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Handbook of Sasquatch Research: Bigfoot Investigators Questionnaires and the Weird Things People Believe
Step inside the world of Bigfoot investigators, researchers, and believers in this unique, in-depth guide to the subculture of Sasquatch research.
Drawing from interviews and surveys with over 30 well-known investigators—including Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Lyle Blackburn, Ron Morehead, Kathy Strain, Stan Gordon, and many more—this book reveals the diverse beliefs, debates, and methods shaping modern Bigfoot research. From the “no-kill vs. pro-kill” controversy to the role of media, folklore, and organizations, you’ll discover how culture, science, and personal experiences intersect in the ongoing mystery of Sasquatch.
Inside you’ll
Firsthand interviews and questionnaires from leading Bigfoot researchers.
Insights into research organizations, cultural geography, and investigator cosmologies.
Analysis of media influence—from the Patterson-Gimlin film to modern TV shows, news, and literature.
Rare behind-the-scenes perspectives from both professionals and passionate amateurs.
A deep dive into the strange, fascinating, and sometimes conflicting beliefs surrounding Bigfoot.
Table of
Dedication 4
Jobs of Professionals & Investigators 11
Parks & Forest Service Viewpoint 11
Greg Rasar – Contributor 12
More Viewpoints 14
Forest Fires 15
Bigfoot Subculture and Forest/Parks 17
Organizations & Research 22
Cultural Geography of Research Organizations 31
Reliable vs Unreliable Bigfoot Organizations 36
No-kill or Pro-kill Debate 38
Cosmology of Bigfoot Researchers 43
Research & Researchers 50
Bigfoot Researchers Questionnaire Interviews 56
Kris Allen 59
Daniel Benoit 65
Lyle Blackburn 69
Tyler Bounds 72
Michael W Cook 81
Adam Davies 85
Henry Franzoni 88
Ken Gerhard 94
Jeffrey Gonzalez 98
Stan Gordon 101
Winona Rouillard Kirk 108
Steve Kulls 116
Thomas Marcum 120
Dr. Jeff Meldrum 123
Mark Mills 127
Ron Morehead 129
Kipp Morrill 132
Derek Randles 135
Anthony Shields 139
Zach Starrick 148
Kathy Strain 151
Lon Strickler 155
Craig Woolheater 161
Self-Interview - Bigfoot Sharon Eby 165
Individuals – Semi-Structured Survey 172
No-Kill / Pro-Kill Data 187
Socio-Cultural & Media Influences 191
Media, Movies, & News Influence Culture 203
Bigfoot in the News 204
Patterson-Gimlin Film 205
John Johnsen – Contributor 214
Movies, TV Shows, Films, Plays, and Documentaries 227
Books & Other Literature 229
Journals and Other Articles 229
Children’s Books 232
Books for Adults 237
More Bigfoot and Primate Books 238
Alternative Bigfoot Books 239
Novels or Stories about Bigfoot or Sasquatch 240
Bigfoot Researchers Cosmologies 242
Pro-Kill Survey Results 273
Pro-Kill Group 273
No-Kill Group 282
Author Biography 287
Acknowledgements 291
Appendices 292
Drawing from interviews and surveys with over 30 well-known investigators—including Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Lyle Blackburn, Ron Morehead, Kathy Strain, Stan Gordon, and many more—this book reveals the diverse beliefs, debates, and methods shaping modern Bigfoot research. From the “no-kill vs. pro-kill” controversy to the role of media, folklore, and organizations, you’ll discover how culture, science, and personal experiences intersect in the ongoing mystery of Sasquatch.
Inside you’ll
Firsthand interviews and questionnaires from leading Bigfoot researchers.
Insights into research organizations, cultural geography, and investigator cosmologies.
Analysis of media influence—from the Patterson-Gimlin film to modern TV shows, news, and literature.
Rare behind-the-scenes perspectives from both professionals and passionate amateurs.
A deep dive into the strange, fascinating, and sometimes conflicting beliefs surrounding Bigfoot.
Table of
Dedication 4
Jobs of Professionals & Investigators 11
Parks & Forest Service Viewpoint 11
Greg Rasar – Contributor 12
More Viewpoints 14
Forest Fires 15
Bigfoot Subculture and Forest/Parks 17
Organizations & Research 22
Cultural Geography of Research Organizations 31
Reliable vs Unreliable Bigfoot Organizations 36
No-kill or Pro-kill Debate 38
Cosmology of Bigfoot Researchers 43
Research & Researchers 50
Bigfoot Researchers Questionnaire Interviews 56
Kris Allen 59
Daniel Benoit 65
Lyle Blackburn 69
Tyler Bounds 72
Michael W Cook 81
Adam Davies 85
Henry Franzoni 88
Ken Gerhard 94
Jeffrey Gonzalez 98
Stan Gordon 101
Winona Rouillard Kirk 108
Steve Kulls 116
Thomas Marcum 120
Dr. Jeff Meldrum 123
Mark Mills 127
Ron Morehead 129
Kipp Morrill 132
Derek Randles 135
Anthony Shields 139
Zach Starrick 148
Kathy Strain 151
Lon Strickler 155
Craig Woolheater 161
Self-Interview - Bigfoot Sharon Eby 165
Individuals – Semi-Structured Survey 172
No-Kill / Pro-Kill Data 187
Socio-Cultural & Media Influences 191
Media, Movies, & News Influence Culture 203
Bigfoot in the News 204
Patterson-Gimlin Film 205
John Johnsen – Contributor 214
Movies, TV Shows, Films, Plays, and Documentaries 227
Books & Other Literature 229
Journals and Other Articles 229
Children’s Books 232
Books for Adults 237
More Bigfoot and Primate Books 238
Alternative Bigfoot Books 239
Novels or Stories about Bigfoot or Sasquatch 240
Bigfoot Researchers Cosmologies 242
Pro-Kill Survey Results 273
Pro-Kill Group 273
No-Kill Group 282
Author Biography 287
Acknowledgements 291
Appendices 292
373 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2025
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