dmaker Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Has the knowledge about BF caused you to be more watchful while being in the forest? Do you have strong fear? Do you feel brave and desire to see one face to face? Do you enjoy the forest but BF keeps you thinking? The Native Americans seemed to fear BF and many stayed out of their territory, and they were known be be brave. Are we fools for going into their territory and acting too self assured. No. No. Sure, why not? Yes, and no to the second part.
Gotta Know Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) Gotta Know i posted it on urban bigfoot. I think it was page 16 or 17. Thanks Sheri, I just read it. Great report, and I appreciate you sharing it. It must gall you to read all these rabid naysayers throwing their opinions about, while you actually have first-hand experience. Again, thanks for your eyewitness report. The rest must just feel like so much chatter to you. ^^^ Edited September 25, 2013 by Gotta Know
sheri Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Gotta Know, I understand people not believing, I was one of those people. Opinion's are just that opinion's. As long as people are decent about it, I don't have a problem. I can tell you, if It had not been a daylight sighting and as close and clear as it was, I would not have posted it, because there would have been doubt's. What was amazing was the speed. They run as fast as any other animal.
norseman Posted September 25, 2013 Admin Posted September 25, 2013 Cougars scare me more than anything..........sneaky buggers.
Incorrigible1 Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Gotta Know, I understand people not believing, I was one of those people. Opinion's are just that opinion's. As long as people are decent about it, I don't have a problem. I can tell you, if It had not been a daylight sighting and as close and clear as it was, I would not have posted it, because there would have been doubt's. What was amazing was the speed. They run as fast as any other animal. Some probably, incorrectly, label me a rabid naysayer, but I commend your fair understanding of my skepticism and envy your encounter. Much appreciated, Sheri.
sheri Posted September 26, 2013 Posted September 26, 2013 Thank you incorrigible. Your not a rabid naysayer. It is hard to believe. Most people won't until they either see one for themselves or science gets a body. I understand that. I hope one day you do get see one, and clearly enough so that it leaves no doubt. Have a great night.
georgerm Posted September 29, 2013 Author Posted September 29, 2013 When evening comes and I'm in the woods, then things get spooky just knowing I'm in prime BF country. My wife had one follow here for a mile.
Sunflower Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Have you posted this encounter here or has your wife done that?
Guest Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 120 is a big alpha wolf, 150 is rare. This is what I'm saying people like to make stories more fantastic. Some of my idaho friends said the wolves there averaged less than 100 pounds in their last hunt. Canada has a larger more diverse population so sizes will vary. But the largest wolf shot on record is still 175 pds with a full belly which is a gigantic wolf and very rare. I'm not saying attacks never happen. But here again another story where no one was attacked by a healthy wolf, just what could of happened. There were 6 bear attacks in one week in august. There are bigger badder things in the woods to be afraid of. when we were hunting up there,the wolf packs were becoming a problem, killing pets,coming close to houses,etc... There was a guy attacked while he was jogging,he was working ast a mining camp,.there was a story about it on the history channel(or discovery channel not sure witch one).That happened about 30 miles from where we were hunting.We met this old trapper that trapped his whole life,he was in his 70's.He was showing us the wolf hides he had from that year and said the wolves were bigger than he ever seen them,the one he said was 160 lbs(biggest one he ever got), and I saw the hide,it was huge.That was one of the reasons we stopped hunting up there,not that we were afraid,just that the wolves are much better hunters than we ever could be:),we were paying 600.00 a day to sit in a tree stand,and if the wolves move into the area where your hunting,your done for,you won't see a thing.We went to this other camp on one of our last years,the wolves were everywhere, the one stand was so bad that the guide wouldn't get out of the truck to put he hay out.I was laughing at him saying your full of it,the next day after he picked me up,we went to the stand and i couldn't believe all the wolf tracks and they were huge.I'm not saying that every time your in the woods up there,you have to be worried about getting attacked,But if they are in the area,they are opportunist,and given the opportunity they could act on it.Probably the most dangerous animal in Canada are Moose during the rut.
Guest Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Pot fields can be risky and so can BF if you wander into its prime territory. My wife was escorted out of the woods, and she could not determine what was paralleling her. She heard sticks and leaves crunching as somthing followed her. After hearing the story, I figured it was a BF. What I'm most scared of in the woods is running into BF that has raided a pot field and is paranoid with a bad case of the munchies.
Guest Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 When I heard the 'crunch crunch' of something 'walking' outside the trailer, it got my attention pretty fast. Fear, anger, and curiosity were the only emotions I had. then the banging started, you could feel it in the trailer (anger), then I had to look out the window (overwhelming curiosity over fear). I only lately figured out how to do so without sticking your head out, just shine the light right on the glass. I was up until the AM, and the banging was still going on. That didn't make sense. Of course, it was a one pound rat doing the shenanigans. And it wasn't a tent, but there was some anxiety for a few hours. Footsteps in the middle of the night in the middle of know where where no one should be are a bit disconcerting. I am now planning a 'rat trap' where I have a light, peanut butter, and a pellet rifle. Might as well have some fun with it.
LeafTalker Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 Hey, Wag. That rat would've terrified me, too! Also just wanted to say hi, and that it's nice to see you posting again! -- LT
Hammer102492 Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 Has the knowledge about BF caused you to be more watchful while being in the forest? Do you have strong fear? Do you feel brave and desire to see one face to face? Do you enjoy the forest but BF keeps you thinking? The Native Americans seemed to fear BF and many stayed out of their territory, and they were known be be brave. Are we fools for going into their territory and acting too self assured. Yes, knowledge of BF has caused me to be more watchful in the forest. Yes, I have a strong fear. No, I do not feel brave and do not want to see one face to face! Yes, I enjoy the forest but BF keeps me thinking. Maybe we are fools for looking and being too self assured. It's kind of like, be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. But we all have to live together somehow. I think the Indians were right, we should steer clear of it. And I hope that it stays clear of us! (coming from someone that has it living in our backyard). Good thread! It's spot on. plusses
JDL Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 I have no fear when out in the woods on my own or with other adults, but I am somewhat apprehensive when I have my toddlers with me.
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