Field Research Tactics Page
Tactics/Techniques
- Baiting is a technique used to try and lure a Bigfoot into closer proximity of the researcher, to fool them into stepping in front of a trail-cam or in hopes that maybe they will leave behind prints or other forms of evidence. Some methods used to bait are, hanging various types of food from trees or setting food on the ground or tree stumps. (hanging the food is favored because it's less likely to be scavenged by other animals)
- Call Blasting is when audio of purported Bigfoot screams or howls is broadcasted through an area using a boombox or other audio equipment in attempts to record a reply or draw the creatures in nearer. Some researchers use their own voice to mimic these sounds instead of audio equipment.
- Wood Knocking is speculated to used by Bigfoot to communicate with one another over long distances. Researchers replicate this by knocking on trees with another piece of wood or some carry axe handles. Usually 1 to 3 knock sequences are what is reported by researchers in the field. This is used to locate possible Bigfoot in the area.
- Rock clacking is also often heard in areas with possible Bigfoot activity. Researchers will sometimes bang rocks together to try and get a response.
More tactics will be added as they become relevant.
There are numerous tactics that are used in the field. The above are just some and seem to be the most prevalent. Good researchers are always trying new things and the options are endless. Bigfoot are notorious for being curious. The new tactics being used in the field today try to use their curiosity to the researcher's advantage.