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But the government hasn't SAID they don't exist. And they haven't said that they do. And therein lies the deadlock that I've been trying to break. It's why I write emails to agencies and academia. Sure wish I could get some folks to help back up that effort. As a random person I'm not having much luck. And although initially there has been some bright spots it takes a pretty consistent effort to keep dialogue going and channels open while being sensitive to how not to be a PITA. Diplomacy does slow responses down quite a bit as patience is how I've been approaching any follow ups......or the lack thereof.

That is certainly true from the macro view, but let them focus on you specifically and individually, and suddenly become quite organized and powerful, even if their efficiency only improves slightly. There's just something special about being the $300 trillion gorilla in the room.........

The government is so loosely organized and inefficient that I'ld be surprised if they could even find a bigfoot much less encourage it's extinction.

Thanks norseman for the URL below. Someday we may see a bigfoot park, but seeing the creature would be problematic. https://www.awf.org/blog/mountain-gorilla-tourism-drives-economic-growth-and-conservation Read below: "Although it only covers 160 square kilometers, the park is a national treasure attracting tourists from all over the world thanks to its unique gorilla treks — after hiking the misty mountains, one comes face-to-face with the silverbacks and their families. Foreigners require a $1,500 permit for this experience. Visitors to Volcanoes National Park have increased by 82 percent in the last decade, and revenues almost doubled between 2008 and 2016. In fact, Rwanda’s travel and tourism industry is among the top five fastest-growing on the continent. In the last two years, it has contributed over $400 million to the national economy — 10 percent of which is returned to communities." The mountain gorillas stay put so tourist can view them. Would bigfoot stay put or would tourist hike in only to see muddy foot prints, a pile of poo, and maybe a far off scream/laugh. If bigfoot does not generate income for the country, then the spotted owl negative income factor comes into play. This is where acres and acres of prime timberland may become off limits to clear cutting. In the mid 1970s, I was employed by the Rogue River National Forest as a park designer/landscape architect and was shocked to see acres and acres of land clear cut. Later the park money ran out, and I was put on what's called 'seen area mapping' Yes, it was called seen area mapping. Areas seen from roads were not logged, so tourist would think wonderful stands of Douglas Firs everywhere. After a year of this, I decided to get back into park design. Not to brag or be conceited, but let my friends here know more about georgerm. My work can be seen at coastrose.com My wife wants me to retire and thank God, we have the funds to retire. Bigfoot and nature are my passion. Maybe we can develop a bigfoot park somewhere in Oregon, someday.

Just a sorta kinda update, I now have acquired the DJI Inspire 2 drone system that I will use in conjunction with my FLIR Vue Pro R 640. I will be able to rapidly respond to a situation should an animal approach my location as well as use this system to passively scan an area for thermal targets. Thermal video of hog hunting from a similar system - WARNING - this shows animals being shot. I need to purchase the 3 axis gimbal for direct interface with the drone, this also costs a pretty penny ( 1300$ to 1500$ ) so I am looking at having the system complete by the end of November. I would be on this sooner but many big game seasons are in full swing and the forest is packed with hunters at this time ( not looking to get that much money shot out of the sky ). Been busy as usual out in the field as well as with my recent move, I will post additionally as progress is made.