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Join the Bigfoot Society as host Jeremiah Byron interviews Bill, a resident of Illinois who shares a spine-tingling encounter with Bigfoot that forever changed his life. In this episode, Bill recounts his 2011 experience while morel mushroom hunting near Jubilee College State Park, just five miles from the park itself. Listen as he describes eerie noises, tree snapping, and a yell that defied explanation. Bill's detailed account also includes signs that something massive was lurking in the forest, evidenced by fresh tracks and a series of unsettling incidents involving livestock. He delves into how this experience, as well as subsequent encounters, have affected his life, questioning what may be living in the depths of Peoria County. If you've had similar experiences in the Illinois area, make sure to reach out to Bigfoot Society and share your story. Stay tuned for this riveting episode that will leave you questioning the unknown.
Resources:
Wildlife Prairie Park - https://wildlifeprairiepark.org
Bigfoot footprints at the Park - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EQ9UF7Hq8/
Sasquatch Summerfest this year, is July 11th through the 12th, 2025. It's going to be fantastic. Listeners, if you're going to go, you can get a two day ticket for the cost of one. If you use the code "BFS" like Bigfoot society and it'll get you some off your cost.
Priscilla was a nice enough to provide that for my listeners. So there you go. I look forward to seeing you there. So make sure you head over to www. sasquatchsummerfest. com and pick up your tickets today.
If you've had similar encounters or experiences, please reach out to [email protected]. Your story could be the next one we feature!
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Resources:
Wildlife Prairie Park - https://wildlifeprairiepark.org
Bigfoot footprints at the Park - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EQ9UF7Hq8/
Sasquatch Summerfest this year, is July 11th through the 12th, 2025. It's going to be fantastic. Listeners, if you're going to go, you can get a two day ticket for the cost of one. If you use the code "BFS" like Bigfoot society and it'll get you some off your cost.
Priscilla was a nice enough to provide that for my listeners. So there you go. I look forward to seeing you there. So make sure you head over to www. sasquatchsummerfest. com and pick up your tickets today.
If you've had similar encounters or experiences, please reach out to [email protected]. Your story could be the next one we feature!
🔴 Subscribe to our Youtube channel and leave a comment here: https://www.youtube.com/@BigfootSociety?sub_confirmation=1
Want to call in and leave a voicemail of your encounters for the podcast - Check this out here - https://www.speakpipe.com/bigfootsociety
(Use multiple voice mails if needed!)
Share this video with a friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5v75Od-X38
Watch more episodes of the Bigfoot Society podcast here – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3t1vwtsKh-MGeHs0XglFJE5LwUHpmJm_&feature=shared
Recommended Playlist – New Jersey Bigfoot Encounters - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3t1vwtsKh-Mk4032IyZtWgP6LVPU8uat
✅ Help me help others share their Bigfoot Encounter by joining the community on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thebigfootsociety
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My Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3L1q8XY
Put some pep in my step by buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bigfootsociety
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Send mail here:
Bigfoot Society
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Earlham, IA 50072
Send business inquiries to: [email protected]
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