Bigfoot Researcher's Journey: Citizen Science & Wildlife DNA Kits

In a recent video from the YouTube channel Curious Realm, host Shelley Covington Montana shares her journey into the world of Bigfoot research. During her presentation at the Texas Bigfoot Conference, she discusses her experiences and the evolution of her approach to gathering evidence in the field. Shelley's interest in Bigfoot was sparked by her husband's encounters in the Angelina National Forest in the early 1980s. His stories of a creature circling his camp and breaking branches to signal its presence piqued her curiosity. Despite not knowing much about Cryptids or Bigfoot at the time, she believed her husband's account and decided to delve deeper into the subject. As a self-described "Southern girl," Shelley wanted to contribute something meaningful to the Olympic Project, a well-known group of researchers on the Olympic Peninsula. She created her own Wildlife DNA kit to help gather evidence and better understand the creatures they were studying. Her unique approach to citizen science and her commitment to using the latest technology have made her a valuable addition to the Bigfoot research community. Shelley emphasizes the importance of understanding morphology, behavior, and Wildlife tracking in the quest to learn more about Bigfoot. She encourages others to engage in citizen science, even if they don't have a background in note-taking or Wildlife tracking. By using today's technology, such as smartphones and audio recorders, anyone can contribute to the field of Bigfoot research. In her presentation, Shelley also discusses her work in journaling tree structures and the potential significance of this approach. While there are many stories about Bigfoot creating tree structures, there is limited evidence to support these claims. By journaling tree structures, researchers like Shelley hope to gain a better understanding of the creatures' behavior and possible interactions with their environment. To learn more about Shelley Covington Montana's journey into Bigfoot research and her unique approach to gathering evidence, be sure to watch the full video on Curious Realm's YouTube channel.