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[Guest]

I dug up a thread from May 2010 that Ken Walker participated in as "skywalker".

The question posed in the thread was this:

So Hypothetically speaking,

If I had a sasquatch in my sights, and pulled the trigger, what would be the legal ramifications????

Is it protected under some kind of endangered species legislation??

What is the legality of shooting any new species of animal for that matter???? If it has never been identified before and it is shot and killed?

If all other legal issues are met, as in WIN card,PAL, properly registered firearm etc., what would happen to me, if I was out bear hunting, had a sasquatch appear out of nowhere, and dropped it just to prove its existance??[/Quote]

One of his comments is quite revealing:

No body asks a question like that for no reason. Let me give you a bit of background. 4 years ago 2 of my friends told me accounts of these things that happened many years ago.I considered carefully what I was told and by who and came to the conclusion that the accounts were true. But since I didnt believe in these things I allowed myself to believe that they did exist a long time ago and had died out. So I decided to ask my clients, since Im a taxidermist[yes Im that Walker], if they had any accounts from a long time ago. My initial questions were asked to hunters west of the Brazeau as that seemed to be where most accounts that I had heard. I was expecting old stories from loggers etc but what I started getting were accounts from 5, or 3 years back and all very similar. I then started to research via the web and found alot of remarkably similar stories told by folks of good character. But it was not until I was brought into a current situation and saw the evidence[and collected it] with my own eyes did I realize these things exist. I fully understand why people like to ridicule others over this subject. I consider it a character flaw. I used to have it too. The reason I answered this question like I did was because when someone asks a question like this its because they know where one is. Think about it.[/Quote]

Another revealing comment:

If you know of a fresher one find out where and Ill help you dig it up! LOL The current thinking is that these things are Hominids. Thats what I think too. Most sightings these days come from north of Westlock to the Martin hills. Down the forestry trunk road and anywhere along the Pembina. The ones that I know of currently are likely the ones that were seen around Brown creek 5 years ago. Big male, big female, and a little one.[/Quote]

Perhaps this is that "current situation"? If so, he "saw the evidence[and collected it]."

Oh, and Ken Walker was also involved with the DNA:

"I have been told by a very good source that if this creature is proven to exist, that every contract in the wilderness will be subject to review. Even 100 year old forestry contracts. Maybe thats why the provincial government eagerly took the DNA sample I provided them a year ago, but now tell me they refuse to test it."[/Quote]

Source: http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/archive/index.php/t-60841.html

Edited June 30, 2011 by Surveyor

[Guest]

Polypodium, I'm dancing near the NDA now but I will answer what I can without violating it. I can assure you that I'm not simply taking someone at their word. I take my research very seriously, and verification was top priority in this case. The Olympic Project is a extremely committed group of individuals. We take nothing at face value. I've exhausted myself doing my level best to verify this story, and in process I've become good friends with the bear hunter. Everyone on this forum has made mistakes in their life. No one's clean. The bear hunter has come face to face with what went down and believe me he's done some hard time over it. I've made more mistakes in my life than I can count and I freely admit that. Look into your soul and ask if there's anything you'd undo. We all have a list. I don't mean to get philosophical but this is a deep subject, and trust me, we've looked at all angles. So to answer your question, yes.

As far as the press conference goes, yes we will be there. Please understand, the lions share of our submitted samples have nothing to do with this occurrence.

I'd love to say when I think the press conference will be but I'm sure I'd be wrong. The last thing anybody in the Olympic Project wants to do is to put-forth miss-information. I will say that it should be soon, at least I hope it's soon. I'm as tired of waiting as everybody else, but I do understand why it's taking so long.

Hey Derek,

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my post. I am glad to hear that the OP took the proper precautions prior to indorsing the evidence and story associated with the topic at hand.

As far as mistakes in life, I believe everyone does things they regret. I have a closet full of regrets. And for the bear hunter, the story in definately unfortunate but if it was as you layed out then this person should forgive himself and move on. I myself could not shoot one but not opposed to someone taking one or two down intentially or by accident if it helps answer the question. I personally do not have a problem with the story if true. I hope my post did not imply that this person is a horrible human because that was not my intention as you can see.

