Carpenter Launches Sasquatch Awareness Project to Support Encounter Victims

So I stumbled across this video the other day and honestly, it hit different. Scott Carpenter, the guy behind the Sasquatch Awareness Project, sat down to explain exactly why he started this whole thing in the first place, and let me tell you, the reason is something a lot of people in this community can probably relate to. Carpenter talks about how he kept getting emails and messages from folks who had genuine, real-life encounters with Sasquatch and had absolutely nowhere to turn. Law enforcement wouldn't take them seriously. Wildlife agencies brushed them off. And these weren't people who were out hunting for Bigfoot or actively investigating. These were regular folks who bought their dream property, moved out to enjoy the outdoors, and suddenly found themselves dealing with activity that turned their peaceful slice of heaven into something straight out of a nightmare. Some of them didn't even believe Sasquatch existed before it happened to them. They had no framework, no knowledge, no support system, and no one willing to listen without making them feel crazy. That's where the Sasquatch Awareness Project comes in. Carpenter mentions he originally planned to collaborate with friends David Platis and Steve Ishall, but like so many things, COVID threw a wrench in those plans. So they all went their separate ways but kept working toward the same goal, helping people cope with encounters, deal with the aftermath, and get back to enjoying the outdoors without living in fear. Now here's where it gets really interesting. Carpenter lays out all the topics he's planning to cover in this series, and honestly, it's a pretty comprehensive roadmap. He's going to break down what Sasquatch actually are, their physical characteristics, and how to identify the signs that they're in your area. This is huge for anyone who owns property in Sasquatch territory or even just hikers and campers who want to be aware of what's around them. He also gets into the question everyone always asks: are they dangerous? His take is yes, they absolutely can be, and they're nothing to take lightly. But he doesn't stop there. He dives into the paranormal and supernatural side of things, which, if you've been around this subject long enough, you know is a massive piece of the puzzle. He mentions the hitchhiker effect, which is that phenomenon where people who actively pursue or investigate Sasquatch end up having strange things follow them home. If you're not familiar with that concept, it's one of the more unsettling aspects of getting too deep into this research. And then he opens the door to the wider cryptid world. Orbs. Dogmen. UFO sightings that coincide with Bigfoot encounters. It's a whole ecosystem of high strangeness out there, and Carpenter seems to understand that you can't really talk about Sasquatch without acknowledging all the other weird stuff that tends to show up alongside them. One section that really stood out was his warning about women and children. He points out that a lot of daylight encounters, the ones where Sasquatch deliberately step out and let themselves be seen, tend to involve women and children. That's a pattern that a lot of researchers have noticed over the years, and it's worth paying attention to. He also plans to cover practical camping tips, what repellents work, how to set up trail cameras, and basically how to create a buffer zone around your camp so you can enjoy the outdoors without an unwanted visit. But maybe the most important thing he talks about is this: you're not alone. So many people who have encounters feel completely isolated. They're the only one in their family who goes outdoors. They've never researched the subject. They have no idea what just happened to them, and they feel like they can't talk to anyone about it. Carpenter's whole mission is built around making sure people know there are resources out there, people who have been through similar experiences, and ways to cope and move forward. His mission statement sums it up pretty well. Educate, inform, and raise awareness that Sasquatch does exist. Provide a space where people can ask questions and share experiences without fear of being ridiculed. And help those whose lives have been disrupted by an encounter get back to some sense of normalcy. If any of this resonates with you, I'd definitely recommend checking out the video. It's a solid introduction to what looks like a really valuable resource for the community, and Carpenter seems genuinely committed to helping people rather than just chasing the next viral moment. There's a lot more coming in this series, and based on the topics he's outlined, it's going to cover some ground that doesn't get talked about enough.