You Might Be a Cryptid Hunter If...

Jul 29

If you’ve ever found yourself debating whether Bigfoot is a relic hominid, packed a thermal camera on your last camping trip, or traveled to the Pacific Northwest just to listen for wood knocks in the forest, you might be a cryptid hunter. Whether you’re into the Ohio Grassman, Florida Skunk Ape, or classic Washington Sasquatch, this deep dive is for you. Let’s have some fun and break down the definitive, humorous-yet-accurate signs you’re knee-deep in cryptozoology.

1. Your Closet Looks Like a Cryptid Command Center

If you own more Bigfoot apparel than regular clothes—especially high-quality cryptid shirts, SPF 50 outdoor performance shirts, vintage-style Sasquatch graphics, or moisture-wicking hoodies—you’re definitely on the trail.

You might also have:

UV-resistant Bigfoot stickers on your water bottle
A collection of Bigfoot hats for every occasion
Cryptid merchandise ranging from Sasquatch t-shirts to Bigfoot koozies
A camo backpack filled with Bigfoot collectibles and custom cryptid designs

In other words, your wardrobe screams What The Sas.

2. Your Weekend Plans Involve “Field Research”

Most people head to the lake or binge a new series. You? You’re exploring state parks, deep woods, or mountain trails “just to see what’s out there.”

Top destinations for real Bigfoot sightings include:

The Appalachian Mountains for sightings of the Appalachian Bigfoot
Florida swamps for that elusive Skunk Ape
The rugged Pacific Northwest for the classic Sasquatch
Ohio’s Salt Fork State Park, aka the stomping grounds of the Ohio Grassman
California’s forests, rumored home of the California Wild Man

Bonus points if you’ve mapped out Southern Bigfoot sightings or packed your best Bigfoot hunting gear for the occasion.

3. You Have a Tactical Eye for Footprints

You’ve memorized the difference between Bigfoot footprints and bear tracks. You understand stride patterns, toe splay, dermal ridges, and you might even carry casting supplies.

Evidence you might be a cryptid hunter:

You’ve got a photo library titled “Bigfoot footprints and evidence.”
Your dream job? Sasquatch research and evidence analyst.
You’ve questioned more than once why National Parks don’t admit to cryptid encounters in the wild.

4. Your Playlist Includes Wood Knocks and Howls

Cryptozoologists don’t just jam to classic rock. Your audio files probably include:

Alleged Bigfoot howls
Wood knock recordings from Washington forests
Whoop-calls from Southern cryptid hotspots
“Unexplained phenomena” captured on trail cams

And yes, you’ve argued passionately over whether it was a barred owl or something else.

5. You Can’t Watch a Nature Doc Without Skepticism

You watch documentaries on bears and gorillas with a raised eyebrow, muttering, “Sure, but how do they explain the Pacific Northwest Sasquatch?”

You’re not here for mainstream zoology—you’re here for cryptozoology for beginners, intermediates, and advanced.

And while others watch reality TV, you’re tuned into:

Documentaries on the paranormal
Reports of mysterious creatures
Urban legends turned rural investigations

6. You Know the Difference Between a Chupacabra and the Skunk Ape

To the average person, a cryptid is a cryptid. But not you. You know:

The Florida Skunk Ape smells like a wet dog and eats fruit
The Chupacabra is either a lizard-like bloodsucker or a mange-ridden canine, depending on who you ask
The Ohio Grassman travels in groups—unlike most solitary Sasquatches
The Yeti is not a snowy Bigfoot—it has its own Himalayan lore
The California Wild Man predates modern Bigfoot sightings

You have notes. Possibly color-coded.

7. You’ve Got a Bug-Out Bag with Cryptid Gear

Not for the zombie apocalypse—no, yours is ready for a midnight hike when someone reports strange noises in the woods.

Contents may include:

High-lumen flashlights
Trail mix (because even cryptid hunters get hungry)
Notebooks full of cryptid encounters in the wild
A map of Bigfoot and national parks
First-aid kit (because mysterious creatures aren’t the only danger)

If you’ve ever added “thermal drone” to your birthday list, you qualify.

8. Your Kids Know Who the Grassman Is

You’ve raised them right. While other kids know Bluey or Paw Patrol, yours can identify:

Appalachian Bigfoot
The Texas Bigfoot
The infamous Florida Skunk Ape
Cryptids from Alaska, including the Kushtaka and Iliamna Lake Monster

Your bedtime stories include unexplained phenomena, mysterious creatures, and how to track Bigfoot through folklore.

9. You Use Vacation Days for Cryptid Conferences

Spring Break in Cancun? No thanks. You’re off to:

Cryptid festivals across the U.S.
Bigfoot Calling Contests
Sasquatch-themed campouts
Paranormal cons where folklore, UFOs, and Bigfoot mingle

You’re rocking your What The Sas shirts, shaking hands with other believers, and maybe even picking up some unique Sasquatch gifts for home.

10. You Don’t Think This is Funny—You Think It’s a Lifestyle

Some laugh at Bigfoot believers. But you? You know the truth hides in the woods, in folklore, in unexplained anomalies.

You’re not just a fan of cryptozoology—you live it. You follow Bigfoot legends around the world. You explore cryptid gear, design UV-resistant Bigfoot stickers, and proudly wear your durable Bigfoot merchandise. You're part of a veteran-owned Bigfoot company movement or at least support one (wink).

And maybe, just maybe, one day you'll have your own real Bigfoot sighting to add to the record.

The Cryptid Community Is Alive and Kicking (and Howling)

Whether you’re into Bigfoot, Sasquatch, the Chupacabra, or lesser-known mythical creatures, one thing is clear—cryptid hunters are a special breed. You're part adventurer, part folklorist, and part investigator. And you’re not alone.

Thanks to communities like What The Sas, high-quality cryptid shirts, and the best Bigfoot hunting gear, your lifestyle doesn’t have to be hidden. You can wear it. Share it. Celebrate it.

So, if you’ve read this and nodded at least five times...
You Might Be a Cryptid Hunter.