Sounds of a Sasquatch Stakeout

But this "stakeout" is the opposite of what you might except--not humans waiting for Sasquatch but Sasquatch alert to the presence of human intrusion. I'm not sure, but this audio session may be the first documented case of their communicating in a forest setting over such an extended period of time (though long-term recording has been done at human residences that are "habituation sites").

At first, when I retrieved the recorder and listened, I figured that a group must have been conducting a deer hunt, the knocks used as check-ins, to keep tabs on others' locations, and perhaps also to spook the deer in a certain direction.

But I now think that a more accurate explanation for the acoustics of this night is that the Sasquatches became aware of the presence of my surveillance quipment in their territory, or that at least one did. You'll notice that the knocker we hear most remains stationed for the duration not far from the microphone/thermal camera, perhaps warning others away—or else keeping them away in effect, given that the knocks likely serve not only to inform group members of all their respective positions, but also to maintain tactical distance between these positions; thus, staying parked by the camera (once you recognize it as a threat) and then periodically knocking would keep your fellow group members safely clear of the compromised location. The single signals could mean, "I'm over here, where are you? Hold your position until further notice."

Maybe there are three sentinels deployed, one near, one far, and one at middle-distance, in order to cover the whole area with this strategic alert.

Listening to the entire six-plus hours in real time reveals that between knock events, there is nothing but (apparent) silence from the nearest member—not only no vocals or stick-breaks or footsteps, but not even the slightest rustle in the leaves—which suggests that he is not, in fact, relocating at all but rather performing this ancient duty while the heat is on, and inadvertently providing us with an object lesson in how Sasquatch avoids Man.

Actually, both explanations could be true, because why even set up a system to establish a security zone around a camera if you are not hunting here tonight, beside this lake that's a magnet for game? Otherwise, why not simply vacate the area till the coast is clear?

To quote linguist Scott Nelson (who is analyzing Sasquatch spoken language): "American Indians felt that a photograph captured part of their spirit, their soul. If Sasquatch have anything in common with American Indians, that would explain one thing right there. We modern, species-centric humans think, 'How can they possibly understand what photographs even are?' But who are we to say? Why do we hardly ever catch them on trail cameras? I believe that we take two steps into the forest and they know exactly what's going on."

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• Bigfoot
• Sasquatch
• wood
• knocks
• communication

[extinctions810]

So this is how they communicate.. They bash trees.

[impossiblevisits]

@extinctions810 This is ONE way they communicate.  They also make long-distance vocatlizations and, when near each other, they talk.

[swampgatorman1]

Yes, I to believe that as soon as we cross into the forest they know where, which direction, and how many are there. Ancient methods of communication, avoidance techniques, and hunting methods classify them as Masters of the Forest...we are bumbling, obnoxious, and completely ignorant of this great creature when we enter their home.

[extinctions810]

Oh ok

[Snaggdaddy]

Nice.... They did that to me last night. Only with a couple quiet whoops then different sounds

[impossiblevisits]

@MethMojimbo I've left lots of food in view of the camera. I don't know how they do it, but they seem to be aware of cameras, and avoid them.

[MethMojimbo]

@impossiblevisits I hear they really love fish, what if some fresh fish is left in full view of the camera.

[SnowWalkerPrime]

That's a heck of lot of tree knocking. Pretty cool stuff. Although difficult to determine what is making the sound. It's not something one would expect to hear in the forest, unless people were knocking on trees. If it's an animal, it's remarkable.

[impossiblevisits]

@craig79792000 Exactly. Not only is it like looking for a needle in a haystack, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack that can always switch to another haystack, even a haystack far away. They've got lots to choose from.

[craig79792000]

@impossiblevisits I have been going to the same spot I heard one about ten years ago with no results at all. "All I need is one knock, one yell, anything, but alas I screwed it up". I was new to the belief and I went back weekly for a year, really stunk up the place trying to make sense out of it! I ran whatever was there off, I fear. I keep hoping one will migrate back through the area, but I have got nothing to show for ten years of trying.