Bigfoot Researchers Return to Woods, Find Mysterious Tracks
Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
There's something refreshingly raw about field researchers who just get out there and do the work, and a recent upload from Northwest Sasquatch Studies and Research delivers exactly that kind of unfiltered energy. After a bit of a hiatus due to a new job and life getting busy, Ben is back on the scene and brought along some buddies for what he calls "Bigfoot shenanigans" out in the woods.
The footage has that genuine, boots-on-the-ground feel that makes it worth watching. The crew stumbles onto some seriously intriguing track evidence, with Ben pointing out that the prints appear to be "closing off" and getting smaller in both directions. For anyone who spends time studying these phenomena, that kind of track pattern is exactly the kind of thing that gets the mind racing. Tracks that change size or seem to indicate bipedal movement shifting into something else entirely have long been a point of fascination in Sasquatch research.
One of the more compelling moments comes when Ben mentions something he encountered in a gully that "exactly mimicked exactly what I did." That kind of detail is the stuff researchers live for, even if it's frustrating to not have it captured perfectly on camera. The crew also discovers what appears to be an underground spring in a swampy area, which is worth noting because water sources are always significant when it comes to Sasquatch habitat and activity patterns.
There's also an interesting observation about elk sign diminishing in certain areas, which ties into broader theories about how Sasquatch presence might affect wildlife behavior in a given territory. The researchers seem to be putting in real time and effort, trudging through difficult terrain (Ben's complaints about wearing shorts are pretty relatable for anyone who's ever underestimated the brush).
The video has that charm of researchers just being themselves, joking around, getting muddy, and still managing to document meaningful findings along the way. It's not flashy, but that's part of what makes it worth checking out. Anyone interested in Pacific Northwest Sasquatch research will probably appreciate the casual, honest approach these folks bring to the work.
Definitely worth a watch for those who enjoy seeing real field documentation without all the Hollywood production value getting in the way.