Alberta Govn't Says Squatch Research - Form Of Hunting

[Midnight Owl]

I used to think the north American governments didn't care about all this stuff, but am coming back around in my opinions. There just may be a whole lot going on behind the scenes with this phenomenon that the state and federal governments are deliberately squashing. I have heard some stories lately of some real strange actions by those in authority going out of their way to deflect any public interests related to this subject. They could know and have a whole lot more than we ever imagined. Just my opinion....who knows for sure!...

[Guest OntarioSquatch]

I'm sure some section of the government is aware of their existence, but I don't think those officers were trying to "hide the truth" or anything like that. It's hard to say why they evicted you though.

[Guest thermalman]

This is not even a warning? Just a scare tactic because nothing is defined or checked off on the top line. You likely made them nervous with your discussion, so they had to act in some way. They are likely running your name through their data base and other criminal checks, now that they have your info. I'm wondering if there is more to the story?

On a different note.....how did your tv show shoot go the last 3 weeks LS? Anything interesting happen?

Edited June 21, 2012 by thermalman

[JDL]

There's probably an increase in people running around the parks at night howling and hooting trying to emulate the Finding Bigfoot crew. I'd get tired of them really quickly if I were in charge of maintaining the peace. I'll bet that in at least one park this summer, two such groups will stalk each other.

[Guest BFSleuth]

I'll bet that in at least one park this summer, two such groups will stalk each other.

Let's just hope they aren't pro-kill....

[Guest Lone Squatcher]

Why would you tell them you planned on searching for Sasquatch? Why volunteer that much information? Next time say it's the elusive Red-Bellied Sap-Sucker that you wish to photograph.

Tell them you are out looking for Sasquatch and I'm amazed they didn't search all your gear in hopes of finding a bag of lime and a shovel.

I am respectful of the park and follow their rules and regulations. Point is, they tell me I don't need a permit, and that i can do it. then when I do it, they kick me out. Oh and by the way. I still had 4 nights of campsite paid for and they would not give me my 136$ back.

Send an electronic copy of the warning to Jon Stewart so he can embarass them on international television.

Please pm me the link and I will send it to him.

LS - a question... when you were doing your research were you tree knocking or call blasting? Making any noise? If so, then I wonder whether they would then deem your activity a nuisance and trumped up a charge of "disturbing the peace animals" so to speak.

No I was not callblasting or making any noise. I was going in stealth and sitting quiet with my thermal imager and audio recorder.

I used to think the north American governments didn't care about all this stuff, but am coming back around in my opinions. There just may be a whole lot going on behind the scenes with this phenomenon that the state and federal governments are deliberately squashing. I have heard some stories lately of some real strange actions by those in authority going out of their way to deflect any public interests related to this subject. They could know and have a whole lot more than we ever imagined. Just my opinion....who knows for sure!...

You hit the nail right on the head there buddy.

This is not even a warning? Just a scare tactic because nothing is defined or checked off on the top line. You likely made them nervous with your discussion, so they had to act in some way. They are likely running your name through their data base and other criminal checks, now that they have your info. I'm wondering if there is more to the story?

On a different note.....how did your tv show shoot go the last 3 weeks LS? Anything interesting happen?

Just been getting some B footage right now, Filming pilot in July. Still seeking sasquatch researchers with locations in Canada to highlight in the show. Anyone interested.

This is not even a warning? Just a scare tactic because nothing is defined or checked off on the top line. You likely made them nervous with your discussion, so they had to act in some way. They are likely running your name through their data base and other criminal checks, now that they have your info. I'm wondering if there is more to the story?

On a different note.....how did your tv show shoot go the last 3 weeks LS? Anything interesting happen?

There is nothing else to this story, thats exactly what happened. They know there there and they don't want me to get any findings.

Edited June 22, 2012 by MikeG
Personal comment removed

[southernyahoo]

There should be a general purpose camping/ wildlife observation access permit available. Always have atleast that, and they'll have a hard time proving you were doing anything else.

[Guest BFSleuth]

What would have been most interesting is if you were able to video tape and completely document the exchange with the gov officials. Then you would have something to add to your documentary to embarrass the heck out of them.

So, you weren't call blasting or making any noise, just sitting there quietly... yet you are disturbing animals?

Wow....

[Guest Lone Squatcher]

What would have been most interesting is if you were able to video tape and completely document the exchange with the gov officials. Then you would have something to add to your documentary to embarrass the heck out of them.

So, you weren't call blasting or making any noise, just sitting there quietly... yet you are disturbing animals?

Wow....

It was just a poor excuse to evict me from the park.

Edited June 22, 2012 by MikeG
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[Guest BFSleuth]

If you wanted to take this to another level it might be worthwhile to "lawyer up" and go back to the park, sort of a protest of the action that can be captured in video form in an effort to bring this ridiculous "policy" to the public's attention. If that would be something that you are want to do.

[Guest]

Theres a little more back story to this. Apparently some years ago a group of officers started an "official" Sasquatch investigation near Slave Lake. Word is they were shut down by someone "at the top". I trust the source completely. So a few days ago one of the officers was speaking to Lone S at the same campsite and he brings this up. The officer was stunned he knew about this as he was one of said officers. When Lone S asked for details the officer refused to divulge anything. At all. Suddenly he's shut down and kicked out of the park. Hmmmm!

[bipedalist]

Somethings abuzz in Alberta.....or, rotten in Denmark!(more likely both)

Edited June 22, 2012 by bipedalist

[Midnight Owl]

Just adding my two cents again....there is obviously some kind of payoff or benefit for these things to happen with the government. What concerns me is it is crossing states and borders. That makes me believe there may be some kind of large master plan or motive for this? That doesn't give me any warm fuzzy feelings. Something right out of a Hollywood movie for sure!

[VAfooter]

Did you have a gun with you? Had it been me, I would have just said I was out for a week of back country camping and leave it at that. I have no idea how the Canadian legal system works, but I suspect that a good lawyer could tear this to pieces, although it may not be worth the money. Do you have documentation from when you applied for a research permit?

[Guest Transformer]

Theres a little more back story to this. Apparently some years ago a group of officers started an "official" Sasquatch investigation near Slave Lake. Word is they were shut down by someone "at the top". I trust the source completely. So a few days ago one of the officers was speaking to Lone S at the same campsite and he brings this up. The officer was stunned he knew about this as he was one of said officers. When Lone S asked for details the officer refused to divulge anything. At all. Suddenly he's shut down and kicked out of the park. Hmmmm!

Could you be more specific about what organization the "group of officers" belonged to? Thank you.

This is the definition of "Hunting" in BC. If you are carrying a knife it can be considered a "weapon" so it is sort of a "catch-all". Maybe Alberta has the same sort of definiton but I can't find it in the Alberta Regulations on-line.

Hunt & Hunting - includes shooting at,

attracting, searching for, chasing, pursuing, following

after or on the trail of, stalking, or lying

in wait for wildlife or attempting to do any of

those things, whether or not the wildlife is then

or subsequently wounded, killed or captured:

(a) with intention to capture the wildlife, or

( while in possession of a firearm or other

weapon.

As far as not confiscationg or hauling someone off to jail that maybe is the officer's discretion coming into play.