Shane Carpenter shares his journey of Bigfoot encounters, beginning with a childhood sighting. Motivated by a desire to face fears and validate experiences, the narrative weaves through extensive research and collaboration with other trackers and researchers, including an ex-military fighter. Listeners are led through various mysterious phenomena, such as small tracks and peculiar holes found in Missouri and Oklahoma forests, which spark broader interest and reports. Detailed observations and theories about Sasquatch footprints, emphasizing juvenile and adult distinctions, are discussed alongside personal anecdotes of close nighttime encounters at campsites. The episode underscores the complexities of Bigfoot research, the support of fellow enthusiasts, and ongoing debates within the field.Listen To Backwoods Horror Stories )Get Our FREE Newsletter)**Get Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The Legend)Leave Us A Voicemail)****Visit Our Website)Support Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 Publishing)**00:00 The Bigfoot Confession 00:33 Facing Fears and Obsession 01:38 Seeking Validation 02:45 Unexpected Reactions 03:54 New Encounters and Research 06:54 Discovering Strange Holes 13:48 Tracking Bigfoot 28:09 Skepticism and Conviction: Randy's Journey 30:19 Campout Chaos: The Storm Incident 31:30 Morning After: Uncovering the Mystery 34:23 Analyzing the Tracks: Evidence and Theories 38:36 Q&A: Footprints, Tools, and Theories 50:08 Dogman Encounter: A Chilling Experience 52:24 Closing Remarks and Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support).