Saturday, January 20, 2007
Movie Review: Harry and the Hendersons
This film, released in 1987, is a wonderful family film which just happens to depict a gentle Sasquatch. George Henderson (John Lithgow) is on vacation with his family in the woods near Seattle, Washington, when on the way home, his station wagon hits a large, unusual creature, a Sasquatch. His wife Nan (Melinda Dillon (A Christmas Story, Close Encounters of the Third Kind) objects to the idea of taking the thing home, but they take it home and all hilarity ensues. The creature, Harry (Kevin Peter Hall, Predator) gets loose in a Seattle neighborhood and frightens the locals. George checks out some books from the library on Bigfoot, including some journals from a Dr. Wallace Wrightwood, a John Green-like scientist (Don Ameche, Cocoon, Trading Places) who George visits up near Index, Washington. Meanwhile, Jacques Lefleur (David Suchet, Hercule Poirot on Mystery!), a Robert W. Morgan lookalike with a Rene Dahinden-like accent is on the hunt for Harry, which George is trying to protect. I won't give away the ending, but it is a great movie and highly recommended. It is coming out on DVD April 24.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Confirmation of this Sunday's Sasquatch Experience
The guests this Sunday will indeed be Kathy Moskowitz and Bob Strain, at 9:00 EST at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sasquatchexperience As always, please tune in and support great research. The phone number for the show is 347-996-5814; e-mail is SasquatchExperience@gmail.com and contact can be made through Yahoo Messenger at giantape20042000.
20 Questions with Kathy Moskowitz Strain
Written by David Osborne and Mark Banta
Sunday, 28 May 2006
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Introduction by David Osborne
We are proud this month to present our SRI interview with Kathy Moskowitz Strain, one of the lovely ladies of the bigfoot world. Many in this field aspire to be a researcher but Kathy is the real deal. Though there are other women involved in the quest to find this elusive beast, in my opinion, she is by far the most accessible of the bunch and can usually be found on her website or at Bigfootforums.com. Kathy is an anthropologist with the forest service and currently resides in Northern California.
A few summers ago, my son and I were fortunate enough to be able meet and go out in the field one night with Kathy and her soon-to-be husband, Robert Strain. We call blasted that night with one of her special “bigfoot screams” with some amazing results. She is always active in our bigfoot world, whether it is researching, communicating online with other bigfoot enthusiasts or speaking at a bigfoot conference. Kathy is currently scheduled to speak at the next bigfoot conference in Idaho this June. So, pour yourself an ice tea and listen in as we find out more about this amazing lady bigfooter.
Dave: What got you interested in sasquatch research?
Kathy: When I was a little girl, I saw the movie Legend of Boggy Creek. I knew then that I wanted to study Bigfoot for a living. I asked my teacher in 6th grade what I needed to do to study Bigfoot, and she said that anthropology was probably the discipline where Bigfoot belonged. So, I got my BA and MA in Anthropology and am currently the Forest Archaeologist for the U.S. Forest Service. I spend most of my free time in the field!
Dave: What is the most memorable experience you have had in the field?
Kathy: There are many, but probably the most memorable was the first time I saw a large bipedal footprint in the field. I was stunned and examined it, laying face down in the dirt, for about an hour before I decided it was real. Although I already felt that a North American Great Ape likely existed, this was the first real evidence — outside the Patterson-Gimlin film — that I had ever seen. It was like getting the best Christmas present ever!
Dave: If you had one piece of advice for people getting involved in the field of sasquatch research, what would it be?
Kathy: The one piece of advice is simple: don’t go into the field until you know the basics: field method; local plants and animals; bigfoot history. Basically, learn to read a topo map, to use a compass, to use casting material, and to collect evidence; always bring the basic research equipment with you and know how to use it; know what animal species occupy your research area and what they look like, smell like, sound like, and leave behind (footprints and scat); and know what it is you are looking for — if it’s footprints, be familiar with publications on “bigfoot” footprints, etc.
Dave: Do you feel that being a female is a positive or negative in this field?
Kathy: POSITIVE! The best and most intense field experiences I have had in search of this creature have been either in all-female groups or with more than one female present. Why? It probably has a lot to do with our voices, our smell and our size. We’re not a threat and we’re not trying to act like secret squirrels in the field. In every instance, we were singing, giggling and “acting like girls.” I think that non-threatening everyday activities like cooking, families playing, etc. are a draw!
Dave: What do you feel is the most compelling piece of evidence to date of sasquatch evidence?
Kathy: The Patterson-Gimlin Film is the best single piece of evidence. The film clearly shows an upright bipedal female walking across a sand bar demonstrating, in the enhanced frames, the mid-tarsal break as researched by Dr. Jeff Meldrum. Although I have never doubted the film or the people involved with it, the enhanced frames are more than convincing.
Secondly, I feel that the traditional Native American stories about bigfoot from across the United States, including the rock art from the Tule River Indian Reservation, are credible as a whole because the stories are all nearly identical in their descriptions of a large bipedal creature and it’s behavior. Unless all these tribes just happened to make up the same mythical creature, it is undeniable to me that each tribe saw and incorporated into their traditional stories, a real living animal.
Dave: How did the idea for the AIBR originate?
Kathy: More than a year ago, a group of people frustrated with how the BFRO, and research in general, was being conducted got together to talk about how we could do it better. It was a very slow and long process, as all group processes can be, and some I know were very frustrated at the rate we were moving. But it was worth it, as the AIBR is the only non-profit Bigfoot group in research today. We also wanted to make sure that all our members had a voice in how the AIBR conducted itself, so we have bylaws, guidelines and are governed by an elected Board of Directors, of which I am currently the Chair. To ensure that the AIBR remains true to all scientific and ethical standards, we are overseen by a Board of Advisors, including Dr. Jeff Meldrum, John Green, Alton Higgins, Rick Noll, Owen Caddy, Jimmy Chilcutt and John Mionzcynski. [Editor’s Note: We followed up on this question to clarify the statement that AIBR was the only official non-profit bigfoot organization doing research today.]
Dave: Do you mean that from an official status or that you are not out to make any money from AIBR?
Kathy: The AIBR is an official 501c(3) non-profit charitable organization. Donations made to the organization can be written off your taxes, and we can apply for grants, etc.
Dave: What niche does the AIBR fill that is needed in the field of sasquatch research?
