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Thanks to both. The problem w/a shotgun (which I am considering for the home, even though we've retired to Mayberry) is that some states/locales criminalize carrying loaded weapons (and NY essentially defines "loaded" as having the ammo and the firearm in the same county). I appreciate that its better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6, but in some places, being judged by 12 is not a sane choice. I suspect that any further digression down that line will have to go to the tarpit; however, I'm punching out for the night.

Well, then, the answer is clearly NO, and that has absolutely nothing to do whith critters. I'm proof of that. My many brushes with death were primarily the elements, not aggressive animals. Partners in the field can save your life.............but they can also shoot you accidentally, which happened to me as well. In fact, my trips into the Bush went primarily solo in the early 2000's because my partners became too dangerous, needy, or just plain intolerable, and I felt safer without them............until I damned near killed myself a few times. It's just dangerous out there, and sasquatches are the very least of my worries (except Alaska has no snakes, so I don't worry about them at all, and I'm very thankful).

I'm reducing travel, even to Anchorage, to only-if-necessary. Last winter, just hours after arriving in Vegas, I was in a situation where I had my hand on my weapon and was ready to shoot. The thugs drove away. Another very strange and suspicious character loitered nearby during and after this confrontation. Later, miles away in a rural area and right after bedding down in the motorhome, "somebody" started jiggling the door knob (turned out to be a cow licking the door knob). In both cases, I can't imagine feeling better about the situations with the equivalent of a bean bag round. Times are tense. I kinda' like it here. I think I'll just stay home until Mrs. Huntster forces the issue.

If Sasquatch is a member of the genus Homo or closely related to it? There is a very strong possibility it is a cannibal. Just as the old Indian legends seem to suggest. https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/humans-evolutionary-relatives-butchered-one-another-145-million-years-ago There is evidence in our genus of cannibalism from almost 1.5 million years ago. Cut marks from stone tools on bone. I do almost all of my trekking any more solo. It’s a risk. Be safe folks.

I would buy a shotgun. For whatever the reason the gun control lobby isn’t scared of them. I think a shotgun is good for all 50 states and Canada. And slugs and buckshot don’t care about wind or paintball breakage, etc.

Well, I hope that you come through the other side unscarred by the increased pressure! An old Army motivation poster (by an unknown artist) showed a guy getting squashed in a vice with limbs akimbo and bloodshot eyes bulging out and he's saying, "Go ahead, you SOB, tighten it some more!"

That is a fair question as long as it is asked as "is it wise for ME to do this" vs "is it wise for YOU to do this" especially with an undercurrent of attempted manipulation / control over others choices. My fuse .. in real life .. is getting shorter and shorter with people telling ME not to do a thing simply because THEY are afraid to do it or because they are too feeble to do it. It goes along with people trying to get me to do a thing simply to give them a crowd to hide in. (Example .. some years ago my buddy was encouraging me to cheat on my GF .. his foster daughter .. because "you're not married." Turns out he was cheating on his wife and was really looking for the chance to say "well, MIB is doing it so it can't be so wrong." Jerk.) It is possible I'm wrapped around the axle a bit to tightly .. but for the next 4-5 years, life is going to increase that pressure for me, not decrease.

Anyone have any thoughts on Byrna less lethal stuff? Considering getting one under the theory that its less of a hassle when traveling.

^^ Good points MIB about assumptions, assertions, etc. I don't think the OP was proposing a "ban" on what people do in the woods alone, though, in my read of it. I read it more as, "is it wise to do this?" I'll take this opportunity to note that my point in flagging the available resources that could answer these questions was not to "zing" the OP or anyone else. There are just too many good threads on the forums that get buried under flotsam and jetsam. I've spent the better part of 30 years arguing (semi-successfully) that large federal bureaucracies need to do a better job with knowledge management. That problem is magnified in a loose organization like the Forums. Fortunately, I was just about to ask a question in another thread and remembered to do a quick search before I typed!

Moreover, those are a lot of assumptions and assertions to unpack, essentially none proven. We should never forget that though I think they are predators, omnivores, there are a number of people who would swear on their grandma's grave that BF are strict herbivores. If that's the case, then the whole question of predation is moot. Who presumes the right, or authority, to "ALLOW" **me** to go into the woods or not, alone? What fool presumes someone else has the right to dictate that to me .. or to anyone else? The whole notion of someone attempting that stupidity makes my blood boil.

Those are a lot of questions to unpack. Any wild animal that is desperately trying to survive old age or serious injury would likely be dangerous to humans as without weapons we are the most helpless critters in the forest/jungle. (Except for pandas, of course. Seriously, google panda videos and ask yourself how these animals actually survive in the wild....) In going through old newspapers, I've run across several articles where tigers, elephants, bears, and wolves were said to hunt/injure humans out of "hate." As Silverback and Huntster state, yes, a wild animal (Bigfoot) is likely to act like other wild animals. As to the questions about whether certain national parks are dangerous and what specific cases involve, there is no end of information in threads such as the missing 411 thread at As to what kind of firearm (not necessarily a pistol) to carry in the backwoods, several members of the Forums who have extensive backwoods experience have offered opinions at this thread. Between the two threads, that's over 50 pages of discussion on most of the substance asked about. As to the "should people go out and do dumb things?" question, No. They shouldn't. But that didn't stop some guy from camping out with grizzlies because "they were used to him" or a New Jersey hiker from going up in the Adirondacks in shorts and a t-shirt without adequate food, warm clothing, and other survival stuff, and they both died even without help from Bigfoot.

