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Understood. I'm a hunter and I love to hunt game animals. I understand that many Apes are killed in the bush meat trade in Africa. I would not care to have an Ape head on my wall or try to grill Ape steaks either. They are very similar to us and I'd much rather see them alive and protected. This mindset for me would naturally be extended to a Sasquatch as well. It would be great if a non lethal means could prove the existence of the species, but ultimately logic and reason MUST prevail IF a person is seeing them on occasion. If makes no sense to go for the hair trap in the tree method if your looking right at it..........at least for the first one, the type specimen. Many researchers have no desire to prove their existence to science, some I know first hand are very well known researchers.......stars if you will. And that is a huge disconnect between what Science is asking for and what prominent researchers are willing to provide. That's a big problem.

Hello All, One aspect of the discussion is that there are many apects to the discussion. One that comes to mind that is quite an in-you-face component is one that has far-reaching ramifications IMO. It is the one thing that has that raise-the-hair-on-the-back-of-one's-neck factor. It is the fine and rather ancient art of rock throwing. Because we are experienced Humans at such capabilities it is of little thought that we can perform a maneuver such as that. We know it takes a more than a brain to pull it off though. it takes a certain amount of dexterity. But that dexterity requires a level of developed physiology that includes not only muscle coordination but a developed physiology thst also allows for the ability to not only pluck one up but to grasp it and hold onto it during the motion. Then the ability or knowledge to let go of it at just the right time to effect the result desired? THE RESULT DESIRED?? That, my friends would infer INTENT. Intent suggests intelligence. So what is it that is really at issue here with what could be perceived as a level of evolved ability and thought? Sasquatch is worth saving in my largest estimation for reasons other than just species preservation like the spotted salamander. The whistles, the hums, the high regard they may have for us to not attack us as bears would. The issue is becoming more complex by the minute it would seem. I heard of a person somewhere that might be as old as 150 years somewhere. Don't know for sure though. Might have to kill one to be sure, then we can save the rest of 'em. I'm being devil's advocate here I know but to me, even though I agree science needs to be in the Bigfoot survival loop, there is more than meets the eye if the reports and anecdotes are to be given any veracity.

I'm just trying to see what sort of rationalization gets one to the spot where they believe this to be true. There has to be an explanation if this is true. So what would that be? Magic? Teleportation? Well, if asking for some sort of rational explanation for extremely extraordinary claims will get me reality, then I'll keep asking those questions. If I said a pink Unicorn landed on my roof last night and read me poetry then I would expect some follow up questions, not blind acceptance. Enabling my delusion might not be the best thing for my mental health. In fact, it might be harmful.

The attitude of science towards the evidence isn't going to change Unless the quality of evidence improves. Insert what you will about trains and proof as per usual. We know how this works...