Kathy: Right now, all groups exist to receive and investigate witness reports. The AIBR is different as we were created for the investigator, not the witness. We provide investigators with scientific protocols, methods, resources and a forum so they can do their work in accordance with the scientific method. Members can be individuals or entire groups hence the term “Alliance.” Reports that come into our website or toll-free number can be investigated by an individual or a regional group using the tools provided to them — like scientists to examine evidence or protocols for interviewing.
Dave: What or where do you envision the AIBR being ten years from now?
Kathy: I would like to see the AIBR become more like the American Medical Association or an umbrella organization. The AIBR would be made up of hundreds of regional groups, each using consistent research methods and tools. Reports would come into a central database that all researchers have access to, so patterns of behavior through GIS mapping and behavior fields can be seen. We would also offer field courses to certify individuals or groups in categories such as casting or evidence collection. If an individual breaks ethical codes, they would be dismissed or sanctioned by the AIBR.
Dave: What do you feel is the biggest weakness in current sasquatch research?
Kathy: Although I know that we are all amateurs at this, our biggest weakness is the lack of use of scientific methods. You don’t have to have a Ph.D. in Physics to know the correct method of gathering data and presenting that data to peers. If evidence we collect is ever going to be taken seriously, we need to do a better job on what evidence is collected, how it is collected and how it presented for review.
Dave: Describe the impact you feel sasquatch related websites have on research and investigation.
Kathy: Sasquatch related websites have allowed witnesses to easily find someone to tell their story to. It also allows other researchers to quickly and easily exchange ideas, materials and evidence. However, its biggest benefit, at least to me, is friendships and partnerships that are developed by the ability to meet folks with your same interest from all over the country!
Dave: How did you first get involved in speaking at bigfoot conferences?
Kathy: As a professional archaeologist, I had been gathering Native American bigfoot stories for many years, including those stories by the Yokuts tribe. One day, I mentioned the Hairy Man pictographs to John Green and we talked about it at length. He thought it was very interesting and an angle that other researchers hadn’t yet explored. It was he who suggested me as a speaker for the Willow Creek Symposium. I was very honored to be included in that historic event! Since then, I have spoken at the Texas Bigfoot Conference about the Hairy Man pictographs and will speak in at the Idaho Conference in June. I just returned from the lecture series at the University of Texas, San Antonio, Institute of Texan Cultures, where I spoke about the traditional bigfoot stories from tribes located in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. The Institute has a wonderful exhibit on “Bigfoot in Texas?” which features some of my work and a cool video! Conferences are the best way to get to know other researchers and exchange ideas. I highly recommend them!
Dave: Do you think we are getting any closer to finding or proving our elusive prey, sasquatch, exists?
Kathy: Oh yes, I do. We have made some huge leaps in obtaining research funds and acceptance by the academia. We, as a discipline, have more people in the field than ever before! Through the use of the Internet, we are better able to get evidence to the right people. More work is needed, but the more time we spend in the field doing research, the closer we get!
Dave: What three general geographic areas would you send people to who are interested in doing research and finding evidence?
Kathy: California, Washington and Idaho/Montana.
Dave: What type of research or fact-finding do you conduct in the daytime as opposed to the nighttime while out in the field?
Kathy: During the day, we spend a good deal of time driving the dirt forest roads, looking for footprints or other items of interest. We do a lot of mapping, taking notes, and taking video or photos of the location. Often we stop at the local stores and see if anything usual has been reported.
Before dusk, while my husband, Bob Strain and our field partner, Tom Yamarone, set up camp, I set up the experiments and the record keeping for the evening. Our experiments are determined by the number of people present, as some require larger groups.
After nightfall, we build a large fire and cook a fragrant dinner, as Tom entertains us with his latest songs. We usually begin call blasting starting at 8:00 or 9:00 and blast on the hour, every hour. Throughout the evening, we conduct our experiments and record the responses.
This coming field season we have new experiments planned that we haven’t conducted before! Hopefully, we will have something good to report about them!
Dave: You have an excellent assortment of reputed sasquatch recordings on the AIBR website. Could you share how you found and recorded a couple of them?
Kathy: Depending on the recording, some are commonly available, others were given to me by the recorder for identification and personal use and others are my own recordings. If they are mine, they were recorded using a hand held recorder, originally tape, now digital. They were sent for analysis through the BFRO and only placed on the website if they could not be identified as a known animal.
Dave: You are also known as being the keeper of the “Tahoe Scream.” Could you share a bit about this recording and explain why it is so unique and valuable?
Kathy: I began working with the witness in late July of 2000 when he submitted a sound report to the BFRO. He said that he had been recording strange screams near his home. I visited him in August 2000 and he played me a few recordings of what he had been hearing. Although not the greatest quality, in my opinion, they were worth investigating.
We identified the best area to start the investigation by talking with his neighbors, also complaining about the sounds. I camped in the heart of the suspected area that evening. At 5:30 a.m., I was awakened by some loud banging noises, like sticks hitting each other, followed by two very loud howls coming from down canyon and only 100 feet or less from me. I jumped out of the tent, but saw nothing. A hike down the canyon hadn’t produced anything either…no prints of ANY animal.
I told the witness that there was something going on and he needed to invest in a better microphone and recording system, which he then bought and got set up. I then continued to visit the area for the next month, and continued to hear the calls and talk with other witnesses. During this time, I was making recordings, as was the witness. We hypothesized that there were three main screamers, one of which seemed to be very young. About a month after my first visit, the witness contacted me and said he had gotten the seemingly young one on tape, calling to something that answered back. I sent the recording to Dr. LeRoy Fish who felt that the recording was mammal, i.e., not a bird, and was not a carnivore, ungulate, or Perissodactyl. He felt it was closer to Cetacean and primate. Cetaceans were of course ruled out because of location and habitat. He sent the recording to the Cornell University, Field Ornithology Laboratory and although I did not get the final letter, because Dr. Fish unfortunately died right after this, I have his email that stated that the “the sonograms and analysis by the Cornell University did not match the call with any known animal, including human.” And that would include coyote.
This scream is important because there is no other alleged “baby bigfoot” calls recorded.
[Editor’s Note: Due to the timing of this interview and developments relative to sound recordings, we followed up our interview allowing Kathy Moskowitz Strain to update her response to the above question in light of these new developments.]
Dave: Thomas Steenburg and Gerry Matthews recently reported at bigfoot discussion forums that on April 5, 2006 at 9:30 am they saw coyotes making very strange sounds. These sounds were exactly the same sounds as the Chehalis sounds that until then had been regarded as possible bigfoot evidence. It was also stated these coyote sounds further discredited the Puyallup screamer of 1973 and the Klamath vocalization. In fact, it was stated in the thread that all bigfoot vocalizations recorded should now be put under suspicion. How would you defend your recordings, including the Tahoe Scream, in light of these new findings?
