her to demand to be included in the payout if some samples proved to be that of a Bigfoot is unethical.
Rumor has it that Richard Substad and Tom Biscardi have pioneered and promoted Melba and have not received their samples back. I’ll give Tom a call and get back to you on that.
I believe that Adrian has paid her dearly to hear the words he WANTS to hear. I have heard that the figure is in the $70,000 range. If you paid me $70,000, I'd tell you your shit smells like roses and that you were the most undeniably handsome man this world has ever seen. Everyone has a price.
Second, if there were 2 bodies that could be touched, poked, prodded and dissected, the piece of paper that would be the DNA results would be a small contributor to the discovery. If you can provide the bodies, we can wait on the DNA, not the other way around.
Are we in it for the money? Let me ask you, if you could quit your job to pursue your Bigfoot investigations, wouldn't you? But only if you could still pay your mortgage, car payment, utilities etc.
Every one of us with a passion for Bigfoot research would do it for a living if we could. However, to knowingly deceive another person for your own personal gain is disgusting.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Social Networking for Cryptid Enthusiasts
| Founded | 2011 |
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| Company Overview | CryptoZoocial, the cryptozoology social network, is a component of Cryptomundo, Inc. It was started as a way for the readers of Cryptomundo (Cryptomundians) to have a way to interact with each other on a personal level. The Cryptomundian interaction was one of the missing pieces of Cryptomundo. |
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Friday, July 01, 2011
Mountain Lion Spotted Near Prime Squatch Research Areas
Mountain lion attacking livestock?
June 30, 2011
Muskingum County neighbors, Sally Metzger and Sherry Pickens, believe that a mountain lion is at large and preying on the cattle on Pickens' ranch.
The women became aware of the lion several months ago.
Metzger had been visiting her friend when she stepped outside at about 6:30 in the evening to head home. She looked across the road at the field and spotted the animal about 300 yards away.
"I said, 'Sherry, what's that in your field?' She said, 'That's a lion."
That was "the Friday after Easter."
They found the sight unnerving, but they put it at the back of their minds.
Then, in the past 15 days, four calves have been killed.
And, just a week ago, a cow was attacked, receiving a vicious laceration on its nostril.
On Monday, a hunter familiar with mountain lions, also known as cougars, stopped at Pickens' farm to investigate.
"He took one look [at the cow's wound] and said, 'Yep, that's a cat attack,'" Metzger said.
Pickens' son, J. J. Black, said that some people may believe the calves were attacked by coyotes.
"But the hunter said coyotes don't take on a full-grown cow," J.J. said.
Last fall, another cow was attacked, its face so severely injured that one of its eyes had popped out.
Pickens described the cat as a buckskin color, about 3 to 4 feet long and about 2 1/2 feet tall.
The hunter, who requested anonymity, said he definitely believes that there is a big cat on the prowl in the area.
Portions of the 300-acre farm are very rugged, with outcroppings of large rocks ideal for a secretive mountain lion, he said.
The hunter suggested that Pickens buy a donkey or two to mix in with the herd. Once the donkey bonds with the herd, it will be protective of the cattle. He also advised Pickens to take precautions for personal safety.
"He said she shouldn't walk around out here without a firearm," Metzger said.
jlowe@daily-jeff.com
*Thanks to Bernie and Nancy Snodgrass for alerting us to this danger! I was going to head down there next weekend, but might need to invest in a rifle first!
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