Bigfoot Times, April 2010

The Bigfoot Times for April 2010 will be released on April 14. Become a subscriber and see what you have been missing. Ask around on the the Bigfoot Forums website to see if it is worth the investment. In this issue, another look at Ape Canyon and a reflection on the Gable Film, plus much, much more. Join us! Open the attachment and you can see with your very own eyes the vast amount of topics covered over the past decade.

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Upcoming Bigfoot Meet

BEACHFOOT 2010

LIVING LEGEND TOUR!

The legend lives on! This year marks the third installment of the BEACHFOOT summer lecture series. The original BEACHFOOT convened on July 26^th of 2008 where 29 people came together for “an informal gathering of friends and fellow Bigfoot researchers to socialize, reminisce, theorize and generally discuss Bigfoot activity and research” in the temperate rain forest of the Oregon Coast Range near Lincoln City.

Last year’s event brought 53 participants including: Bob Gimlin, Robert Pyle, Peter Byrne, Thomas Steenburg, John Kirk III, Autumn Williams, Cliff Barackman, Bruce Harrington, John Cordell, Diane Stocking, Chris Murphy, Ron Morehead, Paul Graves, Craig Woolheater, Joe Beelart, Tom Yamarone, Sharon Lomurno, Todd Neiss and many other Bigfoot researchers and enthusiasts who gathered together for a weekend of camping, networking and socializing in a casual and relaxed setting. Informal talks were given by author Thomas Steenburg, retired police detective John Cordell, and Ron Morehead, producer of the famous “Sierra Sounds” recordings.

BEACHFOOT 2010 promises to be even bigger and better than ever! Nestled in the Tillamook Experimental Forest, the George R. Vogel Group Area is a private 5-acre campground providing the perfect setting for this special occasion. Located just 5 miles east of US Highway 101 on Slab Creek Road (Old Scenic Hwy 101), the site provides a beautiful park-like setting including a large fire pit surrounded by benches for late evening bonfires and music. Numerous private camp sites are scattered throughout the area. Portable toilets will be provided for your comfort and convenience. For those who prefer a less rustic experience, nearby Lincoln City offers plenty of alternate lodging options. This year’s guest speakers will be announced soon!

As with last year’s gathering, the cost for the event will be kept at a absolute minimum…just enough to cover expenses. The US Forest Service has placed the maximum site capacity to just 75 people, so please RSVP as soon as possible! Mark your calendars for August 6^th – 8^th and plan on a great time of fun and fellowship at BEACHFOOT 2010!

Details to follow!

Please e-mail your confirmation(s) to Todd Neiss at Americanprimate@aol.com

See you there!

About the Bigfoot Times newsletter

Steven Streufert, the owner of Bigfoot Books in Willow Creek, California and the writer of www.bigfootbooksblog.blogspot.com has granted permission to reproduce this blog entry in full.
Enjoy,
Daniel Perezeditor/publisher: Bigfoot Times
Reading the BIGFOOT TIMES, plus News: MONSTER QUEST R.I.P., BIGFOOT AUTOPSY, Rock Slide on Hwy. 96, BIGFOOT DAYS 2010

READING THE BIGFOOT TIMES: What a Difference a Critical Viewpoint Makes!

"You did the best, most significant interview with Al Hodgson, ever, to this point"

---Daniel Perez, on our recent INTERVIEW WITH AL HODGSON (click highlighted text to view)

Coincidentally, just as we'd begun to write this blog entry involving his newsletter, we received a call from Daniel Perez, editor and writer of the best periodical publication on Bigfoot, the BIGFOOT TIMES. He brightened our day with the quote above. A dogged and persistently critical-minded investigator of this phenomenon since he was 10 years old, Daniel practically qualifies as a member of the Bigfooting "old guard," even though he is only in his 40s. His only currently-operating rivals in terms of historical scholarship in The Field are Loren Coleman and Christopher Murphy. He has spent not only his entire adult life seriously pursuing this mystery, but also a good part of his childhood and youth. Though he is not averse to field research, Perez really shines when it comes to Bibliography, History, and his Historiographical meta-view of the field of study as a whole and its place within human culture.

Images: Perez speaking at the 2007 PGF 40th Anniversary Celebration, Photographed by Steven Streufert. The cover of the Bigfoot Times that featured not only the Bigfoot Books shop sign, but also yours truly with the gang at the Celebration. CLICK TO ENLARGE ALL IMAGES.

Last month, suffering a dearth of new Bigfoot material to read, we finally broke down and bought the entire print run of the BIGFOOT TIMES. We just couldn't bear the wait anymore for each month's new issue. We had to have it all. It cost a pretty penny, but we can tell you that it was well worth it. In the saved cost of gas, phone calls, time spent interviewing witnesses and attending conferences, and paying for room and board on the road, this publication's full run has probably saved us a hundred times its cost. We devoured it all at once, reading numerous issues a day, in less than a month.

