Bigfoot Investigator Discovers Area Compromised by Game Cameras

There's a fascinating new upload from the Squatching the PNW channel that's got the community talking, and it's worth checking out if you haven't already. In this one, the crew heads back into an area they call "Big Bottom" — a spot they haven't visited in a few weeks — and what they find there is a mixed bag of intrigue and frustration. The plan was simple enough: retrieve an audio recorder left behind on a previous trip, possibly relocate some gifting items deeper into the middle of the area, and see what kind of activity might be stirring. They brought their e-bikes along to cover ground quickly, since they had a busy week ahead and wanted to get in and out efficiently. The previous audio recorder had actually captured wood knocks on it, which is always exciting, but unfortunately those recordings were lost due to cheap, counterfeit micro SD cards purchased online. A frustrating reminder that cutting corners on equipment can cost you valuable data. Once they got into the area, things started getting interesting. While checking out some tracks, they spotted what appeared to be a large bear print — but then they found something else nearby. The investigator pointed out what looked like another impression, this one with visible toe details, suggesting it could be a left foot, with a possible right foot impression nearby. For anyone familiar with track casting and identification, toe definition is one of the key features researchers look for when distinguishing possible Sasquatch tracks from bear or human prints. The dermal ridges, skin texture, and mid-tarsal break are often cited as distinguishing characteristics in credible footprint evidence. But the real hair-raising moment came when they started hearing things. Voices in the distance, similar to what they'd experienced on a previous visit. Then, after the voices stopped, they heard two or three loud, heavy steps — described as "boom boom" — that clearly weren't human in their cadence or weight. The wind unfortunately wasn't cooperating, working against them acoustically, which is a common challenge in the field. Sound carries strangely in dense forest environments, and wind direction can make it nearly impossible to pinpoint the source of vocalizations or knocks. Here's where the story takes a disappointing turn. The road that used to be impassable — blocked by fallen logs and natural debris — had been cleared out. Someone went in and removed all the obstacles, meaning now anyone with a vehicle can drive right through. Even worse, game cameras had been set up along the roadside. The investigator made a really interesting observation about this, suggesting that Sasquatch seem to know when cameras are placed in an area, and they simply avoid those locations. This is a sentiment shared by many in the research community — that these elusive beings have an awareness of surveillance technology and will alter their patterns accordingly. The presence of game cams, especially ones positioned to monitor the road rather than wildlife trails, suggests someone might be watching people rather than animals. Possibly a hunter, possibly someone else entirely. For the investigator, this essentially means the area is compromised. Once a location becomes too accessible and too monitored, the kind of activity they're looking for tends to disappear. It's a common problem researchers face — popular hotspots getting discovered by the wrong crowd, whether that's thrill-seekers, hunters, or curious hikers who don't understand the importance of leaving areas undisturbed. The silver lining is that the audio recorder was still there and hadn't been stolen during the road clearing. Now comes the exciting part — going through that audio to see what was captured during the time it sat in the field. With wood knocks having been recorded on a previous device in that same area, there's reason to be hopeful about what this one might have picked up. Looking ahead, the crew mentioned they're heading down to Southern Oregon to check on a gifting spot there, so there's more content coming for anyone following their work. This video is a good example of the realities of field research. Sometimes you find tracks and hear things that get your heart racing, and sometimes you show up to find your study area has been compromised by outside interference. It's frustrating, but it's also why dedicated researchers keep moving, keep exploring new areas, and keep documenting what they find. The Big Bottom area might be done for now, but Southern Oregon awaits. Definitely worth a watch for anyone interested in Pacific Northwest research, track analysis, or just the day-to-day realities of getting out into the field. The track examination alone is worth checking out, and the audio review could yield some interesting results once they go through it.