I live in East Texas and the last sighting I had here was in March of this year.I also had a sighting about a month ago while on expedition in Central Oklahoma.
Right now, in my area, I have not noted any phenomenal activity. It varies and I have never been able to predict when the activity will pick up. Just when I believe I have established a pattern,I am disapointed once again. Perhaps one day, I will accidentally stumble upon the answer. Using scientific methods such as fruit and nut bearing, weather and other phenomena don't seem to account for the times activity increases.Knowing what I am dealing with, I believe the mystery could be intentional.
I have spent the last 12 years in wild life study but only the last three studying the bigfoot with great enthusiasm. I was a non-admitted skeptic until I had my first encounter. Eventhough I was studying the species, I was not on board until I actually saw one with my own eyes. It changed my whole life and perspective and eventually changed my attitude about research.
The first thing I discovered was that I could not research the bigfoot in the same manner as the animals I have studied. I realized through trial and error, I could not photograph them, bait them or fool them. All methods of usual evidence gathering were fruitless. I had never encountered anything I could not track, document or photograph. I had never encountered a subject that outsmarted me by observing my every action.
I used to be persistent in gaining evidence, totally disrespecting their enviornment and right to live peacefully. It was an obstinate battle. It is a wonder they did not drop a big tree on me.They never hurt me but they had every right to. Now my attitude has changed. I sincerely hope to establish some level of trust. I don't know if it is possible because I had made some grave errors in disrupting their peaceful existence. It is not a matter of evidence to me anymore but to gain knowledge and understanding of their way of life, possibly forgiveness. It is worse than starting from the beginning; it is starting over with many mistakes in tow.If I had only known then what I know now, I would not have researched with a scientific attitude but proceeded with cautious consideration and respect for their humanity.
Posted on Oct 29, 2003, 12:00 AM from IP address 209.34.32.27