In this episode, we explore the recent experiences of Rick, a board member of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy, who has spent the last five years conducting boots-on-the-ground research in a remote region of southeast Oklahoma known as Area X. Making repeated trips from Arizona into the rugged Ouachita Mountains, Rick shares what has unfolded during ongoing field operations in one of the most closely studied Bigfoot research areas in the country.<br /><br /><br />He describes active nights in camp marked by rocks landing at their feet, trees being pushed over shortly after arrival, and loud strikes against cabin walls in the early morning hours. Rick recounts a daylight sighting witnessed by a teammate of a reddish-brown upright figure moving through sunlight, as well as thermal imagery captured during a tense bluff charge near camp. He details the discovery of extensive trackways circling structures and skirting camp perimeters, small human-like footprints found in the dirt, gray figures moving through thick brush, and preserved hair samples awaiting future analysis.<br /><br /><br />Rick also discusses the introduction of an all-female field team designed to observe activity patterns from a different angle, along with reports of guttural “faux speech” vocalizations heard before dawn near the cabins. Drawing from five years of continued investigation, he offers insight into how the activity in Area X has evolved and what long-term research in a single location reveals about these elusive beings.<br /><br /><br />Join us as we step into the woods of southeast Oklahoma and examine what has been unfolding in Area X over the last five years.<br /><br /><br />Resources for Listeners:<br /><br /><br />• North American Wood Ape Conservancy – <a href="https://woodape.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://woodape.org</a><br /><br /><br />🗣️ <b>Share Your Story</b><br /><br />Had a Bigfoot encounter or strange experience?<br />Send it to [email protected] – your story might be featured on the show!<br /><br />🎥 <b>Watch &amp; Subscribe on YouTube</b><br /><br />🔴 Subscribe here → <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BigfootSociety?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bigfoot Society YouTube</a><br />💬 Leave a comment &amp; let us know your thoughts!<br />📞 Leave a voicemail with your story → <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/bigfootsociety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Speakpipe</a> (Use multiple voicemails if needed)<br />👥 Share this episode → <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5v75Od-X38" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch &amp; Share</a><br />🎧 More episodes → <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3t1vwtsKh-MGeHs0XglFJE5LwUHpmJm_&amp;feature=shared" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Playlist</a><br />🌲 Recommended: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3t1vwtsKh-Mk4032IyZtWgP6LVPU8uat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Jersey Bigfoot Encounters</a><br /><br />💥 <b>Support the Show &amp; Get Perks</b><br /><br />✅ Join the community on <b>Supercast</b> – <a href="https://bigfootsociety.supercast.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Become a Member</a><br />✅ Listen ad-free &amp; early on <b>YouTube</b> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Qq45W6iaTU8FE9kelxT7Q/join" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Here</a><br /><br /><b>📱 Let’s Connect</b><br /><ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigfootsociety/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@bigfootsociety</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bigfoot_society" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@bigfoot_society</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bigfoot.society" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@bigfoot.society</a></li></ul>🧰 <b>Tools &amp; Partners I Use (Affiliate Links)</b><br />These help support the show at no extra cost to you:<br /><ul><li><b>Beam (Better Sleep):</b> <a href="https://share.shopbeam.com/hnpc4ype" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Try Beam</a></li><li><b>Wildgrain (Better Bread):</b> <a href="https://wildgrain.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/6ogi3frocb2zwtbx8gx8lksvnpgb6tnxbhqlhfk2/8487" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Here</a></li><li><b>Seed (Probiotics):</b> <a href="https://refer.seed.com/x/JQ3nHF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get Seed</a></li><li><b>Medi-Share (Healthcare):</b> <a href="https://bit.ly/4iHULko" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn More</a></li><li><b>LMNT (Electrolytes)</b> Free Sample Pack with your first purchase! : <a href="http://elementallabs.refr.cc/default/u/byronstephanie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get LMNT</a></li><li><b>Organic and non-GMO groceries delivered for less</b><br /><a href="http://thrv.me/uarEhS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://thrv.me/uarEhS</a></li></ul>🎙️ Podcasting Tools:<br /><ul><li><b>Repurpose.io:</b> <a href="https://repurpose.io/?fpr=28951" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Try It</a></li><li><b>Descript: </b><a href="https://get.descript.com/r3bclm1qi6r3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign Up</a></li><li><b>Streamyard:</b> <a href="https://streamyard.com/?fpr=bigfootsociety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Start Recording</a></li><li><b>Riverside.fm:</b> <a href="https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=rewardful&amp;via=bigfootsociety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Try Riverside</a></li></ul>🎧 My Audio Interface: <a href="https://amzn.to/3L1q8XY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View on Amazon</a><br /><br />☕ <b>Buy Me a Coffee</b> – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bigfootsociety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support Here</a><br />🛍️ <b>Grab Some Merch</b> – <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/bigfootsociety/?etsrc=sdt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shop on Etsy</a><br /><br />📬 <b>Mailing Address:</b><br /><br />Bigfoot Society<br />125 E 1st St. #233<br />Earlham, IA 50072<br /><br />