“Hypothetically posting: about $25 of N2O at 5 lbs of gas would give just under 43 cubic feet of happiness.” Your ability to calculate the cost per cubic foot of Nitrous Oxide happiness is admirable, Catmando. And, point well taken about the kooks, there seems to be an endless supply of those lately. So, tightest, most trusted crew possible I think.
“Hair samples or one really good photo is all that is needed to prove its existence.” - NorCalWitness riiight! And, there have been many hair samples collected, fame 352 of the PGF is a really good photo (to anyone who understands what they are seeing) and Hiflier even has definitive DNA! So, why no Scientific classification!? I think Norse is right in that, at least so far, a body will be required. All I'm saying is that a live body, later released alive and relatively unharmed is the best option. The people I talk to don't leave thinking it's all a joke. Generally, I am able to at least give even skofftics a pause so, sorry if your experience is negative. We really don't need the ridicule here.
A tranq definitely seems like a better option to me than Nitrous. If there’s a Bigfoot trapped then it’s mass can be estimated and a suitable dose applied.