I was at a party a couple weeks ago where a lady from this area mentioned that she had heard talk back in high school 40 years ago that there was a "Honeysuckle Monster" in the area of Acton-Lane to Gardiner Road that goes between Waldorf, MD and Accokeek, MD. This road crosses the Mattawoman swamp. The general impression she had of the monster was that it was a bigfoot type creature.
Fourth hand rumors of this sort aren't particularly good evidence of course, but they can be clues. Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are only 30 miles away from the area and that is easy walking distance for a BF. So, I find the rumor plausible but way out of date. Probably it was just a BF passing through. The Bowie, MD sightings years ago could have been connected, that being half way between Annapolis and the "Honeysuckle Monster".
Notably, there was a BF sighting at Quantico, VA a few years back, and Quantico is just across the Potomac from the mouth of the Mattawoman Creek.
As a general matter, I've often noticed that multiple BF sightings are probably just the same individual wandering around.
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hey gordan wow this is a very informative new thread. please keep us posted ok. thanks bill 
QUOTE(gordon @ Jan 23 2009, 05:04 PM) 
I was at a party a couple weeks ago where a lady from this area mentioned that she had heard talk back in high school 40 years ago that there was a "Honeysuckle Monster" in the area of Acton-Lane to Gardiner Road that goes between Waldorf, MD and Accokeek, MD. This road crosses the Mattawoman swamp. The general impression she had of the monster was that it was a bigfoot type creature.
Fourth hand rumors of this sort aren't particularly good evidence of course, but they can be clues. Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are only 30 miles away from the area and that is easy walking distance for a BF. So, I find the rumor plausible but way out of date. Probably it was just a BF passing through. The Bowie, MD sightings years ago could have been connected, that being half way between Annapolis and the "Honeysuckle Monster".
Notably, there was a BF sighting at Quantico, VA a few years back, and Quantico is just across the Potomac from the mouth of the Mattawoman Creek.
As a general matter, I've often noticed that multiple BF sightings are probably just the same individual wandering around.
Fourth hand rumors of this sort aren't particularly good evidence of course, but they can be clues. Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are only 30 miles away from the area and that is easy walking distance for a BF. So, I find the rumor plausible but way out of date. Probably it was just a BF passing through. The Bowie, MD sightings years ago could have been connected, that being half way between Annapolis and the "Honeysuckle Monster".
Notably, there was a BF sighting at Quantico, VA a few years back, and Quantico is just across the Potomac from the mouth of the Mattawoman Creek.
As a general matter, I've often noticed that multiple BF sightings are probably just the same individual wandering around.
Although I've never heard of the 'Honeysuckle' monster, there is a relatively famous Bigfoot sighting by multiple witnesses, in, I believe Arundel County. If I remember correctly, the sighting took place at a an under construction shopping center back in the 90's. Two construction workers saw "it" who were spending the night in a van on the property. The police were called & did come out & investigate.
I'm sure there is at least one thread about it on this forum, and if you Googled it, I'm sure you would find more info on the incident.
Hi, I'm new to the forums and wanted to start a new topic about sightings in a specific area but I guess my account is too new so I'll try to do that here. I'm curious about when and where the supposed sightings were in the Bowie area, could you provide a bit more information please ?
I'm familiar with the 1950's report off Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro and remember reading an article in the Journal newspaper in the early 1990's about sightings near the Nasa/Goddard space center but never anything specific to Bowie. But the area I wanted to ask about is what might be called "north bowie-south odenton". I used to do a lot of hiking and bird watching along the patuxent river on the pgco side and am generally familiar with the areas on the aaco side--that large sand and gravel pit and meyer's station road, which dead ends maybe another mile or two beyond the sand and gravel company land. I never encountered anything I could call strange but at the time wasn't actively looking either. Between the subdivisions of Bowie and the homes on meyer's station road I'd estimate there is maybe a mile of woods and then from the 301 bridge to the area behind the race track I'd say maybe 3 miles. If anyone has explored this area or heard any sighting information I'd be interested, thanks.
On a sighting in closer proximity to the Honeysuckle monster I remember years ago one of the dc tv stations did a report on something called "the creature of nanjemoy creek" where a local hunting and fishing guide claimed to have seen a strange bigfoot like creature on a few occasions. The segment showed large footprints in heavy mud but it was impossible to determine if it was in the shape of a foot or a boot print.
Also, if anyone is interested in exploring the area in question and needed information about where a certain trail or path leads I might be able to help.
Thanks,
Paul
I'm familiar with the 1950's report off Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro and remember reading an article in the Journal newspaper in the early 1990's about sightings near the Nasa/Goddard space center but never anything specific to Bowie. But the area I wanted to ask about is what might be called "north bowie-south odenton". I used to do a lot of hiking and bird watching along the patuxent river on the pgco side and am generally familiar with the areas on the aaco side--that large sand and gravel pit and meyer's station road, which dead ends maybe another mile or two beyond the sand and gravel company land. I never encountered anything I could call strange but at the time wasn't actively looking either. Between the subdivisions of Bowie and the homes on meyer's station road I'd estimate there is maybe a mile of woods and then from the 301 bridge to the area behind the race track I'd say maybe 3 miles. If anyone has explored this area or heard any sighting information I'd be interested, thanks.
On a sighting in closer proximity to the Honeysuckle monster I remember years ago one of the dc tv stations did a report on something called "the creature of nanjemoy creek" where a local hunting and fishing guide claimed to have seen a strange bigfoot like creature on a few occasions. The segment showed large footprints in heavy mud but it was impossible to determine if it was in the shape of a foot or a boot print.
