The Bigfoot Hunter Guide:
Photographic and Audio Equipment

Electronic equipment can be very expensive, so shop wisely to get the most for bang for your buck. Many of these items can be purchased at your local electronics or hunting shop.

This equipment will allow you to record your encounter if you happen to be lucky enough to find Bigfoot. The more evidence you can collect when you have an encounter, the more credible your Bigfoot sighting report will be. So be prepared.

I won’t go into a lot of detail on technical equipment in this section. I will only cover some of the basics to get you started (that is, if you haven’t already).

Digital Camera
You will want a camera with you to record your Bigfoot encounter, if you happen to find him. It would be incredibly disappointing to find him, see him, and not be able to have hard proof of the sighting. You should have a high-quality digital camera with some type of zoom capability. When choosing a camera, buy a camera that will provide the highest quality picture for your budget.

Video Camera
A digital video camera is another great piece of equipment to have with you. You may even want to replace your standard digital camera with a quality digital video camera since it will be able to capture information about the creatures movement as well as it’s appearance. If you decide to use a camera that uses cassette tapes (like 8mm), make sure that you can convert the tapes easily to a digital format. This way you will be able to quickly post it to the web for other Bigfoot Researchers to see.

Motion Detection Cameras
Well known by most hunters, these cameras can be set to trigger when an animal/person/Bigfoot moves through an area. They can be set up in high traffic areas, and collected later for the take. These are very useful for catching wildlife unaware.

Disposable Cameras
These cameras are handy if your primary camera fails. They are also simpler and less prone to problems. Although the quality may not be as good, they are light and easily fit into a pocket.

Digital Audio Recording Device
If you are not bringing a digital video camera with you, you may want to bring some type of sound recording device with you to record calls, grunts or other sounds you might hear out in the wilderness. That way you can analyze the sounds back at base camp or when you return home.

Laptop Computer
These are good for uploading pics and videos from your devices and writing notes, etc. I always have one with me since I can’t stand not to be plugged in. I leave this one in the vehicle, out of direct sunlight to keep it safe from the elements.

Batteries/ Rechargeable Batteries
Make sure that you have the right batteries and battery charging equipment for all devices. You will also need to make sure that there is a place to charge your equipment at or near your base camp.

AC Converter
Allows you to charge all your electronic gear in your car. It plugs into the cigarette lighter of your car and uses energy from the car battery to power devices. This may be the only way to do it in some locations.

Memory Cards
These should be as large as you can afford. Having more storage space means more pictures

Waterproofing Equipment
Bring plastic bags or protective covers to protect your electronic equipment.

Tripod
These are nice to get that steady shot.