Field Researcher William Jevnik Answers Bigfoot Questions and Shares 1972 Encounter
Posted Friday, August 07, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
So I just stumbled across this Q&A session over on the Creek Devil YouTube channel, and honestly, it's one of those videos that hits different when you've been following this subject for a while. The host, William Jevnik, has been in the field for over 40 years and is a two-time witness himself, which already sets the tone for what you're about to hear.
The whole video is basically a fan question session, and the crew gets into some really fascinating territory. One of the first big topics that comes up is whether one species of Sasquatch is taller than another, and whether certain regions of the country see more activity than others. According to the discussion, most of them seem to fall within a similar height range, though the "type fours" sometimes appear smaller, and there's even some speculation that those might not be Sasquatch at all but something else entirely. As for sightings, the Pacific Northwest still seems to hold the crown for the most reported encounters, though that could shift as more data comes in from other regions.
But the part that really grabbed me was the story William tells about his very first encounter back in December of 1972. He, along with his friends Mark Barshaw and John, were walking along a set of railroad tracks near John's house when they stumbled upon something that would change everything. Between the rails, they found a pile of guts. Not long after, they discovered footprints from what they would later learn were Sasquatch. John's dad ended up taking the kids back to the scene with a camera and a gun, and that's when they got their first real education on what was roaming those woods. Two years later, William actually ran into two of them face to face.
There's also a great segment where the crew talks about what it would actually take to bring one of these creatures down, and the answers are pretty wild. One of the guys, Milo, jokes that he doesn't go anywhere without his tank, and another compares it to the famous line from Jaws about needing a bigger boat. But the serious point that gets made is that these creatures are almost never alone. Groups typically range from four to six individuals, and in some areas, the researchers are tracking pods of 15 or more. So even if you had the firepower, you'd be dealing with the rest of the family pretty quickly.
The whole vibe of the video is just a bunch of seasoned researchers sitting around talking shop, sharing stories, and answering questions from their community. It's the kind of content that reminds you how much history is out there if you know where to look. If you're into long-time researchers dropping knowledge and sharing firsthand accounts, this one is definitely worth checking out.
The video runs a bit longer, so grab a coffee and settle in. You can find it on the Creek Devil channel on YouTube.