Comprehensively covering some twelve years now of the activities of the world of Bigfooting, the newsletter is a veritable Cryptozoological time machine. Not only does it cover in-depth and with a cutting edge all the events, discoveries and disappointments, the Bigfoot Wars between the advocates and the skeptics and the believers amongst themselves, but it also offers the true jewel of Perez' sense of the history of the field. He not only knows that history, but he checks his facts. He doesn't just dig up rumors and word-of-mouth gossip and theory-trading, but actually makes phone calls to the primary sources, or digs them up out of the massive archives in his home. Not only does he know personally most of the investigators in the field, past and present, but he is not afraid to call one of them a fool when it is due. One has to earn Daniel's praise. He may annoy some Bigfoot researchers with his critical gadfly behavior, but ultimately that is for the best--it keeps us all on our toes and within reason. Some may call it muchraking; but we will call it truth-seeking. They killed Socrates for such things, but look at the impact that man had on the formation of true Philosophy in the West.

Images: Perez' masterwork, BIGFOOT AT BLUFF CREEK. You may order one through Bigfoot Books:bigfootbooks@gmail.com. Below, the MK Davis Bigfooter of the Year issue--only two years later he would be called a "discredited researcher" in the publication's pages.

Perez combines all the wit and skeptical incision of a Rene Dahinden and the logical aplomb of a John Green with the investigative journalism of an early, pre-sellout Geraldo Rivera (the guy used to be serious!). It seems to us that he is the true heir to the "Four Horsemen of Sasquatchery." No other voice in Bigfooting compares at this time, though many do a good job in their own right and areas of focus. One gets the feeling from Daniel of the excitement of the chase, but also benefits from the bullshit detector of one who has seen it all, good and bad and abysmal, and yet still preserves enthusiasm. For one who has been looking into the field at this depth for some three decades not to have burned out is extraordinary in and of itself. It is one thing to just collect all of the stories and sugarcoat them to support a belief in Bigfoot or publish some regurgitation of a book; it is another thing altogether to drill down to the heart of the matter in all cases, to never accept evidence at mere face value, and to carry on despite finding repeatedly that a lot of the hoped-for proof turns out to be silly hoaxing and tall tales. Well, we all must carry on. And surely we shall, to the end. If anything gets past the gauntlet of Daniel's critical eye you can be sure that it is GOOD evidence. No BS hurling grandstander, media trickster or footprint-faking con man gets past him, either; at least, not for long. He knows an ape suit when he sees one; and in the Patterson-Gimlin film, his specialty, he sees a real, living Creature.

One thing that really makes the TIMES stand out is the commitment over time shown by the author/editor. It is one thing to put things together into a time-bound book or one-off article, but it is another to publish on-the-record, monthly, over a considerable time. Thus, the BIGFOOT TIMES leaves behind a chronological paper trail of events as they happened and are still happening. There is no going back and editing. One can thereby see the evolution of the field and its ideas, members, groups and tactics along the way. We see, for instance, the rise and fall of MK Davis; the movement of Tom Biscardi from being a slightly odd carney-type investigator to an outright pariah; the excitement and then the disappointment over such evidence as the Sonoma video and various blobsquatches; the persistent and increasingly psychotic presence of E.B., Jon-Erik Beckjord, and his eventual demise both professional and physical.

Images: Courtesy of Bigfoot Times. Mr. Perez in his usual baseball cap.

All along the way Perez is a great tour guide and teacher; and he is full of sardonic wit without being snide. His fascination leads him on, but he doesn't just go barrelling over the cliff like much of the Bigfoot herd. He looks before he leaps. He knows better, and he knows the track record of all involved, the credibility factors and the patterns that make up movements in the research. If you weren't there for all of those years of Bigfooting, and would like to absorb that history not as after-the-fact, but as History-as-it-happened, then this newsletter is HIGHLY recommended. (We also seriously recommend SUBSCRIBING to keep up with current issues--no web site out there does things quite like BIGFOOT TIMES does.) Books can condense and consolidate information, DVDs can catch a glimpse of a moment, web sites can show the flashes in the pan; but a dedicated publication like this can teach you the meaning of what it really is to be a committed investigator over time, through all the crazy ups and downs. With a guy like Perez at the helm this ship can sail through the night of unreason toward the simple recognition of the reality of giant anthropoids currently denied and mocked by the status quo of our society. And it will be a fun ride along the way, we guarantee it. Taken as a whole, the BIGFOOT TIMES easily equals the best of the Bigfoot books, among which we place it in the top five, right next toGreen, Sanderson, Meldrum, and Murphy. Don't miss out.

