Bigfoot / Sasquatch Field Research Questionnaire

(For eyewitnesses, property owners, researchers, and encounter reports)

Report ID: _________________________ Date of Report: ____________________ Interviewer/Researcher Name: _________________________ Confidential? ☐ Yes ☐ No (if no, name may be used publicly)

1. Observer Information

Full Name: ____________________________________________
Age: ______ Gender: ________ Phone: ____________________
Email: ___________________________
Address (optional): _____________________________________
Occupation: ___________________________________________
How many years have you lived/worked in this area? ________

2. Incident Details

Date of sighting/event: ____ / ____ / ______ Time: ________ ☐ AM ☐ PM
Exact location (GPS coordinates preferred): ____________________________ Nearest town/city: ______________________ County: _______________ State/Province: ____________
Weather conditions: Temperature: _____°F Clear ☐ Cloudy ☐ Rain ☐ Snow ☐ Fog ☐ Windy ☐
Terrain type: ☐ Deep forest ☐ Swamp ☐ Mountain ridge ☐ Clear-cut ☐ Rural field ☐ Near river/lake ☐ Suburban ☐ Other: ___________
How long did the observation last? ________ seconds/minutes
Distance from subject at closest point: ________ feet/meters
Direction the subject was facing/traveling: ____________________

3. Physical Description of the Subject

Height (compare to known object or estimate): ________ feet Build: ☐ Slender ☐ Muscular ☐ Stocky ☐ Very massive Body hair color: ☐ Black ☐ Dark brown ☐ Reddish-brown ☐ Gray ☐ White ☐ Two-tone ☐ Other: ___________ Hair length & coverage: ☐ Short & thin ☐ Long & shaggy ☐ Covered entire body ☐ Bald patches visible ☐ Face mostly hairless Facial features observed:

Eyes (color/reflection): ____________________
Nose shape: ____________________
Mouth/lips: ____________________
Visible teeth? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Brow ridge pronounced? ☐ Yes ☐ No Arm length compared to humans: ☐ Normal ☐ Arms hung below knees ☐ Very long Hands/feet observed? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, estimated foot length: _____ inches (or compare to your shoe size) Track found? ☐ Yes ☐ No (if yes, casts/photos taken? ________) Odor noticed? ☐ None ☐ Wet dog ☐ Skunk ☐ Rotten meat ☐ Sulfur ☐ Musky ☐ Other: ___________

4. Behavior & Vocalizations

Activity when first seen: ☐ Walking ☐ Running ☐ Standing still ☐ Crouching ☐ Foraging ☐ Looking directly at me ☐ Carrying something ☐ Other: ___________ Movement style: ☐ Smooth glide ☐ Lumbering ☐ Knuckle-walking ☐ Fully upright like human Reaction to your presence: ☐ Ignored me ☐ Stopped & stared ☐ Hid behind tree ☐ Ran away ☐ Approached ☐ Threw rock/branch ☐ Other: ___________ Vocalizations heard: ☐ None ☐ Grunt ☐ Howl ☐ Whoop ☐ Scream ☐ Chatter/teeth clicking ☐ Wood knock ☐ Whistle ☐ Other: ___________ Any rock/branch throwing, wood knocks, or tree shaking? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Describe: ____________________

5. Evidence & Follow-Up

Photographs or video taken? ☐ Yes ☐ No (if yes, file names: ____________________)
Footprints found? ☐ Yes ☐ No Number: _____ Photos/casts made? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Hair samples collected? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Other physical evidence (broken branches, nests, scat, etc.)? ____________________
Were other witnesses present? ☐ Yes ☐ No Names/contact info: ____________________

6. Witness Background & Credibility

Glasses/contacts worn at time? ☐ Yes ☐ No Vision: Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor
Were you under the influence of alcohol/drugs/medication? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Do you hunt or spend significant time outdoors? ☐ Yes ☐ No How many years? _____
Have you had previous Bigfoot-related experiences? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, how many? _____
On a scale of 1–10, how certain are you that what you saw was a Sasquatch and not a bear, hoaxer in suit, or misidentification? _____ /10 Explanation for your certainty: ________________________________________________________________

7. Additional Comments

Please use this space (or back of sheet) for a detailed narrative, sketch of the subject/location, or anything else you feel is important:

Thank you for your report. Your information will help serious researchers better understand this phenomenon.

(Organization logo/contact info here) Date received: ____________________ Entered into database by: ____________________

Historical and Cultural Origins

What are the earliest recorded accounts of Bigfoot-like creatures in Indigenous North American folklore, and how do they vary by tribe or region?
When and where did the modern "Bigfoot" legend begin, such as the 1958 newspaper stories in California?
How has the portrayal of Sasquatch evolved in popular culture, from folklore to movies and TV shows?

Sightings and Eyewitness Reports

What are the most common locations for Bigfoot sightings, like the Pacific Northwest, and what environmental factors (e.g., forests, mountains) correlate with them?
What patterns emerge from eyewitness descriptions, such as height, fur color, gait, or sounds?
How reliable are eyewitness accounts, considering factors like misidentification of bears or psychological influences?

Physical Evidence

What types of physical evidence have been collected, such as footprints, hair samples, or scat, and where are they stored or analyzed?
Has any DNA testing been conducted on alleged Bigfoot samples, and what were the results (e.g., the 2014 Oxford study)?
Are there any high-quality photos, videos, or audio recordings, like the Patterson-Gimlin film from 1967, and how have they been debunked or supported?

Scientific and Biological Perspectives

If Bigfoot exists, what species could it be related to, such as Gigantopithecus or an unknown primate?
What ecological niche would a large, bipedal primate occupy in North America, including diet, habitat needs, and population estimates?
Why hasn't definitive proof been found despite extensive wilderness areas and modern technology like trail cameras?

Hoaxes and Skepticism

What are some well-known Bigfoot hoaxes, and what motivated the perpetrators?
How do skeptics explain common evidence, such as casting footprints or staging videos?
What role do psychological phenomena, like pareidolia or mass hysteria, play in perpetuating the myth?

Modern Research and Organizations

Which organizations or researchers are actively investigating Bigfoot today, like the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO)?
What new technologies, such as drones, thermal imaging, or eDNA sampling, are being used in searches?
Are there any recent sightings or expeditions (post-2020) that have gained attention, and what came of them?

Broader Implications

If Bigfoot were proven real, what would it mean for conservation, wildlife biology, or anthropology?
How does belief in Bigfoot compare to other cryptids, like the Loch Ness Monster or Yeti?
What ethical considerations arise in Bigfoot research, such as impacting wildlife or Indigenous sacred sites?

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