Is Bigfoot Real Or Fake

Is Bigfoot real? No one really knows for sure if the mysterious creature Bigfoot is an urban legend, folklore, myth, hoax, or actual being. This enigmatic monster as some view it, has gained the attention of believers and non-believers alike worldwide throughout the years. In fact, interest in the topic of Sasquatch has gained exponentially over the years with mainstream society along with the fringe. There seems to be an unending demand for this hominid/cryptid and the paranormal/supernatural (including cryptozoology) in general these days. There are copious amounts of movies, documentaries, and TV shows based on the creature including one of the most popular “Finding Bigfoot” nowadays. Ironically all these TV shows and documentaries that document hunting the creatures never seem to actually find them and provide definitive proof, at least not yet. While the Abominable Snowman may not exist the search for Bigfoot is very real and involves many folks as well as different organizations that actively study numerous cryptids, investigate sightings, document and report on their findings. These organizations are composed of folks such as the everyday man/wildlife hunters, and even maverick college professors and scientists. These are real Bonafide people/organizations spending actual money in order to find the truth to this age-old mystery. To the mainstream, the truth is Sasquatch is nothing but a ruse, a simple fairy tale but to others, the creature exists and it’s their lifelong mission to prove these people; the nonbelievers wrong. These people spend a lot of time, money, and effort in order to prove that Bigfoot is real. They are not bothered by skeptics and debunkers who claim this thing doesn’t exist. In fact, they go out of their way to prove the skeptics wrong. Even if it means getting hurt, they go out of their way to protect the Sasquatch as much as humanly possible. These guys are dedicated to proving that Bigfoot exists; or at least, they’re going all out in order to do so.

These people spend their entire lives searching for Bigfoot. They see the evidence, they find it, and they keep going. They are not focused on money, fame, or recognition. They are not motivated by fame and wealth. They are motivated by a passion to protect the creature that’s been haunting them their whole lives, and despite what these guys may say; you will be nothing but a loser to dismiss the possibility of a Sasquatch out there. They will never give up, and neither should you. To the ones who follow the Bigfoot community: There will always be a group of hardcore fans that will never stop searching for the truth, and I know too well why they are so dedicated to this. They see something that proves their theory is impossible, and they will fight harder than any of us to prove them wrong.


Is Bigfoot Real Or Fake

There has been an incredible amount of controversy and argument throughout the years regarding the truth behind Big foot and whether or not these creatures/species truly exist. There have been countless documented sightings, some of which have been proven to be childish pranks, hoaxes, or honest mistakes such as misidentification of known animals. Misidentification of the American black bear as Bigfoot probably happens quite often, for example, however, bigfoot researchers would disagree. But what about the small percentage of other bigfoot sightings that cannot be so easily explained and have remained unsolved. There are credible organizations in operation throughout the country and around the world (comprised of researchers, investigators, scientists, archivists, and journalists from very diverse backgrounds) that are committed to finding out the truth whether this Gigantopithecus type of animal/species is truly out there.


Does the Bigfoot Evidence Add Up

There are many different types of alleged Sasquatch evidence that can be evaluated when trying to prove or disprove claims about the existence of this beast. Thousands of Eyewitness accounts or observations around the world, hundreds of Bigfoot pictures/videos, and even biological material (DNA) such as scat or hair has been claimed to be found on very rare occasions. Other physical forms of suspected evidence have been used by individuals making claims of the existence of this elusive creature, such as assumed footprints and tree structures/markers. There have even been what is considered improvised shelters or nesting areas that are presumed to have been constructed by Bigfoots for various reasons. For the open minded out there and even if you’re a nonbeliever, some of this is rather interesting and at the very least quite amusing.

There is a very large community of people who are interested in the existence of Bigfoot. There are also many people who sincerely believe that this creature does exist and have claimed to possess any number of various pieces of evidence to support their claims. I imagine there must be at least a small percentage of these individuals who have looked for such evidence with reasonable intentions and not wishing to deceive or manipulate others for whatever reason. Some may even believe they have found this elusive creature and just wish to share their experiences or prove that they really did see something out there that is unexplainable by mainstream science. However, there are a lot of people who have managed to deceive others by collecting random evidence and pretending that it is connected to Bigfoot.

Many individuals have attempted to provide some sort of ‘proof’ for the existence of Bigfoot using random pieces of physical evidence which they found somewhere, or more commonly claim to have found after crossing paths with this creature. While many individuals may have wished to do so, not all are aware of how to properly identify the form and origin of these various items, making many false claims and even more assumptions. The truth is it can be rather difficult for untrained laymen unfamiliar with the characteristics of specific pieces of evidence to make educated judgments about what they may be seeing.

