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Why wishful thinking? Do I care if Pennsylvania has a rogue Chimp running around its forests? Ummmm no. Besides the fact it looks like a Chimp and not a Bear? There is Chimp DNA found in eastern forests in Kentucky. That’s fact. Anyone who claims the photos look like a Bear? Are just playing the odds game. Yes I’m well aware that black bears out number anomalies in eastern forests. And yet here we are. I’ve shot, gutted, skinned numerous Bears. I’ve even packed one out on Joker my mule. Huntster lives in Alaska and has hunted both species of Bear. He says it’s not a Bear. What are your credentials?

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Hi everybody! I'm from Canada, and I was first introduced to the existence of Sasquatch on a trip to British Columbia. I've never had an experience, but I'm convinced that bigfoot is alive and well in my home province of Ontario. I am looking forward to learning from all of you and hopefully making new friends while I'm at it!

Sorry Dave, I can't open the pod bay doors. I believe that your comment is the wishes of the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. Exotics escape or are released intentionally. In the water category, Washington has had invasive species intentionally planted: Bass, Muskellunge and Northern Pike. People do this because they do not like the taste of trout or salmon. On the Lewis & Clark Expedition, they traded with the locals for their dogs to eat because they did not like the taste of the fish in the PNW. Exotics turn up in public all over the US. I don't follow the chimp / monkey scenarios very closely. I wonder about 'skunk apes' as orphaned / escapees from wintering circus shows and shuttered roadside zoos / attractions. Pennsylvania has had problems with bananas and monkeys

The forward facing bear theory was completely destroyed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission 6 days ago July 7, 2022. Now they admit after 15 years that it’s unfortunate they can’t get a photo that looks like the creature on the right? That’s because no bear has a torso that short!

If we've ruled out a bear, then the fact bears were in the area is irrelevant. If squatches are known to be in the area, then the possibility it could be one moves up a level. To my way of thinking, the value of this photo is we've eliminated the probability (from what I've read so far in the thread) that it's a bear. Therefore, we need to eliminate the next plausible match, of which, a squatch is one, along with a primate, like a chimp, as you've suggested. If we isolate the chimp, it seems we'd want to figure out how it got there. This leads me to a question overall that might be known to the forum: how often do we catch animals in places they're not supposed to be on trail cameras, like when some idiot exotic animal owner lets them free or they escape? Do we get pictures of tigers roaming the woods in Michigan? Or Kangaroos in Washington? These are over the top examples to ask the question of do we actually get pictures of chimps in the woods, say in Ohio? Or do we say we know this happens, but we don't have any (or much) evidence?

Hacking battery compartments can be a good thing. You remove heat from the electrical device by using an external power source and extend run time. Big or little equipment, keeping the heat down helps. Sometimes we make our converters when we are not able to get ahold of the store-bought versions in a timely manner. I have made C cell adapters and I have store bought AA dummy cells that also work in C cell to AA adapters. The fit of home made adapters ( or other loose fitting batteries ) can be improved with 'mesh sleeves'. Typically used for protecting machined parts / threads during shipping / storage. Many sizes are available. They are elastic and compliant. Made of polyethylene. Blocks a small amount of heat. The image shows a sleeve on a AA battery for demonstration purposes. Store bought versions can be dummy cells or wired / active cells. Wired / active cells are available with electrical leads / leads with barrel connectors.

The DM 720 will accept up to a 32g microSD card. I bought the recorder off eBay for $80. The harbor freight box was $18. The D cell battery holders I got off Amazon for something like $7. I don’t remember what I paid for the Kimbrough mics, as it was several years ago. I see he charges $100 for them now. I’m into it cheap enough. The case is lockable, but I wonder if a lock would bang around on the plastic case. @BlackRockBigfoot the mics do not require power. He’s a good guy. I’m Facebook friends with him and he is always willing to answer questions. He told me how to make the above set up. He has been researching for years and just put out a book. https://www.kimbroughaudio.com/

I think it's just MM. Guys like Carter Buschart are publishing a lot of vetted reports. SOME of those reports that Matt is throwing out there, seem to be happening because they are fresh. Some have been only a day or two old. I think that was the problem with the Moose Report. He got excited and jumped the shark. In some reports, he also mentions that the witness info is on file, likely hoping for follow up from other investigators. NOW- I am frustrated by a few reports that mention they have pictures of tracks, and then don't share them... That is NOT MM, but I don't recall specifically which investigators did this. When one of my BFRO friends make a mistake, I tell them and hope for correction. We fixed county on one such report.

Joe Beelart here from near Portland, Oregon. Wow. This discussion is still sliding down hill like a landslide. So, I decided to shovel a load of rock on it. BFRO Expeditions: As a speaking guest, I've been on a number of BFRO expeditions in the Gifford Pinchot and Mt. Hood National Forests, and in the Oregon Coast Range. {I can easily think of 7 BFRO expeditions, but I know there were more.} I have seen several return guests from the mid-west and east coast who I now consider friends. So, they must think they get their money's worth. {Think travel expenses from the east, or even from southern California.} Sure, the expeditions are “supply your own meals,” but I’ve found for at least one night’s supper it’s more of a shared board situation. And, I for one, every morning, make a Cabela’s pot of coffee and then at least one more. In the morning, generally, there are pastry boxes to share. I always have one. I’ve been on several “expeditions” where one BFRO member has always made a big pan breakfast to share. Of course, as it should be, lunch is to one’s preference. Another indicator of well-led expeditions is that some sell out very quickly, to repeat members. I know of one yearly BFRO expedition that is quite, and rightfully so, a virtual exclusive “club” with admittance by approved qualification only. It allegedly has a waiting list. Don’t get me wrong, while I feel some practices in BFRO expeditions could be much improved, but in general they fairly, properly, and safely introduce people to the land of Our Barefoot Friends; and are led by knowledgeable researchers. My Qualifications to write this: I feel I have some experience to speak on “expeditions.” My experience in very brief: My “Bigfoot Sasquatch Field Notes” go back to 1999. I wrote, with the encouragement and participation of my associate, Cliff Olson, “The Oregon Bigfoot Highway.” Another book, by me, primarily based on field research is on the way. Where do the foundation stones for the new book come from? Amongst other things, every year except for 2020, I’ve led pre-qualified, non-paying people on “expeditions,” including people from Australia, England, France, and Germany; plus people from across the USA and Canada. For an example, see “Tracking down Bigfoot” on YouTube. Going back many years, I’ve participated in at least 2 other organization’s expeditions. In 2018 I was out 19 nights. In 2019 the number was 21. Due to the coronoid virus, I only went out one night in 2020, but made several trips up the hill. 2021 looks very promising. Why do I spend so much time up the hill? Because with enough time afield there are results. If “you” are interested, I’ll write a note on the Hewkin—Sullivan Rule and Kiley’s Principles and Dictums. Personalities: HA ! As far as personality discussion in this thread: People have individual motivations, attitudes, social, and family drives, all of which change over time. Each person has a personality, with some being appealing, some not so; and, some just plain abrasive. Allow for that in what you read, see, and hear. Conflict in strong personalities goes back to earliest recorded human history, and will never end. Conflict, or underlying conflict, is the basis of every stage, screen, or TV drama, comedic or otherwise, and every song. It’s OK to discuss personality in a polite manner. In that regard, I really wish I could tell you a story, but I can’t. I guarantee you would laugh, it is better than a joke. Well, this is enough droning on. Thank you. Ps: Don’t even get me going on drones---- { Below is Mt. Jefferson before a storm. I managed to stay dry that night with only a tarp, but of course, I was alone. }