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Frank Middleton (BFRO investigator & “Track and Sign” tracker)

Frank Middleton—an investigator with the BFRO and a certified “Track and Sign” tracker—describes how learning tracking skills shaped his mindset for Bigfoot investigations. He also shares multiple personal encounters across the U.S., and addresses a controversial figure tied to British Columbia, often associated with skepticism/criticism within the Bigfoot community.

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Approach to investigating Bigfoot

• “Bigfoot” should be the last explanation. Middleton argues people often jump to “Bigfoot” too quickly. For him, Bigfoot is only considered after eliminating other animals, insects, natural causes, and other plausible sources of tracks/sign.

• Tracking certification improves elimination. He describes getting certified in Track and Sign through training courses where trackers learn to identify and correctly interpret tracks and sign—helping him narrow down what could (or could not) reasonably be Sasquatch.

• Regional knowledge is essential. He emphasizes that understanding:

  • which animals exist in a given area,
  • how those animals move,
  • and what their tracks/sign look like improves elimination rather than confirming Bigfoot by default.

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Key personal encounters

1) First BFRO expedition (Tennessee) — vocalization and nearby activity

During his first BFRO expedition (with Lorie Wade), Middleton camped alone and woke around 2:30–3:00 a.m. to a huge guttural scream/howl. He reported:

• vibration felt in his chest
• the sound seeming far more intense than typical coyotes or other known wildlife
• afterward, he heard slow, bipeds-like footsteps approaching his tent from gravel-campground noise When he shouted outside, the sound stopped and did not respond.

2) Florida visual encounter (Coke Creek / swampy area) — amber “illuminating eyes”

At a Florida research gathering, Middleton noticed amber/yellowish eyes behind a tree near his tent. He claimed the creature was:

• swaying while watching
• attempting to use thermal imaging, but when he turned back, the entity moved away through brush/weeds

The next morning, he and others looked for tracks, but visibility was limited by standing water. He says deer behavior wouldn’t match what he observed—especially the eye color and swaying.

3) Tennessee “weirdest” episode — voices, car-like muffled sound, knocks/rocks, escalating activity

On a later Tennessee spring expedition, Middleton reported multiple escalating phenomena, including:

• muffled voices (female-sounding chitchatting) that sounded close but weren’t clearly intelligible
• a “muffled car passing” sound on audio despite no vehicle nearby, leading to repeated group scanning
• during a rainy night near a pond: distinct knocks followed by a large rock splash in the pond; the knocking reportedly grew more intense as the group approached

He also claims:

• calls/howls from the group coincided with sudden coyote activity
• other strange evidence at the site, including a humanlike waste described as containing human food items
• some people later reported related eye activity nearby

4) Tennessee thermal “illuminating eyes” and multi-night pattern

On a later Tennessee trip lasting eight days with back-to-back expeditions, Middleton describes extended activity in the dark, including:

• multiple sets of illuminating eyes in total darkness
• colors changing across sightings: amber/blue/blue-white/red/greenish tones
• difficulty capturing clear still images, leading him to use an HDMI/TV setup
• the “eyes” seemingly responding to group behavior (e.g., a joke/gift-related remark causing the eyes to turn red)
• activity lasting for hours with movement reportedly heard/seen by groups, then appearing to shift eastward across nights

He also recounts a thermal photo interpreted as juveniles accompanied by an “adult” figure—suggesting an event where people got “zapped/spooked.”

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British Columbia trip (Todd controversy addressed)

Middleton says he went to British Columbia “to see for myself,” including with Todd, despite Todd’s reputation and widespread criticism in the community.

Middleton’s claims about Todd during the visit

• He says Todd was not hoaxing the group during their time together.
• He describes Todd as down-to-earth.

Reported experiences during the trip

• Bears walking through camp immediately upon arrival (black bear and grizzly)
• nighttime footstep/running sounds near the camper and window area
• Middleton secretly placing audio recorders before hiking a steep high-elevation trip, then later discovering tapping/knocking sounds on playback that seemed to move closer to the recorder—possibly implying more than one presence

He also discusses:

• limitations with downloading audio from his device and his plan to copy/send it for Todd
• “tree-breaking skepticism-testing”: when Todd claimed a break couldn’t be done by humans, Middleton (with another person) demonstrated it could be forced/bent

Camera access and manipulation concerns

• Middleton claims Todd benefits from cameras set up by other people (referenced as Logan), and that Todd’s access to those systems is limited—arguing this makes certain kinds of manipulation harder.
• He acknowledges he wouldn’t accept some Todd-related claims, but says he’s seen enough that he doesn’t believe everything is fabricated.

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Investigation ecosystem and databases

• BFRO location vagueness. Middleton explains that BFRO locations are kept vague to protect ongoing research and private property.

• Using additional mapping/databases. Since not all reports are submitted to BFRO, he also consults other Bigfoot-related resources. (Names referenced include NAWWAC and other regional efforts.)

• Multiple sources and coordination. He cites BFRO “databases/listings” and the volume of accounts as reasons he studies multiple sources. He also coordinates with:

  • “tracking” and “expedition” groups
  • people via comments, event participation, and direct outreach (including to Charlie and others), especially when groups are private or not always welcoming to newcomers.

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Method focus: tracking + ecology/plant knowledge

Middleton’s strategy is expanding into:

• Regional tracking refinement. He develops tracking approaches based on:

  • specific regions
  • local animal behavior

• Ecology and “follow the food” logic. He studies plants and seasonal cycles using region-based guides to map:

  • edible vegetation
  • prey/animal activity timing
  • likely creature movement patterns

He connects this to broader hunting logic: if elk/herds are in an area, activity may follow—and he suggests this framework may help locate where Bigfoot would plausibly move too.

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Call-for-information promo

Near the end, the host urges specific groups who may have seen unexplained things—such as:

• military
• park/forestry workers
• pilots
• FBI/intelligence contacts
• firefighters/paramedics/SAR
• logging/oilfield/remote-contract workers
• wildlife researchers
• pastors on retreats

If they were told not to talk, they’re invited to contact the show anonymously via email.

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Presenters / contributors (as mentioned)

• Jeremiah Byron (host)
• Frank Middleton (guest)
• Richard Farbra (referenced as co-host of “Sasquatch Unredacted”; host name spelling unclear in subtitles)
• Lorie Wade (mentioned in connection with BFRO expeditions)
• Todd (British Columbia; controversial figure discussed; last name not clearly stated)
• Charlie (mentioned as a Kentucky expedition/interview organizer)
• Lindsay (mentioned as associated with Charlie)
• Logan (mentioned as setting up cameras around Todd’s area)
• Mike Flamont / Mike Aguilar / Miguel (appearing in different contexts; names appear in subtitles)
• Alec (mentioned as associated with “Smalltown Monsters”/another outreach)
• Sarah (mentioned as being contacted regarding Sasquatch-related groups)
• Leah Ablotti (mentioned as helping him get into tracking)