Honobia Bigfoot Conference

2009 Honobia Bigfoot Conference Speakers


DR.Jeff Meldrum Is the author of Sasquatch : Legend Meets Science, an expanded companion volume to the highly successful Discovery Channel Documentary by the same name ( produced by Doug Hajicek). The Book presents the findings of a growing number of respected scientist who objectively engaged the evidences for the existence of a relict ape on it's own merits. It incorporates new perspectives and developments in Meldrum's own 10-year investigation of the most intriguing of all natural history questions. DOES SASQUATCH EXIST and IF SO EXACTLY WHAT IS IT?


THOM POWELL Author of the oustanding Bigfoot Book " The Locals" ....it is a brilliant combination of storytelling and scientific analysis about Bigfoot. Thom Powell balances these two with a skill that makes his delivery of information exceptionally pleasurable and exciting. As you follow the author's investigation of the Bigffot phenomenon, you will experience a wide range of emotions, from human to fear. Often the suspense is almost unbearable as you eagerly turn the page to learn how an incident being recited turns out. And the Author frequently relates his own observations or thoughts in a hilarious way. Would you offer a Bigfoot a bowl of Chili if invaded your camp? The Author wonders if he would have the nerves of steel to try. Powell is First a science teacher, environmental educator and naturalist, second a kayak instructor and professional river guide and third a Bigfoot investigator.




R. Scott Nelson is a retired U.S. Navy Crypto-Linguist with over 30 years experience in Foreign Language and Linguistics, including the Collection, Transcription, Analysis and Reporting of voice communications. He is a two time graduate of the U.S. Navy Cryptologic Voice Transcription School (Russian and Spanish) and has logged thousands of hours of voice transcription in his target languages as well as in Persian. His pertinent Curriculum Vitae Follows: Retired U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician Interpreter (Crypto-Linguist), worked for Naval Intelligence at the following duty stations: Naval Security Group Activity (NSGA), Rota, Spain; Naval Security Group Detachment Galeta Island, Panama; NSGA Homestead, Florida; NSGA Edzell, Scotland and aboard the following afloat units: USS Coronado, USS Belknap, USS Deyo, USS Bigelow, USS Sphynx; serving in the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Two time graduate of the Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center, Monterey, California (Russian and Spanish). Two time graduate of the U.S. Navy Cryptologic Voice Transcription School at Naval Security Group Detachment (NSGD), San Angelo, Texas (Russian and Spanish). Graduate of U.S. Navy Communications Intelligence Analysis and Reporting School at NSGD, San Angelo, Texas. Acquired the Persian Language while assigned to afloat platforms in the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. These platforms had Persian as their primary target language. Logged thousands of hours of collection and transcription of voice communications as a Cryptologic Interpreter for the U.S. Navy. He is currently teaching Russian, Spanish, Persian, Philosophy and Comparative Religions at Wentworth College in Missouri.


David Paulides The Author holds two degrees from the University of San Francisco, and has a professional background that includes twenty years in law enforcement and senior executive positions in the technology sector. A boyhood camping experience with his father in the late 1960s sparked his interest in Bigfoot. In 2004 he co-founded North America Bigfoot Search where his investigative and analytical experience were invaluable in researching Bigfoot sightings. He spent two years living among the Hoopa tribal members, listening to and recording their Bigfoot stories. The Hoopa Project was his first book, based upon his experiences in the Bluff Creek area of Northern California.Dave’s second book, “Tribal Bigfoot” evolved from the evidence uncovered in Hoopa. Scientific reports, DNA analysis, witness interviews and a carefully constructed timeline make this book another instant classic. along with Harvey Pratt’s forensic sketches and interviewing of the witnesses further validates the work of North America Bigfoot Search and enhances the visual account of the stories.


Harvey Pratt was educated at the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During his forty-year career in law enforcement he was involved in many high-profile investigations, including the Green River killer, BTK killer, Ted Bundy, the I-5 killer, and the Murrah Federal Building bombing. Harvey is a highly skilled forensic sketch artist specializing in witness descriptive drawing, skull tracing, age progression, soft tissue reconstruction, and photo restoration. Harvey is a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and is recognized as one of the traditional Cheyenne Peace Chiefs.