Above you may view the contact information for Daniel and his Center for Bigfoot Studies. Subscriptions and back issue orders may be made by snail mail at the address above, email, over the internet, or by phone as above. Just keep in mind, he's a busy guy who works as a full-time electrician. I've always found him to be incredibly prompt and responsive with all order inquiries.

Subscriptions run "USA = $15, Canada = $16, Rest of World = $19," and we assure you it is well worth it. Back issues are $1.50 each, but Daniel might be encouraged to make you a deal like he did with us for a bulk purchase. The BIGFOOT TIMES is a four-page 8.5 by 11-inch illustrated newsletter sent by postal mail; but it isn't just about the paper, it's the CONTENT that counts. And what it contains, really, is priceless, if one is a serious Bigfoot researcher.

Interested in viewing the incredible breadth of topics, regions and reviews covered in the BIGFOOT TIMES? Download the massive 57-page BIGFOOT TIMES INDEX HERE. It comes in printable PDF document format. It is current through December 2009 at this point, and is maintained by George M. Eberhart.

Image: Perez, Willow Creek, 2007, by Steven Streufert.

Go to Squatchopedia, the Bigfoot Wiki, for more info and a nice download link to a FREE SAMPLE ISSUE of the BIGFOOT TIMES.

NOTE: Daniel Perez published a newsletter back in the eighties calledBigfooTimes. Back issues of these are also available, though we can't comment yet as we haven't gotten a hold of those yet.

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Coleman Offering New Book

From Loren Coleman's Cryptomundo blog: The manuscript for Monsters of New Jersey by Loren Coleman and Bruce G. Hallenbeck was turned in late last night. The published book should be out by Halloween 2010 from Stackpole Books.

The dedication to the book is for Jerry Dale Coleman, William Coleman, Susan Hoey, & Martha Hallenbeck.

The first three are my living siblings, and the last is Bruce’s late grandmother.

Open to revisions done by the editor and copyeditor, here is the final draft’s “Table of Contents”:

Acknowledgements

Introduction: No Neat Little Pigeonholes

The Jersey Devil

More Winged Wonders and the Wooo-Wooo

Big Red Eye and Garden State Giants

Hoboken Monkey-Man and Urban Unknowns

Cape May Sea Serpent and Marine Monsters

Lake Hopatcong Horror and Other Freshwater Weirdies

Lizardmen of Great Meadows and Various Vicious Reptilians

The Ultimate New Jersey Monster

Appendix

Legal Declaration

About The Authors

A Note on Style

Index

Photo Delights

Steven Streufert just recently snapped this picture of the Lower Trinity Ranger Station, Willow Creek, California. This is where, late at night on October 20th, 1967, Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin met with Al Hodgson and Syl McCoy. When I spoke with Syl McCoy prior to his passing he told me something definitely happened, as Roger was limping and his state of excitement was off the chart. Photo courtesy and copyright Steven Streufert, Bigfoot Books, Willow Creek, California, 2010.

- Daniel Perez

Reviews of Bigfoot At Bluff Creek, 2005 and 2009

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT booklet about the famous film of Bigfoot, May 29, 2009

By H.M. 2005 - See all my reviews [Henry May, REAL NAME]

This review is from: Bigfoot at Bluff Creek (Paperback)

This booklet was first written in 1992, 25 years after the Patterson/Gimlin film was taken. It is an invaluable resource for those who are interested in the film. It basically tells the story behind the filming, and also includes insights on the film from Bob Gimlin, the late Rene Dahinden, John Green, the late Dr. Grover Krantz, Bob Titmus and several other luminaries. It has maps of the area, overhead satellite photos, photos of some of the major figures prominent in the behind the scenes story and several other photos. The booklet, updated in 2003, now includes a bibliography of resources and references to the film as recent as last year. This booklet, only $9.00, is available at [...] and his highly recommended. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars 'Small but fascinating book on Bigfoot film', March 30, 2005

By Ralph Schiller (Winfield, IL, USA) - See all my reviews

(REAL NAME)

This review is from: Bigfoot at Bluff Creek (Paperback)

'Bigfoot At Bluff Creek' by Daniel Perez is an intriguing, complete narrative on the events leading up to the filming of the famous 'Patterson/Gimlin' footage of a possible Sasquatch/Bigfoot creature back in 1967. With a simple clear-cut narrative and timeline, along with extensive maps and illustrations, writer Perez puts the reader in the boots of these two would-be stalkers of a living legend, previously cloaked in folklore and myth. The author covers the impact and aftermath of the sensational 16MM footage totaling only a minute that to this day is wrapped in controversy. Did Patterson and Gimlin capture on motion picture film, the American Yeti, also know as Bigfoot?

