Frightening Encounter for 2 Hunters in Remote MINNESOTA!

[@PopK76]

I'm a lifetime MN resident, and woodsman. For what it's worth I strongly confirm the presence of the "weird" in the wild. I've seen and heard things that just can't be explained. I'll also say I'm sure they were followed right up to their car, and likely a while after they started driving.

[@Tom_McMurtry]

What other weird things have you experienced other than potential sasquatch?

[@leeprochazka5420]

@@Tom_McMurtry I went fishing on the nueces in south Texas. It's damned up so there's a big embankment. About 50 ft on each side. Pretty steep bank. Bare except for a few small trees. But large trees line the top of the bank. The trail cuts through the trees at the top and goes down towards the bank and opens up. So one night about 11pm I get down there. About a mile walk through the woods to get to this spot. Arms full of gear and my ice chest, I make it there and start setting up. About a minute after getting my line in the water, a loud whack crashes behind me. Scares the poop out of me. I whip around and just stare at the tree line. No sound for about 30 seconds. I turn around, and start thinking of what mundane thing it could've been. And not a minute after turning around another WHACK!. Like a log smacking a tree. Hard. This time I turned on my high beam and started cussing and yelling at the tree line. Full of bluster and threats. I stopped to listen. And then it hit every tree on the treeline going all the way down the river to as far as I could hear, getting quieter and quieter, then made its way back. Louder and louder till it was right behind me. As fast as dominoes. Just WHACK WHACKWHACKWHACKWHACK!!!!!! I left. Quickly. And without further incidence. Took my gf out there a while after that and we heard knocking again. Though not like what I heard previously.

[@wolfman515]

I grew up on the iron range and now live by Duluth. The noises in the woods have never really bothered me, but when it's dead silent that's a different story. The silence in the woods up here is much more unnerving than weird grunts and growls.

[@gregclaflin9026]

I've been up on the trails and back roads in that area on the Superior hiking trail. Those are some pretty large tracts of land with some densest forests in the lower 48 and one can easily get lost in them.. There are a lot of little no name lakes and marshes up in that area and not too many homesteads or cabins. That said, I find it hard to believe any living creature can just "glide" through a marsh. If you've ever had to slog through even a shallow one you would know that is not an easy task. My guess is it was a lone timber wolf following them, but they probably heard a moose in distress which wondered out of it's normal range and they let their imaginations run away with them and put the two events together. That lone wolf might have been stalking them out of curiosity with no intention of an attack. Sometimes they do that. You see them occasionally up there and for the most part they are indifferent to humans. I know, coming back to Duluth from Grand Marais at 6a on hwy 61, I had to wait 10 mins. while a lone male sat in the middle of the road trying to decide whether he wanted to head to the lake or back into the woods. Even the honking of my car horn didn't budge him. It was like I wasn't even there and the size of my Jeep didn't impress him at all. I didn't floor it and make him move the hard way because I'm from here and we don't do that shit or take our wildlife for granted or think of them as a nuisance.

[@wolfman515]

@@gregclaflin9026 A healthy respect for nature is essential up here, and a strong sense of direction.

[@williamlushenko3196]

I was raised in Northern Minnesota & spent much of my life in the woods around Hibbing. I can say from ample experience that the weirdest things to be found in the great north woods are folks from the cities.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Yup, damn fibs

[@williamlushenko3196]

@@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001 What's a fib?

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

@@williamlushenko3196 LoL well here in Wisconsin we call people from Illinois FIBS F@#ken Illinois Bastards 😂

[@tiger.wolf.2033]

🤣😂🤣😅🤣😂🤣😅🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣👋👋👋👋

[@tiger.wolf.2033]

@@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001 Today, I learned something interesting. Could you teach us more? ;) 🤣😂😅

[@lindadonahue9279]

I am a believer when someone says, "I know what I saw." Thanks for another great story. I love this channel!

[@lakesuperiorgirl17]

I would never dismiss someone’s story

[@jaypeterson7637]

The two boys unfortunately became members of a club no one wants to join!

