What happens when a Florida hunter stumbles onto more than just deer in the palmettos? In this gripping and emotional episode, we sit down with Stephen, a traditional bow maker whose life was forever changed one Thanksgiving morning in 1995. Deep inside Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area, Stephen and his hunting partner came face to face with not one — but two Sasquatch, including a massive black female clutching what may have been a baby or a pregnancy.

Stephen recounts eerie moments from the swamps — snapped oak branches, thunderous bipedal chases, and the unforgettable sight of a bow-legged creature fleeing into the palmettos. We also trace his early childhood encounter in Massachusetts, the footprint discovery in Indiana, and the anxiety that followed these life-altering experiences.

From Island Pond to Johnson Slough, this episode digs into what it means to be a knower — and why one family of swamp apes left a hunter forever changed. More than just a sighting, this story raises questions about fear, belief, and the truths hiding in our forests.

🗣️ Share Your Story

Had a Bigfoot encounter or strange experience?
Send it to bigfootsociety@gmail.com – your story might be featured on the show!

🎥 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

🔴 Subscribe here → Bigfoot Society YouTube
💬 Leave a comment & let us know your thoughts!
📞 Leave a voicemail with your story → Speakpipe (Use multiple voicemails if needed)
👥 Share this episode → Watch & Share
🎧 More episodes → Podcast Playlist
🌲 Recommended: New Jersey Bigfoot Encounters

💥 Support the Show & Get Perks

✅ Join the community on Patreon – Become a Member
✅ Listen ad-free & early on YouTube – Join Here

📱 Let’s Connect

🧰 Tools & Partners I Use (Affiliate Links)
These help support the show at no extra cost to you:

Beam (Better Sleep): Try Beam
Wildgrain (Better Bread): Join Here
Seed (Probiotics): Get Seed
Medi-Share (Healthcare): Learn More
LMNT (Electrolytes) Free Sample Pack with your first purchase! : Get LMNT
Organic and non-GMO groceries delivered for less
http://thrv.me/uarEhS

🎙️ Podcasting Tools:

Repurpose.io: Try It
Descript: Sign Up
Streamyard: Start Recording
Riverside.fm: Try Riverside

🎧 My Audio Interface: View on Amazon

☕ Buy Me a Coffee – Support Here
🛍️ Grab Some Merch – Shop on Etsy

📬 Mailing Address:

Bigfoot Society
125 E 1st St. #233
Earlham, IA 50072

📧 Business Inquiries:
bigfootsociety@gmail.com

Thanksgiving with the Swamp Apes | Florida