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Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
Squatcher
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Date: February 26, 2014 08:04AM
After reading a related thread about an alleged Bigfoot shooting in VA, I started to wonder if these (mythical) creatures are protected by law from being hunted/shot in Fairfax or in VA. Does anyone know the answer? Serious question really.
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PETA's Stance
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Date: February 26, 2014 08:10AM
I don't know about VA, but PETA has a taken a position on the subject after an alleged hunter supposed shot a bigfoot...
PETA says no to Bigfoot hunting
http://www.chron.com/news/strange-weird/article/PETA-says-no-to-Bigfoot-hunting-5185492.php
For many, Bigfoot hunter Rick Dyer is one part Andy Kaufman and one part PT Barnum, carting around a Sasquatch carcass for display.
Rick Dyer, 36, describes himself as a “master tracker” of Bigfoot.
This week, Dyer and his management team announced they would be taking the Bigfoot specimen he allegedly shot and killed in the San Antonio area on tour across the country.
Dyer is due to hit the Houston area sometime in mid-February. He will tow the corpse behind a 40-foot coach in a trailer.
Dyer said he killed the 8-foot-tall Bigfoot in 2012 with a 30-06 rifle after he lured “the beast” near his tent with a set of Walmart ribs he rubbed with a secret ingredient.
On Tuesday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department weighed in on Bigfoot, saying that as far they are concerned you can kill as many of the (as-of-now-mythical) creatures as you want.
“We don't acknowledge that one exists. But if you wanted to shoot and kill a Bigfoot in the state of Texas, you would just need a hunting license,” Major Larry Young, game warden with Texas Parks and Wildlife, said Tuesday.
The folks at the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals don't think that Bigfoot is real, but do feel strongly about those that would shoot something exotic for sport.
"The bottom line is, when someone sees a rare, exotic animal their first instinct shouldn't be to shoot and kill it," said PETA spokesperson Lindsay Rajt. "Just because you see something pretty, that doesn't mean it should be mounted on your wall."
If anything the hunting and killing of a fictional animal teaches a lesson about hunting culture in general. According to Rajt, the popularity of hunting for sport is in decline, and has been since the late 1970s.
"Wildlife watching is gaining popularity over hunting," she said.
"As an organization we do oppose hunting of any kind. It's cruel and unnecessary and can damage populations and ecosystems," Rajt said.
To PETA there is no difference between a fishing lure or a gun when it comes to hunting and killing animals.
"You are inflicting pain and suffering either way," Rajt said.
For PETA, that goes for fish, deer, chicken, and forest-dwelling ape-like creatures.
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PETA says no to Bigfoot hunting
http://www.chron.com/news/strange-weird/article/PETA-says-no-to-Bigfoot-hunting-5185492.php
For many, Bigfoot hunter Rick Dyer is one part Andy Kaufman and one part PT Barnum, carting around a Sasquatch carcass for display.
Rick Dyer, 36, describes himself as a “master tracker” of Bigfoot.
This week, Dyer and his management team announced they would be taking the Bigfoot specimen he allegedly shot and killed in the San Antonio area on tour across the country.
Dyer is due to hit the Houston area sometime in mid-February. He will tow the corpse behind a 40-foot coach in a trailer.
Dyer said he killed the 8-foot-tall Bigfoot in 2012 with a 30-06 rifle after he lured “the beast” near his tent with a set of Walmart ribs he rubbed with a secret ingredient.
On Tuesday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department weighed in on Bigfoot, saying that as far they are concerned you can kill as many of the (as-of-now-mythical) creatures as you want.
“We don't acknowledge that one exists. But if you wanted to shoot and kill a Bigfoot in the state of Texas, you would just need a hunting license,” Major Larry Young, game warden with Texas Parks and Wildlife, said Tuesday.
The folks at the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals don't think that Bigfoot is real, but do feel strongly about those that would shoot something exotic for sport.
"The bottom line is, when someone sees a rare, exotic animal their first instinct shouldn't be to shoot and kill it," said PETA spokesperson Lindsay Rajt. "Just because you see something pretty, that doesn't mean it should be mounted on your wall."
If anything the hunting and killing of a fictional animal teaches a lesson about hunting culture in general. According to Rajt, the popularity of hunting for sport is in decline, and has been since the late 1970s.