Kathy: The Tahoe Scream was analyzed by Cornell University and did not come back as any known animal, including coyotes. I am confident in the work done by Cornell University and Dr. LeRoy Fish. As for the Klamath, John Freitas has stated that qualified individuals analyzed it as well and it also came back as unknown. I don’t know much about the other calls, so I can’t comment on them.
I am very sure that there are recordings that some attribute to bigfoot that are really known animals. However, I do not believe every recording currently unidentified is really a coyote. Like footprints, just because one is found to be a double-tap of a bear, does not mean every print ever cast is really a bear. All recordings have to be evaluated individually, and examined by a qualified biologist or sound analyst. Then, if the sound cannot be identified, note it and continue to seek out the source. It may be a common animal making a noise not previously associated with that animal, it could be a common animal out of its natural range or it could be from an undocumented animal. All those are possibilities. For those that do not find value in recording vocalizations or using call blasting as a tool, that is your choice. All researchers have to decide what methods work best for them and what evidence they will gather.
Dave: Have you or are you planning to write a book relating to bigfoot or sasquatch?
Kathy: Yes, I have some manuscripts in the works. It’s hard to get time to work on them though with so many other things to do. During the spring, summer and fall, my priority is fieldwork, so I don’t get to work on it as often as I should. I do, however, have an article that will be published in a science journal, hopefully before the June meetings.
Dave: What three books on sasquatch do you consider to be “musts” for any bigfoot researcher or seeker?
Kathy: Bigfoot/Sasquatch Evidence by Grover Krantz; North America’s Great Ape: the Sasquatch by John Bindernagel; and Raincoast Sasquatch by Rob Alley. When Dr. Jeff Meldrum’s new book comes out, that will surely be on my list as well!
Dave: What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you in the field?
Kathy: Montra Freitas and I were out at the location where the nest and very fresh footprints had been found just two hours before. This was our first “stake out” together. Preparing for a long night, we had brought every snack known to man and we sat in the back of the truck eating, laughing and giggling. Suddenly something large started moving below us. We listened, and it was clearly starting to circle our position. Needless to say, we were very frightened. We were unarmed and unsure what could happen. After a few minutes of this thing getting closer and closer, she hopped out of the bed of the truck and into the cab. I stayed, but she pleaded with me to come inside. I realized that she was getting upset, and I was too, so after one very large crash about 10 feet from me, I too headed inside. We cracked the windows and listened. It moved to around the front of the vehicle and was coming right at us. Just then, Montra leaned over and whispered in my ear, “Oh no!” she said in a soft voice! “What?” I said. “We left the snacks in the bed of the truck!”
Dave: The scariest?
Kathy: See above!
Dave: Anything else you would like to add?
Kathy: Yes, never be afraid to ask a question…that’s how you learn!
Monday, January 15, 2007
Biography of Kathy Moskowitz Strain
*Photo of Kathy Moskowitz Strain*
Kathy Moskowitz Strain is currently the Forest Archaeologist for the Stanislaus National Forest, headquartered in Sonora, California. She is responsible for all archaeological and paleontological resources on her Forest and directs education and public participation programs on archaeology and Native American cultures. Kathy is currently the chair of the Alliance of Independent Bigfoot Researchers, a non-profit Bigfoot research group.
Kathy became interested in Bigfoot as a child, and her interest lead her into the field of anthropology. Kathy received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology in 1990 and a Master of Arts in Behavioral Science (emphasis in Anthropology) in 1994. Her main field of study involved prehistoric human ecology.
In 1991, as an archaeologist for the Sequoia National Forest, she began interviewing elders from the Yokuts Tribe about their traditional Hairy Man stories. This work lead her to an in depth study of the Hairy Man pictographs, located on the Tule River Indian reservation. She has presented her research at the 2003 Willow Creek Symposium, the 2005 Texas Bigfoot Conference, and published an article in Meet the Sasquatch, by Chris Murphy. Recently, she appeared on the Giganto: The Real King Kong special on the History Channel. Kathy will be giving a presentation on southern Native American Bigfoot stories for the “Bigfoot in Texas” exhibit at the University of Texas at San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures on April 7, 2006.In June 2006, she will also be speaking at the Bigfoot Rendezvous at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho.
Using her specialty in human ecology, Kathy is exploring the connection between Native American adaptation of the environment and how Bigfoot might also have used similar techniques to exploit plants and animals. Comparisons may be found in habitation methods and locations, hunting and gathering techniques, resource availability, calorie input/output, seasonal movements, etc. Knowing this information may foster collection of evidence not previously associated with Bigfoot behavior. It may also allow us to develop techniques to better obtain direct observations and therefore documentation and protection of this currently unrecognized primate.
Although there are few women who conduct Bigfoot research, Kathy would like to encourage women to either collaborate with other researchers or to conduct their own research. There are many aspects to Bigfoot research, including direct fieldwork and report investigations. Those that are not interested in fieldwork can find untapped avenues in researching historical archives and documents, conducting interviews with Native Americans, studying museum artifacts for unrecognized prehistoric/historic representations of Bigfoot, or drawing eyewitness sketches.
Courtesy of Kathy Moskowitz-Strain and The Search For Bigfoot blog
Slight schedule change for the "Sasquatch Experience"
Scott Herriott e-mailed me and told me he had a prior commitment this Sunday, so he cannot be on our show. We will have him on January 28th. This Sunday, we can see if Kathy Moskowitz-Strain and her husband Bob can be on the show. I will try to arrange it. Keep an eye on this blog to see what develops.
Scott Herriott
"For me, like many aimless drifters, the topic of Bigfoot has been fascinating ever since I was a wee lad. Throughout my career as a stand-up comic, the topic of Squatch raised its conical head many times in my act. When I began hosting a show on TechTv called "Internet Tonight", I would constantly annoy my co-host with repeated references to our hairy brethren. To this day, she still won't return my e-mails. But I would be willing to bet every dime I've ever made (14,258) that these things DO exist. Not just as some archetypal boogeyman, genetic memory, or the oversized smelly guy occasionally seen behind the convenience store...but, rather, as a real, unclassified type of primate."
Scott Herriott's BigFoot Documentary On Sale Now!
