Exploring Bigfoot Audio Evidence: Vocalizations, Wood Knocks, and Misconceptions

Audio evidence of Bigfoot has long been a topic of interest and debate in the world of cryptozoology. While visual evidence such as videos and photos can be scarce and difficult to verify, audio evidence may offer a more promising avenue for research. A recent video from the YouTube channel Small Town Monsters explores this topic in-depth, discussing the potential for audio evidence to shed light on the existence of Sasquatch. The video begins by acknowledging the many claims of Sasquatch evidence over the years, from video to footprints, DNA, and audio. While all of these types of evidence are still up for debate, the video suggests that audio evidence may be particularly promising. The video's sponsor, Fishing Clash, is then thanked for their support. The video's hosts, the Bigfoot Beyond the Trail crew, share their experiences traveling to various locations across the United States with a history of Sasquatch sightings and activity. They note that while they have encountered wildlife and had suspicious occurrences during their time in the field, they have not yet had a definitive Sasquatch sighting. They emphasize the importance of beginning with known explanations and working through a process of elimination before jumping to conclusions about Bigfoot-related activity. The video then delves into the topic of audio evidence, explaining that while it can be difficult to establish the source of a sound without visual confirmation, there are ways to determine the origins of known animals. Online databases of animal vocals, contacting wildlife biologists, and animal experts are all mentioned as potential resources for determining what a sound might be. Researcher David Ellis of the Olympic Project is quoted on the use of bioacoustic analysis in Bigfoot research. This method involves using computer software to create a visual sonogram of sounds, which can help identify both the species and the specific vocalizer making the sound. The video notes that researchers are looking for specific groupings of sound, such as whoops, wood knocks, or particular vocalizations, and that collecting data over time can help build a bigger picture of what, who, and when something may be coming through a study area. The video also discusses the common misidentification of known animals as Bigfoot, such as coyotes, barred owls, and foxes. It encourages viewers to take the time to learn about these sounds and to use resources like the Macaulay Library to compare their audio with. One of the most commonly reported non-vocal sounds associated with Bigfoot is wood knocking, which is said to sound like wood hitting wood or rock on wood or rock. The video notes that reports of these so-called wood knocks have occurred across North America for decades, and that they can range from a single loud power knock sound to multiple repetitive knocks in a rhythmic pattern. The video includes a map from the Bigfoot Mapping Project, which displays 148 reports of incidents across North America in which wood knocking or something similar was heard or observed. A vast majority of these are class B encounters, in which no visual confirmation of a creature occurred, but knocks were heard. The map also includes 24 reports of both a visual sighting or class A report and wood knocks being heard either prior to or afterwards. The video concludes by noting that while audio evidence can be promising, it is still important to approach it with a critical and skeptical mindset. The hosts encourage viewers to do their own research and to use the resources and information provided in the video to help them in their own exploration of the world of Bigfoot. I found this video to be informative and well-researched. The hosts' experiences and knowledge of the subject add credibility to their discussion of audio evidence, and the resources and information provided are valuable for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. I encourage all Bigfoot enthusiasts to check out this video and to continue exploring the world of Sasquatch with an open mind and a critical eye.