OFFICIAL BIGFOOT SOCIETY STATEMENT After watching Capturing Bigfoot and considering the evidence presented, my official position is that the 1967 Patterson–Gimlin film from Bluff Creek was a hoax. I believe that one million percent, and I’ll gladly say it publicly. Holy mackerel. What a time to be involved in the Bigfoot community. I also believe that Bob Hieronimus and Greg Long deserve apologies from those who have unfairly ridiculed, attacked, or mistreated them over the years. I understand why people are emotional right now. Some have spent decades studying, defending, and building friendships around this film. That’s a tremendous amount of personal investment, and I respect the emotions involved. I encourage everyone to watch the documentary, examine the evidence, and come to their own conclusions. As for Bigfoot Society, I’m ready to move forward. The number one mission of Bigfoot Society has always been giving witnesses a safe environment to share their experiences and get something off their chest that they may have been carrying for decades. I’ve interviewed over 1,000 witnesses. Many have never shared their experiences publicly. Some have spent 30, 40, or even 50 years wondering what they saw, afraid of ridicule, or simply wishing they had someone willing to listen. Those people deserve to be heard. They deserve respect, compassion, and a place where they can tell their stories without fear of being mocked or judged. That is why I do this. I believe there are people having extraordinary experiences in the wilderness that deserve serious attention. I want to continue documenting those accounts, investigating the areas where these encounters occur, and working toward answers, discovery, and ultimately conservation. My belief in the importance of those witnesses remains as strong as ever. I know there will be disagreements about this documentary and the future of the Patterson–Gimlin film. That’s okay. Everyone has the right to examine the evidence and reach their own conclusions. As for me, I’m ready for the next chapter. There are witnesses waiting to share their stories. There are experiences that need to be preserved. There are places that deserve investigation. That’s where my time and energy belong. The mission of Bigfoot Society continues. It’s time to MOVE FORWARD. — Bigfoot Society watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=…