Bigfoot reports from the 1980s
854 cases, best-documented first. Page 6 of 9.
We map claims, not creatures. A case is what some source says someone saw or heard, with the link to that source. It is not proof that anything was there, and a retelling counts once, not as a second sighting.
Bigfoot · Florence, Colorado · 1987
Witness and co-worker observed a large, hairless-necked humanoid walking down the street at night, while a newspaper delivery driver and police officer also reported disturbances in the area.
Bigfoot · North Fort Myers, Florida · 1983
Witness reports being followed by a large creature while horseback riding at night in Charlotte County, FL.
Bigfoot · Clark Fork, Idaho · 1985
Witness reports seeing a tall, dark brown hairy creature walking on two legs near Lightening Creek while picking huckleberries.
Bigfoot · Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1989
Witness reports observing a tall, reddish-haired, stooped humanoid creature stacking rocks and moving wood on October Mountain.
Bigfoot · Waynesville, Missouri · 1989
Witness reports a 7-8 foot tall, hairy creature standing on the yellow line of Hwy. 17 before leaping into Roubidoux Creek/Gasconade River.
Bigfoot · Camden, Arkansas · 1980s
Witness reports granny screaming that she saw a creature again through the kitchen window while they were inside the mobile home.
Bigfoot · Dee, Oregon · 1980
Witnesses report hearing a loud, human-like moan approaching their second-story bedroom window in Dee, Oregon, which they later identified as potentially being Bigfoot.
Bigfoot · Barton City, Michigan · 1985
Witnesses report hearing mournful wails and growls from an unseen entity at their campsite, followed by the discovery of a large dirt mound containing mutilated deer.
Bigfoot · Oneida County, Wisconsin · 1984
Witness reports seeing a large dark upright object pass by the window while watching TV in the summer of 1984.
Bigfoot · Mechanicsburg, Ohio · 1983
Witness reports finding huge footprints in a cornfield and feeling scared, later identifying the maker as a Saquatch.
Bigfoot · Sevier County, Arkansas · 1989
Witness reports seeing a large, two-legged creature with big black eyes walking through the woods near DeQueen in October 1989.
Bigfoot · Manchester, Indiana · 1984
Witness reports a large, dark, hairy creature eating their food while camping in southeastern Indiana.
Bigfoot · Fairfield, Idaho · 1988
Witness reports seeing a tall, hunched figure covered in reddish-brown hair on a mountainside near Fairfield, Idaho, which caused their dog to flee and led the family to abandon camp.
Bigfoot · McCloud River, California · 1987
Witness reports seeing a large shadow figure and hearing loud screams near a campfire in 1987.
Bigfoot · Eatonville, Washington · 1981
Witness reports a group of four people encountered a large, hairy creature with reddish-brown hair and golden-brown eyes pacing them across a creek before they fled back to camp.
Bigfoot · Orrville, Alabama · 1985
Witness reports seeing three distinct figures of varying heights with shaggy hair running upright across a road in July 1985.
Bigfoot · Jefferson, Pennsylvania · 1983
Witness reports that a group of youngsters heard strange noises and saw a large hairy creature running upright away from them in the woods near Jefferson, PA.
Bigfoot · Essex County, New York · 1989
Witness reports hearing screaming and metal ripping before a huge, black, bear-like creature chased them down an embankment.
Bigfoot · Mason County, Kentucky · 1982
Witness reports seeing a tall, dark, upright-walking figure near a fenceline while retrieving a watch from a creek.
Bigfoot · Six Lakes, Michigan · 1986
Witness reports being awakened by a strong odor and seeing a huge creature looking down at them from outside their bedroom window before it roared.
Bigfoot · McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1985
Witness reports hearing a loud scream and growl from a large beast in a small patch of woods while bow hunting.
Bigfoot · Huntington, Arkansas · 1988
Witness reports seeing a large, gorilla-like humanoid creature near a lake in Huntington, Arkansas, which twisted off a tree trunk and growled before walking away.
Bigfoot · Reevesville, Illinois · 1989
Witness and three friends encountered a 7-foot tall, dark-haired, hunched creature near an abandoned cabin that ran across a trail.
Bigfoot · Nashville, Tennessee · 1988
Witness reports seeing a tall, hairy bipedal creature running across a logging road while riding an ATV.
