There are some questions about Sasquatch that I’ve been turning over in my head for years, and I’d like to hear what everyone here thinks. You don’t have to agree with me or anyone else. I’m hoping we can compare ideas, share experiences, and give each other something to think about.
Do you think the government knows more about Sasquatch than it admits?
If you believe there’s a cover-up, why do you think it’s happening? Who would benefit, and what would they be trying to protect?
I’ve heard the timber industry theory—that recognizing Sasquatch could lead to habitat protections and restrictions on logging. But what about other explanations?
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Could it be about protecting tourism and keeping people comfortable visiting parks and forests?
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Could officials be worried about public fear or panic?
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Could keeping them secret be intended to protect them from trophy hunters, crowds, or harassment?
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Could some alleged secrecy involve military activity or restricted areas?
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Or could what looks like a cover-up actually be officials dismissing reports because they don’t have enough evidence?
Which explanation makes the most sense to you? If you don’t believe there’s a cover-up, I’d like to hear your reasoning, too. And if you do, how could something that big stay secret across so many people, agencies, and years?
Do you think there are different types of Sasquatch?
Could the Sasquatch described in the Pacific Northwest be different from what people report in Southern swamps, the Appalachians, or other parts of the country?
What about Florida’s “Skunk Ape”—do you think that’s a different type, or simply a regional name for the same thing?
Could differences in size, hair color, facial features, smell, and behavior reflect different populations—or just age, sex, habitat, and the conditions under which people see them?
If you think there are different types, what distinguishes them, and where do you think each lives? I’m especially interested in what people here in Louisiana and elsewhere in the South have noticed.
How do you think they live?
Do you picture them living alone, in pairs, or in family groups? Would they stay in one territory, or move with the seasons and food supply?
And if they exist, what do you think explains the difficulty of finding clear physical evidence—especially remains? Is it their numbers, the terrain, their behavior, or something else?
What would settle the question for you?
What evidence would convince you that Sasquatch exists? And what evidence would make you reconsider a theory you currently believe?
For anyone who has had an encounter, what detail stayed with you the most? Was it something you saw, a sound, the way it moved, or something else entirely? You don’t need to share an exact location or anything private.
Finally, if Sasquatch were confirmed tomorrow, what should happen next? Protection of its habitat? Careful scientific study? Limits on public access? How would we learn more without doing harm?
You don’t need to answer everything. Pick the question that interests you most and tell us what you think—and what led you there.
Firsthand experiences, theories, and respectful skepticism are all welcome. If you mention a particular report or document, please link it so the rest of us can take a look. Let’s keep it friendly and discuss the ideas without putting each other down.
—Brian