Will there be an OP documentary or a way for us to find out all of the inside information that got your team to the press conference and beyond? The stoery behind the story is always more interesting after the fact. Have you been documenting your endeavors via video and still photography?

Best of luck to you and your team. I really hope that this study pans out to answer the question for you and the rest of us once and for all.

Cheers,

Polypodium

[Guest]

Because I do not personally know Ken, I have emailed a good friend of mine who is a multiple world championship National Taxidermy Association winner and television personality to get the lowdown on him and find out what kind of person he is, what other people (his peers, mostly) think of him, and if he tends to exaggerate a lot or if he is a straight shooter. It may be a dead end, but it is worth a shot. One of the 4 criteria that the Bigfoot Information Project uses to evaluate evidence is the credibility of the witness/source.

[bipedalist]

I dug up a thread from May 2010 that Ken Walker participated in as "skywalker".

http://bigfootforums.com/index.php?/topic/3472-greetings/page__view__findpost__p__39795

Someone registered here under the same name --skywalker-- back in Feb. 2011, and was last on a few days ago.

This is one of his last posts and he does describe some things about the Sasquatch he's been close to.

Just an fyi

[Guest]

http://bigfootforums.com/index.php?/topic/3472-greetings/page__view__findpost__p__39795

Someone registered here under the same name --skywalker-- back in Feb. 2011, and was last on a few days ago.

This is one of his last posts and he does describe some things about the Sasquatch he's been close to.

Just an fyi

Hmmm, very interesting indeed

[Guest Silver Fox]

Silverfox, would it be too much to ask that you not divulge any more about the area please. The study is ongoing.

He was not poaching for the second time. He was legally hunting in a legal area with the appropriate tag.

Cat's out of the bag as far as I am concerned. It's right up there on my site, and I will keep it up there. I suppose I can not talk about on the forums anymore though.

[Incorrigible1]

Cat's out of the bag as far as I am concerned. It's right up there on my site, and I will keep it up there. I suppose I can not talk about on the forums anymore though.

What have you done to verify your blog postings? I regret not being impressed with your efforts, so far. It seems speed of posting have overruled veracity, to this observer.

[Guest Silver Fox]

What have you done to verify your blog postings? I regret not being impressed with your efforts, so far. It seems speed of posting have overruled veracity, to this observer.

There's nothing to verify in an interview. Accuracy of whatever the interviewee is saying is between the interviewee and whoever he is talking to. I just ask questions and write down answers. You don't fact check interviews. You just write down what they say. If the interviewee is not accurate, then it's between him and the people he talks to.

In some of my pieces, I referenced other published material. In a few of my stories, I listed the references for each incident. For instance, for the Bigfoots shot dead and dead BF's report, I listed the reference for each case. I also removed a few cases that I decided were not credible or were not really BF's.

Thx for the concern trolling. Appreciate it.

Edited June 30, 2011 by Silver Fox

[Guest Silver Fox]

To me the account pulls together too many BF cultural icons, historical threads and skeptical turf into one story to be a viable story. And I have to agree about the voice of the story and the need to record interviews. Silver Fox it sounds like maybe you should consider a blogtalk show perhaps? You seem to have access to quite a bit of insider information in this field which would be an advantage.

I will be on Blogtalk radio on July 10.

[Incorrigible1]

Thx for the concern trolling. Appreciate it.

Not trolling, just realizing where the "1000 dead bears" statement emanated from. It was your mistaken reporting, or perhaps your exuberance. Whichever, it created the misreporting.

That's not "trolling." It's calling spades spades.

[Guest Silver Fox]

Not trolling, just realizing where the "1000 dead bears" statement emanated from. It was your mistaken reporting, or perhaps your exuberance. Whichever, it created the misreporting.

That's not "trolling." It's calling spades spades.

You're not trolling? Could have fooled me. Every comment you make to me on here is a straight up troll, but hey, that's how you want to play it bro.

