Guest Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 I didn't intend for my earlier post to sound negative. I think the mirrored blind is an interesting idea. If you really want someone who knows how to move quietly and keep cover, I would start looking around for former military snipers or scouts who are interested in BF.
Guest THRILLER 1 Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 A picture is worth a thousand words. If you need a thousand words of context be patient =) This is a sketch of what I saw. This was my first experience. I was 11 and my family camped at Herring Creek. This is what I saw when me and my sister where trying to hand catch trout in the low creek. We were having good success on gettin keeper size Rainbow trout. The feeling of being watched came over me. I looked on the far side of the creek in the granite and there was this. I have no idea how long i was actually staring at it. Probably a few seconds. I clearly remember the nostrils flare, it turned and was down behind the granite rocks. Curious to me now is, that for some reason I didnt freak out. I just told my sister that we should head back to camp and get a snack. Conjecture on my part was that it was watching us children. I think the fish catching by hand really was something it thought was interesting. Sorry for the amatuer drawing skills. Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions for us. From what you can remember of your sighting, would you be able to give your opinion of the Patterson/Gimlin Film ?
Guest Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 It resonates with me everytime I watch it. Takes me right back to 11 years old.
Guest Fanofsquatch Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 The bigfoot may have been observing your fishing skills, or you were in his spot. I think it's best not to disturb the sight and observe and document from a distance. Sounds to me like you have been able to combine your outdoors skills with your military training to get to where they are undetected. So what is next? Will a FLIR help locate them for photo op's? Long range photographic equipment is usually large and heavy, is it possible to improvise perhaps a camera combined with a spotting scope? Maybe if some forum members with good equipment could set up a meeting with you and see how it sounds. It would be cool if a couple of forum members beat Monemaker to the punch.
Guest Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 I'm not much of a BFRO fan either. They continue to use their unsuccessful approaches! Best of luck with your quest Woodswalker. Can you name one person that was successful in getting proof? The BFRO is always open for good suggestions and has the willingness and funding to try them.
Guest Fanofsquatch Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 The fear with the BFRO is that they will storm in and take over. I know that the individual investigators are great people but if there is something here and MM sees an opportunity the OP will be pushed aside along with any knowledge/input he has. I say go solo, he is doing it right, keeping it small and asking for help in the right places is a good start.
Guest THRILLER 1 Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) It resonates with me everytime I watch it. Takes me right back to 11 years old. Again, thank you for your input. Did your father and uncle have sightings also? Oh, love the skecth..... .......better than I could do.... Edited September 8, 2012 by THRILLER 1
Guest Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 Yeah getting the equipment is the tricky part. I can't afford much right now but believe me, if I was finished with college and had some money in my pockets, I would love to get the necessary equipment and join you. It has been mentioned that some of the ultra zooming equipment is quite bulky, and I have also wondered if there are spotting scopes that can be equiped with video cameras. I would want an ultra high magnification scope with an anti glint lense. Assuming their eyes are ultra sensitive to light, scope glint would be something to avoid. Also, It would be good to figure out how to discreetly put up a comfortably sized stand. Maybe construct it during times of low activity, whenever that may be.
Guest Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Well, I'm no expert regarding the intricacies of moving across rough ground, or attempting to capture something on film, but I just wanted to wish you the best of luck with your aims for the future. Slow and steady wins the race!
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