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12 December 2025 Lindale, Smith County, Texas Class B #79559

Bigfoot howls heard west of Hideaway Lake, 9 miles south of Sabine River

The witness reports hearing prolonged howls from the forested area behind the home during the early morning hours, believing there were two sources at different distances. When the witness shone a flashlight toward the tree line the nearer howling stopped while the farther howling continued, followed by two metallic taps on a nearby wire fence line. Two neighbors later said they also heard the sounds. No visual observation is reported.

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19 October 2024 Pittsburgh, Camp County, Texas Class B #77793

Rock throwing near Pittsburgh, Texas (2024)

The witness reports ongoing nighttime disturbances around a rural home under construction surrounded by woods and water. Claimed activity includes rocks hitting the roof, female-like screams and other loud vocalizations, knocking sounds, trees breaking, and something striking the house. A small hardwood tree near a deer stand was found snapped in half, and activity reportedly increased after deer feeders and hunting stands were placed.

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November 2023 Buna, Jasper County, Texas Class B #76702

Mother and son near big hunting lease tract outside Buna report loud wood knocks at dusk

The witness and her son were hunting from a deer stand at dusk when they heard prolonged pig squealing followed by silence and then saw deer behaving erratically. Minutes later they heard repeated groups of wood-on-wood knocks answered from different directions, then a deep warbling growling talking-like sound that was not English. Frightened, they left the stand without ever seeing an animal.

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October 2023 Uncertain, Harrison County, Texas Class B #76489

Possible sasquatch sounds heard at cabin near Caddo Lake

A witness staying for a long weekend at a cabin near a lake reports repeated evening disturbances. Around sunset Thursday she heard a human-like owl hooting followed by birds falling silent, then a rock-like impact on the cabin wall. Similar rock-like impacts on the cabin were heard after dark on Friday and Saturday nights, and a companion later heard loud rustling and a loud tree-strike sound behind the cabin Sunday morning.

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December 2021 Nocona, Montague County, Texas Class B #74429

Deer hunters report loud whoops at night 8 miles northwest of Nocona

The witness and a relative were camped in a tent on a deer lease near a creek and river in Texas. Late at night they heard distant whooping calls that approached along the water to close range and continued for over an hour, ending with a deep powerful growl while the surrounding woods went silent. The witness reported falling asleep out of fear during the sounds, and no visual encounter was described.

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26 July 2019 Denison, Grayson County, Texas Class B #63243

Campers hear loud deep howls near Lake Texoma

Four campers sitting around a campfire at night heard two deep howls from the south, then a higher-pitched howl from the northwest, followed about 20 minutes later by a close whoop. Through the night they also heard brush breaking, grunts around 1 a.m., and noticed a slight odor. A morning search found nothing solid, though exploration toward the first vocalizations reportedly revealed a freshly snapped elevated branch.

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July 2018 Byers, Clay County, Texas Class B #63492

Hunter describes a vocalization and brief sighting along the Red River

The witness was walking through riverside woods to check a trail camera when a loud, powerful yell came from about 100 yards away. The witness called back, then searched with a rifle scope and caught a brief glimpse of shaggy reddish-brown legs as the source fled through the trees. The witness reported a strong sense of dread and later said they have not returned to the area.

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20 December 2017 North Roanoke, Denton County, Texas Class B #58855

Suburban Flower Mound resident startled by possible wood knocks close to home in early morning

The witness stood in the front yard before work in the early morning darkness and heard three loud knocks followed by a single knock from woods across the road. Seconds later, answering knocks came from deeper in the woods toward the lake. The surroundings were otherwise completely silent, and no people or lights were seen in the woods.

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25 November 2017 Denton, Denton County, Texas Class B #58557

Dad and son take interesting photo after hearing possible wood knock and whistle while hiking near Denton

The witness and his son hiked a closed trail along the river. They heard a loud knock and a whistle, then retreated toward the parking lot while taking photos over the shoulder. One photo later appeared to show a crouching figure by a tree, and photos were also taken of indistinct human-shaped tracks.

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Summer 2017 Greenville, Hunt County, Texas Class B #65366

Woman home alone north of Greenville claims unusual nightly visitor

On the night of April 18, 2020 the witness was at home when a dog began barking persistently and a loud guttural growl was heard at the back door, also noticed by a cat. After waking her husband, who saw nothing from the back door, the witness called the dog from the front door and saw it react toward the back of the property. Looking from a guest-room window, she then watched a huge dark figure moving quickly across the neighbor's pasture to the northwest.

