Question about teepee structures Options

[wvbig]

Has anyone ever tried dismantling one of these to see if there is anything underneath? It occured to me this morning that these structures, if they are indeed Bigfoot related, may be where a Bigfoot has died & been covered by debris by other Bigfoots. Any thoughts?

[DPowles]

I always thought tee pee's were made by the native americans? But I guess anything is possible? If u get anymore info on this please let me know.

[mkianni]

Has anyone ever tried dismantling one of these to see if there is anything underneath?

Does anyone have any photos of these things?

[P.J.]

I think he might mean these things


http://www.bigfootlady.net/may22.html (You click that )

[Hairy Man]

I'm not sure what you mean wvbig. If you mean the simple (what appears natural) teepee shown in the picture posted by P.J., I'm don't know what dismantling it would prove. The formation is easily visible. If you mean something more substantial, like a nest, then yes, I found one and took it apart...you can find the article here!

[bipto]

Trees fall down and make tee-pee shapes. I see them all over the place. Unless you find something else to indicate a large animal used it for shelter, you're looking at a mundane natural phenomenon.

[DevouredbyVermn]

I have to agree with Bipto. I've seen similar looking things before.

[yowiie]

Have seen plenty of these in Oz, nothing unusual about them, just mother natures art work

[micahn]

I have never been a big believer that the tepee things are Bigfoot related. Like others have said I have seen to many things close to them that you could tell was just the way things fell.
Now I have to admit I have seen some pictures on some of the sites that would be hard to explain as nature. They was made by something or someone I would say. But Bigfoot I am just not sure that would be the answer.

Now with that said some of the lets call them nest pictures I have seen I believe could be Bigfoot related. A lot of the large apes make some sort of nest every night.

[yowiie]

Micahn
Did you read my description of the beds and the location of them in my post, if not take a look and let me know if the beds in USA are similar in appearanvce and the location of them.

[wvbig]

Does anyone have any photos of these things?

http://sasquatchwatchofvafield.blogspot.com/

Trees fall down and make tee-pee shapes. I see them all over the place. Unless you find something else to indicate a large animal used it for shelter, you're looking at a mundane natural phenomenon.

When trees fall down, they either break off & leave a stump or fall out roots & all & leave a hole in the ground.

[bipto]

They also very often fall into one another and get caught on each other's branches. If more than one do that and are leaning towards each other, you have a basic tee-pee shape.

Are you saying all those trees I see leaning into one another are that way because bigfoot are pushing them all over?

[yowiie]

If that is the case we are in trouble, there are obviusly a lot more BF's than first suggested as there are a lot of of these structures around the world

[bipto]

My point exactly. There would be massive herds of bigfoot thundering across the plains...

[mkianni]

http://sasquatchwatchofvafield.blogspot.com/

What makes you think this type of tree entanglement is the work of Bigfoot?
What would be its purpose to a Bigfoot?
Am I suppose to believe these formations constitute some kind of shelter, the upright formation of a few twigs? If thats the case I would think it not very effective, why make anything at all?
The lack of definition in these formations make me think that nothing more than weather is to blame.

If you have another theory as to why Bigfoot would make these things, please enlighten me.

[micahn]

Micahn
Did you read my description of the beds and the location of them in my post, if not take a look and let me know if the beds in USA are similar in appearanvce and the location of them.

Yea they look a lot alike I would say from pictures.

[PEPPERSFARMS]

I'm not sure what you mean wvbig. If you mean the simple (what appears natural) teepee shown in the picture posted by P.J., I'm don't know what dismantling it would prove. The formation is easily visible. If you mean something more substantial, like a nest, then yes, I found one and took it apart...you can find the article here!

Thanks HM that's the first time I've seen this good info!!!!

[wvbig]

They also very often fall into one another and get caught on each other's branches. If more than one do that and are leaning towards each other, you have a basic tee-pee shape.

Are you saying all those trees I see leaning into one another are that way because bigfoot are pushing them all over?

Of course I'm not suggesting that. But there are some of these structures found that obviously didn't just fall into each other because there is no stump or hole in the ground where they fell out by the roots.

