Deer hunter reports loud wood knocks where PCT passes Hyatt Lake
Account
While deer hunting near Hyatt Lake, the witness heard a large object crash through the woods moving away. Shortly after stopping, the witness heard tree knocks from the same direction, then heard additional knocks behind while walking back to a truck on the main road. Despite aiming a rifle scope toward the sounds from under 100 yards away, the witness saw nothing and was frightened.
What was reported
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Facts & provenance
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| Date |
20 October 2025
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| Time of day |
5:30 pm and 6:15 pm, at dark
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| Place |
Hyatt Lake, Jackson County, Oregon
Stated
BFRO report #79359
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| Map point |
42.18, -122.44 (± 1000 m)
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
1
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| Witness was |
deer hunting
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| Witness's word for it |
large object
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- Matthew Moneymaker (BFRO)
An investigator later interviewed the witness and noted the reported knocks were loud, heavy, and distinct from woodpecker sounds.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #79359 Primary
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