It is with great pride, joy and extreme happiness that I am announcing to the world that Scott Herriott's BigFoot documentary, Squatching is finally finished and ready for mass consumption! You all remember Scott, the emmy-award winning comedian from ZDTV/TechTV's hit show - Internet Tonight? Of course you do! Well he's been working hard on this little gem and he finally finished it recently as well as putting up a pretty darned good web site called Squatching.com. Head on over there now and check it out. GO PEOPLE!
Run on over to Scott's website where you can take a look at this wonderful new documentary, download the movie trailer clip and best of all, BUY IT and enjoy it in the privacy of your own home!
I have to say, I've watched my copy of Squatching and enjoyed the hell out of it! It's a great documentary, chock full of Scott Herriott's special brand of humor, love and fascination with the legendary creature. Not only do you get a special glimpse into this elusive critter but there are appearances by Ed Marques (The Surf Guru from Internet Tonight), Jonathan Winters and even Scott's Mom and Dad - not to mention a ton of people that know about large pot fields growing in the woods...
Go there now and order your copy of Squatching - a documentary by Scott Herriott, NOW! And as Scott says: "If you end up getting two, use one as a functional doorstop."
And please people, spread the word about Scott's website and documentary! Tell everyone you know and even those you don't to buy this wonderful video of his! Thanks everyone!
That's it. I am now officially a product-endorsing whore...
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Scott Herriott: Bigfoot Hunter
Move over Steve Irwin and your little crocodile pals, it's time to make room for Scott Herriott: Bigfoot Hunter. Some of you may remember Scott, a wonderful and gifted (ie "touched") performer from a channel called ZDTV/TechTV. Scottclowns.jpgHe's won an Emmy award for his work co-hosting a fun hip show called Internet Tonight, with Michaela Perreira. What you may not know is Scott is an avid believer and enthusiast of a creature called Bigfoot aka Sasquatch. Well, Scott was interviewed recently in TheWave - a Bay Area e-magazine. (Click the link) and find out all about Scott's trips into the woods to look for 'Squatch, his personal beliefs on whether we'll ever find proof of this elusive creature's existence and how he feels about the Loch Ness monster. It's a great interview and a good read. Good luck on your upcoming helicopter trip, Scott! That pic there is Me, Scott & Dave (c) TechTV
Scott Herriott’s video…
I attended and spoke at the PBS conference this year. This was my first time and I really enjoyed the people there… of course some I had met before… like Scott Herriott. Scott also spoke at the event. He showed a small video clip that has always intrigued me but I never seemed to have the time to really look at. Well here was my chance.
This picture was taken at the 2004 TBRC Conference. John Kirk, Scott Herriott and Chester Moore Jr. discuss Greg Long’s book.
When Scott had finished his talk and came back over to his table at the side of the room I questioned him about the video. I told him that whenever I looked at it I saw something that he had never talked about. He was intrigued and wanted me to show him what I was talking about, so he gave me one of his DVD’s to queue up.
When I finally got to the spot in the video I made a bunch of screen caps and then animated them as a GIF. He looked at it and seemed shocked that he had never seen that before.
(Click image above to see full size image)
I didn’t save the GIF but I found one screen cap for discussion here. What Scott has always talked about is below the area I have marked off.
Do you see the eyes, nose and mouth? If you have his DVD… check it out.
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13 Comments to “Scott Herriott’s video…”
1. Melissa Says:
November 17th, 2005 at 9:25 pm
Ok - that is just spooky — Im suprised scott never noticed that. Good Job :)
2. Rick Noll Says:
November 17th, 2005 at 10:29 pm
I think there is some distortion from the twigs in front of the subject in question.
Yeah it is kind of freaky! I am now revising my opinion of this video. I think there is something there.
3. yetifan Says:
November 17th, 2005 at 11:12 pm
Thanks for the post Rick. What’s a bit odd about this is that what Rick has highlighted I actually don’t think is the freaky thing…lol…what I do think is freaky is a little further on in the clip…about two or three seconds when, just to the left of what Rick has highlighted, it looks like a rising of a head (very similar to the one in the other video shot just ten minutes later). Rick noticed this as well with me in Pennsylvania. I’m going to look at it closer tomorrow morning…mucho work ahead tonight.
4. squatchworks Says:
November 17th, 2005 at 11:31 pm
Could it be the upper face is the mother and the lower a young one, It looks like the mother is holding the young one closer to her chest? I have been watching the clip over and over, now i need to go look for the rising head.
5. Joe Biello Says:
November 18th, 2005 at 9:33 am
This is the first time I have ever seen anything from this video that looks like a face. I have watched this video before and have never really seen what is being pointed out. This frame make it clear to me that there is something there.
6. yetifan Says:
November 18th, 2005 at 8:00 pm
Well Rick, bad news from my perspective.
Looked at the footage carefully again…over and over and over. I think it’s light play. The main reason I say this is because, since I was there, those eyes (within the circle) on the DVD were no more than a foot and a half off the ground (something the size of an average chimp could be in there) But the other apparent eyes don’t jive with what I remember physically of the surroundings…seems way too low to accomodate what Daryl got a few minutes later on tape. However, I could be wrong. Rick, thanks again for taking the time to look at the DVD.
7. The Big Footowski Says:
November 19th, 2005 at 9:13 am
I’m gonna have to see that footage again, just to give it another day in court. Part of the problem with the average person’s reluctance to accept sasquatch as more than a myth (at least with the NYC people I’m associated with) is the fact that they are oblivious to the amount of evidence out there.
They think there have only been a few prints found…ever.
They are unaware of the skookum cast, dermal ridge evidence, and all the more recent footage that has been taken.
That’s not to say that ANY of the footage is the real thing.
They simply have no idea that there is any other evidence out there.
I get alot of this crap:
“Don’t you think that if this thing was real there would be tracks found on a regular basis?”
or
“That footage from the sixties is fake , the guy that made it said he faked it on his death bed last year.”
and sometimes I’ll mention that Bigfoot has a historical record of existence going back to the native Americans…
and they’ll say:
“Don’t you think bigfoot would have died of old age by now?”
and being realistic and a bit timid I’ll say “Well there isn’t ONE bigfoot of course there is a breeding population, like with any species.”
“Wait a second, you think there’s more than ONE?!?!? HAHAHAHAHAHA.”
At that point I wanna swan dive into a pit of broken glass because I’m ashamed to be associated with people that think that IF bigfoot was real… THERE IS ONLY ONE BIGFOOT that was somehow spontaneously brought into existence and is the one and only being that is seen repeatedly over and over through the decades by thousands of witnesses.