[wvbig]

What makes you think this type of tree entanglement is the work of Bigfoot?
What would be its purpose to a Bigfoot?
Am I suppose to believe these formations constitute some kind of shelter, the upright formation of a few twigs? If thats the case I would think it not very effective, why make anything at all?
The lack of definition in these formations make me think that nothing more than weather is to blame.

If you have another theory as to why Bigfoot would make these things, please enlighten me.

These are not just "twigs" piled together. Some of these are made up of large pieces of trees. I've heard discussed on various Bigfoot forums & radio programs that they may be Bigfoot territory boundary markers, and they may be. But it occured to me that they may be where a Bigfoot has died & been covered by other Bigfoots in the family group. The reason these are believed to be Bigfoot related is that they are often found in the middle of nowhere & therefore must've been placed there by someone or something because the obvious signs of them occuring naturally(just falling into each other, wind, lightning strikes)are missing. I'm surprised these haven't been discussed on here before. They are hardly a new phenomenon on other discussion boards, websites, or radio programs.

This post has been edited by wvbig: Jun 8 2007, 07:08 AM

[bipto]

I think when we find a structure that shows signs of a large animal bedding down in it and the proper site investigation is done (like that described in HM's link earlier in this thread) and that investigation comes up with something interesting, then we've got something. The problem with this area of research is there are so many naturally occurring formations out there that simple cursory examination of them won't tell us anything.

[mike2k1]

I think Billy and Tom found some interesting structures in the Virginia article but I would agree a more in-depth site investigation would be the thing to do. They both have the brain power to do that. I never have run into anything I would call a t-pee or a nest. These just seem natural to me. I have run into other tree/limb formations that are way more interesting and didn't have readily natural explanations. What caused them...who knows?

This post has been edited by bipto: Jun 8 2007, 10:46 AM

[Hairy Man]

I'd like to see that article Mike!

You know what would be helpful, if under this Forum, we had areas categorized by "evidence" (notice the quotes) so that all tree break material is lumped together, call blasting, etc. so that info is easier to find. Just a suggestion, but I think I miss a lot of things because I can't find them (and yes I know about search, but it needs to be dumbed down even further for me.... )

[micahn]

Well one easy way to answer one of the questions. Someone that knows where some of the tepees are go dig some under one and see just what you find. Who knows you just might get real lucky and find where one was buried and get the real proof that is needed in this whole thing.

[mike2k1]

I'd like to see that article Mike!

You know what would be helpful, if under this Forum, we had areas categorized by "evidence" (notice the quotes) so that all tree break material is lumped together, call blasting, etc. so that info is easier to find. Just a suggestion, but I think I miss a lot of things because I can't find them (and yes I know about search, but it needs to be dumbed down even further for me.... )

This one is easy HM...click the link in post #11 above.

[mkianni]

But it occured to me that they may be where a Bigfoot has died & been covered by other Bigfoots in the family group.

Any plans to return to site with a shovel?

The reason these are believed to be Bigfoot related is that they are often found in the middle of nowhere

Middle of no where that you were able to access?

[MajDan]

I think he might mean these things
http://www.bigfootlady.net/may22.html (You click that )

If thats true, then I must have a whole CITY of bigfoots living in the area around my house. But I've never seen one... or seen footprints... or crap....

Those are natural.

Hell how do you know that someone didn't come through there 10-20 years ago and build a shelter to stay the night? I do it all the time, there must be 5-6 'teepee' structures in New Gloucester, Maine from me.

I'm not sure what you mean wvbig. If you mean the simple (what appears natural) teepee shown in the picture posted by P.J., I'm don't know what dismantling it would prove. The formation is easily visible. If you mean something more substantial, like a nest, then yes, I found one and took it apart...you can find the article here!

Some of those logs look like they were cut with a saw a long time ago. Maybe they have saws? Or maybe they found them on the ground, you find them all the time around here. I'm still not convinced about the nests. I see similar 'structures' in the woods all the time that I just thought were natural.

