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At the 35 sec mark of the first recording, it's not quite an ahhh more an errr. I recorded that one last year about this time while bushwhacking through an alder bog. The others are from the home turf, the resident clan. I thought they've sounded more wolf like at times, typically this time of year, pondered whether it was some mating season juju.

I would counter that we have a bona fide primatologist on tv talking about Bigfoot. I honestly don’t think much of this isn’t scripted…you can’t take it too seriously when they are talking into their shirt collars. I don’t hate on the show… and am always glad to see new Sasquatch programming even if I am not the targeted demographic. However, I stand by my original statement that it seemed a bit ‘phoned in’. Phoned in. Get it? I slay me.

People? We have a bona fide primatologist in the woods taking DNA samples and looking for Bigfoot. She takes the subject SERIOUSLY! How cool is that? She has FOUND a new species of primate! Whoa! We moan and complain that science doesn’t take the subject seriously. Well? Can we put up with some creepy music and dramatic cut aways and producers? They are footing the bill, so? Yah I guess we will put up with it. Some times the BF community is willing to cut their noses off to spite their face. It’s bizarre.

Great job by NW. Pretty amazing how clever some people can be. A friend of mine can look at anything and devise a way to build it or improve on it. Me, I'm totally useless when it comes to being handy. It's pretty sad but the only tool in my toolbox is my checkbook. By the way BRB, have you used your Wildtronics setup much and how do you like it?

I watched the entire presentation. Steve is a funny guy and speaks his mind. I searched the 'community page' looking for the " scientific study" and found nothing. I am bothered by several details / lack thereof. Candela is a term used in human vision. Lumens is a term used for visible light. They are not used for infrared light. IR light is expressed in terms as micro watts per square centimeter or photons per square centimeter. How and what did they measure on their 3 night study??? 'Manual flash' is listed as the light source. The flash emits ultrasonic, sonic and infrasonic noise. Animals are very good at hearing what humans can't. 'Complete darkness' is a relative value. The humans were at a facility with ambient lighting / backlighting. Starlight comes in around 500---550nm which is close to our and many animals optimum sensitivity. The difference between day and night visual acuity is size of the eye and pupil dialation. Humans have evolved to be creatures of the day so we don't do well at night. A healthy human rod can react to one photon. That lab test doesn't mean that you are immune to stepping on LEGOs or kicking a table leg in the middle of the night. We suck at night. I will wait for the 'scientific study'. Edgar Jenkins is a retired nuclear physicist who has comments about Sasquatch at civilian and military nuclear facilities. Reports about visits and trespassing have been made for many decades. The details are mostly classified. It seems that they like military facilties that have nukes. I don't know. I think the Sasquatch just want to re-crystalize their tired and worn out Klingon dilithium crystals ----- loooking for nuklear wessels.

@Kiwakwe, my goodness, they are noisy! I've also seen more coyotes in LA than here in Oregon, too, NorthWind! They came down from the Hollywood hills, and I lived not far off Ventura Blvd. One killed a cat under my bedroom window when I was very pregnant with my son, and I was too slow and awkward to get out there to save it. Still feel sad about it 20 years later!

They aren’t the only ones with cliff hangers that lead to no where. Monster quest, etc all did it. This is why I don’t have strong confidence in DNA. Unknown primate DNA never seems to move the needle.

Just a country guy Who knows bigfoot is real . My belief is it is an undocumented primate. I have been interested in them since I was 4 or 5. Born in Oregon and lived in many western states but I am a true Arkansas Razorback

That’s the best part. She is a fresh perspective from the angle of science. The other guy she pals around with has enough Bigfoot lore for the both of them.

Honestly? I didn’t notice the shirt thing. And I haven’t watched Mountain Monsters. Right now I’m watching Expedition X. A bunch of new shows I haven’t seen including finding the evidence of the cabin at ape canyon. They had some FLIR hits that if real? Looked good.

It’s entertaining. I am glad that it is on TV. I hope more Sasquatch programming makes it onto television. I agree with you that it isn’t the usual wood knocks, howls, and ‘Squatchy’ talk. The invisible microphone thing was disappointing, but I will still watch it. I expected more, given the pedigree of members of the cast and the budget that they previously had. But, they are working within the constraints set by the network. I don’t hate them because they are on tv. Heck, I appreciate what Mountain Monsters brings to the table after seeing a few of them interact with the public. Who knows? Maybe I am wrong, and the next episode will showcase their cutting edge micro-microphones. It was just strange to turn it on and say ‘is that dude talking into his shirt?’ I didn’t expect that from a show of that caliber.

I would much rather watch a primatologist collecting DNA samples in the woods? (One of which she got a primate return on) Than some dudes spending an hour at night whooping and wood knocking at other dudes in the woods whooping and wood knocking. And there are 50 shows like this to choose from. No, but I use Elk cow in estrus scent. And when I had hounds we used Cougar and Bear scent to train. Very pungent. And you don’t want it leaking in your pack either.

Ivan T. Sanderson compared one particular cryptid's feet (I cannot recall which) and human infant feet. He included an illustration in "Abominable Snowman Legend Come to Life." p.s. cute kid

Thanks but no thanks... I'd rather just hang out in the woods. I don't care about gardens or museums. The good part about these conferences is the people. The bad part is the people. I'll just leave it at that... We would be better served if somebody in Iowa stepped up and did this, but most Iowa Sasquatch activity is on the other side of the state, near the Mississippi. If I am to travel, I want to go where there is activity, and despite some interesting claims, I don't think Hastings is the place.

I finally FB "unfollowed" the Hastings, NE lady that promotes this event. I tired of the "wooish" nature of her postings and the all-caps writing style. I do wish her luck on growing pretty flowers in her garden she's preoccupied with. Redbone, no kidding, you should assist promoting an expo in the eastern edge of the state. You would rock such an event!

Reality TV is never fake Just the name of the show Expedition makes me feel confident that nothing on this show is scripted or fake and is 100% legit

Not a big fan of his channel, primarily because he's one of those "read anything they send me as if it's gospel truth" channels. No questions, no skepticism, no critical thinking. So, yeah, not holding my breath.

They carry my footprint keychains there too, shameless plug lol. Inwent back and checked my info, it was in fact a replica they made for squatchfest and was then taken to NABC for display.

Clearly you are confused by the Curse of Squatch Island........

Interestingly, in Africa there are native accounts of wild gorillas kidnapping humans as well. This appears to be somewhat typical great ape behavior. At least on occasion.