Some of these meatheads make more money than I do and some of them have even reproduced.
sorry to be long winded, my point is I’m excited about seeing the above footage again, I’ll see it…I’ll consider it. And my friends tonight will try and convince me over dinner and drinks tonight that there is reliable evidence that the planes that flew into the world trade center were piloted by agents of the CIA, and that I need to keep an open mind about such things…or as they put it “There’s alot more to it that we may not know about”
…
8. Rick Noll Says:
November 19th, 2005 at 12:55 pm
What if the subject is laying prone on the ground? Certainly that brush was not tall enough for even a man to stand and hide in… but for something lying down? I don’t think it is just light play… and here’s why:
1. Facial features are in correct position and do not require extraordinary distortion for their logical placement.
2. The facial features (eyes, nose and mouth) move together and in the same direction for a shorter distance than other movement seen (most likely by wind movement and light play).
If you have watched other animals out in the wild you probably have noticed that when they are aware of being watched by a potential predator or threat they move only what is necessary of their body to maintain awareness (head and eyes or ears).
I watched that section several times at the PBS conference and am not convinced it is light play. Scott… I think you’re just a born skeptic.
9. Sasquatchery Says:
November 19th, 2005 at 8:15 pm
Scott, I have a couple of questions on the video:
1) Could you describe the weather at that time? It appears fairly bright and sunny in the video.
2) What was directly behind the two of you as you were filming? Was it fairly thick bush, fairly open bush or open sky? It looks like from your Squatching documentary that you were looking up a hill during the incident.
Thanks Scott, and just to let you know I bought your DVD at the Texas conference and it’s a riot.
10. yetifan Says:
November 20th, 2005 at 3:08 pm
Sasquathery wrote:
As I recall, it was a fairly sunny day with the sunlight filtering down through the canopy. It was about 2:30 in the afternoon on Oct. 12, 1992.
It had taken us roughly 1.5 - 2 hours to get up the hill (at the bottom of which the two kids had had the sighting a few weeks earlier). It was fairly dense ground cover behind us (high enough to filter some of the sunlight) and much thicker immediately in front of us, where the eyes were…and then a few minutes later…the head and shoulders caught on the other camera.
11. Sasquatchery Says:
November 20th, 2005 at 7:36 pm
Scott, thanks for the info.
12. Matty Says:
November 21st, 2005 at 8:31 pm
Hey Folks,
I have the old A&E video copy of this.
Oh it gets weirder, believe it or not,
what Rick has pointed out is the back side of its head. In the A & E video i see it move its head away from the log and blink its eyes. You have to relax and look close at exactly the above marked spot. It looks like an apes head.
Look closer to the log, youl see it clearly!
13. allenst Says:
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The Bigfoot Hunter
If the missing link exists, who better to find him than a stand-up comedian?
Chris Bushnell
Send this Article to a friend! Printer Friendly Cable television addicts will recognize Scott Herriott as the former anchor of TechTV’s defunct nightly program, Internet Tonight. But the road-comic-turned-broadcast journalist leads a double life. When he isn’t slaying audiences at comedy clubs or making one of his semi-regular appearances on CNN’s Newsnight with Aaron Brown, Herriott spends his free time investigating the existence of Bigfoot.
As a curator for the Bigfoot Field Research Organization (BFRO), Herriott has led dozens of expeditions into the forests of the Pacific Northwest, including a memorable trip in 1992 during which he claims to have videotaped a Sasquatch hiding in a bush. We caught up with Herriott a few days before he was scheduled to take a camera crew on a helicopter expedition over a remote area of Northern California.
The Wave: Tell me about one of your Bigfoot sightings.
Scott Herriott: Actually, I’ll first tell you about a “hearing.” I went camping knowing that the odds were against [having a sighting]. I had just started dating this girl, and at the very least it’s a nice camping trip. Lo and behold at 1:15 in the morning – this is like 8,000 feet up in the southern Sierras – I’m woken up by this just incredibly loud siren-like bellowing scream, which I would estimate was about 1/3 to 1/2 mile away. No one knew I was going there on that specific date. And it was just loud, man. It didn’t sound like a bobcat or any kind of bird. It sounded a lot like what I had heard on tapes of purported Sasquatch screams. And it wasn’t just one scream; it was like seven or eight. Whatever this thing was, it sounded big. It sounded huge, with a gigantic lung capacity. And I can honestly say it was the most scared I’ve ever been in my adult life. It was so loud and so scary that we literally dragged the tent to the car and drove 20 miles down the mountain. It was unbelievable.
TW: On another expedition, you and a friend were hiking with video cameras when you came across a possible Bigfoot.
SH: We’d been hiking for about two hours up this nasty 45-degree angle thistle-ridden hill. No trails. Creepy. All of a sudden I noticed, about 40 feet up the hill there was this dark patch of dense vegetation, part of which I could tell was a log that was on the ground. It was very dark and I peered into the darkness and noticed what appeared to be these two big brown eyes just staring out of this darkness, locked onto us. Daryl [the friend] saw it and we started videotaping. It was definitely an animal and the face appeared to be pretty big, but it was shadowed. All you could see was the reflection of the eyes. So we’re videotaping this for about 10 minutes. At this point we’re not freaked out. Maybe a little freaked, because Bigfoot is on our minds. But this thing was not acting like a bear. It never took its eyes off us, it just locked on. We decided, “Why don’t we try to get this thing to move a little bit so we can see more of it and get it on video.” So I take one, maybe two steps towards this thing, and God as my witness, the eyes of this animal gave off this reddish glow. You could see the eyes dilating. And when I say glow I mean like a bioluminescent shine. Not like you’d see at night with a deer or a dog or a cat. You know how red an exit sign is in a darkened movie theater? Imagine 2/3 of that brightness coming at you. It was like Christopher Lee’s eyes in a Hammer film. It was like “Holy f*ck!” So that stopped us dead in our tracks.
TW: What was it?
SH: This was obviously a fear response from this animal, a warning or whatever. As soon as I saw that – and after I changed my underwear – the probability that this was a Sasquatch increased, because if you read the stories, this reddish eye glow is commonly reported. It was there, dude. That stopped us in our tracks; we didn’t have a gun. It was a little freaky. I then got the idea that we should separate and if we do that it will think we’re trying to surround it, and as a result maybe it will get up and move and we’ll get some real videotape. So I start moving and all of a sudden I hear Daryl say, “ Uh, ok.” His voice has gone up about an octave. He videotapes for about more 30 seconds and all of sudden the video camera goes limp in his hand and he starts crying, “We gotta get outta here, man!” He was really shaken up. It was looking right at him.
