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In a country of 330 million people and a world of 8-9 Billion I have no idea how many are even interested in topics such as the Loch Ness Monters, DB cooper, Bigfoot, Amelia Erhart disappearance and so on. Whatever the number, certainly if a Bigfoot was shot today there would be a media frenzy to see it and find out, "What the heck is it?" Take UFO's There was a recent release of a video of a jet pilot who comments about the encounter in real time on a video of their radar screen. What does it mean? I am sure to those who follow the UFO issue it is a big deal. For most other people its a quick interest. Then, not being a smoking gun, the move on and say, "Well if they ever get proof, I'd like to see it, meanwhile, what's for dinner tonight" I have no idea how many are interested in concept, discussion, or proof of Bigfoot. There are enough people who are to at least give decent ratings to that Nitch market of people via TV shows. Discovery Channel doesn't have shows on proving the Easter Bunny is real. They do have shows similar to Shark Week and specials during November 22 about the JFK assassination. So where are we in the big picture of things with Bigfoot? I would say it is a low priority or thought by many people. I have no numbers to back it up. I would imagine that very few have taken serious undertaking of the PGF study. Some of this is generational. Some of this is just scientific political pressure where the serious study by serious academics = being label as a non-serious scientist. Most probably don't care. Many people don't really care about Amelia Erhart. She crashed and died, and they are moving on. But if her plane was found it would be all over the news at least for a day and millions would care deeply short term at least. I imagine most Americans have a very passive interest in Bigfoot, but it is minimal. The pretty much think it's a hoax, it's possible, or it's real. But really until some proof comes out in an obvious way like a new PGF level video or a body on a slab they will move on to other things. Meanwhile, those who take it up as a bit of a hobby like those on the BFF, will continue to give it some strong attention. Really, until the earth-shattering discovery of Bigfoot, that is where we are. Until then, most of America will take interests when there is some new major news to report.

I just got this book Friday and must say its an interesting and compelling read. It's an in depth look at the North American Woodape Conservancy and pretty much everything about what they do, what gear they take, issues they have, etc. as they gather evidence in ",Area X". I learned a few things as well in regards to their relationship with the BFRO (might be a bit frosty). But there are things that give me pause. It seems they are continually getting objects tossed at them, growled at, wood knocks,...you know, the usual...and seeing "figures" moving in the brush. Still, no photos or video of much use it seems. Always the "Murphy's law" effect. With this much activity youd think something wondrously definitive would be captured. It made me also wonder why, if you're pretty much in Grand Central for Squatch, would'nt you invest in body cams? It seems to me that theyd be great for catching something and keep a researcher from fumbling for a camera/phone and wasting time. But that's just me. The other thing that nags me is why...as big, stealthy, strong, and quick these creatures are...would they put up with humans shooting at them in their territory and NOT physically assault the interlopers? I think of the Ape Canyon incident where the creatures were trying to bust the cabin those miners were in apart after the miners shot at a few creatures. The NAWC folks have taken several opportunities to shoot one and may have wounded some. I'd think the Squatches would pick them off or do more than try to scare them with a rock toss. And if they DID kill one, wouldn't you think the rest of the "clan" would take revenge? I'd be scared I'd never get out alive. I dunno... Still, I recommend this book by Micheal Mayes. It's a fun read.

entropy, interesting pics. The track pic was interesting. In case you haven't already, be sure to go to the "New Member Introduction" section and introduce yourself there. I apologize if you already have and I somehow missed you on there. You'll get a little more publicity so more people will know your now a member on here.

Grubfingers, Since you're now a blobsquatcher, this one is on me.

Yeah it arrived for me last week too and i'm really looking forward to reading it. I know for sure from people that have already read it that there are clear and uniformed comparisons to certain aspects of what's in this book and what they were recording/experiencing in there, to what we have in the Olympic Project Nest Area, which excites me greatly.