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17 September 2022 Hayward, Sawyer County, Wisconsin Class B #75457

Possible bigfoot whoops heard 60 southeast of Duluth

Three companions were fishing quietly from a dock in the early morning darkness when they heard three extremely loud, deep whoops from nearby behind them. The sound was followed by a period of complete silence, then faint distant chatter described as like children from across the lake. They could see nothing in the dark and later found they could not reproduce the volume and depth of the whoops.

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8 June 2019 Loretta, Sawyer County, Wisconsin Class B #63355

Rock throwing and stalking near Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

The witness and two relatives were camped in a remote site in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Late at night the witness heard prolonged rustling and crackling at the camper's tarp porch, initially thinking a bear had returned. About half an hour later multiple rounds of rocks struck the camper, including a larger rock on the roof, waking the other two campers. In the morning the camp was undisturbed and a rock was found in a hammock behind the camper.

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2 July 2018 Pembine, Marinette County, Wisconsin Class B #59799

Retired police officer describes more Class B activity near prior Class A site west of Pembine, 12mi south of Iron Mountain, MI

The witness was sitting by a campfire at the cabin at night when the dogs ran to the yard's edge barking and growling. A loud repetitive 'scree' call was heard from just beyond the light for several minutes, continuing after the dogs were put inside. The witness also reported a recurring rotten smell and heard unseen movement in the trees before the sounds and smell stopped.

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March 2018 Monches, Washington County, Wisconsin Class B #59229

Knocks returned in the afternoon while hiking at Loew Lake

The witness and a relative hiked for about two hours looking for Sasquatch sign and photographed two possible stick structures. While heading back, the witness struck a stick to make wood knocks and heard replies that matched his signals, first one knock, then three, then rapid knocking. He answered with rapid knocks, after which the sounds stopped and further knocking got no response. Both individuals heard the exchange and thought it was either another person or a Sasquatch.

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3 September 2017 Mercer, Iron County, Wisconsin Class B #61147

Wood Knocks with Supporting Indications 10 miles NE of Mercer, WI

Two people sat on a pier watching their dog swim when they heard a branch-breaking sound and a loud splash from across the lake. They saw nothing with binoculars but then heard three wood-knock-like sounds over several minutes. Their dog became nervous and left the pier, and they followed it back to camp.

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June 2014 St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin Class B #45418

Campers hear possible vocalization and have trailer shaken at Interstate State Park

A group camped and hiked a short trail at night to elicit responses. After a child's whoops received an immediate whoop reply nearby, two adults who stayed behind briefly heard something approach closely then step away, seeing nothing with lights. Back in camp the group saw intermittent orange eyeshine below the ridgeline, and later heard movement around camp overnight including a camper shaking.

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26 June 2013 EAGLE RIVER, Vilas County, Wisconsin Class B #41514

Friends enjoying a late night together are startled by a eerie howl near Eagle River

The witness and two companions were sitting in a parked vehicle at Eagle Lake late at night with the windows down. After about fifteen to twenty minutes the witness and one companion heard a loud, scream-like howl from woods about fifty yards away. The sound was described as inhuman and very loud, lasting about thirty seconds and heard only once.

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19 December 2012 Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin Class B #38662

Hikers make a vocalization and hear possible return vocalizations outside Biron

The witness and two companions went into a pine forest near the home in the early evening and the witness made whoop calls. Seconds later they heard a distant long howl lasting several seconds, then while walking back they heard three much closer whoops from the same direction. Startled, they ran back to the house.

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9 September 2012 Oak Creek, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Class B #36381

Paranormal group experiences possible activity outside Oak Creek

Two people from a paranormal group were in a wooded park at night setting up for an EVP session. They heard knocking sounds, snorting, and sounds they interpreted as a deer being killed very close by. As they left the area they photographed eyeshine that appeared well above a three-foot-tall crop in an adjacent field.

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25 February 2012 Phelps, WI Address. But We Are Far North Very Close To MI Border And Next To Ottawa National Forest, Vilas County, Wisconsin Class B #34344

Possible nighttime activity at a cabin near Phelps

The witness woke around 12:50 a.m. at a family cabin and went outside to urinate because the indoor bathroom was occupied. While outside, the witness heard dogs barking frantically and then a very loud wood-like knock estimated 50 to 100 yards to the northwest. Feeling watched and frightened, the witness quickly returned inside.

