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After examining the available evidence for well over a decade, I have come to the conclusion that Sasquatch most likely exists and is a species of unclassified bipedal primate (either great ape or hominid). However, although these animals are clearly highly intelligent (perhaps second only to man) and elusive, I find it difficult to believe that they would not have been scientifically documented after more than two centuries of sightings reports without some outside assistance. Although the evidence for this is at the present time admittedly circumstantial, I consider it likely that the U.S. and Canadian governments know that these creatures exist and a purposefully preventing discovery for both financial reasons and perhaps because of the potential dangers surrounding this species (Missing 411?). The purpose of this thread is to both gauge where the BFF community stands on the possibility of a government coverup preventing the discovery of the Sasquatch, and to discuss the motives and ramifications of such a coverup, particularly as it pertains to documenting the species. I have attached a poll to this thread.

Very true. If the government knows Sasquatch exists and there is no coverup, the species would have been scientifically documented and we wouldn't even be having this discussion. A better question might be, if the government knows these animals exist and there is no coverup, then why hasn't this species been recognized by science? Surely the government, if they know the species exists, would have made the knowledge public by now if there is no coverup.

Thanks for sharing this info about the incident in Maine. Fascinating stuff!

I would also like to add, that the last clear footage of a probable Sasquatch was the Patterson-Gimlin Film taken in October 1967. Unless Sasquatch has since gone extinct (unlikely considering the unabated volume of sightings reports) I find it equally unlikely that footage of Sasquatches just as clear if not even clearly hasn't been taken with modern camera and video technology. Which leads me to question whether or not such photographs/videos exist, and whether they were potentially confiscated by the American and Canadian governments.

I like the Pulsars quite a bit. I have an XQ38 and have been very happy with it. The onboard recording and durable build have made it a favorite. When I add an additional thermal in later this year, I will probably up with another Pulsar.

The Pulsar is a Helion XQ30H the resolution is 320 I bought it in 2017 it is now a discontinued model. I like it as it has an integral video recorder where my Flir Scout does not so I have to use an external DVR if I want to get video from it which is kind of a hassle but it is a 640 resolution scanner. The Telinga is a little big but I have the version that rolls up so that helps a little. I do however like that the larger size gives me more low end frequency response.

Great setup! On that Pulsar… is 320 the model number or is it 320 resolution? We looked at that Telinga parabolic, but needed something more compact since we are carrying it on our packs. Great piece of equipment though.

When I go out in the field with friends I usually furnish all of the major equipment. If going solo I have to pare it down. I put a bunk in my F250 for me to sleep in. My friends usually bring a tent or sleep in there own vehicles or we can stay at a cabin I have access to if close to the area we are exploring. Below is the major equipment we use. Video: Sony PMW500 w/Canon HJ22 Canon XA50 Miller 20 tripod Garmin Virb 360 (dash mounted) Audio: Nagra VI Sennheiser MKH20 Telinga Parabolic Sennheiser MKH8050 Navigation: Garmin Rino 655 GPS Topography maps (State Gazetteers) Photography: Canon 5D MKII Canon 17-40 f4 Canon 300mm f2.8 Canon 70-200 f4 Scouting: Bausch Lomb Zephyr Binoculars Meopta Spotting Scope Flir Scout 640 Thermal Pulsar 320 Thermal Charging: Honda generator

