SASQUATCH: Dr. Jeff Meldrum Presentation at the May Center in Reno, NV on Saturday, March 23, 2013

Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Idaho State University

CREATURES
Things that are. Things that were. Things that could be.

This is currently the name of the exhibit at the Wilbur D. May Museum in Reno, Nevada through June 2. Click Here for more info.

Dr. Jeff Meldrum will be doing his SASQUATCH: Legend Meets Science presentation as part of the Museum's lecture series, Conversing With Creatures. The event begins at 4:00 PM on Saturday March 23, 2013. On Sunday, March 24, 2013 he will be doing another presentation on how to properly cast tracks and prints, where you can also purchase a copy of his book and get it signed by Dr. Meldrum. This is a very unique opportunity that I regretfully will miss. Most of my bigfooting friends in Reno will be there. If you're interested in attending, I suggest you Click Here for more info.

BIGFOOT: FEELING SQUATCHY?

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I'd love it if any of those who have purchased something would send me a picture of yourself, modeling your FEELING SQUATCHY and I BELIEVE wares.

Thanks again everyone! stbigfoot@gmail.com

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UTAH BLOBSQUATCH? Teenagers filming what they say they think is a bear, until it stands, and they run. Blobsquatch? I'll let you decide........

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SASQUATCH SIGHTING: Sierra Nevada Sighting Report From Mammoth Mountain, 1989

Mammoth Mountain California


I recently received a comment related to a past article, "VIDEO: Tracking Bifoot in the Sierras."

"My best buddy and I were skiing at Mammoth mountain in 1989. When a storm blew in later in the afternoon! We rode chair 23 right before they closed the top of the mountain and took our time coming down the face in the whiteout conditions. We took the wrong way down on a run that was already closed(mid mountain) and came to a intermediate run that was vacant. We were doing about 20-30 mph when(I was first) came around a bend and to the left up on the fall line by the tree break...was something I will never forget. It was standing there on two feet with snow on it's fur..just watching us go by! When I got to the end of the run...about 1/8 mile away...I turned to ask my buddy....but before I could speak..he said"what the hell was that"? ...we saw bigfoot that day. James"

I'd love to follow up on this sighting more. Please email me at stbigfoot@gmail.com. Tweet

ENOCH: A Bigfoot Story, A New Book By Autumn Williams

For those of you who have not heard about this...... Autumn Williams has been talking with a man, who claims to have sasquatch visiting rural his property, and she's documented his interactions and observations in her new book, Enoch: A Bigfoot Story.

I've not read the book yet, but soon will be. If you're interested in reading it, you can purchase Enoch through Autumn's website, OregonBigfoot.com

There's much discussion of the book all over the net. Just Google "Enoch book," and you will find all that is being said.

Though I haven't yet read the book, I respect Autumn and her decision to take the path she is on. Whether or not, you believe the content, or agree with the presentation of the material, you've got to respect her spirit.

Damn! I just love this cover!
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Trailcam Photo from Arkansas

Bigfoot in West Virginia has posted a photo from a researcher in Arkansas. I clearly see a primate sitting, with its head down. It doesn't look like a guy in a suit. You can clearly see the the large deltoid and bicep muscle on it's left side, with good definition visible through the fur. The length of the arm is noticeably long, in comparison to it's torso. Also, the left ear is visible, and it doesn't stick out like they usually do on a chimpanzee. If it isn't an escaped pet, or zoo specimen, then what is it? Since Bigfoot in West Virginia noted that they received permission to post the photo from the source, I am not going to copy and paste it here.CLICK HERE to view Bigfoot in West Virginia's article and photos.

Comment & Question: Have I Seen A Sasquatch?

Here's a comment and question, posted today, made on a previous post. I just thought I'd post it since I gave my usual, long winded answer. Please feel free to write comments at the bottom of any of the blogs, or write me directly at stbigfoot@gmail.com.

Anonymous said...

"Just wanted to comment that this is a really great blog. I also like that you follow Cliff Barackman, me and a few other Squatchers I know follow Mr. Barackman too. He also keeps a really great blog, wish he would post more often - always learn something new. Have you personally seen a sasquatch? Keep up the great posts!"


Thank you! I appreciate the comments! Glad to hear when anyone reads, and enjoys the blog.

I forgot exactly how I found Cliff's blog, I think I was just surfing the net, maybe a google search. But I probably spent several hours just going back through his posts and reading all I could take in. Good stuff! I had, and still have, another blog, related to my work, fxtradepros.com. So, with my heavy interest in Sasquatch, I thought blogging about something I really enjoy, would be a fun excursion from the serious stuff, and if you look at my other blog, I've fallen behind posting there because I've become addicted to the Bigfoot stuff! So, I started the Bigfoot Blog. I agree. I impatiently wait for Cliff to post new stuff. I spend a lot of time bouncing between him and Autumn Williams blog, waiting for them to post new stuff!