[@tatepearce7898]

Yes I do too

[@nikkiniedz354]

I'm a fellow Minnesotan. You're good at telling stories. Super cool that you hike out and spend some time with us! I can confirm there is definitely something creepy that stalks our woods.

[@GerryDX]

I've seen one in the past about 3 years ago. Starring at me through the bushes for a good 10 minutes. I played dumb and kept casting my fishing line while starring at it. Not sure what it was thinking. It was a weird and awkward experience. Been in the woods alone many times before but I now try to keep aware of my surroundings. I also don't go in the woods unless I'm with another person. Safery in numbers. Your a really good story teller. Great show!

[@bigfootswatching9986]

Carry a 10mm as well!!

[@GerryDX]

@@bigfootswatching9986 Try a Bazooka!

[@donaldgminski8621]

"Safety in numbers" lolol You mean, "more lunch"

[@jimmoravec1326]

Just make sure whoever you bring with can’t run faster than you 😆

[@dkat8087]

​​@@donaldgminski8621Unless they're all armed.

[@mistyjo337]

I live in northern Minnesota and am very familiar with Silver Bay. I love hearing stories from up here. Keep them coming!

[@LoveOurEarth]

Thank you, Chris! Always awesome storytelling! This is the guy people want around every campfire! We love you!✨️🌲✨️

[@basecampchris]

Thank you! C🐻

[@maggsbufton1969]

I think Chris is also the guy you’d want in your foxhole, if things went badly south..you’re more likely to survive; he’s a good outdoorsman and I think, he would also keep his head.

[@gardyloo3093]

You're a great story teller, and for me there's always a little added tension with everything that you're alone in the woods at night while you tell them! I love all your videos!

[@dankelly5150]

Oh great now I can't even go into the wilderness without being attacked !! 🤣

[@blakepetersen]

When the music hits - the best ❤

[@marywegrzyn506]

Very brave!

[@COEXIST-ny4db]

RIGHT??? NO THANKS!!! I'd have myself so freaking psyched out.... I'D BE PARALYZED!!! LOL!!

[@klausuhlig7141]

Stories

[@annschmidt2341]

I had friends living about 10 miles north of Lake Superior about halfway between Two Harbors and Duluth. The Sucker River ran through their property. They had some men working on a small cabin out in their woods along the river. They were also experienced woodsmen. They had an encounter one evening after dark and I remember they had heard crashing through the woods and were very shook up. I don’t remember the rest of the details, but I find your story incredible as it’s really not that far from my friends.

[@Emmy_Reacher]

I think when the worst of winter comes, it would be just as atmospheric & entertaining to see you tell your stories inside a nice, snug indoor room lit by a crackling fireplace. It's your stories & style of delivery which are the best parts of these videos after all.

[@barbarahouser2193]

and a bowl of buttered popcorn!

[@danchristner5245]

thank you! I wholeheartedly agree! i just made a similar comment on a different video really no reason to risk getting sick or God forbid getting injured somehow 🙂✌

[@troglodytehunter]

Love it, thanks for giving us something to look forward to every Sunday. Winter may make the logistics a bit harder but as you noted you've got options (the pop-up camper, etc), and frankly the conditions should only make the ambience better for these stories! Truly a highlight of the week for me, and I'm sure many others feel the same...thanks for all you do, Chris!!

[@basecampchris]

Very welcome!!

[@brianmarek6159]

I can't wait, he's so awesome, the locations, delivery, etc, I don't know how he remembers these, I like that he doesn't read off an email.

[@scottybee73]

Just discovered you Chris and I think you're brilliant with your hypnotic,scary storytelling and wonderful places you explore.All the best to you from Scott Bee in the UK .

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Sunday story time with Chris!!!! Yeeehaw! The physical locations.......the added photos or maps......the music......your delivery of the stories.....love it!!! P.S. the sky behind you looked absolutely spectacular!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks! Rock on!

[@abbyarnold4477]

Do they have a few extra eees in yee haw ?

