Washington Laws Protect Sasquatch: A Call for Official Recognition

In a recent video from the YouTube channel Sasqmoto, some fascinating evidence is presented suggesting that the government may know more about Sasquatch than they are letting on. As a curator of intriguing videos and articles related to the world of Sasquatch, I couldn't help but delve into this topic and share my findings with our fellow Bigfoot enthusiasts. Let's begin by exploring the local perspective. In Washington state, two counties have implemented laws to protect Sasquatch - Skamania County and Whatcom County. Skamania County's ordinance, introduced in 1969 and later amended in 1984, initially classified the premeditated killing of a Sasquatch as a felony, punishable by fine and imprisonment. Although the language has been softened over the years, the law still stands as a sanctuary for these elusive creatures. Whatcom County followed suit in 1991 with a resolution declaring the area a Sasquatch protection and refuge. From a state perspective, Washington has attempted twice to pass a law making the Sasquatch an official state cryptid, but these efforts were unsuccessful. Additionally, there was an attempt to create a Sasquatch license plate to benefit the state's parks, which also did not come to fruition. However, in Ohio, the Department of Natural Resources released a four-part series on Bigfoot that gained millions of views on YouTube. At the federal level, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 1975 Washington Environmental Atlas includes a section on Sasquatch, describing its characteristics and citing locations in Washington State. A 1975 document from the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, titled "Are We Ready for Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster?" discusses the steps that would be taken to protect such a creature if it were discovered, including the possibility of listing it as an endangered species. So, why might the government be hesitant to acknowledge the existence of Sasquatch? One theory is that recognizing Sasquatch as an endangered species could have significant economic implications. For example, the recognition of the spotted owl led to the loss of thousands of jobs and impacted 80% of the timber industry in Washington state. The same could be said for the potential recognition of Sasquatch, as it could lead to the protection of vast areas of forested land, impacting logging, tourism, and national parks. While we cannot say for certain what the government knows about Sasquatch, these pieces of evidence suggest that there may be more to the story than meets the eye. We encourage our fellow Bigfoot enthusiasts to watch the video and share your thoughts on this intriguing topic.