Expedition Planned to Capture Wyoming's Legendary Giant Wild Man, Bud

Posted Thursday, May 08, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

Intriguing findings have surfaced from the YouTube channel Winter Squatch, titled "Chugwater Valley Sasquatch a Bigfoot Story." This video, which I've had the pleasure of watching, takes us back to the old American West frontier, where tales of the unknown were as common as the dusty trails. The story revolves around a Bigfoot sighting from nearly 150 years ago in Chugwater Valley, about 50 miles north of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The descriptions of this elusive creature are quite extraordinary, with cowboys and others reporting a towering figure, standing anywhere from 7 to 12 feet tall! What makes this tale even more captivating is the fact that the Bigfoot, affectionately referred to as "Bud," seems to possess an uncanny ability to evade capture. Despite numerous attempts to track him down, Bud always managed to slip away, leaving behind only ghostly impressions of his presence. One particularly interesting account comes from Charles Walters, a cowboy well-known in Laramie County. Walters led an expedition to capture Bud, but his efforts were foiled time and time again. In a bid to prove Bud's existence, Walters decided to confront the creature on his own. His encounter with Bud left him shaken, refusing to discuss the details, but his newfound fear led him to leave the county, warning others that Bud would one day begin raiding ranches and murdering settlers in their beds. While it's unclear whether Walters' predictions came true, the video does hint at an upcoming expedition organized by a stranger, who is said to be an agent for the Four Paw Brothers, a circus firm. This group plans to leave Cheyenne and capture Bud soon thereafter. As a Bigfoot enthusiast, I find this story both fascinating and terrifying. The idea of a 7 to 12-foot tall creature roaming the wilderness, evading capture, and striking fear into the hearts of those who dare to confront him is nothing short of captivating. I'll be keeping a close eye on any updates regarding this expedition and will share any new findings with our Squatchable community. Until then, happy hunting!