Bigfoot · Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1982
Witness reports seeing a large reddish-brown unknown animal running on its hind legs through a cleared powerline area in Milton, Florida.
Bigfoot · Ruskin, Florida · 1984
Witness reports smelling a bad odor, hearing something run through palms, and seeing the upper back and head of a large animal with dark brown or black hair running away.
Bigfoot · Spokane, Washington · 1985
Witness reports seeing a large, brown, bipedal creature moving with incredible speed through thick brush near a Boy Scout camp.
Bigfoot · Pickens, South Carolina · 1981
Witness reports seeing a fast-moving whitish creature knocking branches aside near a fence in Pickens County, SC, which they initially thought was a horse but later considered might be Bigfoot.
Bigfoot · Sixes, Oregon · 1986
Witness reports seeing two sets of Bigfoot tracks on the north end of Cape Blanco Beach and following them for two miles.
Bigfoot · Meridian, Mississippi · 1981
Witness reports seeing a fast-moving figure in the woods near Meridian, Mississippi, which he feared was Bigfoot.
Bigfoot · Teton County, Wyoming · 1980s
Witness reports hearing a mechanical, rhythmical noise for 26 seconds in the drainage near Howell Creek cabin.
Bigfoot · Interlochen, Michigan · 1984
Witness reports finding two pristine, 18-inch right footprints in the snow near a swamp and railroad, suggesting a large humanoid creature.
Bigfoot · Perry, Florida · 1981
Witness reports a tall looming figure that caused eerie silence and fear during a camping trip in November-December 1981.
Bigfoot · Cassia, Florida · 1987
Witness reports seeing a dark, bipedal form with orange/brown hair and an odd-shaped head while clearing brush in central Florida.
Bigfoot · Bend, Oregon · 1989
Witness reports a nine-foot tall, ape-like creature with a human-Simeon face approached their campsite at night, vocalized, and then retreated into the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Bigfoot · Baxter County, Arkansas · 1988
Witness reports seeing a tall, hairy animal on two legs throwing rocks and chasing their truck near the White River.
Bigfoot · Ava, Missouri · 1986
Witness reports being chased by a large grey creature from the woods while holding torches, later observing it squatting in the field.
Bigfoot · Grays Harbor County, Washington · 1982
Witness reports examining large tracks and a trail of broken vegetation at Abbott Hill in Grays Harbor County.
Bigfoot · Iowa County, Wisconsin · 1989
Witness reports seeing arms and legs of a creature throwing rocks while hunting with two others.
Bigfoot · Douglas County, Missouri · 1980
Witness reports seeing a large, upright, black-furred creature with silver-tipped hair and chimp-like hands feeding on the ground through binoculars.
Bigfoot · McKinley, Michigan · 1987
Witness reports hearing wood knocking and seeing a pine tree shake violently while hunting with his brother in Michigan.
Bigfoot · Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 1989
Witness reports hearing a creature vocalize and tear up a tree while camping with a friend near Bear Crick.
Bigfoot · East Texas, Pennsylvania · 1987
Witness reports seeing a tall, dark-furred creature walking upright across a road near a creek while waiting for their cousin.
Bigfoot · Lewisburg, Tennessee · 1985
Witness reports seeing a milk chocolate colored figure walking on two legs in an open field.
Bigfoot · Cheboygan, Michigan · 1983
A hunter and his partner heard loud screaming and grunting vocalizations from an unseen creature that moved around them in a swamp.
Bigfoot · Elyria, Ohio · 1985
Witness reports seeing a large reddish brown hairy bipedal creature running away towards a creek in her backyard.
Bigfoot · Eden, Vermont · 1989
Witness reports finding large footprints in the snow and observing a creature that walked over a small tree without breaking branches while cutting down a Christmas tree.
Bigfoot · Nauvoo, Alabama · 1988
Witness reports seeing three long, hairy fingers with black nails slide under the front door while they were inside their home in Nauvoo.
Bigfoot · Kingsley Reservoir, Oregon · 1980
Witness reports seeing a large creature running and leaping across the Toodle River from a float plane.
Bigfoot · Camden County, Missouri · 1986
Witness reports hearing splashing and seeing a large creature running past their tent on two legs in June 1986.