Daniel Perez concludes his short book with a lengthy, exhaustive bibliography of all books dealing with the topic of Sasquatch/Bigfoot for anyone interested in doing further reading on this topic.

Author Daniel Perez makes a good case that at the very least both Patterson and Gimlin have been sincere, honest, and forthcoming on what they had seen and filmed. 'Bigfoot At Bluff Creek' is compelling reading that allows each reader to decide for herself or himself on the events chronicled by Daniel Perez.

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Ohio Meeting Latest

This is the first time Bob Gimlin will be at this conference. - Daniel Perez

More Museum News

Much appreciation to Mark Jutson, a Bigfoot Times reader, who kindly past on the following notes about his visit to the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, Washington, just recently.

Mark Justson: "Giants In The Mountains, The Search for Sasquatch, a current exhibit at the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Washington running through June 27, 2010.

Located up on the 5th floor, visitors are presented with a dozen or so thoughtfully assembled exhibits that offer insight and a better understanding of many of the historical and physical elements that are cornerstone in the search for Sasquatch.

Along an intriguing impressionistic tribal display there's a section devoted to that which certainly few would deny as the Northwest's greatest legacy, its ancient forests. Amongst the displays drawing my interest was an impressive and thought invoking presentation of skull comparisons and one offering an assemblage of infamous Bigfoot track castings. While visitors wandered through stopping to view each exhibit and read the accompanying material others could be seen intently viewing a looping copy of the film the "Sasquatch Odyssey" starring the familiar four horseman of Sasquatchery (Peter Byrne; Rene Dahinden; John Green and Dr. Grover Krantz).

As you review the provided exhibit images and descriptions please note that I've intentionally left a few out including one that I found myself returning to several times, that of a tree branch "twist-off", very intriguing indeed. While much of what is presented could be considered basic to many in the Bigfoot world, this outdoorsman, amateur naturalist and Bigfooter found my time spent there to be most enjoyable. To that, I want to thank those at the Washington State History Museum and all the other sponsors responsible. The exhibit while small in footprint left a big impression, I hope this entices fellow interested parties to come have a look for themselves."

Mark Jutson can be reaced at mjjutson@aol.com

Rather than ask a very biased editor, Daniel Perez, as to whether you should get a subscription to the Bigfoot Times newsletter, NOW is your opportunity to ask an unbiased reader of the newsletter to see what he might tell you on the matter. Is it timely? Is it worth it? Is it relevant? Is is just repetitive information that you can find on the web for free? Is it well researched? Is it professional?

All photographs courtesy and copyright Mark Jutson, 2010. Click on any image for a better and enlarged view.

New Book

David Hatcher Childress, from Adventures Unlimited Press, One Adventure Place, Kempton, Illinois 60946 or www.adventuresunlimitedpress.com has just authored Yetis Sasquatch & Hairy Giants, a 384 page book that goes in many different directions. Included is a bibliography and many illustrations and photos. Retails for $18.95

Who Is This Man?

Who is this man and what did he find in the Ape Canyon area of Washington? Find out in the March edition of the Bigfoot Times. Don't miss a single issue, get a membership going today!

Finding Bigfoot

Let's hope the hunt for Bigfoot does not end up like this.

The Business of Bones

Often we hear that it is not common to see bones in the woods but on my last two field trips I saw bones. This is the remains of a big horn sheep found in the Anza Borrego Desert, California and more than likely a dead fox. On this trip myself and fellow Bigfooter Josh Morgan saw four big horn sheep, which looked like little white dots on the mountainside a quarter of a mile away but with my Bushnell 7-21X40 binoculars it was very clear what animals we were watching. And even at that great distance, they were looking in our direction and it was quite obvious they had seen us long before we saw them.

Daniel Perez

PS: my first time ever seeing big horn sheep. I have never seen a mountain lion, only its tracks (unless they were fake!).

KSGV Radio.com, the Voice Of The Valley

Daniel Perez, editor of the Bigfoot Times, chats away on all things Bigfoot at the KSGV Radio studio. Gerry Valenzuela is holding a plaster casting of the Bossburg, Washington footprint tracks from December 1969. These tracks were personally sent down by colleague Dr. Grover S. Krantz (in 1986) and show the proposed bone structure and a brown color to the white plaster to bring out detail. Click on the image to see a much larger version.

The Sunday Newspaper Supplement, Parade

Have a look:

Bigfoot Times, February 2010

The Bigfoot Times for February will feature a review and critique of National Geographic's Paranormal American: Bigfoot plus the latest reports. Newsletter to be released on February 11th.

A teaser for the NatGeo show: "Again, the 2010 show was essentially all about the world famous P-G film and everything else was just filler. This program was balanced and thoughtfully presented but..."

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