TW: What did people think when you showed them these videos?
SH: At the time I was doing stand-up comedy, which is the worst profession if you’re interested in Bigfoot and want people to take you seriously. I still have the videotape and it was shown on an A&E Special called Bigfoot about seven or eight years ago.
TW: Since you’ve already been a subject of Bigfoot documentaries, what made you decide to start making one yourself?
SH: There have been a lot of good films about Bigfoot on Discovery and TLC, so I was just trying to think of a way to do something new. About seven years ago I made this little 22-minute thing called Journey Toward Squatchdom, which is totally comedic. If you watched it and didn’t know me, you might infer that I don’t believe Bigfoot exists and that I’m making fun of everything that’s going on, when in fact that’s not true. I interviewed the real fringe guys. The guy who had 14 sightings and the guy who every time he goes out he finds a piece of a skeleton. I love comedy and I love the challenge of taking this topic and having comedy with it and trying to convey the seriousness in a comedic manner. It’s a paradox. I just find it pretentious when people go on and they’re really, really serious about it. So that’s the goal: a documentary about my interest in it. And the thrust of it is basically going on little mini-expeditions with people that I know who have varying degrees of belief on the subject. We go to different areas and talk about Bigfoot. It’s like My Camping With Andre. I shot one with TechTV’s Surf Guru Ed Marquez and it was great.
TW: What other kinds of expeditions have you taken part in?
SH: I’ve done some called blastings. Another member of the BFRO, John Freitas, has this huge stadium speaker. He had a CD made of gorilla calls and alleged Bigfoot calls. We blast out the calls and then listen for a response. I admit we haven’t heard anything responding back.
In 10 days I’m going up with a helicopter crew and we’re going to fly over a few areas. I have a certain theory on where to look, and where possible Sasquatch nesting areas might be. The odds of encountering a Bigfoot are astronomical, but if they make these nests, those things remain for a long time.
Mainly, you gotta go and just be in that area. Actively searching usually decreases your chances. You’ve got to go to an area and let them come to you. You’re not going to trounce through and find them. When I go out on foot, I have four cam-trackers. They’re devices that deer hunters use. They’re 35mm cameras with an infrared sensibility that you can chain to a tree. You put ‘em up and you can leave them for up to five weeks and they’ll take up to 36 pictures night or day with flash. Those have been effective.
TW: Do any of your expeditions involve attempts to capture a Bigfoot?
SH: Oh, no. Let me go firmly on the record: I am against the capturing or killing of Sasquatch. Then again, if I was alone and starving, I would hammer one like a flank steak. And you can quote me on that. Seriously, though, the only reason I could see for doing that would be for helping it. But it’s not just Sasquatch, the older I get the more I hate zoos. Who are we to do that? Just let the f*cking things live. The thrill of it is just to try and encounter that which is rare. And that it’s a difficult task. And when you throw in the element that it’s just something that a lot of people just don’t think is real, it gives it an extra charge, and it helps to sustain that sense of wonder.
TW: Are you surprised that more people don’t believe in Bigfoot?
SH: Nah. Part of the problem is the name. We don’t have a non-goofy sounding name yet. There’s “Bigfoot.” That will always be goofy. “Sasquatch” isn’t much better. I call them “Squatches,” ‘cause I like it, but it’s still goofy. We need a serious name. Why don’t we call him “Rumsfeld?” If the name weren’t as goofy, it might help the credibility.
TW: Most people won’t be convinced until one is captured. Do you foresee that happening?
SH: I’m not sure one will be captured. When other “Bigfooters” talk, we ask, “Well, what’s the most likely scenario of discovery?” And it usually comes around to a Sasquatch being hit by a car. That’s much more likely, I think.
TW: How does Bigfoot rank against his nemesis, the Loch Ness Monster?
SH: Actually, I have become very skeptical of the Loch Ness Monster phenomenon. I was very much believing that it existed and then I saw a really good show and it offered some explanations for some of the things people have seen. And then I witnessed for myself one of these phenomenon that they talked about. I live on the water and I was walking and I saw this wave. It was three humps, it was kind of moving from left to right and then it kind of disappeared. I thought, “Oh my God, you would totally think that was Nessie!” I leave open the possibility it could be real, but I’m very skeptical.
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(Both docs. are now on one DVD) Scott Herriott is in his mid-forties and he believes in Bigfoot. In 1992, he feels he came within 40 feet of one of these beings. There was video involved. Yes, it is in the film. He was interviewed on both A&E's "Ancient Mysteries" and "Sightings" about what happened to him. A couple of years ago he decided to go on mini-expeditions with people he'd met over the years who have shown an interest in the phenomenon - believer and skeptic alike. And therein lies the film. Scott visits with: William Dranginis - a man who claims to have had a direct encounter with a Bigfoot. This event inspired him so much that he put together a gizmo-laden motorhome chockful of the latest in electronic surveillance equipment. Mark Thompson - This rich uber-geek joins Scott on an aerial quest in his state-of-the-art helicopter to test out a hypothesis. Ed "The Surf Guru" Marques is an actor and comedian who ventures up to classic Squatch territory with Scott in NW Calif. to visit museums, drink beer and get scared at night by something rustling in the leaves. Plus, Scott and his parents at a remote fire lookout and a visit to the annual Texas Bigfoot Conference (including appearances by Loren Coleman and Dr. John Bindernagel) round out the film. And oodles more. Scott has hosted, reported and produced for the likes of PBS, TechTV, and CNN. He hosted "Internet Tonight" on TechTV where he won a Northern California Emmy for best host of an entertainment program. This seriocomic documentary is a must for anyone who loves wry humor with their Sasquatchery. "Journey Toward Squatchdom" had the late great Sasquatch seeker Rene Dahinden describe it as "the funniest god damn thing on Bigfoot I've seen." Nick Redfern of Phenomena magazine calls it "monumentally funny". "Journey Toward Squatchdom" goes from onsite inspections in classic Bigfoot country to visits with some of the more fringier Bigfoot seekers. A must for any Squatch enthusiast.
