How to Recognize Sasquatch Vocalizations in Your Area

If you've ever wondered how to tell if a Sasquatch family might be hanging out in your favorite hunting spot or camping area, there's a really interesting video out there that breaks down some of the vocal clues to listen for. Scott Carpenter from the Sasquatch Awareness Project put together a detailed rundown of the different sounds these beings make, and honestly, it's the kind of thing every researcher should have bookmarked. One of the most fascinating parts of the video is when Carpenter shares a story about a recording he made with researcher David Plotts in the Great Smoky Mountains. What they captured was later verified by Scott Nelson, an AV linguist, as two Sasquatch vocalizing back and forth, apparently having some kind of disagreement. And here's the wild part: it seemed like they didn't care at all that Carpenter and Plotts were nearby. The vocalizations continued, loud and clear, as if the two researchers weren't even there. That's the kind of bold behavior that researchers have reported over the years, and it adds another layer to the idea that Sasquatch are highly intelligent and aware of their surroundings. Carpenter goes on to break down the different types of vocalizations researchers should be listening for. Out-of-place animal calls are a big one. He tells a great story about hiking with his son on a Smoky Mountains trail around 2 PM, when two barred owls started calling back and forth across a ridge. Barred owls calling in the middle of a hot summer afternoon is already unusual, but what happened next was even stranger. When Carpenter and his son turned to look intently at one mountain, the owl on that side stopped calling, but the one on the other ridge kept going. When they turned to look at the opposite mountain, the situation reversed. Carpenter's take? These weren't owls at all, they were Sasquatch lookouts signaling each other that hikers were approaching. It's a brilliant piece of fieldwork and exactly the kind of observational thinking that separates serious researchers from casual hikers. Whoops are another vocalization Carpenter covers in depth. These are loud, distinct calls that usually come in groups of one or two, and they're often used as long-distance signals. Carpenter describes an experience where he was hiking with another person and heard two whoops from a lookout position above them, followed by a single responding whoop from about three-quarters of a mile away on another mountain. The person he was with had never heard anything like it and was genuinely spooked. That kind of back-and-forth calling between ridges is something researchers have documented in various regions, and it fits the pattern of Sasquatch using elevated positions to communicate across valleys. Tree knocks and rock clacks (sometimes called jaw pops) round out the list. Carpenter notes that tree knocks are often answered by another knock from a different location, which suggests a coordinated signaling system rather than random noise. Rock clacks tend to be quieter and more localized, meaning the source is closer. He also touches on roars, moans, and yells, mentioning that he has a roar recorded in the Smokies that sounds more like a lion than a typical mountain lion call. These deep, guttural vocalizations are often mistaken for known animals, but experienced researchers learn to recognize when something doesn't match the local wildlife. For anyone serious about fieldwork, this video is worth the watch. Carpenter's approach is practical and grounded in years of personal experience, and his tips on identifying out-of-place sounds can genuinely help anyone spending time in Sasquatch country. Whether you're a seasoned investigator or just curious about what to listen for on your next camping trip, the insights shared here are genuinely useful.