As for my Sasquatch experience? No sightings. I only had, what I think were a few "experiences," that now I look back on, with the Squatch knowledge I now have, and think maybe I've been close to a Squatch or two. I wrote about it when I first started the blog. Here's the link: http://sierratahoebigfoot.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-mckenzie-river-experience-oregon.html

Besides the McKenzie River, I also had similar experiences, out near the Oregon Coast in 1994. It was up at a place called Table Mountain. It was quite the drive up a dirt logging road, just off the Alsea River, near the town of Alsea. I was scouting a mining property up there. I made regular trips, alone up there. It was old growth forest, bordered by some GP clear cut areas. Never thought of Bigfoot back then, but always felt like I was being watched. On my trips up there, I did see plenty of deer, and a bobcat. There was a source of water up there too. A small spring that formed a trickle of a stream that percolated up out of the ground. It was picture perfect Squatch country. Quite a beautiful place, until you see the clear cuts.

I haven't seen a Bigfoot, but I know they exist. Too many credible witnesses, and quality footprint casts, backed with the opinions of experts, like Dr. Meldrum, makes it pretty clear to me. I've made the point before that, "I have been a scuba diver for 27 years, and I've never seen a Great White, but I know the exist."

Thanks again for the comments! I really appreciate them!

More Bigfoot Humor from NBC

As I was surfing around to find another link for the Today Show-Kathy Lee-Bigfoot footage, as the Hulu footage had expired, I came across this from 2008.

For those of you who have never seen this before (I know I hadn't), here's more Bigfoot humor from NBC.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Again, sorry to those of you looking for more serious Bigfoot material, but Squatch news, especially in the Sierra/Tahoe region, has been rather scarce as of late, kinda like the "Big Guy" himself/herself. In the meantime, please feel free to post comments, or email me at stbigfoot@gmail.com.

Bigfoot Sighting in San Antonio

December 3, 2009, a couple report a late night encounter with a possible Bigfoot. I first read about this report on Autumn Williams' blog at OregonBigfoot.com.

Click here to go to link to her page, where she has audio clips, and video.
Thanks Autumn!
Below is a satellite view of the surrounding area to the west. The sighting occurred on the very west edge of San Antonio (red). I pointed out the possible wilderness areas (yellow lines), of which the Sasquatch, could have traveled from that night. That is Medina Lake to the west.

There have been other Bigfoot reports, involving the possible scavenging of roadkill. Maybe this particular Squatch, was following some of the more major roads, looking for roadkill? If I had to forage for myself, this would be one of my first choices. What do you think?
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Original links may no longer work. Listen to the original 911 call from the original witness, below.

Recount of a Solo Camper's Bigfoot Encounter in the Tahoe National Forest

I recently received an email about a possible Bigfoot sighting in the Grass Valley, California area. I'm still waiting for details, but in the meantime, this has spurned my focus to be redirected to this area. I have spent most of my Internet research time, focusing on the Sierras, south of Lake Tahoe. Grass Valley is northwest of Lake Tahoe, and is within an easier commute from my home here in Reno, compared to the other areas I've been researching. Honestly, I have yet to begin any of my own field research, but I am still slowly acquiring equipment, and now weather will become an issue. I'm hoping I will be able to begin my field expeditions in the Spring.

After reading some reports, from other websites, on sightings in this aforementioned area, I have come across a report, that is particularly well written, and it's details made for some compelling reading. The man's recounting of his experience was rather vivid, and chilling. It occurred on August 1, 1986, while camping solo, along with his dogs. Click here to read his story from the BFRO website. In his report he gave a link to a topo map of the approximate location where he had his encounter. I have done a little digging, and have found the area on a satellite imaging map, to give you a clearer picture of the location and it's environment.

While I was researching the location, I started to think about what I had written a few posts ago, regarding "Squatching Ethics" (click here to read). This is a new endeavor for me. I'm new to Bigfoot Research, but I have some very clear ideas about what my main objectives are. Protecting the Sasquatches' habitat, and way of life, is my main objective. How to go about it is a whole 'nother issue. (Which is covered very well by Autumn Williams in a 5 part series on her blog. Click here.)

So, I start thinking, "Am I compromising my objective, by releasing this clear view of the encounter's location to the general public?" In this case, I think not. For one reason, it's not as if I'm a particularly brilliant individual with special gifts that I share with the world. I found this using a decent Internet map search in about 5 minutes. Secondly, the aforesaid encounter happened over 13 years ago. I think most Bigfoot researchers agree that these beings are transient. They don't stay in one location for long, as they may just go to where the food is. So, the chance that this same Sasquatch is still in this immediate area, are probably slim at best. Third, this area is dotted with many small mountain lakes and is accessed by many outdoor enthusiasts. These lakes can see quite a lot of traffic in the Summer months. It's not like this is a secret, desolate area. So.... I think it is safe to share this one.