MIKE HALL Has been involved in researching Bigfoot /Sasquatch for the past Seven years as a field researcher, He is a member of the TexLa Research Group based in East Texas Mike is a Native Texan , growing up hunting and fishing....and like many researchers out there today was first introduced to this amazing creature at the age of 10 , when he saw the 1970's cult classic " the Legend of Boggy Creek" from that point on , Mike was hooked and studied and read everything he could Bigfoot / Sasquatch related. After High School Mike Joined the United States Navy , and served as and Aerial Reconnaissance Photographer, for 4 years , stateside and aboard the U.S.S. Enterprises. After returning home Mike , went to College close to home at Trinity Valley Community College , where he was a part of the 1994 NJCAA National Championship Football Team, and Graduated with a Degree in Kinesiology , Continuing his education at Stephen F. Austin State University , graduating with a degree in Kinesiology. Mike Has spent the last several years as a field researcher with TexLa Research Group , and works for the state of Texas



Cullan Hudson is a freelance graphic designer and the author of Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma, a nonfiction collection of strange-but-true tales from the Sooner State. Many of the tales included in this collection were investigated personally by the author. Hudson's short story, "The Iron Door: Curse of the Sierra Jumanos", was included in the 2005 Red Dirt Anthology and his op-ed pieces have been read across the country. Currently, Hudson is at work on the supernatural thriller, The Mound, a novel set in Eastern Oklahoma. A meticulous researcher, Hudson has, in one reviewer’s words, "left few stones unturned in his search for the truth." While his interest in the paranormal stems from personal experience, Hudson remains a true skeptic, demanding the rigorous application of logic to any investigation.


Scott Charlson is the Director of Technology for Learning Support of the University of Oklahoma’s K20 Center for Educational and Community Renewal. He has an extensive background in distance learning networks, web-based instructional design, and the development of technology-rich learning environments and social networks. He has an Associate Degree in Agriculture Technology, A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, A Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. More than anything, Scott’s primary interest is being outdoors, exploring and discovering new things about remote areas and wildlife including, the search for the undiscovered. He is also committed to assist Bigfoot Researchers in learning about the latest field research techniques, data gathering and forensic evidence gathering as well as sharing these findings with Web 2.0 applications.


Chris Foreman A native of California is a professional musician and lifelong student of nature. In his youth, he was introduced to Bigfoot stories and habitats as a scout. Since then, his passion for the outdoors and exploring has never let up including the quest for Bigfoot evidence. Chris has been collecting Bigfoot research data and building a Bigfoot research video repository for the last 20 years. He continues to search for Bigfoot evidence in all regions of Oklahoma especially in the southwest quadrant. In addition to gathering data, Chris also draws on the oral traditions passed-on to him from his great-grandmother an Iroquois native who instilled a deep-belief in the spiritual power of places, and how human curiosity draws us to know the unknown.




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HOW TO GET TO THE CONFERENCE Honobia is nestled in the Kiamichi Wilderness and due to its isolated location we provide this map to aid in your drive to the Bigfoot Festival and Conference. Driving Directions Talihina can be found traveling north or south from U.S. Highway 259. Travel west from Big Cedar, Oklahoma off of U.S. Highway 259 - 27 miles until you reach U.S. Highway 271 and you will be in Talihina, Oklahoma. Travel south on U.S. Highway 271 from Poteau, Oklahoma and you will drive into the town of Talihina. Travel south on State Highway 2 from Wilburton, Oklahoma, at Buffalo Valley turn east on State Highway 1 until you reach Talihina. Travel south on State Highway 1 from McAlester, Oklahoma. Travel north on State Highway 2 from Antlers, Oklahoma. FROM Talihina, Oklahoma 74571 Travel south four miles on U.S. Highway 271, as the highway bends to the west, turn on the Honobia/Bethel Highway also known as “Indian Trail” or 440th Ave. Stay on this road over the most northern ridge of the Kiamichi Mountains until you reach Honobia, America on Oklahoma’s Bigfoot Mountain. What should I bring? Don’t forget to stop on your way at Talihina and get supplies and anything else you need for the festival. Talihina (74571) is located just 22 miles before the Festival grounds and has everything from Grocery stores to Gas stations and pharmacies.