Blogging is something that I love to do but I often find myself procrastinating, saying that I am going to post, but I drift off into other matters and next thing you know I am here explaining why it took so long for me to post again…..it’s a vicious circle.
Well I’ve made a point of setting aside some blogging time with more consistency to ensure that I get info out there while it is fresh in my mind.
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There are several theories that have surfaced about where a sasquatch might live, theories that contain a wealth of leads and information that could help us get a little bit closer. You know, you can take a load of information into the field yet spend several days just trying to figure out where to start. Expeditions are often better executed when some serious planning takes place, even better a trial run or a preliminary recon to see what you are going to be up against and where / how you are going to start out.
In this upcoming expedition on the 27th of November, 2009, we are going to be taking much of the experience gained from the past to try and make this a most efficient and successful trip. When I say successful, I am in no way referring to catching a glimpse of a sasquatch as a measure of success or failure. You see, there is no such thing as failure when you are in the field. You are observing and collecting information which could be very important to future research.
Now let’s take a look at our recent trips. These areas were chosen for many reasons and to some it might be hard to comprehend; The mere fact that past reports have occurred in the same general coupled by personal experiences was enough to raise a flag and get us out there.
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The area that we are researching is located in a tract of land that has no permanent and very few seasonal residents that we are aware of. It is not “extremely” hostile in nature but can certainly present some pretty challenging terrain to those who are not prepared.
One thing that remains of particular interest is a discovery made during the last trip. We baited around all of the trail cameras and yet nothing was captured, even though some food was missing. It would also appear that during rainy weather animals do not seem as prevalent. Perhaps this is simply self-preservation kicking in, maybe we were just making too much noise, but whatever is the case - given the area, there is no need to hide. Tim did spot a moose upon arrival at the camp but beyond that we were left with a bit of eyeshine during the evening hours from some deer…and that was it.
It brought up one mystery; Smell. Food always attracts animals, especially if they have an acute sense of smell, however, even with the most pungent odors emanating from the bait piles, it seemed to attract little attention – and so it was thought that smell may be hindered by the rain. Not necessarily a reduction of a living being’s capacity to perceive a smell, but the ability for an odor to travel a long distance as to attract animals to it.
Our past ventures found ourselves spending much time under cover because of the weather conditions. We were prepared – somewhat – and so with slight discomfort we were able to get through the trip. If you can imaging the circumstances you would agree that we had nature stacked against us but we all got through it.
One has to wonder how animals think when it comes to the weather. Do they take shelter like humans until the system dissapates? I believe the answer is yes to some extent, but when you really think about it, we, as humans are accustomed to shelter when the environment is poor or challenging. Animals, on the other hand, have only their surroundings to take advantage of for such protection and some do a very good job of it. We see snakes taking refuge under rocks, bears living in caves, squirrels living inside a tree. All of these things, while not man-made – offer protection to wildlife that has an inferior intelligence compared to humans, but instead, work from instinct – it is survival.
And so begins another mystery. Where does a sasquatch go when it encounters sour weather ? Does it care ?
Take a look at these pictures above and below
What stands out is the fact that the terrain is not the greatest. There are swamps, bogs, rivers, streams and lots of muck. In general, a lot of places that a human would find most undesirable. On the other hand, animals live here. They don’t pack up and head south to the concrete jungle to make things easier for them. No, they adapt. And so should the sasquatch. It just makes sense. But in a in an area like this? Why? Does it not have a level of intelligence that would make it want to pack up and find a more hospitable area? You might think so, but then again, you may be wiser to look the other way. And so it stands to reason, weather is not really a barrier…..
Look at where humans live. The Australian Outback. The Amazon. The Himilayan mountains. Places that offer a challenging environment yet it is still called “home” by many people. These people adapt, learn and cope. And they do so in many cases with ease. There is no reason for a sasquatch to leave this area but there is all the reason for it to stay in the area. A place it knows, a place it is familiar with. A place it understands.
This upcoming trip will further prove that even being slightly out of bounds will be cause for concern. Not just the typical precautions that we need to take when we go away on a field trip for the weekend but just to consider the elements. It will be cold, it might be raining, it might be snowing. Who knows? It’s a certainty that we will rely on devices such as flashlights, heaters, coolers and stoves to ensure that we can function at an optimal level but take that away from us and we are left with only our instincts, intelligence and wit to get us through the day. And that certainly wouldn’t be pleasant.
If anything, it makes it easier to understand and believe that there is something in the bush. There are no two ways about it. Through common adaptation this creature has learned how to live in it’s environment no matter how hostile. It has no use for humans. It has no need to interact – just like all the other forest creatures – unless it needs to defend itself or feels threatened. Perhaps a mother or father caring for a child like a bear protects it’s cubs. And while juveniles may find interest in our presence, the longevity of this species is based solely on the social structure that has carried them this far. There will be a scolding if one goes too far. There will be dissapointment should one fail another. But in the end, it’s just another day. We are still searching and it has yet to be found. Some day…. Some day…..
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