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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2008 1:53:04 GMT -5
Just curious if anyone has attended one of these bfro expedition trips, or would like to, how informative is the expedition do you walk away with a wealth of field research knowlege or is it just a waste of time and money ?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2008 14:29:35 GMT -5
Traildog,
Depending on where you live, there are numerous reputable groups in Canada and the US that are active and out there. Hook up with a group close to you and save yourself the $600 fee. Let me know where you're located and I bet I can locate a researcher close to you.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2008 16:21:56 GMT -5
Thanx for the tip BB im located in surrey bc, yes you are right these expeditions are expensive i am very interested in learning the different research methods involved in this field so that i can apply them when im out in the bush, would love to meet new folks who share the same passion and posses a great amount of knowlege.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2008 20:09:07 GMT -5
I just signed up for a bfro expedition here in BC. It costs $300, not $600. According to their FAQ, subsequent expeditions cost $50. I am hoping to learn some techniques which may lead to future success. I don't mind paying a little for the organization of this educational activity. I'm sure most of the procedes go to the local organizer and help support his future research efforts. I think we at Westcoast-Sasquatch need to do a better job of posting our plans of day or weekend excursions and invite others along although most of mine are fairly spur of the moment and dependant on weather.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2008 12:38:51 GMT -5
Bearhunter, Traildogg,
A number of years ago, I rekindled an interest in sasquatch. Checked on the web, talked to MM on the phone, was quoted $600 for an expedition which I declined. Further searching turned up the WCSRO here in Alberta. Since then I've been on numerous well organized expeditions and get togethers with them, no fees other than your own incurred costs. My point is that there are a number of groups like that out there, one of the very best of course is West Coast Sasquatch. Would somebody from the Vancouver area step up and help out Traildogg.
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Post by rastaman on Mar 4, 2008 15:59:28 GMT -5
Maybe Bear Hunter can fill us in when he gets back from one.
Awhile back I was talking to someone who attended last years Vancouver Island expedition and they were not too impressed with it. This person was a hunter and an all around experienced outdoorsman and saw it only as a good experience for someone with little knowledge of the outdoors and whats out there, and felt he good do better on his own.
If the BFRO don't even have any good concrete photo evidence up to now after numerous expeditions, then what's that telling you about the success of these expeditions? I believe anyone walking in the woods might get good or even better photo evidence themselves in a well chosen area without any help from the BFRO.
Some believe the BFRO may possibly even be planting people in the woods during these expeditions to spice up and gain more interest in their expeditions. Who knows?
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Post by vilnoori on Mar 4, 2008 16:18:34 GMT -5
I totally agree with ya, rastaman. So easy for these preplanned expeditions to arrange a few shaken trees, wood knocks, rock taps or what have you and get everyone all excited. Pretty easy way to make a bit of do ray but not very ethical.
There's something to be said about just getting together with one other trustworthy person and heading into a known hot spot with a camera and specimen bottles, tape measure, plastic sample bags and maybe if ambitious some plaster in a bag with bottled water on the side. And maybe some bait?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2008 20:28:41 GMT -5
Or how about this, prepare and then spend a "LOT" of time in the bush, both in "SMALL" groups or by yourselves. Unfortunately Matt and his merry band of fakers are just out for your cash. Think about it. You supply your..everything. the treks usually take place on public land and as previously mentioned, a few trees shaking and or a knock , or a coyote do not a Sasquatch make. I'm 50 years old and have spent a lot of time in the bush. All over the place. I can tell you this I know what I've experienced and it sure as hell wasn't some bloody helper throwing rocks at, or hitting a tree.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2008 22:44:52 GMT -5
A-men werewolf! You tell it like it is. Were are you located and do you folks get out squatching often? Here in Alberta, we're just coming into season now.
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