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Absolutely recommended to all believers and non-believers!!!, October 17, 2005
Reviewer: H.M. 2005 - See all my reviews
This double-DVD is really well-crafted, and Scott Herriott really uses a good deal of comedic elements to make his point. "Squatching" is seriocomic, and describes Scott's true passion for the subject of Sasquatch. It's a little more serious than "Journey Toward Squatchdom", but it does have comedic moments. We meet his mom and dad, his girlfriend, even his dog. We also meet other well-known Bigfoot personalities along the way, such as Loren Coleman, William Dranginis, Dr. John Bindernagel and Craig Woolheater, and get to see some really beautiful country in northern California. "Journey Toward Squatchdom" is so much funnier than "Squatching". It really showcases Scott's comedic talents and is genuinely hilarious. We meet more Bigfoot personalities, such as Ray Crowe, the late Datus Perry and Frank Kaneaster. I laughed out loud more than once watching this documentary. If you like serious, scientific documentaries on Sasquatch, buy "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science". But, if you want to watch a semiserious documentary that will make you laugh your butt off, this is the one to buy!
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Hilarious!, July 12, 2005
Reviewer: Sean Holderread (Hendersonville NC, United States) - See all my reviews
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I can't remember the last time I laughed this hard! Absolutely hilarious! Highly recommended--for the believer or not.
Scott ... please make another BF documentary!
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Very funny...very informative, June 13, 2005
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If you like your Bigfootery laced with some humor, these two documentaries will definately do the trick. Herriott obviously believes that Bigfoot exists, he just doesn't see anything wrong with having some fun with the subject while pondering it. In "Squatching", a nice combo of the serious and the comedic come together showing a bit of the humanity of various believers and skeptics. "Journey Toward Squatchdom", on the other hand, is out and out funny...aimed at the fringe dwellers and shaky theories in Bigfoot Belief Land. For those who can't stand humor with their cryptozoology, then you should DEFINATELY buy this. :) Great job on both.
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Two of the best films on the subject!, June 9, 2005
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I have been interested in the subject of Bigfoot for many years now, and I have to say that of all the documentaries and films on the subject, Scott Herriott's "Squatching" and "Journey Toward Squatchdom" are two of the very best!
In "Squatching," Scott takes us to various locations with his family and friends, where in candid interviews he gets their thoughts and feelings on the subject of Bigfoot. Interlaced throughout is Scott's sense of humor, and I found myself laughing out loud often as I watched. This is not just a great Sasquatch film, but a great film period!
Now get ready to really laugh! A lot! "Journey Toward Squatchdom" is a true laugh-out-loud film that pokes fun at the subject and some of the people and places associated with Sasquatch. Here Scott manages to do something incredible, in that he takes a subject that some take very seriously, but is able to make fun of it in such away that doesn't offend the viewers who are believers, but rather gets them to laugh along with him. Hilarious and educational, this one is a must-see!
Whether you are well-versed in all things 'squatch, or a novice on the subject, you cannot help but be entertained by these films. I highly recommend them!
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Wonderful DVDs, June 9, 2005
Reviewer: Jaylee Dee (Arkansas USA) - See all my reviews
I love this DVD! "Journey Toward Squatchdom" shows Scott Herriott's ability to take a serious and mysterious subject, and show how much fun, and how funny, the search can be. I recommend this DVD because "Squatching" is something that everyone who's ever wondered if the "big guy" is really out there, and those who've never given it much thought, will not want to miss. You will be entertained, plus you'll learn a great deal about this mystery.
Try this DVD. You won't regret it I promise.
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Sasquatch with cheese...whiz that is, June 8, 2005
Reviewer: Craig Woolheater "Texas Bigfoot" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
These 2 hilarious Sasquatch "seriocomic documentaries" make some great late nite watching, popcorn not included. To quote Felix the Cat, "You'll laugh so hard, your sides will ache, your heart will go pitter-pat." Buy this great double feature from Scott Herriott, you won't regret it.
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Absolutely recommended to all believers and non-believers!!!, October 17, 2005
Reviewer: H.M. 2005 - See all my reviews
This double-DVD is really well-crafted, and Scott Herriott really uses a good deal of comedic elements to make his point. "Squatching" is seriocomic, and describes Scott's true passion for the subject of Sasquatch. It's a little more serious than "Journey Toward Squatchdom", but it does have comedic moments. We meet his mom and dad, his girlfriend, even his dog. We also meet other well-known Bigfoot personalities along the way, such as Loren Coleman, William Dranginis, Dr. John Bindernagel and Craig Woolheater, and get to see some really beautiful country in northern California. "Journey Toward Squatchdom" is so much funnier than "Squatching". It really showcases Scott's comedic talents and is genuinely hilarious. We meet more Bigfoot personalities, such as Ray Crowe, the late Datus Perry and Frank Kaneaster. I laughed out loud more than once watching this documentary. If you like serious, scientific documentaries on Sasquatch, buy "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science". But, if you want to watch a semiserious documentary that will make you laugh your butt off, this is the one to buy!
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Hilarious!, July 12, 2005
Reviewer: Sean Holderread (Hendersonville NC, United States) - See all my reviews
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I can't remember the last time I laughed this hard! Absolutely hilarious! Highly recommended--for the believer or not.
Scott ... please make another BF documentary!
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Very funny...very informative, June 13, 2005
Reviewer: Rebecca Pedigo (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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If you like your Bigfootery laced with some humor, these two documentaries will definately do the trick. Herriott obviously believes that Bigfoot exists, he just doesn't see anything wrong with having some fun with the subject while pondering it. In "Squatching", a nice combo of the serious and the comedic come together showing a bit of the humanity of various believers and skeptics. "Journey Toward Squatchdom", on the other hand, is out and out funny...aimed at the fringe dwellers and shaky theories in Bigfoot Belief Land. For those who can't stand humor with their cryptozoology, then you should DEFINATELY buy this. :) Great job on both.
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Two of the best films on the subject!, June 9, 2005
Reviewer: P. Pinkham (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews
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I have been interested in the subject of Bigfoot for many years now, and I have to say that of all the documentaries and films on the subject, Scott Herriott's "Squatching" and "Journey Toward Squatchdom" are two of the very best!
In "Squatching," Scott takes us to various locations with his family and friends, where in candid interviews he gets their thoughts and feelings on the subject of Bigfoot. Interlaced throughout is Scott's sense of humor, and I found myself laughing out loud often as I watched. This is not just a great Sasquatch film, but a great film period!
Now get ready to really laugh! A lot! "Journey Toward Squatchdom" is a true laugh-out-loud film that pokes fun at the subject and some of the people and places associated with Sasquatch. Here Scott manages to do something incredible, in that he takes a subject that some take very seriously, but is able to make fun of it in such away that doesn't offend the viewers who are believers, but rather gets them to laugh along with him. Hilarious and educational, this one is a must-see!