Bigfoot · Calhoun, Tennessee · 1987
Witness reports seeing a large, hairy, tan or dark blond humanoid figure at their porch that whistled and emitted a smell like dead meat before disappearing into the woods.
Bigfoot · Bibb County, Alabama · 1987
Witness reports being rushed by a large creature making grunting and baboon-like vocalizations while crossing a stream in a bamboo thicket.
Bigfoot · Jackson, Kentucky · 1984
Witness reports finding small footprints on a frozen creek near their home in southeastern Kentucky.
Bigfoot · Memphis, Tennessee · 1985
Witness reports seeing a large, black, furry bipedal creature run across the road in front of their car at night.
Bigfoot · Pierce County, Washington · 1986
Witness reports seeing a large, upright, fur-covered creature cross the road and later hear it scream while investigating with his partner.
Bigfoot · Montpelier, Idaho · 1981
Witness reports seeing three Bigfoot figures near a beaver pond during a bow camp trip in the early 1980s.
Bigfoot · Arlington, Washington · 1983
Witness reports hearing loud 'hoot' vocalizations and fleeing in terror while walking near Jim Creek.
Bigfoot · Lovelady, Texas · 1981
Witness reports seeing a large, ape-like bipedal creature vault over a fence and stare at him while hunting in East Texas.
Bigfoot · Throckmorton County, Texas · 1988
Witness reports seeing a seven-foot tall, muscular, light-haired humanoid with yellow eyes that walked toward them before they fled.
Bigfoot · Klickitat County, Washington · 1983
Witness reports that six teenagers playing hide-and-seek near an elementary school adjacent to the Clth National Forest observed multiple large figures walking across the field in front of their…
Bigfoot · Lassen Volcanic National Park, California · 1982
Witness reports seeing a large, dark-complexioned figure with an hourglass figure and broad shoulders walking away on a logging road, followed by hearing powerful yelps and growls the next morning.
Bigfoot · Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1989
Witness reports seeing a large, hairy humanoid creature near the Red River and fleeing in his truck.
Bigfoot · Orlando, Florida · 1980
Witness reports hearing a noise in the brush, fleeing into their house with a rifle, and later seeing Bigfoot after it ripped off the back door.
Bigfoot · King County, Washington · 1986
Witness and neighbor heard loud footsteps following them in the bushes while taking out garbage, with the creature mimicking their movements.
Bigfoot · Onslow County, North Carolina · 1987
Witness reports hitting a large hairy creature with their car and being pursued by it while driving on an isolated road.
Bigfoot · McCall, Idaho · 1980
Witness reports seeing a large creature with bright fluorescent green eyes while fishing near McCall, Idaho.
Bigfoot · Wintersville, Ohio · 1980
Witness reports hearing a loud noise and seeing a huge hairy bipedal creature running away from their home in Ohio around 1980 or 1981.
Bigfoot · Hennepin, Illinois · 1986
Witness reports seeing a bigfoot crossing the road while riding his bike in November 1986.
Bigfoot · Fort Lee, Virginia · 1981
Witness reports seeing a black bear-like creature that stood on two legs, smelled like road kill, and ran away silently along a stream.
Bigfoot · Eldridge, Iowa · 1989
Witness reports hearing a primal scream from a creature estimated at 7-9 feet tall while camping near the Wapsipinicon River in Iowa.
Bigfoot · Hood River County, Oregon · 1986
Witness reports seeing a large hairy creature and a smaller one near a creek on the south side of Mt Hood in late August 1986 or 1987.
Bigfoot · Subiaco, Arkansas · 1986
Witness reports driving east of Paris in summer 1986 when a large, two-legged, reddish-brown furry animal ran across the road in front of his car.
Bigfoot · Elizabeth City, North Carolina · 1982
Witness reports seeing a large, gorilla-like creature with dark fur and human-like hands while deer hunting in North Carolina.
Bigfoot · Louellen, Kentucky · 1981
Witness reports seeing a 7-foot tall, dark brown humanoid with thin chest hair and short thick leg hair kneeling by the road before leaping away.
Bigfoot · Pittsburg, Kansas · 1981
Witness reports finding a large footprint in soft mud while exploring slag heaps and estimating it belonged to bigfoot.
Bigfoot · Hartford, Connecticut · 1987
Witness reports hearing knocks and whooping sounds, feeling a large foot step on their hand near the tent, and hearing heavy footsteps walking away during a camping trip in 1987.