[@LittleKitty22]

This turning round in unfamiliar areas to remember landmarks is actually recommended in wilderness survival guides, so you are doing the right thing there. I do this too when I have to go somewhere unfamiliar. It always helps me to find my way back. This is a common theme that Sasquatch just doesn't want people in the woods. I wonder why? Very interesting beers you always find! Amazing! It sure is getting dark early now, same here in the UK. By 4pm it's getting dark. In December that will be 3pm, but if it's a dark and rainy day with lots of clouds it can get dark at 1.30pm. I really don't like that at all! Keep safe, Chris, with it getting dark so early now - make sure you always look around to see what's around you, but I can see you are doing that. If you ever feel unsafe or you have a bad gut feeling - get out of there and don't worry about videos! We would rather have you be safe than encounter a bad situation!

[@steviechampagne]

probably the same reason why you wouldn’t be happy to see some stranger running around your backyard! i encountered a sasquatch in the northern cascades last summer and it was simultaneously the most terrifying and most exhilarating moment of my life

[@jimc4839]

Super important to look back and remember land marks. Even helps in big parking lots. 🙂

[@hubes96]

@Little Kitty - its not the Tree People don’t want you in the woods, they don’t want you in there area where their family is. Usually when they chase you out of somewhere there is one or more of their young is in the area. And if someone has a gun and walks in their area they especially want you on your way! They know your intent, now it did not walk in front of them and scream directly at these guys, so it seems it wasn’t worried about their intent, but wanted to make sure they went to their car ASAP! Many stories of them helping lost people back to their car. Walking with you and steer you towards your car when you get lost in the woods.

[@LittleKitty22]

@@steviechampagne Wow! That is amazing! What did he do? And what did you do, did you run away? True, I wouldn't like it either if some stranger ran around in my backyard. But when this happens - and it has happened a few times - then I don't terrify him or view him as potential supper! So far, all trespassers ran off before I could confront them, but at the most I would shout at them to shove off!

[@LittleKitty22]

@@hubes96 Ah so that's why they want people out of the way - yes that makes sense! To protect their young! That does make sense, thank you for pointing that out. I've heard such stories too, about them helping people find back to their car. And saving people in distress. But there are other stories of them eating people, especially children! The tree knocks seem to be a sign of "dinner is served" when a human is around. Why do they save some people and eat others?

[@chrislarson740]

I now know why I enjoy your videos! I'm from Minnesota, and have lived in Amador county off 88 for many years. Keep up the great stories!

[@katyburns9758]

Dear Chris- my first time listening to you and I was spellbound! I was also low key anxious for you out there telling scary stories in a similar environment and awe of your bravery too 😀 Thank you for bringing us such atmospheric tales.x

[@carlwiltse3909]

Hello Chris, I've listened to you many times, & now I have subscribed. You are the first & only one I've subscribed to, the only one worthy. You are a fantastic story teller, & I absolutely enjoy your stories. Stay safe & keep on hiking.

[@robertdodson312]

Great story Chris! Love when you tell them right as it's getting dark. Adds to the story!

[@krice72]

My seven year old granddaughter and I love watching and listening to your stories!

[@jordanbragg6839]

Just started watching your videos a couple of days ago, and I am addicted. As someone who loves the outdoors, storytelling, and spooky stuff, you have already become my favorite subscription. Keep up the great work, man, and thanks for the awesome stories and ambiance. Love it.

[@janettanaka2894]

Hi Chris, I’m a new subscriber from BC Canada and I literally binge watched so many of your previous videos. The stories are fascinating and I very much enjoy your storytelling skills. Kind regards!!! 🇨🇦

[@mycarpounds]

Fellow BC guy here !! Vancouver Island... Or Ape Island..cause of all the Sasquatch sightings!! I may actually forward a story of a strange encounter i had with some friends in the mountains outside of Nanaimo.

[@gail9906]

20 secs in Chris and Im already cringing down under my blanket! Great intro. Great story 😍 I love a good fright! You tell these stories so well. Stay safe ❤️🇦🇺🦘

[@susanstanford6881]

Hi Chris, I love your stories so much. Have a blessed and beautiful Sunday. Can't wait for the next story. Much love.🙂

[@lynnbonge7504]

You’re a brave man. Love the stories! I lived in a house in New Hampshire that was built c 1736. We had some very strange experiences and so did many of our neighbors who lived in their old, old homes. Maybe I’ll send you one. Keep tellin’ your stories!