"Wildlife watching is gaining popularity over hunting," she said.
"As an organization we do oppose hunting of any kind. It's cruel and unnecessary and can damage populations and ecosystems," Rajt said.
To PETA there is no difference between a fishing lure or a gun when it comes to hunting and killing animals.
"You are inflicting pain and suffering either way," Rajt said.
For PETA, that goes for fish, deer, chicken, and forest-dwelling ape-like creatures.
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PETA Suing
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Date: February 26, 2014 08:13AM
Oh Wow, looks like they're suing him too. Hhaahhahahah!
PETA Sues Hunter Who Killed Bigfoot
http://www.theglobaledition.com/peta-sues-hunter-who-killed-bigfoot/
SAN ANTONIO (The Global Edition) – Hunter Rick Dyer, who claims he killed Bigfoot in September 2012 near San Antonio, is now facing lawsuit filed by the animal rights organization PETA. This organization, which campaigns for humane treatment of animals all around the world, has condemned the actions of the hunter, who calls himself “the best Bigfoot tracker in the world”, stating that to them, “all animals are equal, regardless of what they look like”.
On the other hand, Rick Dyer, whose photo of a dead Bigfoot spread through social networks like wildfire, claims that this creature is “biologically much closer to a man”, and that for this reason he “couldn’t possibly be guilty of killing an animal.”
“Even though Bigfoot is a missing link between man and apes, it walks upright, it is quite tall, and it was trying to steal some stuff from my tent several times, the fact which without a doubt makes him a man, not an animal”, said Rick Dyer to The Global Edition.
After Dyer’s statement that he did not kill an animal, but a man, local Sheriff’s department issued a warrant. Local Sheriff Mike Chapman says that Dyer will now have to face the murder charges.
“We have his confession, as well as the photos of that creature for which he claims was human. It is clear that he is now facing many years in prison”, stated Sheriff Mike Chapman.
Biology experts agree that Rick would surely had a better chance of avoiding lawsuits if only he had, in theory, killed a creature like Chupacabra.
“Even though Chupacabra definitely is an animal, nobody in their right mind, not even the people from PETA, could possibly like it, because it is down right ugly and preys on cattle all across the US”, says Dr. Mich Heptzberg of San Antonio Biology University. “This way, Dyer is now facing possibly two charges, one for killing a man and another for killing an ape,” he concludes.
As of press time, unconfirmed sources claim that the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) will also file a lawsuit against the hunter.
PETA Sues Hunter Who Killed Bigfoot
http://www.theglobaledition.com/peta-sues-hunter-who-killed-bigfoot/
SAN ANTONIO (The Global Edition) – Hunter Rick Dyer, who claims he killed Bigfoot in September 2012 near San Antonio, is now facing lawsuit filed by the animal rights organization PETA. This organization, which campaigns for humane treatment of animals all around the world, has condemned the actions of the hunter, who calls himself “the best Bigfoot tracker in the world”, stating that to them, “all animals are equal, regardless of what they look like”.
On the other hand, Rick Dyer, whose photo of a dead Bigfoot spread through social networks like wildfire, claims that this creature is “biologically much closer to a man”, and that for this reason he “couldn’t possibly be guilty of killing an animal.”
“Even though Bigfoot is a missing link between man and apes, it walks upright, it is quite tall, and it was trying to steal some stuff from my tent several times, the fact which without a doubt makes him a man, not an animal”, said Rick Dyer to The Global Edition.
After Dyer’s statement that he did not kill an animal, but a man, local Sheriff’s department issued a warrant. Local Sheriff Mike Chapman says that Dyer will now have to face the murder charges.
“We have his confession, as well as the photos of that creature for which he claims was human. It is clear that he is now facing many years in prison”, stated Sheriff Mike Chapman.
Biology experts agree that Rick would surely had a better chance of avoiding lawsuits if only he had, in theory, killed a creature like Chupacabra.
“Even though Chupacabra definitely is an animal, nobody in their right mind, not even the people from PETA, could possibly like it, because it is down right ugly and preys on cattle all across the US”, says Dr. Mich Heptzberg of San Antonio Biology University. “This way, Dyer is now facing possibly two charges, one for killing a man and another for killing an ape,” he concludes.
As of press time, unconfirmed sources claim that the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) will also file a lawsuit against the hunter.