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Annie Nore: Yes, you are correct, I am the lone female. LOL! At least in WI I was, however, there were two other women who lived in the farmhouse next to my cottage but they were never home and they never worked in the yard. I was always working in the yard and going out at night sitting on the hay trailers/taking out trash, etc. So happy to be there after I moved from Milwaukee. After the first incident with the breathing I would not go out a night, absolutely not. New neighbors moved into the farmhouse and I would only go outside when I heard them outside. (Can you believe it? A profound affect on me.) I had bought the motion sensor for the porch light for arriving home after work during fall/winter months. I would say about 6/7 months after I rigged it to the porch light, it was taken apart and dangling. Had to return to MO to care for my Mom who had been disabled by four massive strokes. So there were two of us, small weird things happened the first year, followed by other weird things, by 2015 I noticed upright sticks in the yard. By 2017 the tree/limb/branch stuff was in-your-face types of things. The only thing I noticed last year were healthy branches broken downward on the trees in the area where I found other obvious tree/limb/branch manipulation. I didn't do much yard work last year, didn't have time. Seems to be a few things each year. Sporadic/unpredictable. The only thing I can say is I definitely talk to myself when I'm outdoors, something like making mental notes of chores. I also address the wildlife, I talk to the birds, to the lizards/frogs/toads, etc. I talk to life forms. HA! Generally extremely happy outdoors unless it's hot. Counting coup has been discussed before (juveniles tapping someone, etc.) and approaching lone females because many of us are less threatening. Of course it's very possible to me. I've been dealing with it. I always got the impression that there were three of them here, one was a very young one. I don't know precisely why I think that. An all female expedition would be interesting as long as people were not militarized. From my experiences you don't need to wear camouflage or try to be quiet/stealthy in the woods. I've never done any tree knocking, will never do such a thing. It's just that when I'm outside I talk to myself and to wildlife (and some plants.) I think they are around, they do what they do.

I managed to get out again this afternoon, with more success than last week's attempt. This time I was able to actually reach my target locations, a small high mountain lake that I had never seen before, and a bay on Harrison Lake that was unreachable 2 weeks ago due to deep wet snow on the trail in to it. I didn't get away till noon, but the targets were within an hour's drive, and the weather was perfect. The trail to the small lake was a steep climb from the main Logging road, but not really challenging, with only a few shallow cross ditches and some small patches of snow in shaded areas. I found the right turns to make on Gaia, and reached the lake at 2 pm. I walked around some, looking for tracks, but found only some boot prints and dog tracks. The lake was still iced over, with a layer of snow on top of that, so I didn't venture out onto it, just took some photos and ate a snack, before taking a different route down the mountain towards Harrison Lake. This route was a ;little more challenging, with more snow patches, some washouts that made it very narrow in places, and a couple of dozen blowdowns, that someone had just recently cut through, leaving barely enough room to squeeze the H3 through. Once back on the main FSR, I continued N to the turnoff for the bay I was seeking. As I reached it, 3 trucks approached from the opposite direction, and turned down the trail, so I tagged on the end as no. 4 in the little convoy. In 15 minutes we were down on the lakeshore at a lovely little bay that was the site of a logging camp and booming spot to tow the logs out 40 or 50 years ago. No buildings are left, just an earthen pier and some rusty boiler parts. I chatted with the 4x4 group for a while, and then followed them back up to the main road, and then headed home. No evidence of Sasquatch was seen, but it was a beautiful day to be in the woods.

Anyone following this thread will probably enjoy "Trollhunter." Government sponsored hunters are sent out to clandestinely cull problem trolls. Real creatures (in this adventure/horror/comedy), not just the mythical monsters. The trollhunters use the ruse of "bear hunting" as cover story for their actual activities. I really enjoy this lively romp! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1740707/

Sad news, our long time member, Branco, passed away on February 18, 2022 at the age of 87. I will miss him greatly.

Yes, but if there is no coverup then shouldn’t the species have been scientifically documented by now and the case closed? I think the answer to that question is a resounding yes.

Put one round right in his ear hole......mystery solved

Taking a peek at even a flimsy law of averages. None of the Fish and Wildlife agencies, or Fish and Game in ANY of the 50 states has ever run across this creature? None of the thousands of Game Wardens across the US and Canada has ever found any sign of them or seen one? These are all people who have the job of being in the woods checking hunters and traps and investigating dead animal reports and unusual animal predation. Doing bear den surveys in winter to collar and track them. And none have ever publicly reported finding prints or trackways of large bare Human-like feet? EVER? In, say, just the last 30-50years? Although everyday campers and hunters, not even professionals, report seeing such creatures? Because all of those points sure seems to be the reality we are supposed to believe. Well...do you?

Someone should interview Fish and Wildlife Agency workers about Sasquatch sightings. Now that would make for an interesting research project.

There's no govt cover up