Bigfoot · Hohenwald, Tennessee · 1985
Witness reports seeing a large, dark brown or black hairy creature walking near corn stalks before it disappeared into trees by a creek.
Bigfoot · Bastrop, Texas · 1981
Witness reports a 7-8 foot tall, fur-covered creature leaping from behind dumpsters at Bergstrom AFB and fleeing across a field.
Bigfoot · Washington County, New York · 1989
Witness reports seeing a large, brown, human-like creature approximately 10 feet tall outside their home after finding large footprints in the woods.
Bigfoot · Pittman, Florida · 1980
Witness reports finding large footprints and evidence of a Bigfoot in the Ocala National Forest after hearing about a sighting from a deputy.
Bigfoot · Prescott, Arizona · 1981
Witness reports spotting a tall, muscular, reddish-brown ape-like creature with long arm hair and no visible neck walking through a tree line gap near Prescott.
Bigfoot · Chelan County, Washington · 1984
Witness reports seeing a huge, silent, black-haired Sasquatch standing upright near his campfire in the woods while on a field training exercise.
Bigfoot · Siskiyou County, California · 1982
Witness reports seeing a big, hairy, extremely tall man resembling the Bigfoot from 'Harry and the Hendersons' while walking on Highway 96 near Somes Bar.
Bigfoot · Ashford, Washington · 1987
Witness reports seeing a 10-foot bigfoot cross the highway near Mt. Rainier and enter a stand of douglas fir while driving home from a fireworks display.
Bigfoot · Ferry County, Washington · 1986
Witness reports hearing a long howling call in the Sherman Creek drainage that caused his hair to stand on end.
Bigfoot · Lemhi County, Idaho · 1982
Witness reports hearing a loud sound initially thought to be an elk bugle but disagreed upon by their grandfather, followed by the discovery of a single track in a marshy area the next morning.
Bigfoot · Meyers, California · 1983
Witness reports seeing a huge, bi-pedal creature with a smooth gait on a hillside near Highway 50 in the early evening of 1983 or 1984.
Bigfoot · Shelton, Washington · 1984
Witness reports hearing a loud screaming noise from a creature and later learning of an elderly couple's encounter with a tall, large, hairy biped in the area.
Bigfoot · Oneida, Tennessee · 1986
Witness reports seeing a tall, matted-hair creature that threw gravel at their car near Oneida TN in 1986.
Bigfoot · Sam Houston National Forest, Texas · 1983
A hunter reports seeing a huge, bipedal, ape-like animal the size of a brown bear while hunting in the Sam Houston National Forest.
Bigfoot · Unionville, Indiana · 1989
Witness reports a bigfoot walking upright with a sideways gait in front of their vehicle in southern Indiana.
Bigfoot · Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 1982
Witness reports seeing the back of a creature entering the woods after their mother yelled a warning.
Bigfoot · Casselberry, Florida · 1981
Witness and neighbor heard loud crashing footsteps and saw trees part at a height of ten to twelve feet while walking near a bird sanctuary.
Bigfoot · Lady Lake, Florida · 1980
Witness reports hearing growling and footsteps outside their window in the early 1980s and finding large footprints in a sand pile the next morning.
Bigfoot · Carter County, Kentucky · 1980s
Witness and wife hear someone whistling on a hill; the witness fires shots but the entity continues walking around the hill without speeding up or slowing down.
Bigfoot · Lehigh Acres, Florida · 1982
Witness reports hearing a deep, drawn-out scream from the swamp while camping with a friend, which caused all surrounding bugs to go quiet.
Bigfoot · Navarro County, Texas · 1980
Witness reports seeing a large, hairy creature leaning against a tree at age 10, later observing it trotting around their mobile home and looking through windows, and finding matted red hair on a…
Bigfoot · Hyampom, California · 1985
Witness reports seeing a large bipedal creature shaking a pine tree at night and later finding large tracks in the sand that they believed were not from a bear or human.
Bigfoot · Portsmouth, Ohio · 1986
Witness reports seeing a tall, slender, furry creature crouched on Timlin Hill Road that stood up and leaped down a hill.
Bigfoot · Carbon County, Wyoming · 1989
Witness reports seeing a huge hairy animal running on two legs in the fog and later hearing a high-pitched scream while elk hunting.