Whether you are well-versed in all things 'squatch, or a novice on the subject, you cannot help but be entertained by these films. I highly recommend them!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Wonderful DVDs, June 9, 2005
Reviewer: Jaylee Dee (Arkansas USA) - See all my reviews
I love this DVD! "Journey Toward Squatchdom" shows Scott Herriott's ability to take a serious and mysterious subject, and show how much fun, and how funny, the search can be. I recommend this DVD because "Squatching" is something that everyone who's ever wondered if the "big guy" is really out there, and those who've never given it much thought, will not want to miss. You will be entertained, plus you'll learn a great deal about this mystery.
Try this DVD. You won't regret it I promise.
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Sasquatch with cheese...whiz that is, June 8, 2005
Reviewer: Craig Woolheater "Texas Bigfoot" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
These 2 hilarious Sasquatch "seriocomic documentaries" make some great late nite watching, popcorn not included. To quote Felix the Cat, "You'll laugh so hard, your sides will ache, your heart will go pitter-pat." Buy this great double feature from Scott Herriott, you won't regret it.
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Squatching/Journey Toward Squatchdom, June 7, 2005
Reviewer: Jonathan Richardson "BookFoot" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews
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Squatching
I didn't know what to expect when I ordered Scott's DVD "Squatching." I had hoped that at the very least I would find some information that might satisfy my own Sasquatch curiosity. I found that and much, much more. In addition to having some interesting video clips, Scott's subtle humor in Squatching completely caught me off guard. I laughed out loud several times throughout the DVD. My wife, who does not share my hobby, also laughed with me. Squatching is an informative, hilarious look at one man's attempt to share his lifelong curiosity and his possible encounter with the animal called Sasquatch. Whether or not you have any interest in this animal, Squatching will make you laugh. If you do have an interest in this mystery, you will thoroughly enjoy Scott's narrative - and you will laugh too. An excellent investment.
Journey to Squatchdom
This DVD is much more tongue-in-cheek than Squatching. Scott, although a believer, pokes fun at the fringe element of Bigfootery. His humor is much more overt than in Squatching, and more often than not Scott succeeds in making the watcher laugh. Scott interviews some funny folks, as well as some - odd - folks. Scott plays dress up with his girlfriend and an undisclosed third party. You will get to meet his parents and his pet dog. A very funny disc, well worth the money.
You will watch them again and again. Both are highly recommended.
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Sasquatch Experience This Sunday...
It is now confirmed, former stand-up comedian and Sasquatch researcher Scott "Squatch" Herriott will be my guest this Sunday (Sean will be doing physical inventory at work, so I will be flying solo this Sunday) at 9:00 EST. The website is http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sasquatchexperience Should be a great show, so please tune in and support great research.
Book Review: Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science by Jeff Meldrum
If you believe in Science...History is about to change forever
It took me only 3 1/2 days to finish this book, the third-most important Sasquatch book to have in your collection (followed closely by "Meet The Sasquatch" and "Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us"). Meldrum covers so many topics that were covered in the TV special that preceded this handsome volume, but the book goes beyond the TV special. Meldrum discusses the Ray Wallace fiasco, the Patterson/Gimlin Film (with an exclusive interview with Bob Gimlin), video footage, footprint morphology and dermatoglyphics, bear/Sasquatch misidentifications, Great Ape behavior and its parallels to Sasquatch behavior, statistical data and information and several other different topics. I would say if you only buy one Sasquatch book this year, make it this one. It's terrific, well-written and scholarly and sober. Would make a great Christmas or birthday gift for the skeptic in your family or circle of friends.
Review: The Sasquatch Experience 1-14-07
This was a great show, with the one and only "Squatch Detective" Steve Kulls, who answered questions from Bill Green, Corey Alairie, James Baker and myself. Mr. Baker sent us several questions via e-mail, which were answered quite well by Steve, and we discussed things like equipment, sighting reports, Steve's association with Tom Biscardi, footprints, various films and other forms of evidence. It was an enjoyable hour and we hope to do it again soon. Our next show will be with Scott Herriott, and I will be flying solo that night. The time is next Sunday, January 21, at 9:00 EST, at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sasquatchexperience Please, as always, tune in and support great research.
Tonight on The Sasquatch Experience...
Our guest will be the "Squatch cDetective" Steve Kulls, at 9:00 EST at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sasquatchexperience Please tune in and support great research.
Editorial: 9 years later
9 years. A long time to some people, but to me, it is still fresh in my mind. In the early morning hours of January 13th, 1998, 1:15 A.M. I was driving north on U.S. Highway 61 between the towns of Leland and Shaw, Mississippi, about 3 miles south of Shaw. I was not really tired, thankfully, and I think I had the radio on. I was scanning the road, making sure not to hit any animals that might cross my path. Suddenly, about 150 yards ahead of me, I saw what I at first thought was an individual crossing from left to right across the highway. I thought to myself, "What would a person be doing out at this time of night in the middle of a highway?" I drove up to the point to where the "person" crossed the road and got the shock of my life. There, on my right, was standing a large, hairy, dirty-white creature. It was on two legs the whole time I saw it, and it was standing in a ditch with its back to the road, and as I passed it, I saw its side profile. A massive, Schwarzeneggerian arm and bicep was observed, as well as rippling muscles in the back. It never looked at me, but seemed to be frozen still, as if it were thinking I would believe it to be a post or some natural thing to stand there by the side of the road. But, having had a lifelong interest in Sasquatch, I knew it had to be one of two things: a real Sasquatch or a person in a gorilla costume. However, the second option was eliminated from my mind when I considered the size and bulk of the 7 1/2-8 feet tall individual I saw. I could not tell if it was male or female because I did not see sexual organs. I have been wondering to this day where it was coming from and where it was going, knowing that a person in a passing car might see it. There is a large tract of woods off to the east at around 500 yards away, so I wonder what this thing was doing out in the open like that. I have speculated that maybe it was feeding on some crops in the fields on the western side of the highway, but there's no telling what it was doing. I often reflect back to that night, on that dark highway, and the creature I saw. The image is still in my head and has not gone away yet, and I doubt it ever will. Seeing a Sasquatch (if indeed that is what it was) is a life-changing experience, and one that I feel privileged to have partaken in. I have had several sound encounters with possible 'Squatches and also found tracks, but nothing compares to a sighting. I will always walk around with a sense of wonder about what it is I saw 9 years ago on that lonely stretch of road, as I am sure all witnesses do.