[@basecampchris]

1736 - That is a very old home...so interesting! Thanks Lynn!

[@kenj.8897]

I bet your house is wonderful 👍

[@lynnbonge7504]

It is but I don’t live there anymore. It had a center chimney with 5 fireplaces. The original fireplace crane and Dutch oven were still in the dining room. It had the very ripple-y glass in all the windows and wide pine floors throughout the house. There were Indian shutters that tucked in all the walls (to deflect arrows is my understanding) and an old smoke room on the landing of the front staircase. The chimney base was 12 foot square. There was a hidden room in the attic. It was originally built under a grant from King George (the 4th?). He decreed that no trees could be cut down that had a diameter of more than 12 inches because he wanted them for his warships. All the floors on the 1st and 2nd floors were about 12”wide but up in the attic there were boards that were almost a yard wide. 😂 I guess they respected government authority as much as we do! The town historian filled me in on this info. I found out my ancestors lived in the same town and there is a written account of them - Edward and Ichabod Robie being captured by Indians and managing to escape. I grew up in Michigan so this was a big surprise to me (my Mom was from Boston though so I had some info on other ancestors.)

[@hephzibah1581]

Awesome story Chris; you never cease to amaze your audience. Thanks, and keep hiking.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks, will do!

[@judyrobinson9556]

Just the thought of those two guys having to hike back with the unknown footsteps nearby would be very intimidating. Glad they made it ok. Your location was nice and the sunset beautiful. We have lots of Canadian geese here in Wisconsin, so when they flew by, it was a very familiar sound. Another great story, Chris, with a beautiful fall backdrop. KH!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you judy!

[@alecbaker13]

❤

[@Yzabeaux1]

Cris, I have got to give you credit for being out there telling those frightening stories & not doo doo in your pants!! I couldn't do what you're doing & walk away nonchalantly!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@klf6992]

Thanks so much! I am away from home now, but you have inspired me to go camping/hiking as soon as I return! Please keep it up!

[@kanilees]

Keep 'em coming, Chris! I always get excited when I get that notification that tells me you've posted something for us. 😊

[@basecampchris]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Storieswithwill]

I love Sundays with Chris and his stories.

[@gloworm1822]

Me too!!

[@gardyloo3093]

Me three!

[@veronicafoster6577]

I do too. I look forward to it every Sunday. I enjoy the stories with his mom and dad also.

[@icantthinkofaname15]

Me too!!!

[@Beautifullyanointed69]

I really enjoy your stories and even more so the backgrounds.. I recently inherited several properties in the Gold Hill, Nevada area, which from what I can tell is really close to where you were at filming this. I'm looking forward to checking out places that you filmed at, as I love hiking and exploring myself.. thanks for all the stories and the great locations, keep it up

[@flocooper1704]

Hello Chris. I must say I really enjoy your stories I watch it every day and hoping to go hiking one day ! I live in Vancouver, bc , canada and have alot of mountains to discover! Thanks for you invite on things..cheers Flo

[@kristalann1973]

Great story from Up North…I’ve lived in Northern Minnesota my entire life…I’ve spent my whole life hiking backpacking camping and hunting our beautiful state…I can’t say I’ve seen Sasquatch…but most other large mammals we have here…darkness always makes noises seem more creepy and concerning…I’ve hiked the entirety of The Superior Hiking Trail and I will say there have been times when I’m alone on trail and I’ve had the intense feeling I’m being watched…animals for the most part don’t bother me…I understand I’m walking into their habitat and I expect them to be curious or protective depending on the situation but when the hair on the back of your neck stands up you get the goose bumps and something feels very wrong is my sign to keep moving!! Lots of Minnesota folks believe in Bigfoot…the small town of Remer claims to be The Home of Bigfoot and hosts Bigfoot Days…maybe if I’m lucky I’ll get to see the beast before my days walking in the forest are over🤞

[@michaelholt3222]

Great story!! And as you were telling it, I could actually see the scenario in my head, and what these young men were feeling, and at this time('88) these guys were my age!, the thing is, I have never been to Minnesota, but your in depth story was so clear to me in my head, thanks for the story, hope to see and listen more!👍👍👍

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Michael!