Also, if anyone is interested in exploring the area in question and needed information about where a certain trail or path leads I might be able to help.
Thanks,
Paul
Sounds interesting enough
Paul22, The Nanjemoy area is prime Sasquatch habitat, in addition to Doncaster State Forest, two government installations, and a vast tract of riverfront land held by a single individual dedicated to preservation, there is little overall development. It also across the Potomac river from Quantico and other areas of prime habitate. Just a couple of days ago I was wondering if any Sas had ever been sighted there. You have enlighted me.
Sas is generally reputed to travel stream valleys and the Severn-Patuxent-Mattawoman corridor from Annapolis to Virginia seems likely enough. That whole corridor has now developed since 40 years ago. BF probably got out except as noted below.
Not all BF reports are on BFRO. See also Maryland Bigfoot and other sites for local sightings. In general, Maryland is not a good BF area, but they do exist, particularly around the Annapolis-Odenton-Fort Meade area. I would bet there are fewer than 10 BF in all of Maryland. In most states, around 50 would be more typical. Oregon probably many hundreds.
Sas is generally reputed to travel stream valleys and the Severn-Patuxent-Mattawoman corridor from Annapolis to Virginia seems likely enough. That whole corridor has now developed since 40 years ago. BF probably got out except as noted below.
Not all BF reports are on BFRO. See also Maryland Bigfoot and other sites for local sightings. In general, Maryland is not a good BF area, but they do exist, particularly around the Annapolis-Odenton-Fort Meade area. I would bet there are fewer than 10 BF in all of Maryland. In most states, around 50 would be more typical. Oregon probably many hundreds.
gordon, to offer just a bit more information. The tv report I mentioned was back in the early 1980's so even if there was any validity to it sasquatch could be long gone by now, at least from there. In addition to the Severn Run sightings in AACO I've found reports of a sasquatch type monster around the Shadyside area of the county. Do you have any details on the sightings from Bowie, such as where and when ?
Thanks,
Paul
Thanks,
Paul
Paul22,
A google search turned up this Bowie reference. It is not the one I remember, but I think Mark Opansick (spelling?) was involved in documenting the reference I remember. He is involved with Md bigfoot as I recall.
Sorry my recollection isn't better. If you want to go squatching around Nanjemoy or Annapolis, leave a message when it turns warm. I don't have much stamina these days, but I could act as roadside radio liaison. Maybe some of the Virginia people would like to join in.
A google search turned up this Bowie reference. It is not the one I remember, but I think Mark Opansick (spelling?) was involved in documenting the reference I remember. He is involved with Md bigfoot as I recall.
Sorry my recollection isn't better. If you want to go squatching around Nanjemoy or Annapolis, leave a message when it turns warm. I don't have much stamina these days, but I could act as roadside radio liaison. Maybe some of the Virginia people would like to join in.
QUOTE(gordon @ Jan 23 2009, 04:04 PM)
I was at a party a couple weeks ago where a lady from this area mentioned that she had heard talk back in high school 40 years ago that there was a "Honeysuckle Monster" in the area of Acton-Lane to Gardiner Road that goes between Waldorf, MD and Accokeek, MD. This road crosses the Mattawoman swamp. The general impression she had of the monster was that it was a bigfoot type creature.
I go past this area whenever I am unfortunate enough to have a meeting in DC. I seriously doubt that any creature is still in the area as Waldorf is very heavily developed now. I figure the best places in MD to find one would be a) south and east of Waldorf (Potomac to the Chesapeake),
north and west of Baltimore within 10-15 miles of the PA border, c) west of Frederick, and d) maybe a few places over on the Eastern Shore.
I live in ellicott city md close to the pataspco state park. the report most of you are talking about was in 2000 or 2001 at during the building process of arundel mills mall. I was in highschool when this occured and really brought me onto BF. anyways im always ready to go out. please keep me posted Gary
Read all about the Arundel Mills sighting and it's debunking here
Read all about the implausibility of BF in the Bowie / Odenton / Patuxent Research Center further on the same thread here
You should also consider the overall population density of the Bowie/Odenton/Ft Mead area... it's just not plausible.
Read all about the implausibility of BF in the Bowie / Odenton / Patuxent Research Center further on the same thread here
You should also consider the overall population density of the Bowie/Odenton/Ft Mead area... it's just not plausible.
I fail to see how your reference debunks those sightings. You rely on someones unsupported opinions without proof. Do you have any conflicts of interest ? Does Md DNR have any conflicts of interest ?
huh?! read the thread... it was a bear. Regardless, the burden of proof is on the proponent. I'm stating that it's implausible for BF to live or even travel anywhere near the bowie/odenton/PWR area.
I live in SE PA and have read of a series of sightings here, then traveling into Northern MD. This wass in the spring of 1977. At least 5-6 sightings...
Aberdeen proving grounds is near there...wonder if they were detained there?
Aberdeen proving grounds is near there...wonder if they were detained there?
The original report of the Arundel Mills BF sighting was made by two construction workers, a professional noted for ability to estimate height. They called the police and the policeman saw the BF. These three people were eyewitnesses.
The DNR people were never eyewitnesses. Even if they had a report of a bear a few miles away, it says nothing whatsoever about what the eyewitnesses to BF saw. The newspapers reported DNR, the people who were never there. There is no evidence a bear was ever at Arundel Mills either.
Eyewitness testimony always trumps hearsay.
The DNR people were never eyewitnesses. Even if they had a report of a bear a few miles away, it says nothing whatsoever about what the eyewitnesses to BF saw. The newspapers reported DNR, the people who were never there. There is no evidence a bear was ever at Arundel Mills either.
Eyewitness testimony always trumps hearsay.
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