Researcher Finds Possible Bigfoot Footprints and Bent Tree Formations

A researcher recently took to the woods near their long-term research area to do some good old-fashioned tracking, and the results are worth checking out. The terrain features a nice little draw embankment, which is exactly the kind of environment where prints and other signs tend to preserve well, especially on inclines where moisture and soil conditions can capture impressions. During the sweep, several impressions were found along the steep incline. One particular print caught the researcher's eye — measuring roughly 12 to 13 inches long and about 6 inches wide, appearing to be a left foot. While old and weathered, it had enough definition to be considered a possible track. The researcher noted that tracks on steep terrain often don't make the cleanest impressions, whether something is climbing up or heading down, so context matters when evaluating what you find in the field. But the footprints weren't the only thing of interest. The researcher also pointed out something they've been documenting since their encounters back in 2020 — what they call "leaner" branches. These are branches with no root system that appear deliberately placed near game trails. Sometimes they're small, sometimes they're massive, but the pattern is what stands out. Finding them consistently along game trails is the kind of detail that keeps researchers coming back to the same spots year after year. Could mean nothing, could mean something — that's the nature of this work. One of the most intriguing finds came near the end of the day. The researcher spotted what looked like a broken or bent tree aligned with another straight tree in a way that seemed too precise to be random. They mentioned having documented a similar formation in an older video — a live bent tree lined up exactly with another live tree. Whether it's natural or something else, it's the kind of anomaly that deserves a second look and a photograph, which is exactly what they did. The researcher also mentioned plans to return with a PVS14 night vision setup during the upcoming first quarter moon phase for some night operations. That area offers a wide field of view, making it a solid vantage point for observation after dark. Night vision research has become an increasingly popular tool in the field, and moon phases can play a role in activity patterns, so this upcoming session could be worth following. The day was cut short due to heavy smoke in the area — the kind that makes your throat and lungs protest — but the finds were solid enough to keep the momentum going. Tracking work like this is the backbone of long-term research, and even a short day in the field can turn up something that keeps you thinking for weeks. If you're into methodical, boots-on-the-ground fieldwork and want to see the leaners, the possible prints, and that interesting tree formation for yourself, the video is definitely worth a watch.