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
abelard
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Date: February 26, 2014 05:46PM
Boy, that doesn't look super-fake at all.
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
mKj7E
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Date: February 26, 2014 06:53PM
Give up the fantasy world, Billy.
Undiscovered Species Protection Act
Posted by:
Legal Eagles United
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Date: February 27, 2014 08:33AM
There is actually a law in place that protects Bigfoot and other creatures that fall into a similiar category...
Undiscovered Species Protection Act
http://www.dumblaws.com/law/1917
Law Summary:
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The harassing of Bigfoot, Sasquatch or other undiscovered subspecies is a felony punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment.
Undiscovered Species Protection Act (Full Text of the Law)
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Whereas, there is evidence to indicate the possible existence of an undiscovered species a primate mammal variously described as Bigfoot, Sasquatch, an ape-like creature or a subspecies of Homo Sapiens.
Whereas, reported recent and past sightings, research by anthropologist, Primatologist, biologist, forensic experts, cryptozooligst, independent organizations, private individuals and the famous chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall support this possibility.
Whereas, the absence of specific laws covering the slaying, taking, trapping or harassing of said specimens encourages laxity in the use of firearms and other deadly devices and poses a clear and present threat to the safety and well-being of persons living or traveling within the boundaries of the creatures habitat as well as to the creatures themselves.
Whereas, for the safety of all, the carrying or dispersing of firearms requires a sense of responsibility to all surrounding individuals and animals. It is the shooters full responsibility to correctly identify the species before the taking of aim and or the killing of a species, therefore ignorance will not absolve the shooter of said charges.
Whereas, be it resolved that any premeditated, willful and wanton slaying harassing or any malicious activities upon such creature shall be deemed a felony punishable by a fine not to exceed One hundred Thousand Dollars ($100.0000) and/or imprisonment, not to exceed ten (10) years.
Whereas, in the event of the slaying or capture of said creature any and all (moneys) proceeds and revenues shall be donated to a state college for future studies and or the protection of said creatures. The rights and physical possession to the said creature shall also be immediately donated to a state college, for further studies.
About This Law:
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From Wikipedia:
Read the full Wikipedia article on "Bigfoot in Popular Culture" here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot_in_popular_culture
Skamania County, Washington passed a law regarding Bigfoot in 1969 declaring that "any willful, wanton slaying of such creatures shall be deemed a felony" subject to substantial fine and/or imprisonment. The fact that this legislation was passed on April 1 did not escape notice, but County Commissioner Conrad Lundy said that "this is not an April Fool's Day joke ... there is reason to believe such an animal exists." Hunter and Dahinden mention their own "speculation that Skamania County authorities had their ears tuned much more to the music of a publicity bandwagon than to any song of distress" for Bigfoot. Notwithstanding, the ordinance was amended in 1984 to preclude an insanity defense and to consider such a killing homicide if the creature was proven by the coroner to be humanoid.
In response to Al Magnussen from the Mt. Baker Chamber of Commerce, Whatcom County, Washington, an Agenda Bill was drafted (92-247) on 6/9/91, which unanimously passed a resolution declaring Whatcom County a Sasquatch Protection and Refuge Area.
Undiscovered Species Protection Act
http://www.dumblaws.com/law/1917
Law Summary:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The harassing of Bigfoot, Sasquatch or other undiscovered subspecies is a felony punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment.
Undiscovered Species Protection Act (Full Text of the Law)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Whereas, there is evidence to indicate the possible existence of an undiscovered species a primate mammal variously described as Bigfoot, Sasquatch, an ape-like creature or a subspecies of Homo Sapiens.
Whereas, reported recent and past sightings, research by anthropologist, Primatologist, biologist, forensic experts, cryptozooligst, independent organizations, private individuals and the famous chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall support this possibility.
Whereas, the absence of specific laws covering the slaying, taking, trapping or harassing of said specimens encourages laxity in the use of firearms and other deadly devices and poses a clear and present threat to the safety and well-being of persons living or traveling within the boundaries of the creatures habitat as well as to the creatures themselves.
Whereas, for the safety of all, the carrying or dispersing of firearms requires a sense of responsibility to all surrounding individuals and animals. It is the shooters full responsibility to correctly identify the species before the taking of aim and or the killing of a species, therefore ignorance will not absolve the shooter of said charges.