Eyewitness Reports


BigfootPhotographs and Videos

Perhaps the most famous footage of Bigfoot was taken in 1967 in the mountains of Northern California by two men, Roger Patterson, and Bob Grimlin, (PGF Film)which showed a large ape-like man walking in a mountainous area. The 16mm film has been studied by various experts over the past forty some years and has yet to be proven to be false or a hoax (according to Bigfoot researchers). This film appears to be the most substantial evidence that researchers have regarding the actual existence of Bigfoot. Videos surface from time to time that would seem to show a bigfoot in action among other things that are believed by many to validate their existence. Along with the Patterson-Gimlin film, there are many other videos that were taken and are still being taken. Many have been made available to the public for viewing by various Bigfoot researchers and investigators. Most photos that surface can quickly be discredited as a fraudulent, mistaken identity for some other forest animal like a black bear, or are blurry images that can’t be validated. There are however some well-documented and convincing pieces of photographic evidence that have been accepted as being extraordinary. A bigfoot photograph is usually thought to be very strong evidence for the existence of the creature. The problem is that photos are easily faked, or can be when a number of tests fail to deliver conclusive evidence that it is a bigfoot instead of a bear. So reports about people who have taken photographs while on expeditions in remote areas, naturally receive a lot of attention. The problem with this is that their identities and origins are usually kept secret so there is no way to corroborate their story or test the authenticity of those photos in ways that would convince skeptics.

Physical Evidence

The discovery of footprints is among the most compelling pieces of evidence that a creature such as Bigfoot exists. These types of footprints are generally 16 to 18 inches in length and approximately 7 inches wide with noarch. Many times footprints are a hoax and have been fabricated to look like the footprint of Bigfoot. But again, there are those that cannot be explained or refuted (according to Bigfoot researchers). Other types of physical evidence like hair, blood, or feces have never been validated as that of Bigfoot. Since Bigfoot has not been “officially” captured it is difficult to determine whether or not the evidence is authentic. More than likely, humans have been involved in these cases according to skeptics. Confirmation of a Bigfoot remains the holy grail of Bigfoot researchers. While this goal continues to elude most Bigfoot researchers, there have been a few cases where remains have been found and documented allegedly. These specimens have been examined and published by various researchers. However, those are just a few scattered reports and no case has been convincingly proved. Most of the “evidence” is anecdotal with no concrete evidence to stand on.


For those looking for evidence of Bigfoot, they have written and documented several encounters over the years. Much like myself, people have various opinions on these encounters. The search for Bigfoot leads to many footprints and other physical evidence. These sightings continue on all over the world and even in places not known for having natural giants like Nepal or Indonesia. Despite these encounters being reported all around the world, there is little scientific evidence behind them.

The conflict with scientists stems from the fact that there is simply not enough physical evidence to back up these claims. There is no body, nor bones of Bigfoot, and the pictures that are available are either easily explained or not usable in the scientific community. The scientific community also believes some of these encounters can be explained by a variety of different things. This lack of physical evidence has led to many people looking for answers to these claims in other places. Some have looked into mental illness and the possibility that some are hallucinating these sightings or seeing something else entirely, like an elephant or bear. Other researchers found holes in the original claims, such as hoaxes by local residents trying to earn money from tourists.

While skeptics call it a hoax or imagine a group of men making money off of lonely people in rural areas, believing this creature really exists remains an important part of our culture and our thoughts about nature’s mysteries. The Internet is teeming with videos and stories about the great outdoors and its creatures. Most of these stories deal with bears, deer, mountain lions, or other animals generally considered dangerous to humans. However, there exists one creature that has left many wondering if it is a real animal.

Even though it isn’t part of the supposedly standard biological taxonomy for living things, reports of Bigfoot sightings are becoming somewhat more frequent from credible witnesses in many areas around the country. These include people who have been hiking or camping in remote areas and come across this creature as well as law enforcement officers who have seen it while on duty on highways or patrolling in rural areas. In the past, most Bigfoot sightings that have occurred in the United States were limited to the Pacific Northwest. This was true until Bigfoot tracks were found in Pine Mountain, Georgia a few years back. Since then, Bigfoot sightings have been reported from all across America. Many have occurred in states like Texas and Florida where it has been said that Bigfoot has not previously been seen.

