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Why History Is Important

My heart always sinks when people in the 'community' have no idea of what's gone before concerning Sasquatch. They don't know the names of those who blazed the trails for fieldwork, how to catalog the information, or broke down some of the barriers with mainstream America. They don't know things to look for, things to be wary of, or even when or where to ask questions.
I feel the pain of those researchers who have been here for a while and I feel the pain of those who are new to this strange phenomenon. That's why I agreed to do a blog. To try to reach out to those who feel a need to find answers, to learn things. To bridge that gap between guessing and knowing.

And that's why today I'm going to talk about why it's important to know your history and why it's important.

image by George Shea

The Winsted Wildman

The Winsted Wildman is one name given to the bigfoot population that has been reported in Litchfield County in Northern Connecticut.

A general description given states it has a thin coat of blond or light-brown hair which is unlike the usual reported coats of other bigfoots. He is reported to typically avoid contact with people, staying in wooded areas near water. Cars parked in "lover's lanes" have called in reports of the creature watching them and then fleeing with a series of yelps and whoops.

Do we rely on Patty too much?

If you are involved in the bigfoot phenomena, you would be hard-pressed not to know who "Patty" is. Or Roger Patterson. Or Bob Gimlin. Those three names, that film footage is considered by many to be the rock on which we base our research.

Or should we?

There is no denying that the Patterson Film is remarkable footage. And that the images of Patty are awe-inspiring.  But are we letting those items color our views of research being done in the field today?

In my opinion : YES.

Before you stop reading, or start cussing at me, hear me out. 

Thank you.