Washington State Bigfoot History

First Non-Native Report of Bigfoot in WA State

March 15, 1852

The first documented report of Bigfoot by a settler in Washington can be traced back to Rocque Ducheney, a trader who worked for Hudson’s Bay…

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Ape Canyon Attack

July 16, 1924

Ape Canyon Attack

July 16th, 1924, Fred Beck and several other miners were attacked and besieged by multiple bigfoot in the forest north of Mt St Helen’s, later…

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Skamania County Adopts Ordinance To Protect Bigfoot

April 1, 1969

Skamania County Adopts Ordinance To Protect Bigfoot

On April 1st, 1969, Skamania County adopted an ordinance to protect Bigfoot, making killing Bigfoot punishable by 1 year in the county jail and a…

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Gov Dan Evans Declares Bigfoot WA State Monster

August 26, 1970

Gov Dan Evans Declares Bigfoot WA State Monster

On August 26th, 1970, Washington State Governor Dan Evans declared Bigfoot protected in WA State and that bigfoot was the State Monster. Bigfoot Already Washington…

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Was Bigfoot Killed in Mt St Helens Eruption?

May 18, 1980

Was Bigfoot Killed in Mt St Helens Eruption?

Following the May 18th, 1980 volcanic eruption of Mt St Helens, several reports of the Government disposing of dead Bigfoot. Bigfoot Bodies Removed After 1980…

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Resolution declaring Whatcom County a Sasquatch Protection and Refuge Area

June 9, 1991

Resolution declaring Whatcom County a Sasquatch Protection and Refuge Area

Skamania County isn’t alone in its efforts to create a safe place for Washington State Bigfoot. In June of 1991, Whatcom County declared its 2,503…

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Senate Fails to Vote on Bigfoot Plates

March 18, 2019

After passing the House and then working thru Senate Committee process, the Washington State Senate failed to bring Bill 5611 to a vote on the…

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Grays Harbor County Proclamation Protects Bigfoot

April 5, 2022

Grays Harbor County Proclamation Protects Bigfoot

Grays Harbor County Board of Commissioners sign proclamation protecting Bigfoot thanks to the 5th grade class at Lincoln Elementary in Hoquiam. Grays Harbor joins Skamania…

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