Whereas, be it resolved that any premeditated, willful and wanton slaying harassing or any malicious activities upon such creature shall be deemed a felony punishable by a fine not to exceed One hundred Thousand Dollars ($100.0000) and/or imprisonment, not to exceed ten (10) years.
Whereas, in the event of the slaying or capture of said creature any and all (moneys) proceeds and revenues shall be donated to a state college for future studies and or the protection of said creatures. The rights and physical possession to the said creature shall also be immediately donated to a state college, for further studies.
About This Law:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From Wikipedia:
Read the full Wikipedia article on "Bigfoot in Popular Culture" here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot_in_popular_culture
Skamania County, Washington passed a law regarding Bigfoot in 1969 declaring that "any willful, wanton slaying of such creatures shall be deemed a felony" subject to substantial fine and/or imprisonment. The fact that this legislation was passed on April 1 did not escape notice, but County Commissioner Conrad Lundy said that "this is not an April Fool's Day joke ... there is reason to believe such an animal exists." Hunter and Dahinden mention their own "speculation that Skamania County authorities had their ears tuned much more to the music of a publicity bandwagon than to any song of distress" for Bigfoot. Notwithstanding, the ordinance was amended in 1984 to preclude an insanity defense and to consider such a killing homicide if the creature was proven by the coroner to be humanoid.
In response to Al Magnussen from the Mt. Baker Chamber of Commerce, Whatcom County, Washington, an Agenda Bill was drafted (92-247) on 6/9/91, which unanimously passed a resolution declaring Whatcom County a Sasquatch Protection and Refuge Area.
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
Interesting subject
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Date: February 27, 2014 08:55AM
There's a film out about a hunter that allegedly shot a Bigfoot, called "Shooting Bigfoot".
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Posted by:
Do Wha?
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Date: February 27, 2014 09:35AM
mKj7E Wrote:
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> Give up the fantasy world, Billy.
Who the hell is Billy? This is the second Bigfoot thread with a unfriendly message directed at some Billy dude.
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> Give up the fantasy world, Billy.
Who the hell is Billy? This is the second Bigfoot thread with a unfriendly message directed at some Billy dude.
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
Werdt
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Date: February 27, 2014 09:45AM
Billy = anonymous Bigfoot.
Probably posting from a cell phone in the woods that he took off one of his camping victims.
Probably posting from a cell phone in the woods that he took off one of his camping victims.
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
Section_8_Sharon
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Date: February 27, 2014 09:49AM
Squatcher Wrote:
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> After reading a related thread about an alleged
> Bigfoot shooting in VA, I started to wonder if
> these (mythical) creatures are protected by law
> from being hunted/shot in Fairfax or in VA. Does
> anyone know the answer? Serious question really.
Even suggesting shooting anything in FFX county is a punishable offense. Please report to the nearest re-education facility.
--Shary B.
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> After reading a related thread about an alleged
> Bigfoot shooting in VA, I started to wonder if
> these (mythical) creatures are protected by law
> from being hunted/shot in Fairfax or in VA. Does
> anyone know the answer? Serious question really.
Even suggesting shooting anything in FFX county is a punishable offense. Please report to the nearest re-education facility.
--Shary B.
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
DMw4H
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Date: March 02, 2014 05:09AM
Oh Geez!
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
Jerry O'Delli
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Date: March 02, 2014 07:34AM
Section_8_Sharon Wrote:
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> Squatcher Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > After reading a related thread about an alleged
> > Bigfoot shooting in VA, I started to wonder if
> > these (mythical) creatures are protected by law
> > from being hunted/shot in Fairfax or in VA.
> Does
> > anyone know the answer? Serious question
> really.
>
>
> Even suggesting shooting anything in FFX county is
> a punishable offense. Please report to the nearest
> re-education facility.
>
> --Shary B.
Bullshit. If if's a defensive situation and you feel you are being physically threatened you are perfectly within your rights to fire away. Be prepared to be interrogated by the cops so have all your ducks in a row. If any Bigfeets break into my house they will be sausage. The meat will be donated to Hunters For The Hungry and if it's a female, the ovaries will be on display in the Fairfax City Mayors Office as a tribute to the Bigfeets Population Control Program.
