In this episode of Mapping Bigfoot, host Scott Tompkins sits down with Tanner Hoskins, a dedicated explorer from Oregon, to discuss the unique overlap between Bigfoot research and missing persons recovery. Tanner, who co-founded the Pacific Northwest Bigfoot Search and the Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project (PNWMPP), shares how his fascination with Sasquatch led him to create a nonprofit focused on cold cases in rural areas. Together, they dive into Tanner's investigative methods, which blend his experience in the outdoors and years of security work, including how his evidence-based searches for missing persons parallel the search for Sasquatch.

Listeners will hear Tanner’s inspiring story, from his early days exploring Bigfoot sightings with friends to his current role helping families find closure in the wilderness. They also discuss the challenges of navigating vast, remote terrains and how modern tools like LiDAR and mapping technologies are shaping both Bigfoot investigations and missing persons searches. Whether you're intrigued by Bigfoot or fascinated by cold cases, this episode offers a unique blend of adventure, technology, and heartwarming dedication to solving mysteries in the Pacific Northwest.

Check out the links mentioned in this episode:

The Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project (PNWMPP): pnwmpp.org
LiDAR mapping data from Oregon Department of Geology: oregongeology.org
Book recommendation: Lost Person Behavior on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Person-Behavior-search-rescue/dp/1879471396
The Bigfoot Mapping Project: bigfootmap.com
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