Nope. 2.5 hour conversation over the phone. We were talking about bear hunting, and I could have sworn to God he said, "I've shot over 1000 bears. I love bears." The two sentences were so shocking that they stuck in my mind. As I remember the conversation, I still clearly remember him saying that, and I think that's what he said. However, he has clarified that he used another verb:

"I've [past tense verb that is not killed] over 1000 bears. I love bears."

He says he used another verb, but that's not what I heard. Happens all the time in this game. Try it yourself and see you how do sometime. That's when you're not walking on water, Superman.

That's one reason to use a recorder though, you're right.

Even when you take notes, you mess up. The guy says one thing, and you write down your notes as something a bit different. That's how the game works. Even notes can be a problem.

I have a BA in journalism and used to work as an editor of a major US magazine.

Anyway, none of it matters as the final version of the story is accurate as far as that sentence goes. That's all that matters in this game.

Edited June 30, 2011 by Silver Fox

[Cisco]

http://bigfootforums.com/index.php?/topic/3472-greetings/page__view__findpost__p__39795

Someone registered here under the same name --skywalker-- back in Feb. 2011, and was last on a few days ago.

This is one of his last posts and he does describe some things about the Sasquatch he's been close to.

Just an fyi

His avatar is a panda bear. He has been recognized, as a taxidermist, for creating a panda mount out of other animals. I have not seen it but have read that it's very well done and realistic.

Regardless, it's interesting that he registered as a member. Curiosity or did he want to stay close to the pulse of the BF community?

[Incorrigible1]

You're not trolling? Could have fooled me. Every comment you make to me on here is a straight up troll, but hey, that's how you want to play it bro.

Nope. 2.5 hour conversation over the phone. We were talking about bear hunting, and I could have sworn to God he said, "I've shot over 1000 bears. I love bears." The two sentences were so shocking that they stuck in my mind. As I remember the conversation, I still clearly remember him saying that, and I think that's what he said. However, he has clarified that he used another verb:

"I've [past tense verb that is not killed] over 1000 bears. I love bears."

He says he used another verb, but that's not what I heard. Happens all the time in this game. Try it yourself and see you how do sometime. That's when you're not walking on water, Superman.

That's one reason to use a recorder though, you're right.

Even when you take notes, you mess up. The guy says one thing, and you write down your notes as something a bit different. That's how the game works. Even notes can be a problem.

I have a BA in journalism and used to work as an editor of a major US magazine.

Anyway, none of it matters as the final version of the story is accurate as far as that sentence goes. That's all that matters in this game.

That you're unable to provide a transcript of the interview, and that you've admitted to flubbing major clauses of such is a damning event.

I advised you to utilize an inexpensive digital voice recorder. Yet you continue to make excuses for the mistakes you, yourself, provided in your supposed transcription. Hey man, sorry to criticize your flubs in your rushed interview.

That you're not able to provide the actual dialogue seems to be a problem. Sorry if I've pointed out that fact.

Edit: I question your journalistic abilities. You've provided a rushed, flawed interview. You blame this upon the person you interviewed. Really? Telling.

Edited June 30, 2011 by Incorrigible1

[Guest]

Bipedalist, there were no dogs involved.

Silverfox, I would sincerely hope that you have your facts straight before you go on blog talk radio, but I realize that may be asking a bit much of you given your style of journalism. I really hope you are getting all the attention you were hoping for by releasing your ridiculously inaccurate blog post. Sorry to be short but I'm angry that you did this. Next time you decide to pop the big story, for Gods sake do five minutes of homework.

Bye the way, I will follow you on multiple Blog talk radio shows and clean up ANY inaccuracies you spit out. As a matter of fact I'll go on national television and point them out as well. This story will be told truthfully. I will accept nothing less. That's not a threat, it's an absolute promise.

[Guest Chewie]

Dang, seems like Silver messed up here. Not to take sides on the matter though, but with all the hush-hush how would someone know who's telling the truth? One person says this. Another person says that. But with no real proof it's all talk.