Wood knock
28 October 2011 Mount Horeb, Dane County, Wisconsin Class B #40718

Hikers hear possible wood knocks and loud screams near Mount Horeb

The witness was walking in a park with two other adults and a young child in early fall 2011 near dusk. The group heard rhythmic knocks from nearby woods, then heard a loud unfamiliar scream twice while walking back to the car, the second time closer. Companions also heard the knocks and joked about the sound being Bigfoot. The witness concluded the scream was not human or coyote and attributed it to a Sasquatch.

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26 November 2008 Florence, Florence County, Wisconsin Class B #28065

Possible vocalizations heard while cleaning a deer near Florence

The witness and his father took a harvested deer to another cabin at night to dress it. While the witness was cleaning the deer, a loud rising whoop followed by three shorter whoops was heard from beyond the cabin and lasted several seconds. Both men were frightened, retreated to the truck, and left soon after the cleaning was finished. A search the next morning found no trace.

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30 October 2007 Drummond WI, Bayfield County, Wisconsin Class B #46742

Bowhunter finds large barefoot prints in the snow near Drummond

While bow-hunting in fresh snow, the witness found a trail of large barefoot-like tracks and followed it about 70 yards to a thicket. After getting into a tree stand, the witness heard knocks, breaking branches, growling, huffs and moans from about 100 yards away for an hour. Becoming nervous, the witness left the area.

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2006–2012 Kiel, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Class B #39031

Home owner reports strange howls and possible ongoing activity near Kiel

The witness was outside with children near the barn just before sunset when a loud howl was heard from about 100 yards to the south. Five or six howls followed as the source moved over a mile in about two minutes, seeming to face the witness while moving downhill. The witness, an experienced hunter familiar with local wildlife, said the sound matched nothing previously heard.

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9 December 2004 Park Falls, Price County, Wisconsin Class B #9980

Family hears vocalizations and finds footprints near Park Falls

Late at night the witness was on the deck and repeatedly heard a loud growling-screaming sound moving from a field across the road to a field behind the house, but saw nothing in the moonlight. The next evening the witness and a companion searched with a spotlight and reported finding large bipedal footprints with a long stride. The tracks were photographed the following day after warm weather had largely melted them, and the photos were later judged too indistinct to include.

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16 November 2004 Washburn, Bayfield County, Wisconsin Class B #11026

Possible vocalizations heard by deer hunter in the Chequamegon National Forest

The witness was bowhunting from a treestand just after dark when he heard several loud howls followed by a scream from several hundred yards down the valley. Unable to recognize the sounds despite extensive hunting experience, he quickly left the tree and took a logging road by ATV about 3.5 miles back to camp.

HowlScream
April 2004 Hatfield, Clark County, Wisconsin Class B #14987

Family in a camper describes stalking outside town of Hatfield

A couple camping overnight in a camper with their children awoke around 2 a.m. to the sound of bipedal footsteps circling the camper. After turning on lights, shouting, and checking outside with a flashlight revealed nothing and the steps repeatedly resumed, the family left for a town parking lot. They returned in the morning but found no tracks in the leaf-covered ground.

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15 April 2003 Forestville Near Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin Class B #23496

Possible daylight encounter by a rural resident south of Sturgeon Bay

The witness was walking back from the mailbox in the afternoon when she heard deep man-like grunts and thumping from a brush thicket beside the driveway. She saw part of a large reddish-brown fur-covered animal, hunched over and rubbing or pounding its head or shoulders on trees. When she moved to get a better view, the animal ran toward her growling with heavy footfalls, and she fled to the house as it hit downed trees and stopped at the brush edge.

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1 June 2002 Danbury, Burnett County, Wisconsin Class B #4789

Tree top snaps off while man casts suspected sasquatch track near by

The witness found a large human-like footprint on a muddy curve and returned with a camera and casting supplies to document it. While making the cast, nearby bushes rustled violently and the top of a small tree snapped off and fell near the road, followed by several whinny-like vocalizations from the woods. Days later the witness believed an outline of a figure appeared in one photo and reported being followed on later visits to check for more prints.

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October 2001 Boulder Junction, Vilas County, Wisconsin Class B #9717

Man hears footsteps, inexplicable noise in Vilas County

The witness drove to a hunting area near Trout Lake before dawn during bow season. After exiting the vehicle in suddenly calm conditions, the witness heard steps growing louder followed by a loud repeated groaning sound. The witness froze and then left the area in the truck, later being told by another person it might have been a Bigfoot.

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