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Dec 13

Joedy Cook at the International Sasquatch Symposium

The Sasquatch Archives writes “The 1997 International Sasquatch Symposium was organized by Stephen Harvey and took place in Vancouver in June. Joedy Cook spoke on June 7. This video is his presentation.”

3 Responses to “Joedy Cook at the International Sasquatch Symposium”

  1. John G

    Fifteen years removed from this presentation,Joedy’s remarks are just as current today. I liked when he asks: Why would the State of Ohio want to keep Bigfoot a secret? His answer was 1. DNR is responsible for the protection of all animals. 2. By acknowledging these Bigfoot sightings, the state would be encouraging BigFooters to come in and research/hunt etc. Hunters might then shoot and kill a civilian. That’s a problem. 3. If recognized as a species, would state and National parks|forests then have to be set asides as Bigfoot Reserves? What would this do to the outdoor industry? Fishing, hunting, camping and logging are multi-billion dollar industries. To me, Joedy’s analysis of the Bigfoot problem makes as much sense in 1997 as it does today. Thanks Joedy, Jack.

    • Charles R

      All very good reasons why it is still being covered up in Ohio and around this country I think and Joedy was in a position to know.
      However, things may be changing in Ohio. Back in earlier part of 2021 the ODNR in conjunction with Salt Fork State Park issued a 4 part symposium of sorts (can be seen on Youtube) on Bigfoots in Ohio. One of the parts has garnered around 1 million views. So my question, is this the start of coming clean, or are they just being cute, or is this just trying to boost tourism at the state parks?

      • James N

        I don’t think its a “coming clean”. No way the gubmint lets a state park get away with that. They’d want to do that on a federal platform. I think its just one park administrator (or DNR rep) seizing an opportunity to boost his park’s (or state parks) revenue. A lot of other programs will benefit from the increased traffic to the park.
        TBH, it would be a wasted opportunity to NOT capitalize on the parks most popular subject.

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