JDL Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 I know some people disagree with this point, but from my experiences I consider them people, and they are interactive. It's also good to consider that each individual has its own personality and that an individual's behavior, though consistent much of the time, is also situational. Change the circumstances and any one of them is capable of behaving "out of character". They are also very smart and are unlikely to behave in a manner that will cause humans to "respond" to the areas where they spend a lot of time. Basically they can think ahead to project an unwanted outcome to a course of action and choose not to take that course of action. i also believe that some of them are, indeed, predatory, but that the predation is generally "committed" outside of the areas where their family groups spend significant amounts of time.
Sunflower Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 They are people just a lot more hairy than us. They have families and all they are trying to do is make a living and survive. If you realize that they are in the woods, try to make friends and don't harass them.
Branco Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 They are people just a lot more hairy than us. They have families and all they are trying to do is make a living and survive. If you realize that they are in the woods, try to make friends and don't harass them. If they accept your presence, just be prepared to accept some pranks and horse play. To them a human that neither fears them nor tries to intimidate them with firearms or bright lights when they are around is a novel experience for them, and they use that chance to entertain themselves, especially at night. Just like the one I mentioned above. He was just having a little fun out of the young man; not a bit of aggression. (The group that particular BF is from are clowns; they enjoy doing silly things when peaceful humans are around. Know that for a fact.) 1
SWWASAS Posted April 10, 2015 BFF Patron Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) I keep trying to put myself in a BF body and head. Just to try to figure out what their motivations are. Humans have seem very confusing to them. They do not know if you will stop and talk to them or shoot them on sight. Some of us are afraid and others of us are actively looking for them. Throw in all of our gadgets, some of which the purpose is probably unknown to them, we must be a real enigma to them. Certainly at the point where a BF clan decides some human means no harm, we must be a great source of entertainment, especially for the teenager BF if they are anything like human teenagers. Their relative intelligence and simple hunter gatherer life style has to be pretty mundane and boring to them. So humans might be the most entertaining thing in the woods, even if we are also the most dangerous thing there. Edited April 10, 2015 by SWWASASQUATCHPROJECT
Sunflower Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) My hubby went out by himself once and parked the jeep on a very old arched bridge. It was the middle of the afternoon and he decided to walk down by the water. As he came up from the bank he took a pic with his phone of the jeep on the bridge. They came to visit making no noises but definitely were in the pic and I had a person who is a photographer by trade check them. The pro said he stripped the red and greens from the pics and came up with at least three figures. They were just being nosey and probably wondering where he stashed the treats???? Edited April 11, 2015 by Sunflower
bipedalist Posted April 13, 2015 BFF Patron Posted April 13, 2015 If they accept your presence, just be prepared to accept some pranks and horse play. To them a human that neither fears them nor tries to intimidate them with firearms or bright lights when they are around is a novel experience for them, and they use that chance to entertain themselves, especially at night. Just like the one I mentioned above. He was just having a little fun out of the young man; not a bit of aggression. (The group that particular BF is from are clowns; they enjoy doing silly things when peaceful humans are around. Know that for a fact.) Lost a long post Branco, will get back to it in the near future.
Guest ChasingRabbits Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 If they accept your presence, just be prepared to accept some pranks and horse play. To them a human that neither fears them nor tries to intimidate them with firearms or bright lights when they are around is a novel experience for them, and they use that chance to entertain themselves, especially at night. Just like the one I mentioned above. He was just having a little fun out of the young man; not a bit of aggression. (The group that particular BF is from are clowns; they enjoy doing silly things when peaceful humans are around. Know that for a fact.) This makes me wonder......When different groups of BFs meet, do they talk about the humans they've encountered? Something like BF Ohio Tribe: Hey! Long time no see. BF Michigan Tribe: Yeah, we decided to visit some of the wife's relatives in the Great Smokies. She and my mother-in law haven't seen them in years What about you? BF Ohio Tribe: The wife and kids want to see Brice Canyon and Lake Mead. BF Michigan Tribe: We were there a few years ago. Not good. Lots of people running around, banging on trees, shouting "Whoop! Whoop! Whoop!" at all hours of the night. One of the kids even found a camera tied to a tree. We had to leave after a week, too much crap going on. :-)
SWWASAS Posted April 13, 2015 BFF Patron Posted April 13, 2015 Your post had me laughing out loud. Probably more truth than fiction.
Guest ChasingRabbits Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Your post had me laughing out loud. Probably more truth than fiction. I'm glad I brightened your day. If you're ever feeling down, I'll write what I think two female BFs talk about while getting a mani-pedi at a beauty spa.
Guest possessed Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 I had an aggressive one throw a tree at me, I assumed he wanted me gone so I left. I had two juveniles follow me and watch me for a few hours bug they showed no aggression. After a while, I got out of there as I got a little freaked out.
Guest Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) If BF's are people then the Govt needs them to be getting hunting and fishing licenses and paying taxes...! Edited April 25, 2015 by Mythos
Guest Rex Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 Didn't even consider trapping them Biped... the thought never crossed my mind. I agree it would be foolish in the extreme if anyone were to have the opportunity. Thanks all for your input, the consensus seems to be that BF is protecting something (family, food or shelter) when they escort people out of an area, at least temporarily. If it is protecting something, I disagree that it's not an aggressive display... it could be the lowest level of aggression, to be escalated according to the reaction of the victim. What if the person were to approach and confront it instead of fleeing? See here: http://tinyurl.com/k98ng9p
norseman Posted April 27, 2015 Admin Posted April 27, 2015 Apes are smart very smart, they also have trichromatic vision, which means that they see in full color like you do. Reading the 411 books as well as personal accounts from friends? I would be checking my six a lot. Button hook and watch your back trail every so many steps. And if you can take a buddy or two. Two of the interesting commonalities with missing people in the 411 books is that either they go out alone or are separated by the main party when they go missing AND they are wearing bright colors. I've purposefully broken both of these "do nots" because I'm being provocative in my approach....
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