Guest Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I was slightly lost on state land in a low area a couple years ago. I laid down to pass the night. The ferns alone were 4 to 5 feet high. Anyone walking by would not have seen me more than 10 feet away- day or night. The cover in thick forest is impressive and in much of downed trees etc humans won't even attempt to walk in it. I don't think BF have extra senses they just stay still and they are hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 They don't exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgerm Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 I was slightly lost on state land in a low area a couple years ago. I laid down to pass the night. The ferns alone were 4 to 5 feet high. Anyone walking by would not have seen me more than 10 feet away- day or night. The cover in thick forest is impressive and in much of downed trees etc humans won't even attempt to walk in it. I don't think BF have extra senses they just stay still and they are hidden. I read a report where a BF layed on its belly to remain hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 To add to the orignal poster's question: Why do trackways seem to go on for a given distance and just vanish? If a trackway goes on, it does not vanish. If there is a trackway that appears to vanish it is only because the person following it can no longer follow it. I believe that is due to the lack of ability of the tracker, not that the trackway vanishes. If something walks in the forest, it leaves sign. If a tracker/sign cutter cannot follow it does not mean there is no sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) To add to the orignal poster's question: Why do trackways seem to go on for a given distance and just vanish? Well we know that BF try to cover their tracks. ( so i've read ) which shows intelligence. I've thought perhaps they tree climb to avoid leaving tracks when they get within a certain distance from their current "nest". If they are not in a forested area....i have no idea. Edited February 22, 2013 by simplyskyla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thermalman Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 If a trackway goes on, it does not vanish. If there is a trackway that appears to vanish it is only because the person following it can no longer follow it. I believe that is due to the lack of ability of the tracker, not that the trackway vanishes. If something walks in the forest, it leaves sign. If a tracker/sign cutter cannot follow it does not mean there is no sign. Or a hoax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Ive been hunitng elk in NE Oregon for years. I've seen herds of elk in the woods. One minute they are there, the next minute they disappear. Gone! That’s why some call them the ghosts of the woods. A bigfoot could stay hidden so much easier than a herd of elk. Thick timber and thousands of square miles to hide in. Standing still really helps too. I've been in the woods and have had other hunters walk right by me with out seeing me. I think a bigfoot could do a much better job hiding out than me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explorer Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 To add to the orignal poster's question: Why do trackways seem to go on for a given distance and just vanish? I wonder how many professional trackers have actually tracked BF and stated the the trackways vanished? Not all outdoorsmen (backpackers, hikers, hunters, fishermen, etc.) know how to track animals. I would imagine that even among the hunters (who usually are tracking game), not all of them are good or would sell their services to be a professional tracker. Now, if several expert trackers find BF tracks and they say that it vanishes and it is impossible to track BF - then we need some creative alternatives. But we are not there yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgerm Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 A report of a tracker finding huge tracks came to my attention, and this fellow got so spooked, he decided he really didn't want to find the track maker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) Or a hoax? I almost went far enough to address that in my original post but figured it was self-evident. If there is a trackway, it ends when the tracker runs out of skill. If it's a hoax the tracker should be able to track the hoaxer. Edited February 23, 2013 by Ace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ajciani Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I've thought perhaps they tree climb to avoid leaving tracks when they get within a certain distance from their current "nest". If they are not in a forested area....i have no idea. I have wondered about tree climbing too. But then how to move? Jumping from tree-to-tree like a squirrel? I just do not see that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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