Scouting for Bigfoot – Participants

Participant Application

Are you a creator of Bigfoot-themed merchandise or crafts? Do you have a fascinating Bigfoot encounter story that you’re eager to share? We’re actively seeking vendors and eyewitnesses to join our “Scouting for Bigfoot” event. This is your chance to showcase your unique products and captivating tales to an audience that’s as passionate about Bigfoot as you are. Join us in creating an unforgettable experience by sharing your creativity and stories!

If you’re interested in participating as a vendor or storyteller, please apply today!

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Organizations

Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO)

The BFRO was founded in 1995 by Matt Moneymaker, and is the oldest and largest organization of its kind. It is a community of scientists, journalists, and specialists with a wide variety of backgrounds. The BFRO organizes and collects sighting reports and conducts expeditions to places where encounters have occurred. It has always been the policy of the BFRO to study the species in ways that will not physically harm them.

The overall mission of the BFRO is multifaceted, but the organization essentially seeks to resolve the mystery surrounding the bigfoot phenomenon by obtaining evidence of the species’ existence. This goal is pursued through the proactive collection of empirical data and physical evidence from the field and by means of activities designed to promote an awareness and understanding of the nature and origin of the evidence.

Website: bfro.net

The New Hampshire Bigfoot Society

The New Hampshire Bigfoot Society is a non profit organization intent on bringing wildlife and outdoor safety awareness to all ages. By scouting for the illusive cryptid Bigfoot, we can help document and investigate reported encounters and sightings throughout New Hampshire of not only bigfoot, but other threatened or extinct species as well, such as the catamount and carcajou.

The New Hampshire Bigfoot Society has been a manifestation of the work by founder Kelly A Porter of Barrington NH. Together with his co-Director and lifelong friend Mike Tinsley of Epsom NH, the TNHBS has networked extensively throughout the Northeast with investigators, researchers, media outlets, filmmakers and organizers from Massachusetts, Maine, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

Our goal is public outreach and to help compile a comprehensive data base of Bigfoot wildlife research.

Squatchachusetts

Squatchachusetts is a group of researchers and citizen scientists dedicated to collecting evidence supporting the existence of Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, in Massachusetts. Their efforts are primarily focused within the state, though they also conduct research in other New England states. The organization aims to combine resources and share data with other local researchers and individuals interested in the subject to further understanding of these creatures. Squatchachusetts encourages the public to share their experiences and reach out with questions, emphasizing their commitment to community engagement and collaborative research.

Website: squatchachusetts.com

Investigators

Crystal Panek

Crystal Panek

After having an encounter with a Bigfoot in upstate New York as a child, Crystal has always had a fascination in all things unexplained. Whether it’s cryptids, the paranormal, or extraterrestrial. She loves it all. This encounter stirred a passion and she is seeking answers. She has been searching for cryptids/paranormal pretty much her entire life. After high school she joined the USAF where she quickly ascended to the rank of Staff Sergeant and then worked in the civilian sector performing a variety of positions and raising a family. She is currently a Field Researcher for the Bigfoot Researchers Organization (BFRO) for the State of NH, a paranormal investigator, and a member of Project ZooBook.

When she’s not investigating, she is a contractor and an author writing computer books for Sybex/Wiley Publishing. She is also a certified Microsoft Engineer. She always goes into every investigation with the intent to obtain evidence. Whether it’s searching for Bigfoot or getting answers to the spirit world. She doesn’t jump to conclusions. She says that, “Not everything in the woods is Bigfoot and not every bump in the night is a ghost.” She NEEDS evidence and is pursuing those answers.

The Vogel Brothers

Eric and Tim Vogel have been interested in Bigfoot since 1976, when something with big feet went through their backyard in Western Massachusetts

Eric is retired ( which gives him plenty of time to get out and do a little research ) Tim is a ranger at a 1300 acre camp. We’ve been doing Bigfoot research and investigations since 2013, and have some great stories and personal experiences with Bigfoot

We ran and ” Outdoor Wilderness Education Business” for 20 plus years, and were Certified Outdoor Guides in New York for 10 plus years

We both have had visual or class A sightings with various other experiences, we also have been lucky enough to cast 6 potential Bigfoot cast we’ve taken over the years.

