Bigfoot Ohio Apps For In The Field, Created By Mike Hartman

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Bigfoot Ohio Apps For In The Field, Created By Mike Hartman 〰️

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Bigfoot Ohio - Environmental Report

Environmental Field Report

Bigfoot Research Division - Ohio Sector

Ohio Bigfoot Research App

By Mike Hartman

Your complete tool for offline note-taking and field reference. All data is saved directly on your device.

Field Notes

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Ohio Bigfoot Notepad

Your offline field notes companion.

How It Works

This notepad works entirely in your browser and is fully functional offline. Type your field notes below. When you're ready, click "Save Notes to Device" to download your notes as a text file to your phone or PC.

A tool for Bigfoot Ohio Researchers

Bigfoot Ohio Evidence Analyzer

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Bigfoot Ohio - Audio Evidence Merger

Bigfoot Ohio: Audio Evidence Merger

Combine audio clips to analyze potential Sasquatch vocalizations.
A tool by Mike Hartman.

Click to Upload Evidence or Drag & Drop Select multiple audio files (MP3, WAV, etc.)

Bigfoot Ohio Audio Analyzer

Upload an audio file to begin analysis.

Click to select an audio file

What This Tool Does

This tool provides a technical analysis of any audio file you upload. It uses your browser's built-in capabilities to decode the audio and extract key data points without sending your file to any server. It's a quick way to inspect the properties of a recording.

Understanding the Readings

Length (Duration): The total playback time of the audio file in seconds.
Sample Rate: Measured in Kilohertz (kHz), this is the number of audio samples captured per second. A higher sample rate (like 44.1 kHz) generally means higher audio quality.
Dominant Frequency: The most prominent frequency (pitch) found in the audio, measured in Hertz (Hz). This helps identify the main tone of a sound.
Peak Amplitude: The loudest point in the audio file. The value is "linear" (from 0 to 1), where 1 is the maximum possible volume without digital distortion.
Infrasound: This checks for the presence of significant audio energy below 20 Hz, which is the typical lower limit of human hearing.

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Bigfoot Ohio Photo Measurement Lab

Measure objects in your photos.

How to Use This Tool

Place a Reference Object: Before taking your photo, place an object with a known measurement (like a dollar bill - 6.14 inches, a ruler, or a coin) next to the footprint or object you want to measure.
Upload Your Photo: Click the "Choose File" button and select your photo.
Calibrate the Scale: Enter the known length of your reference object in the input box. Click "Calibrate" and then click on the two endpoints of your reference object in the photo.
Measure the Footprint: Once calibrated, click the two endpoints of the object you want to measure. The calculated length will appear.

1. Upload Photo

2. Reference Length

Upload a photo to begin.

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Bigfoot Ohio Evidence Editor

By Mike Hartman | bigfootohio.org

Upload a video file to begin

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Note: Video processing happens in your browser. Exporting may be slow for large files. This tool is intended for preview and simple cuts.

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Meldrum Bigfoot Height Calculator

From Footprint to Height

This tool uses a refined anthropological model. While human feet are typically 13-17% of total height, this estimator uses a more conservative range (15-18%) often considered for larger, more robust bipedal primates. A maximum height of 13 feet is applied for plausibility.

Enter Footprint Length (inches):

By Mike Hartman. In memory of Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum.

This is a speculative estimate for research purposes.

Bigfoot Sighting Recorder

Capture the evidence.

Created for Bigfoot Ohio by Mike Hartman. Recordings are saved to your device.

Bigfoot Ohio Expedition Tools

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Bigfoot Ohio Expedition Tools 〰️

Sasquatch Game Caller

Upload your own sounds to create a custom call board.

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Add Sound (MP3, WAV)

Ohio Wild Edibles for Wildlife by Month

Possible Bigfoot Food Sources

by Mike Hartman

A Year in the Life of Ohio's Bigfoot

by Mike Hartman

Ohio Bigfoot Nest Locator

Ohio Bigfoot Field Guide

Top 25 Potential Habitats

Ranked Locations

1. Wayne National Forest

Ohio's only national forest. Its quarter-million acres of rugged, Appalachian terrain offer the most expansive and remote habitat in the state.

2. Shawnee State Forest

"The Little Smokies of Ohio." Over 63,000 acres of steep, rugged hills, including an 8,000-acre wilderness area perfect for avoiding human contact.

3. AEP ReCreation Land (Jesse Owens SP)

Nearly 60,000 acres of reclaimed strip-mine land. The unpredictable terrain, numerous ponds, and extremely thick regrowth make it a vast and secluded habitat.

4. Tar Hollow State Forest

Over 16,000 acres of rugged hills and deep hollows in Ross, Hocking, and Vinton counties, offering a large, contiguous block of potential habitat with less traffic than major parks.

5. Woodbury Wildlife Area

At over 19,000 acres, it's one of the largest wildlife areas. The mix of forest and reclaimed land provides prime "edge habitat" for foraging with lower human density.

6. Brush Creek State Forest

More than 13,000 acres of heavily forested, unglaciated terrain in Scioto and Adams counties, adjacent to the highly-ranked Shawnee region.

7. Tri-Valley Wildlife Area

Over 16,000 acres in Muskingum County, known for its diverse habitat of forests, fields, and brushy areas that support a large deer population.

