BIGFOOT
/ CRYPTID 101:
There are many ways to investigate Bigfoot
and other Cryptids. Some of the best methods that have been beneficial for my
team over the years is common sense. Interviewing total strangers about
something they may or may not have seen is difficult and there will be many
times that you will think the person that you are talking to is certifiable.
This is normal for Cryptid Investigators. The best thing to do in a situation
like this is to take the report and keep it for your own archives. Many times,
in an investigation, you may hear things that sound completely ridiculous and
unbelievable. However, the things you are hearing may be true. The following is
a list of common behaviors for Bigfoot and other Cryptids:
Tree
knocks
Wood
knocks (two pieces of wood being struck together)
Tree
Glyphs
Wood
Glyphs anywhere on the property
Rocks
being clapped together
Livestock
disappearing
Food
for livestock disappearing
Pets
go missing
Food
for pets goes missing
The
feeling that you are being watched
Seeing
shadows in the wood or tree line
Hearing
strange noises at night or during the day that cannot be explained
Rocks
being thrown at the House, Barn or other structures on the property
Thumps
or slaps on the side of the House or other buildings on the property
Noises
on the roof of the House or other buildings on the property
Rocks
or small branches being thrown at property owners
Rocks
being stacked in piles
Gifts
of sticks or small animals that cannot be explained
A
horrible or repugnant smell that comes from nowhere
Foot,
hand or body prints that are unusually large
Garbage
cans moved or missing, outdoor furniture missing or damaged, children’s toys
moved or damaged
There are many other things that Cryptids
may do this is just a small reference list that can be used to establish the
possible presence of a Cryptid. If you find evidence always take at least three
pictures of everything. The following list of items are the essentials for a
Cryptid Investigator to have while doing a daytime investigation with at least
one other person, for no more than three hours that does not involve hiking
more than 25 yards into the woods, or tree line.
Cell
phone
Protection
(firearms are preferred but only if you are properly trained and licensed)
Note
pad, pen or pencil
Tape
measure
Small
offerings (I use marbles, some people suggest food or sugary snacks, I don’t
approve of that we don’t know what sugar does to Cryptids)
Flashlight
Digital
recorder
Camera
and equipment extra batteries, tripod, etc.
Video
Camera
Casting
plaster
Water
Snacks
Compass
Maps
of the area (try to get the most current one)
Gloves
and a plastic bag for DNA and hair samples
If you are doing an overnight
investigation for no more than three nights, the following items are also very
necessary:
Food
Water
Camping equipment, tent, sleeping bag, etc.
Weatherproof
materials, like tarps
Rope
or paracord
Extra
batteries, flashlights, and glowsticks
Fire
starting materials
Utility
knife or tool
Extra
maps and compass
Proper
clothing
A
GPS transponder
Extra
ammunition if applicable
Always
tell someone where you are going and when you will be back. Give them an amount
of time to use as a buffer like three hours and if you have not contacted them,
have your contact person alert the authorities. If things go bad time is not
your friend, stay put if you can and let help find you.
NEVER EVER DO MORE THAN WHAT YOU FEEL YOU
CAN. DON’T OVER ESTIMATE YOUR OWN ABILITIES. ALWAYS STAY CALM AND THINK!
As a Cryptid Investigator, your best piece
of equipment is also your best weapon; it’s your own brain. This is true if
you are 25 miles in the woods or if you are taking a report from a stranger in
a trailer park off a major Interstate Highway.
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