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4 January 2016 Richards, Montgomery County, Texas Class B #50643

Camper hears possible wood knock and distant reply in the Sam Houston National Forest

The witness was hammock camping with a companion in the forest before dawn. He heard a sharp close clack followed seconds later by a distant double-knock that he interpreted as a call and response. He heard no footsteps or other sounds, and his companion did not hear the knocks. Given the still conditions he said he could think of no other cause for the sounds.

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July 2015 Bryson, Jack County, Texas Class B #49309

Possible nighttime activity during a hog hunt on a ranch near Bryson

The witness and three relatives were hog hunting at night from two positions separated by several hundred yards. Around midnight they heard bipedal footsteps, grunting, whistling, whoops and reciprocal tree knocks, smelled a strong foul odor, and had small sticks thrown at their position. After a shot was fired into the ground, heavy running was heard moving toward the second position where glowing eyes were seen, and the group left around 2 a.m.

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14 March 2015 New Waverly, Montgomery County, Texas Class B #48243

Possible howl heard in the Sam Houston NF while fishing near New Waverly

A group was fishing off a bridge late at night while coyotes and owls were heard. They then heard a long, loud single-tone howl from up the river that they described as a typical Bigfoot howl. Afterward the forest went silent and the group was intimidated, with the witness's wife wanting to leave.

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29 November 2014 Queen City, Cass County, Texas Class B #47408

Deer hunter hears possible vocalization at dusk near Queen City

The witness was climbing down from a deer stand in a marshy area in the evening when an extremely frightening howl came from directly behind him. He states the sound was unlike familiar night animals and made him feel unwelcome. He then stopped hunting that marsh for the remainder of the year.

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10 October 2014 Commerce, Coffee Mill Lake Fannin County, Hunt County., Hunt County, Texas Class B #47499

Strange encounters over the years, including odd coyote kills, near Commerce

The witness claims an extremely loud cow-call-like vocalization was encountered again less than a week ago in hardwood bottoms just before dark. The sound is compared to a human using a bullhorn and is said to vibrate the body. The witness states he leaves the scene whenever the screaming occurs, interpreting it as a warning when getting too close.

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22 January 2014 San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Class B #43952

Fisherman hears possible howl, knocks and has object thrown near him in the Medina River Natural Area

After work the witness went to a wooded park to test camping gear and fish in the river. While fishing the witness heard loud knocking sounds, a loud moan-like wail, and a large splash from an unseen heavy object thrown into the water nearby. The witness knocked back with no reply and felt watched while returning to the vehicle, where a jogger said he had also heard the knocking.

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2 November 2013 Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas Class B #42473

Hunter's possible encounter near Kirbyville

The witness climbed into a deer blind before dawn to hunt. Shortly after sitting down, he heard a sustained higher-pitched howl from one side and a lower sustained response from the other side, neither matching animals he knew. Minutes later while getting binoculars from his truck, he heard a low gruff voice-like sound resembling "Hey You" from close range, then returned to the blind.

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15 September 2012 Wimberley, Comal County, Texas Class B #43229

Homeowner hears possible vocalization and experiences unusual dog and wildlife behavior near Wimberley

Late at night at his hillside home, the witness was on the driveway and porch trying to get his two large dogs to go into the woods below. A very loud, powerful yell or holler erupted from close range downhill, which he felt vibrate through his body and which silenced all dogs in the area. His dogs froze with raised hackles staring downhill, then pigs and possible raccoons were heard moving up a valley, followed by distant dogs barking uphill as if something moved away quickly.

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June 2012 Willis, Montgomery County, Texas Class B #35778

Man & daughter have multiple encounters in Sam Houston Natl Park

The witness parked with four teenage companions at a forest spot late at night to watch from a pickup truck. After tree knocks and whoop sounds, the group saw a very tall, wide upright figure silhouetted beside a pine tree in moonlight. The witness later found large footprints at the same spot and made casts.

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20 October 2011 Thorp Spring, Hood County, Texas Class B #30841

Possible midnight encounter in Thorp Springs RV Park

The witness was outside a residence near a wooded creek around midnight when loud whoops, heavy approaching footfalls, a mildew odor, and a howling dog were noticed. A tall dark man-shaped figure then appeared in a moonlit clearing in the creek bed about 30 yards away. The figure faced the witness briefly then moved out of the light into the woods, and the witness went back inside.

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