Bigfoot 101: Casting Prints Without Contaminating the Scene
In this episode of Bigfoot 101, Explorer Society founder Dr. Mireya Mayor teams up with survivalist and field expert Russ to show you how to cast a Bigfoot print—step by step.
If you’ve ever come across a potential track in the wild and weren’t sure what to do next, this video is for you. Mireya and Russ walk you through real-world techniques used in field investigations to properly identify, preserve, and cast potential evidence—without contamination.
You’ll learn:
- What materials to carry in your evidence kit
- How to pour and cure a plaster cast the right way
- Why patience and precision matter in the field
- Tips for working in low light, wet conditions, or rugged terrain
Russ shares hard-won tips from his years of experience, reminding viewers that every cast matters—because you never know when a print might be the real thing. Mireya brings scientific context and a dose of humor to a process that’s equal parts technique and intuition.
This is part of our exclusive Explorer Society content library, where members get firsthand training from real researchers and field investigators working at the edge of science and the unknown.
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