Tales from the Field

In the land of Bigfoot, there appears to be a divide, two trains of thought on what Sasquatch is. First, we have the Apers: The Aper perspective refers to the viewpoint that Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is a type of undiscovered great ape living undetected deep in the forests of North America. Then, in more recent times, we have the “Woo” believers, as they are sometimes referred to: Woo, also called woo-woo, is a pejorative term for pseudoscientific explanations that share certain common characteristics, often being too good to be true (aside from being unscientific). The term is common among skeptical writers. Woo is understood specifically...

Sitting at the top of my steps outside of my apartment door, I was struggling to undo the mud encrusted laces of my boot. The labored breathing I could feel in my ears was not unwelcome, but trying to bend over felt as if I might just pass out - I did not want this to be my last road trip adventure. So before I pass out trying to undo my boot laces, let me take you back a few years. I believe it was 2009. I had just, err, finally graduated college, and was looking to find a way...

Much of the focus in Bigfoot research is on the creature itself. I believe the key to understanding the mystery behind Bigfoot is understanding the interactions that take place with humans.

This journey to The Back 80 began for us back in Late May and early June of 2016. Alan had actually been present for a BFRO investigation in the area.