If you believe that these creatures are nothing more than a wild animal, then yes they may act like a starving wild animal. Based on thousands of reports and the oral traditions of the first nations, I tend to think of them as "people". As far as the OPs questions, yes, humans go missing in the forest, sometimes more often in certain forests. I do not believe that every missing person in the forest is related to sasquatch. Is it possible? Sure. Can I backup my theory? Nope, not even gonna try.

Well, since cougars and bears (not to mention snakes, wolves, and homo sapien criminals) are dangerous as well as sasquatches by your own admission, single Homo sapiens should not go into the wilderness. There are approximately a million black bears, 50,000 brown bears, 20,000 polar bears, 90,000 wolves, 35,000 cougars, unknown millions of venomous snakes, and at least 18 million criminals in North America. I would estimate the sasquatch population to be less than 5,000. The number of hateful, injured, or old of each species might be @ 10% of each (100,000 black bears, 5,000 brown bears, 2000 polar bears, 9000 wolves, 3500 cougars, unknown millions of venomous snakes, and at least 1.8 million criminals). Should it be banned for individuals to go into the wilderness alone? What would constitute wilderness, or "deep forests"? What should the penalty be by law?

Matthew Moneymaker Joins Bigfoot Enthusiasts At Jefferson's 2025 Conference Kicker 102.5View the full article

Do Bigfoots that Despise people, are Injured, or too old Hunt Dangerous? Are these kinds of bigfoots the type that would take down a human for a needed meal? Why would a Hungry cougar or starving black bear be any different from a Bigfoot that has become dangerous due to starvation and will hunt people. If this is the case, then single individual should not go in the deep forests where Bigfoot is known to live and to take a chance. If an individual is going to be on an extended hike what kind of pistol would you take in case you are attacked by a Bigfoot. Are there any national forests that have a reputation for missing hikers? Are there missing people cases where their clothing, camping gear and bodies are reported missing?

Published in many newspapers, this clip from the Spokane (WA) Chronicle on May 19, 1960.

Published in numerous papers, this clipping from The Columbia (SC) Record on April 13, 1939. However, little effort was done to develop why this area was known as the land of the big feet.

Published in The Times of Hammond, Indiana, on August 16, 1937.

Can you go to jail for killing Bigfoot in WA? See rules about Sasquatch The OlympianView the full article

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What happens when a young boy growing up outside Forks, Washington hears a voice in his head in the middle of the night — and finds himself standing alone in a field staring at the forest? In this bone-chilling episode, we speak with Jared, a lifelong experiencer from the Pacific Northwest whose encounters span decades and states. From a golden-furred Sasquatch rising from a swamp near the Bogachiel River, to a tent-shaking midnight howl that paralyzed his family, and a massive footprint his father swore him to secrecy over — this story will haunt you. You’ll also hear about an elk carcass found mutilated in a bunker in Pennsylvania, whispers from childlike apparitions near the Sol Duc, and an elusive “deer-monkey” creature in the backwoods of Forks. This isn’t fiction. It’s Jared’s life. And it may just change how you see the woods forever. 🗣️ Share Your Story Had a Bigfoot encounter or strange experience? Send it to bigfootsociety@gmail.com – your story might be featured on the show! 🎥 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube 🔴 Subscribe here → Bigfoot Society YouTube 💬 Leave a comment & let us know your thoughts! 📞 Leave a voicemail with your story → Speakpipe (Use multiple voicemails if needed) 👥 Share this episode → Watch & Share 🎧 More episodes → Podcast Playlist 🌲 Recommended: New Jersey Bigfoot Encounters 💥 Support the Show & Get Perks ✅ Join the community on Supercast – Become a Member ✅ Listen ad-free & early on YouTube – Join Here 📱 Let’s Connect Instagram: @bigfootsocietyTwitter: @bigfoot_societyTikTok: @bigfoot.society🧰 Tools & Partners I Use (Affiliate Links) These help support the show at no extra cost to you: Beam (Better Sleep): Try BeamWildgrain (Better Bread): Join HereSeed (Probiotics): Get SeedMedi-Share (Healthcare): Learn MoreLMNT (Electrolytes) Free Sample Pack with your first purchase! : Get LMNTOrganic and non-GMO groceries delivered for less http://thrv.me/uarEhS🎙️ Podcasting Tools: Repurpose.io: Try ItDescript: Sign UpStreamyard: Start RecordingRiverside.fm: Try Riverside🎧 My Audio Interface: View on Amazon ☕ Buy Me a Coffee – Support Here 🛍️ Grab Some Merch – Shop on Etsy 📬 Mailing Address: Bigfoot Society 125 E 1st St. #233 Earlham, IA 50072 📧 Business Inquiries: bigfootsociety@gmail.com Listen to the Podcast

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Greetings from Tasmania. In needing some answers to questions I have been lead to this forum. Also interested to know if anyone else has had any activity down my way. I look foward knowing more.

Published in The Vancouver Sun on April 12, 1969. Bonus question - what country are the musical group The Irish Rovers from?