Current State of Bigfoot Reseach

Published by admin under Uncategorized on July 28, 2008

I suspect there are many people, who are convinced of the existence of a large hairy bipedal ape-like creature many refer to as bigfoot, who wonder to what extent progress is being made with respect to solving the mystery of the creature’s existence.  There are a number of bigfoot organizations/individuals who are actively attempting to capture or kill an individual in order to prove its existence and perhaps gain some personal profit and notoriety in the process.

I suspect someone may be willing to put up some good money to have one in their possession.

I recently stumbled upon a website in Georgia that boasts of a police officer and his buddy who say they are releasing photos and video of a bigfoot body they have in their possession.  What strikes me about the claim is that either the officer will need to produce the evidence on their said date of September 1, 2008 as promised, or one said officer will no longer be employed as a law enforcement officer…in Georgia or anywhere else for that matter.

It seems readily apparent that pulling a hoax like that will no doubt secure his quick and immediate retirement from the line of work where credible testimony is at the heart of the job.  So, many who follow these kinds of things are waiting perhaps not very expectantly that September 1st brings about a new revelation about these mysterious creatures.  We will see.

On some well-known bigfoot sites, participants of expeditions regularly report that they have witnessed bigfoot either by the naked eye, through thermal images or night vision lenses or have heard their calls which are described as screams, howls or moans.  As seemingly commonplace as these occurrences are becoming, it is telling that no clear recent recordings or videos are posted on these same websites, nor is there detailed scientific analysis.  One is left with some interesting anecdotal information about seeing or hearing something…just what that something is is anybody’s guess.

A Youtube search reveals extensive “real bigfoot” videos but no one seriously takes these at face value.  The only clear, daytime footage that has received intense and persistent scientific scrutiny and yet remains a potential candidate for being an actual unidentified animal resembling what has been called sasquatch or bigfoot is the Patterson/Gimlim 16mm film from 1967.

One wonders why, with all the effort of numerous groups and organizations, albeit mostly eco-tourism type or other “for-profit” ventures (funny how they generally want to sell you something or take your money for your assistance with their “research”), that there is so little physical evidence collected.  Hey, how about paying me for my assistance with your “research”?  Now there’s a novel idea.  Actually, it is not so novel.

Generally when a scientific research effort is undertaken to explore new areas or seek out rare or elusive species, significant funding coincides with such effort including hiring of locals for packing in and out or to function as guides in remote and geographically challenging areas.  If you have seen the Planet Earth series you may have seen the snow leopard footage and watched the “Diaries” portion that shows the extent of time, effort and equipment it took to get that footage.

My guess is that apart from some happen-stance encounter, it will take an extended period in remote or difficult terrain or impenetrable forests with a sizable budget to gain clear convincing footage.  In the meantime, the collection of data such as footprints, hair samples and scat will aid in the advancement of knowledge of its habitat, diet and travel corridors.

Persistence, time in the field, experience, and collaboration with leading scientists while providing a clearinghouse for local reports is what Florida Bigfoot Researchers bring to the table in our quest to begin unravelling the mysteries of this exquisite and elusive creature.

PLAN IS IN PLACE

Published by admin under Uncategorized on July 17, 2008

We speculate based upon our own observation and collection of data in various parts of the Southeast, particularly Florida, that the population is very minimal and may only consist of a few family groups within the state.  Part of that speculation is based upon the number of individual tracks witnessed over a 3 month period in 2006 compared to what has been observed over the last two years.

In addition, it comes from the relative paucity and poor quality of reports posted on other web sites that result in an inability to discern whether those reports are misidentifications of known animals or outright hoaxes.

We remain hopeful that our continued investigations and responsiveness to potential legitimate Hotline calls will result in further collection of data and will eventually provide clear, photographic evidence as we use and keep current with the latest technological capabilities.

Overall, the investigation into the possibility of the existence of a bipedal ape-like animal appears to be gradually producing results in some areas of the country as more week-end warrior investigators are going out in the field with better sensing and recording devices.  However, because many of these amateur or non-skilled investigators are not familiar with the natural history of local wildlife, they may misrepresent or misinterpret sightings, sounds, calls, tracks, scat, hair or other evidence observed or collected in the field.  This is of particular import as many of these observations are conducted nocturnally which further increases the chances of misidentification.

Even skilled biologists with years of training can misidentify sounds at night being echoed, muffled or distorted from thick vegetation, atmospheric conditions or distance.  That is why using state-of-the-art technology combined with years of experience with local flora and fauna and reading animal sign and tracks in the forest has uniquely positioned Florida Bigfoot Researchers to be THE FIRST RESPONDERS when it comes to potential sasquatch or bigfoot activity in the State of Florida.  Our team of highly skilled individuals including our professional biologist collaborating with one of the top scientific researchers in the world, Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum of Idaho State University through his North American Ape Project, gives us a unique advantage over any other so-called “bigfoot research” organization.

In addition, while we are open to the idea of the existence of an undocumented bipedal North American ape, we are close-minded to the idea of these creatures being anything but flesh and blood animals.  This is based upon physical evidence that we have documented, particularly tracks including one showing clear skin ridges.

If you have found large human-like (but clearly not human) tracks, seen an unusual and unexplained large, hair-covered, bipedal animal or know of someone who has, please give us a call at

1-877-3BIGFOOT (1-877-324-4366) OR EMAIL US AT

Both you and your report upon your request will remain confidential.  We have no interest in sharing the location or your name with any entity and will provide you with any level of confidentiality that you may desire.