8. Egypt Valley Wildlife Area

A vast and notoriously rugged 14,300-acre area of reclaimed land. Its remoteness and thick regrowth make it difficult to traverse and an ideal hiding place.

9. Muskingum Watershed (MWCD) Lands

A massive network of lakes (Seneca, Tappan, Clendening) and forests across eastern Ohio, offering thousands of acres of secluded shoreline and deep woods.

10. Zaleski State Forest

Ohio's second-largest state forest is rugged and remote, with an extensive trail system that provides access to deep woods far from civilization.

11. Hocking Hills State Forest

While the park is busy, the 9,800 acres of surrounding state forest contain countless deep gorges, caves, and rock shelters that would make ideal temporary shelters.

12. Mohican State Forest

The deep, hemlock-lined gorge of the Clear Fork Mohican River provides exceptional cover and a year-round water source, with steep ravines for concealment.

13. Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area

One of Ohio's largest remaining marshlands. This unique habitat is a prime candidate for finding "swamp nests" and tracks preserved in the muddy soil.

14. Sunfish Creek State Forest

A very remote and rugged forest in Monroe County with limited access, making it an excellent area for a creature avoiding humans.

15. Salt Fork State Park

The epicenter of Ohio Bigfoot sightings. While it has high human traffic, its 17,000+ acres contain numerous remote coves and dense pine thickets.

16. Blue Rock State Forest

Located in Muskingum County, this forest is known for its steep hills and rich biodiversity, offering numerous food sources.

17. Grand River Wildlife Area

A large area in northeast Ohio with a mix of wetlands and forests, offering a different type of habitat than the Appalachian south.

18. Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area

Over 5,400 acres in Jackson County, characterized by its steep hills and oak-hickory forests, which provide a crucial fall food source (acorns).

19. East Fork State Park

While a popular boating lake, the park's large size and numerous undeveloped coves and inlets offer secluded areas for foraging.

20. Caesar Creek State Park

Known for its deep lake and steep ravines. The area has a history of footprint finds, particularly along the muddy shorelines after heavy rain.

21. Harrison State Forest

A smaller but rugged forest in Harrison County, part of the historically active eastern Ohio region.

22. Dillon Wildlife Area

Located near Zanesville, its proximity to the Licking and Muskingum rivers provides vital water corridors and diverse food sources.

23. Wolf Creek Wildlife Area

Over 4,000 acres in Morgan County, offering a secluded habitat with a mix of forest and open land.

24. Fernwood State Forest

Located in Jefferson County, another area with a history of sightings and rugged terrain suitable for concealment.

25. Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area

A large wetland complex in Trumbull County. Like Killbuck, it offers a unique swampy habitat where evidence might be well-preserved.

What to Look For: Field Signs

Woven Nests / Bedding Areas

Look for huge, bowl-shaped depressions (6-8 ft diameter) lined with softer materials. Key is the unnatural, woven construction of branches, not a random pile of storm debris.

Swamp Nests

In wetland areas like Killbuck Marsh, look for large structures made of cattails, mud, and sticks, possibly built up on a small island or against a bank, similar to a beaver lodge but much larger and cruder.

Footprints

The classic evidence. Look in soft mud along creek beds and remote trails. Note the large size (14+ inches), a visible mid-tarsal break (flexibility in the middle of the foot), and a long stride (4-6 feet).

Stick Structures

Unnatural arrangements of branches. Look for large X-formations, woven arches over game trails, or teepee-like structures. Their purpose is unknown, but they may be territorial markers.

Ridge Travel & Vantage Points

Ridgetops often serve as travel corridors. The ground is harder and drier, leaving fewer prints. This also provides a tactical advantage, offering clear lines of sight to spot approaching humans or other threats from a distance.

Vocalizations & Sounds

Listen for sounds that are out of place: deep, resonant howls; sharp, loud "wood knocks"; rock clacking; and complex whistles or jaw-popping sounds in close proximity.

Eye Shine & Odor

At night, look for bright, reddish, or yellowish eye shine that is higher off the ground than a deer. Be aware of any sudden, strong, musky odors often described as a mix of "wet dog and garbage."

How a Researcher Would Use This Guide

A seasoned researcher would use this guide not as a treasure map, but as a tool for strategic planning to maximize the probability of an encounter or finding evidence.

Macro-Level Planning: The first step is to choose a location from the top of the ranked list, prioritizing vast, remote areas with low human density like Wayne National Forest or Shawnee. The choice would be cross-referenced with recent sighting reports.
Seasonal Targeting: The researcher would then consider the time of year. In autumn, they would focus on oak-hickory forests within Wayne. In spring, they might investigate the marshy lowlands of Killbuck for fresh tracks near emerging vegetation. The goal is to predict where the food sources are.
Micro-Location Scouting: Once in the general area, the researcher would use topographic maps to identify promising features. They'd pinpoint remote, spring-fed creeks (avoiding major rivers), scout ridgetops as likely travel corridors, and mark dense thickets or pine groves as potential bedding areas.
Boots on the Ground: Finally, in the chosen micro-location, the search for specific field signs begins. They would walk the creek beds looking for tracks, scan the woods for unnatural stick structures, and use thermal imagers at night to scan ridgetops, all while being alert for the sounds and smells listed in this guide.

Bigfoot Ohio Research Areas

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