Banter with Richie B

Banter with Richie B

Welcome to Banter with Richie B, where the elusive and the extraordinary collide! Dive into the paranormal as Richie B takes you on a thrilling exploration of bigfoot, ghosts, and all things paranormal.

Get ready to question, laugh, and maybe even shiver – because at “Banter with Richie B,” the conversation is just the beginning… The adventure awaits!

Website: banterwithrichieb.com

Dave McCullough

Dave McCullough

Dave was born in 1965 in Lowell Massachusetts, where he still resides. As a young child, the television show “In Search Of” with Leonard Nemoy sparked his interest in Cryptozoology. After a longtime interest and reading information on the internet in the 90’s his eyes were opened to the fact that it wasn’t just a West Coast phenomena. The book Monsters of the North Woods by Paul Bartholomew really hit home and he realized that New York and New England has had a long history amongst native people and early explorers involving the Sasquatch in the Northeast.

In 2005 Dave went from being an avid reader to someone who wanted to be more hands on so he attended a BFRO expedition in Whitehall, NY. After talking to several local eye witnesses, one being a police officer, about their experiences, he was completely hooked.

After the BFRO Expedition he joined the NESRA Research group and attended several expeditions with them in the years since. One of them being part of the group that was used in a Monsterquest episode “Bigfoot in New York”. In 2008, Dave attended one of the first expeditions that included several different research groups of the East Coast in Virginia. These groups investigated continuously for two weeks straight. Since then, he has been to the West Coast multiple times. Since April 2012 Dave and a friend co-founded Squatchachusetts. They have been researching and investigating reports throughout New England and is quite active in Massachusetts.

Vendors

Deathorations

Deathorations

We are so happy you found us! Deathorations is a dream come true, a chance to carve a living out of doing something creative that we found ourselves just overwhelmingly drawn to. We are a small business and we would love to tell you about ourselves.

Angela Dangir is our owner and master Artist. She takes the dead, and creates all the beautiful things you see here.

Jessica Dangir is the busy online media worker and photographer of all things dead.

The worker beetles, of course, none of these deathorations would be possible without our loved colony of Dermestid beetles. We love you buggers!

Website: deathorations.com

TheSassySasquatch65

The TheSassySasquatch65

We sell Sasquatch or Bigfoot items in our shop on Etsy.com…. Our best selling item is our lucky Bigfoot toe!

We do a few craft shows. The biggest one being the Sasquatch festival in Whitehall New York.

Website: TheSassySasquatch65.etsy.com

Snappy Turtle Decals

Snappy Turtle Decals

I’m a Sasquatch enthusiast and have been researching the topic/creatures for many years. I have done lectures and podcasts pertaining to the Bigfoot phenomenon as it is one of my primary hobbies. I enjoy interacting with like-minded individuals and events like this are a great opportunity to interact with those interested in the subject.

Website: snappyturtledecals.etsy.com

The Stitchy Button

The Stitchy Button

Ever since Kate ‘Stitchy’ Boucher first locked eyes with Cookie Monster, it was a done deal- the future was going to be full of handsewn, googly eyed goodness. While ordinarily The Stitchy Button is an all online, all made to order shop, the call of Bigfoot is irresistible! Stitchy will be bringing an assortment of cuddly monsters to aid in the search.

Website: www.stitchybutton.etsy.com

All Energy Solar

All Energy Solar

All Energy Solar provides a full-service solar solution experience for residential, commercial, agricultural, and government customers seeking to switch to solar energy. In addition to solar panels, we offer energy storage options along with EV charging.

Website: AllEnergySolar.com

Food

Piggy Sue's Steakin' Bacon

Piggy Sue’s Steakin’ Bacon

WE LOVE BACON, YOU LOVE BACON, LETS ALL LOVE BACON TOGETHER.

Website: steakinbacon.com

David’s Food Truck

Mac Daddies and a little more

We are a new food trailer but with over 35 years of experience in the food service industry. Serving high quality meals!