Scouting for Bigfoot – Participants

Event Info & Tickets Organizations | Investigators | Vendors | Food

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 (TNHBS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting wildlife education and outdoor safety for all ages. By investigating sightings of the elusive Bigfoot, TNHBS helps document reported encounters across New Hampshire – not only of Bigfoot but also other regional cryptids such as Devil Monkeys and Woods Devils.

Founded by Kelly A. Porter and joined by lifelong friend Mike Tinsley, TNHBS is part of an expansive network of eyewitnesses, investigators, researchers, content creators, and filmmakers throughout the Northeast.

The NH Bigfoot Society offers both on-site investigations and discreet consultations. Our mission is to support public awareness and build a comprehensive database for Bigfoot and cryptid research in the region.

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

Michael Vashon

Michael Vashon is a co-founder and lead investigator of the Maine Bigfoot Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to investigating and documenting Bigfoot sightings across Maine. His interest in cryptozoology was sparked by the 70’s show, The Legend of Boggey Creek, when he was a kid, plus he learned so much from his uncle, Richard Brown, who had studied Bigfoot for 45 years! Mike had a personal encounter in September 2010 during the expanded deer archery season. While hunting from a tree stand, Vashon observed a figure he initially mistook for another hunter. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was not human, marking his first Sasquatch sighting .

In 2019, Vashon, along with fellow enthusiast Janelle Graf, established the Maine Bigfoot Foundation. Their mission is to seek species recognition for Bigfoot by conducting field investigations, collecting evidence, and educating the public. The foundation offers its services free of charge, ensuring the privacy of individuals who report sightings .

Vashon’s dedication to the field extends beyond investigations; he actively shares his experiences and insights through various platforms. He has appeared on podcasts such as “Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio,” where he discusses his encounters and the foundation’s work . Additionally, he participates in events like the Maine Bigfoot Festival, collaborating with local communities to raise awareness about Bigfoot phenomena .

Through his leadership, the Maine Bigfoot Foundation continues to be a central figure in the state’s cryptozoological research, fostering a community for those intrigued by the mysteries of Bigfoot.

Jean Tewksbury

Jean Tewksbury is a cryptid researcher, whose primary research focuses on the Eastern panther, and the on-going sighting in Maine. She has taken part in expeditions dealing with Bigfoot, Dogman, and Mystery cats in Maine. Along with expeditions in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and upstate New York.

On April 2nd of 2022, she had her own sighting of a juvenile mountain lion in Cushing, ME. Looking around the area, she was able to find a track and cast it. Which has fueled her desire to prove the Eastern panther does still exist in the state.

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.

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 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.

Speakers and Storytellers

Martin Furnbach

Martin’s curiosity about Bigfoot turned into serious investigation after he and his wife purchased land in the mountains of Central New Hampshire in May 2021. Almost immediately, they began experiencing unusual activity – strange vocalizations, unexplained footprints, and mysterious encounters. Since then, the couple has had two visual sightings: one in broad daylight at just 80 feet, and another at night from approximately 30 feet away.

Vendors

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: stitchybutton.etsy.com

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

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

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: stitchybutton.etsy.com

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!

Apply Now