To make a long story short, I'm just making an effort to be responsible. Let's face it! We have no idea of the sort of people who are accessing and reading these posts. Some people have ideas of bringing in a Sasquatch trophy, to show the world. Others, not mentioning any names (Biscardi:)~, want to capture a Bigfoot to put on display as the 8th wonder of the world, just like the guy in King Kong. (This is another thing I've been wanting to address, in a future blog entry.) By the way, if you haven't seen it, try getting a hold of "Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie." Excellent, but sad. It is not full of BF facts, or footage, but explores the life of 2 BF researchers, and the lives they lead. I'll leave it at that. I was able to get it through Netflix. In it, is an example of the man, and how he used these guys, threw one of them under a bus, for his own selfish means. (Again, thats a whole 'nother story.)

Ok. Sorry I digressed. Here are the maps I pulled up for your reference, to go along with the Solo Camper's encounter. On the second map, Webber Lake is marked in orange. It was mentioned in the report, as a reference point, in his location description.

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Oregon Sasquatch Symposium-June 19th and 20th, 2010

If you're fans of some of the Sasquatch authorities I refer to, in many of my posts, ie. Autumn Williams, Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Cliff Barackman, and Jaime Avalos, you will not want to miss this! The Oregon Sasquatch Symposium will be held June 19th and 20th, 2010, at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. To read more, click here to go to Autum Williams blog. Also, click here to go directly to the Oregon Sasquatch Symposium's website.

Hope to see you there!

(Don't forget to check out the previous post, to hear Autumn Williams on Sasquatch Watch Radio, at 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern, tonight!)

A Hiker's Bigfoot Encounter in the Desolation Wilderness Area

On August 20, 2005, a man has an night time encounter with a female Sasquatch, while camped out, alone in the the Desolation Wilderness Area, approximately 12 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe.

I first read about this encounter on the BFRO site, and later found this copy of the report on Bob Boston's website. Bob, or BB, is the man who had the encounter. On the site, are photos of a follow up trip, he made back to the location of his encounter, with the female Bigfoot, he has affectionately dubbed, "Maxine."

Click here to read the original full report taken, and investigated by BFRO.

Click here to see the follow up report, with photos, done by the witness himself.

I will admit, that after I read this report for the first time, about a year ago, my interest in Bigfoot hit an all time high. The thought of Bigfoot, here in my "backyard," has really turned me into a real Squatchhead! As I stated in an earlier blog, I've always had an interest in Bigfoot, but I always thought that most of the sightings were farther north, and west of the Sierra Range. I never realized that there was so much Sasquatch activity in the Tahoe area, down to Yosemite and Mammoth. I'll be posting other reports I find interesting, especially those, in and around this area.

VIDEO: Tracking Bigfoot in the Sierras

I first heard about Jaime Avalos' work on www.oregonbigfoot.com. He did an in depth interview with Autumn Williams, about his work, and the Bigfoot sighting that inspired him to begin his field work.

Mr. Avalos has been tracking a group of prints through the Sierras, starting around the Mammoth, California area. He has taken over 100 print casts. His work has been reviewed by, who is considered the foremost authority on Bigfoot print cast research, Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Idaho State University. Here is Mr. Avalos' video of a meeting with Dr. Meldrum:



It has been concluded that the cast are mostly from 3 individuals. The cast were taken from locations as high as 11,000 feet, over a 400 mile area. Mr. Avalos has developed a sense for where these individuals will go next, thusly he has been able to obtain numerous casts from multiple locations, of the 3 same individuals.



Mr. Avalos has a library of some 120 videos on his youtube channel, covering his work. The video above, is the latest entry he has made, and has recently posted, that he has more to come.

Please indulge me, but this is purely an idea, a "wish" of sorts, on my behalf. If you are familiar with the areas in the videos, please keep the information to yourselves. I'm sure you'll agree, that one wrong individual, venturing out to one of these locations, could be detrimental to the work Mr. Avalos is conducting, and the individuals, he seems to be building a kinship with. Yes, it's a free country, but if you are a Squatch junkie, like me, you will want to be protective of these individuals he is tracking, and the great stuff Mr. Avalos has been able to accomplish to this point.

I hope you understand my point. "Respect" is where I think I'm trying to go with this. I think that if you are able to watch a few of his videos, you will come to agree with me.

The 42nd Anniversary of the Patterson/Gimlin Film

Bigfoot Field Researcher, Cliff Barackman, has posted a great article on his blog (click here), about his experience with the Patterson/Gimlin Film, trips to Bluff Creek, and his relationship with Bob Gimlin.

Great stuff Cliff! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication.

The Latest Bigfoot Sighting in the Tahoe Area

This latest sighting report occurred in July. A couple saw a large, hairy biped on the side of the road, on US Hwy. 50 between Silver Fork and Twin Bridges. Click here to read the BFRO report of the incident.

If you have had a possible Bigfoot "incident," and would like to discuss it with someone, please contact us at stbigfoot@gmail.com. Many people are hesitant to come forward, or discuss their encounters with anyone, for fear of ridicule or personal embarrassment. Please feel free to safely and confidentially discuss your encounters with us. Click here to read more.