Even though these creatures have eluded capture for many years, there are some people who believe that they are real. These include many scientists who have devoted significant research to the subject. They have published studies or have presented their findings at scientific conferences. This theory is gaining more and more credibility as time passes.
All of the physical evidence that has been gathered in the form of photographs, film footage, and actual specimens of hair and footprints as well as stories told by credible witnesses seems to indicate that these creatures do exist somewhere in remote parts of North America. And so, the search continues. So is Bigfoot/Sasquatch real; we may never know!

Bigfoot News 2021

  • Bigfoot is one of the most famous examples of cryptozoology, along with the Loch Ness monster. The study and research of Bigfoot is considered to be pseudoscience by the mainstream. He has been the subject of numerous tabloid stories and a campy 70s tv show. One would think that such an interesting topic, with so many people interested in it, that conclusive physical evidence of Bigfoot would have been found by now.
  • The term Sasquatch is an Anglicized derivative of the Halkomelem word sásq’ets. Most Bigfoot researchers believe the “animal” is a type of Gigantopithecus however there are some who believe it’s a type of Neanderthal, Homo erectus, or Homo heidelbergensis, however, no remnants of any of those species have been discovered in the Americas.
  • When it comes to Bigfoot they are several distinct types of evidence usually spoken of, which include the following: massive footprints, audio recordings, eyewitness sightings, and somatic samples such as hair and scat. Physical evidence can range from controversial to quite compelling. Somatic samples, which include hair, skin, and blood samples have been submitted for analysis. A variety of DNA labs and Cryptozoologists have examined a number of these samples. The most notable being the alleged PGF’s (Patterson-Gimlin Film) footprint cast and the more recent Washington State bigfoot tracks.
  • Bigfoot, Swamp Ape, Yowie, Yeti, and The Abominable Snowman all seem to describe the same type of creature. Bigfoot investigators/researchers hypothesize they are all related biologically in one manner or another. Bigfoot-like beings, or “hairy hominids,” have been spotted around the world for decades
  • In general, it is the consensus that Bigfoot is a docile creature. It is a creature that does everything it can in order not to encounter human beings seemingly. If the creature is real it seems to not want to be bothered and to be left alone to live out their lives. However having said that, there are reports of Bigfoot reacting violently to human interaction, but these reports are rare. It is not clear whether these reports are due to a misunderstanding or due to a belief on the part of the witnesses that what they encountered was an aggressive creature. Even when these reports are included though they still amount to less than 10% of all the Bigfoot encounters.
The scientific community has largely discounted the notion of bigfoot's existence, mainly attributing reports to folklore, misidentification, and hoaxes (the pictures and video footage of which are typically poor quality). Still, some scientists acknowledge the possibility that a relict population of great apes might exist in North America. To date, these scientists have found no evidence to support this other than anecdotal evidence from Native Americans who report stories passed on through oral traditions.

24 thoughts on “Is Bigfoot Real Or Fake”


    1. Exactly. There are probably thousands of reports, and too many are similar in nature to discount them. What would these people have to gain by lying about them when all you get is ridicule?

    2. I agree with you Jason, many books said about Bigfoot and footprint and even FBI came, Bigfoot have leave out hairs, footprints are clues but the main clue is the films because books, videos, all proof Bigfoot is real.


      1. Michael Goosby


    2. Did it ever occur to anyone that they may bury their dead? At least that is what was reported in the book, “Fifty Years With Bigfoot”.


    1. Well many Bigfoot researchers believe that the government actively recovers all Bigfoot bodies dead or alive. They do this in order to suppress the truth about these creatures.

      1. That is what was reported when Mount St. Helens blew, and many of the creatures were killed or injured. “They” said many bodies were recovered and government workers came to collect them. It was also reported that these workers also provided medical attention to ones still living, but injured, and put down ones who were not going to survive.



  4. Dead body or not, there are way too many sightings to say its All a sham. That’s what I believe at least.


    1. I think you might mean “wandering” through the woods? And many of them are reported to be much larger than that. Take a look at “I think I saw a skunk ape – please help” on YouTube. That is a very convincing video of a bigfoot tearing apart a tree or stump in a swampy area, probably looking for grubs to eat. Watch it on something larger than a cellphone screen and you will see the real thing. When the creature stood up, the person videoing it was frightened enough to beat a hasty retreat.


  7. Don’t know if they are real, but everyone who came on this sight to say they are not real believed enough to look it up and comment. So even you non-believers are believers!!!

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