[yowiie]

If thats true, then I must have a whole CITY of bigfoots living in the area around my house. But I've never seen one... or seen footprints... or crap....

Those are natural.

Hell how do you know that someone didn't come through there 10-20 years ago and build a shelter to stay the night? I do it all the time, there must be 5-6 'teepee' structures in New Gloucester, Maine from me.
Some of those logs look like they were cut with a saw a long time ago. Maybe they have saws? Or maybe they found them on the ground, you find them all the time around here. I'm still not convinced about the nests. I see similar 'structures' in the woods all the time that I just thought were natural.

Did you take a look at the photos of the beds I posted on the Yowie thread.

[bwillard]

I think Billy and Tom found some interesting structures in the Virginia article but I would agree a more in-depth site investigation would be the thing to do. They both have the brain power to do that. I never have run into anything I would call a t-pee or a nest. These just seem natural to me. I have run into other tree/limb formations that are way more interesting and didn't have readily natural explanations. What caused them...who knows?

Mike, thanks for the comment. We are in NO WAY saying that these are CONCRETE EVIDENCE of Bigfoot. There could be other explanations, we are just offering this information as a POSSIBLE. Until we actually see a Bigfoot constructing one of these structures, we just don't know. However, I also believe that it is wrong to simply DISMISS the findings. What harm is done by simply making a note of these findings, take some measurements, take some photos, come up with possible reasons or theories, etc. That's what science is all about. We document these findings on a GPS so we can go back, place them on a map and look at it from a larger standpoint. For the 5-10 minutes it takes to make some of these simple documentations, whats the harm? Maybe, just maybe, one day we will figure out they are or are not related to Bigfoot. If they are, then we already have documented information to help us.

By the way, Tom and I both spend several hours in the woods carefully looking at the surrounding trees and ground for evidence of natural falls and so forth.

[brofreak]

I have found the teepee structures in a very remote area of Idaho. I didn't think anything about them at the time but I did report it to BFRO to which they never did post it. The three I found were in a triangle shape in formation of three and they were in a stream. I couldn't say for sure who or what made them but it seemed like a presence could be felt. I would like to know why they set these up as well and why would they choose that location.

It was interesting to say the least.

RB

[wvbig]

If in fact they were placed there by a Bigfoot. Maybe it was to mark a spot with alot of fish.

Reason for edit: Gratuitous quoting of the post before this one.

[BigTexan]

I have found Tee Pee structures in active bigfoot areas before. I have taken a closer look at them and have found some interesting things. My research is conducted in Texas and food sources vary from state to state. I have found the branches that the smaller tee pee structures are made of consist of branches from different types of food source trees found in active areas. Some are pecan, black walnut, plum, red mulberry, and hickory. On some occasions you may find grapevines inertwined in these structures which is another food source. I find this interesting considering these trees and vines produce fruits and nuts that have a high in nutritional value.

It would be interesting to see what type of trees these branches belong to that are found in structures from other states.

Luke Gross

[Savage30L]

I have found Tee Pee structures in active bigfoot areas before. I have taken a closer look at them and have found some interesting things. My research is conducted in Texas and food sources vary from state to state. I have found the branches that the smaller tee pee structures are made of consist of branches from different types of food source trees found in active areas. Some are pecan, black walnut, plum, red mulberry, and hickory. On some occasions you may find grapevines inertwined in these structures which is another food source. I find this interesting considering these trees and vines produce fruits and nuts that have a high in nutritional value.

It would be interesting to see what type of trees these branches belong to that are found in structures from other states.

Luke Gross

One area comes to mind, where I found a number of them, made primarily out of sweetgum, red maple, and mountain laurel (!). I can't imagine any nutritional value from any of them. I think those were used because they were what was present.

In another area I saw some teepee structures made from Loblolly pines. I can't imagine there to be any nutritional value to them, either.

[hiker11]

Hi, Over the years I have seen some beds, but not the teepee type, That would be to easy for us to find and there not that dumb, They dont want to leave any evidence like that, Here is one pic I took of a bed up in the mountains, and there was a few more the same in other valleys.