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> Squatcher Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > After reading a related thread about an alleged
> > Bigfoot shooting in VA, I started to wonder if
> > these (mythical) creatures are protected by law
> > from being hunted/shot in Fairfax or in VA.
> Does
> > anyone know the answer? Serious question
> really.
>
>
> Even suggesting shooting anything in FFX county is
> a punishable offense. Please report to the nearest
> re-education facility.
>
> --Shary B.
Bullshit. If if's a defensive situation and you feel you are being physically threatened you are perfectly within your rights to fire away. Be prepared to be interrogated by the cops so have all your ducks in a row. If any Bigfeets break into my house they will be sausage. The meat will be donated to Hunters For The Hungry and if it's a female, the ovaries will be on display in the Fairfax City Mayors Office as a tribute to the Bigfeets Population Control Program.
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
Government Cover-Up
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Date: March 29, 2014 04:40PM
The Government Cover-Up of Bigfoot Documentary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4OXTv9cFJY#aid=P-z2_IjUreU
What is the Government Cover-Up?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4OXTv9cFJY#aid=P-z2_IjUreU
What is the Government Cover-Up?
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
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PETA says no to Bigfoot hunting
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Date: March 29, 2014 05:19PM
The folks at the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals don't think that Bigfoot is real, but do feel strongly about those that would shoot something exotic for sport.
"The bottom line is, when someone sees a rare, exotic animal their first instinct shouldn't be to shoot and kill it," said PETA spokesperson Lindsay Rajt. "Just because you see something pretty, that doesn't mean it should be mounted on your wall."
"If anything the hunting and killing of a fictional animal teaches a lesson about hunting culture in general. According to Rajt, the popularity of hunting for sport is in decline, and has been since the late 1970s.
"Wildlife watching is gaining popularity over hunting," she said.
"As an organization we do oppose hunting of any kind. It's cruel and unnecessary and can damage populations and ecosystems," Rajt said.
To PETA there is no difference between a fishing lure or a gun when it comes to hunting and killing animals.
"You are inflicting pain and suffering either way," Rajt said.
For PETA, that goes for fish, deer, chicken, and forest-dwelling ape-like creatures."
"The bottom line is, when someone sees a rare, exotic animal their first instinct shouldn't be to shoot and kill it," said PETA spokesperson Lindsay Rajt. "Just because you see something pretty, that doesn't mean it should be mounted on your wall."
"If anything the hunting and killing of a fictional animal teaches a lesson about hunting culture in general. According to Rajt, the popularity of hunting for sport is in decline, and has been since the late 1970s.
"Wildlife watching is gaining popularity over hunting," she said.
"As an organization we do oppose hunting of any kind. It's cruel and unnecessary and can damage populations and ecosystems," Rajt said.
To PETA there is no difference between a fishing lure or a gun when it comes to hunting and killing animals.
"You are inflicting pain and suffering either way," Rajt said.
For PETA, that goes for fish, deer, chicken, and forest-dwelling ape-like creatures."
Re:Bigfoot isnt real
Posted by:
Ray wallace
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Date: March 29, 2014 06:01PM
Dyer says he made bigfoot from a myth to reality,lol.
source: http://www.kpho.com/story/24410735/las-vegas-man-claims-he-killed-the-first-bigfoot
Big foot is ray wallace in my opinion. Unless there is someone who dates back further with film.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patterson%E2%80%93Gimlin_film
source: http://www.kpho.com/story/24410735/las-vegas-man-claims-he-killed-the-first-bigfoot
Big foot is ray wallace in my opinion. Unless there is someone who dates back further with film.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patterson%E2%80%93Gimlin_film
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
Sherri Meinz
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Date: March 30, 2014 05:07AM
I remember watching some Bigfoot shows a few years ago, that seemed to be the first thought of most... shocklng ... discover the absolutely amazing, kill it! This is the sick world we live in. I have a second cousin who swears she saw a Bigfoot in PA.
Re: Is it illegal to shoot a Bigfoot in Fairfax? How about in VA?
Posted by:
murdoc
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Date: January 02, 2016 07:06PM
peta does not make law in the commonwealth of VA. besides that bigfoot does not exist anyhow or someone would have taken his topknot by now lol.but if i ever see him i'll be sure and send the peta folks some BF jerky.