Animal X - Series 03 Episode 4 - Texas Bigfoot To buy a copy of this episode, select TV System then click the Add to Cart button TV System NTSC (USA, Japan) PAL (everyone else) Does Bigfoot really exist? Could it be residing in the USA as witnesses are telling us? Dan and Nat meet with the latest researchers and scientists who have devoted their lives to the hunt for Bigfoot, finding where these animals are currently being sighted and what research is being done to prove their existence. Dan and Nat embark on two expeditions fully equipped with the latest technology. The first expedition revisits Washington State and the second has the AXNMU travelling to Texas – where they hope to prove that Bigfoot exists. They are joined on the Texas expedition by local Bigfoot Researcher, Chester Moore. Together with thermal imaging equipment, motion sensor cameras, pheromones, call recordings and boating equipment they attempt to capture conclusive proof of the existence of Bigfoot. Whilst in the USA, they also talk with primatologists and primate keepers about the behavioural characteristics of Apes to help them out with their investigations. Could these animals simply be an unidentified type of ape or maybe even the missing link that science has been looking for? Custom Search See other similar Animal X Stories

WHAT IS BIGFOOT?

Bigfoot is a creature that has been sighted by countless witnesses throughout the world. This elusive beast, also known as the Sasquatch, the Yowie, the Skunk Ape, Yeti or Ape Man is yet to be proven scientifically. However many scholars, researchers and scientists have chosen to devote their lives to researching the behaviour and habitats of this beast. Bigfoot is said to stand about seven and half feet tall with thick hair covering nearly the entire body- excluding the hands and face.

THE TEXAS BIGFOOT CONFERENCE

One of the leading events for Bigfoot experts and amateurs is definitely the Texas Bigfoot Conference. This conference is put together by Craig Woolheater from the Texas Bigfoot Research Organisation www.texasbigfoot.com The Animal X Natural Mystery Unit were kindly invited to attend the Conference, which featured an incredible lineup of Bigfoot Experts and Speakers including:

Jimmy Chilcutt Jimmy was the latent fingerprint examiner for the Conroe Texas Police Department who believes he has provemn the existence of nonhuman primates with latent print exaination.

Rick Noll (Bigfoot Reseacher and speaker for Pacific Northwest Field Research Techniques). Rick has a great deal of experience with the Sasquatch. He has been searching for it since 1969. Rick was one of the members of the team when the Skookum Cast was discovered in Animal X, Series Two.

M. K. Davis Mr Davis discussed his analysis of the Patterson/Gimlin film. He believes that he can prove that this footage is real.

Chester Moore, Jr. (Bigfoot Hunter and Researcher) Chester Moore is a full-time journalist who focuses on producing articles featuring wildlife conservation, fishing, hunting and of course Cryptozoology. He takes the AXNMU out into the wilds of Texas, where they discover something very strange.

Please see the following links for media reviews - Jefferson has turned into a big, hairy deal Fort Worth Star Telegram, October 10 2004 Bigfoot hunter trusts his nose to find creature Longview News-Journal, October 17 2004 Conference offers the latest news on Bigfoot Dallas Morning News, October 17 2004 Monsters, musings, memories Dallas Morning News, October 20 2004 Bigfoot enthusiasts sizing up the beast in Texas Dallas Morning News, October 23 2004 Believers mix with doubters at annual Bigfoot conference Longview News-Journal, October 24 2004 In Search of Sasquatch The Texarkana Gazette, October 24 2004 Encounter has haunted hunter for years The Texarkana Gazette, October 24 2004 Monstrously Informative! On The Hunt For Unknown Animals Phenomena Magazine, November 05 2004

The Texas Bigfoot Conference is held annually. For information, follow the links: www.texasbigfoot.com craigw@texasbigfoot.com TOLL FREE (877)529-5550

CRAIG WOOLHEATER

The Texas Bigfoot Conference is run by Craig Woolheater. Here is a little information on the man behind the conference from the Texas Bigfoot Website at www.texasbigfoot.com

What is the basis of your interest in this field?
When I was a child I was always interested in strange and unusual subjects. I was extremely interested in dinosaurs as I'm sure most kids are. When I was 9 years old the story of the Lake Worth Monster hit the front page of the Ft. Worth Star Telegram. My grandparents had a cabin cruiser boat on Eagle Mountain Lake which was separated by a dam from Lake Worth. I had spent many a night on that boat anchored out in the middle of Eagle Mountain Lake. As you can guess, the many scenarios involving the creature ran through my head. The story died down in November of 1969. The next year I obtained a copy of John A. Keel's book "Strange Creatures from Time & Space". It was very influential to me. Of course, like probably everyone else in our group, I saw the movie "The Legend of Boggy Creek". I saw it in the theater and it made me think about the possibility that Bigfoot was closer to me than I had previously thought.

Have you had a personal sighting or experience?
I have had a sighting of what I believe was a Bigfoot creature. It occurred while driving back to Dallas from New Orleans on May 30, 1994. We were about 175 miles Northwest of New Orleans on an unlit 2 lane highway approaching Alexandria, LA. There wasn't a moon out and it was very dark. We were traveling at approximately 75 mph and it was approximately midnight. There was no shoulder to the road and it dipped down into a small ditch on either side of the road. It was about 25 to 30 feet to the wood line from the road. About halfway to the wood line, a figure was visible in the illumination of my headlights. It appeared to be about 7 foot tall, hairy and looked to be gray. It's back was towards us and it was walking in the direction we were traveling, parallel to the road. My wife, then girlfriend, and I looked at each other and simultaneously said "Did you just see what I saw?". I wanted to stop and go back, but she did not. I was driving an Isuzu Amigo with the soft top rolled up, so I could see why she wasn't in favor of this. It did become a topic of long discussion for the remainder of the trip.

What made you decide to join a research group and why did you choose the Texas Bigfoot Research Center?
Like I said, I was curious about these kinds of things since childhood. I made a point to watch any documentaries about anything that was unexplained like UFO's and Cryptozoology in general. When I got on the Internet in 1997, I started looking up websites that dealt with this subject matter. I started buying books on eBay about Bigfoot & Cryptozoology. I searched long and hard to find a copy of John Keel's book that had such an impact on me. In early 1999, I was on an email list and there was a message from Luke Gross inquiring if there was anyone in North Texas that was interested in researching Bigfoot. I jumped at the opportunity. We formed the Texas Bigfoot Research Center in July of 1999. The rest as they say is history.

What do your family and friends think of your interest in Bigfoot?
I am very open about my passion for Bigfoot research. My family is very supportive and has helped with the planning and execution of our Texas Bigfoot Conference. I don't shy away from the subject. Most of my friends are aware of what I do in my spare time and are fairly supportive.

What do you hope to accomplish by being a part of this group? What is your ultimate goal in Bigfoot research?
My goal is to get undeniable video and photographic evidence of this creature. I would also like to obtain a DNA sample that could help to prove this creature's existence without harming it. I don't have to prove it to myself- I've seen one. I would like to have video or a photo that I could show my friends and family to be able to validate my "hobby".