[@sarahshoemaker]

Hey Chris! Don’t forget to make sure you bring your full propane tanks for the heater when you’re camping during the winter! Remember last time your heater didn’t work because you brought the wrong one. I don’t want you to freeze to death, we need you and these stories! Stay safe!

[@johnfarmer4099]

Sounds like a wife. “Remember when you messed up last time! 😊

[@sarahshoemaker]

@@johnfarmer4099 it’s only because we care! 😌😊

[@mattbrown2784]

I just moved from my nice apartment to a 5th wheel camper out in the middle of nowhere, deep in the woods, just me and my barn cat! Anyhow, been out here for 3 months and at night I always get "the willies", like I'm not alone lol. Every time I listen to these stories at night I have a REALLY hard time stepping outside AND I LOVE IIT!!! Great job, keep them coming! -spooked in NE Oklahoma

[@JustAllinOneResource]

Thank You Chris. Liked, and Shared. EDIT: I've also added your uploads playlist to my front page so folks can access your videos easier, and easier for those who don't know about your channel. I hope it helps you out.

[@mikefreeman7038]

Love the stories. Thanks for the work you put in them. Looking forward to more.

[@LiveFree123]

I always look forward to hearing these stories. You never disappoint. Thanks Chris.

[@pntbtr]

My only complaint now is that I'm all caught up on your stories and I need more! Can't get enough Chris! 👍

[@basecampchris]

More to come! Thank you!

[@Drumzilladude]

Soak a sock or a kerchief in the creek and then wrap your beer can and put it in the shade.. cools tens times faster AND gets much cooler than the water. Love your vids! Been watching a few days and just about watched them all!!!!

[@ahamoment3626]

Great storytelling Chris and an amazing purple sky behind you !

[@25Sweetchocolate]

Thanks for another great story. I look forward to your stories every week so keep them coming. 🙂

[@basecampchris]

Thank you! Will do!

[@brianmarek6159]

Wow, rewatching a bunch of my favorites from the best storyteller out there & very brave to be out there at night in the forest, makes it even scarier. Thx

[@pepejuan2924]

Great channel, i always look forward to your encounter stories, thanks for posting 👍

[@trudygentry5859]

Thank you Chris I love your true story's God bless you and keep you safe.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks for listening...appreciate it!🐻

[@davidworoniuk183]

Love your channel Chris your an amazing story teller

[@BrotherSamuelJacob]

Just subscribed. First time watching your video. Fantastic story telling. I loved it! Great story.🤙🙏

[@basecampchris]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MegaSusanc]

Hello Chris, how are you? Such a gorgeous evening. You always seem to pick the perfect spot each time you go out. Tonight was absolutely Gorgeous. It was an extra treat just to sit and watch the sky behind you change while you were telling the story it was just magnificent. (The colors 😊) Thank you for that. Also, you once again did an awesome job telling the story. Pulled me right in as always. I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos I just know you're going to make them awesome. You don't even have to do anything, just be you and the video is awesome. Thank you for all the hard work and time you put into your videos. You Sir are Awesome! KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU 🤗HUGS🤗

[@basecampchris]

Hi Susan - Thank you for the encouragement!! Always appreciated!

[@junepearl7993]

I loved hearing the geese. One of my favorite Autumn sounds. Beautiful night sky. Great video.

[@sandilynnpetersen]

I grew up in northwestern Wisconsin and married the grandson of the family that founded the resort that used to be the center of Illgen City. He had lots of stories about black bears, wolves and the other wildlife on the Shore. I have lived on the Shore for over 40 years ever since we got married. I have hiked many of the State park trails, seen plenty of deer and moose and one black bear. I haven’t seen or heard anything like what these two guys experienced but I’m also not one to discount what they believe they saw. There’s too many sightings around the world and nationwide for there not to be some validity to the Sasquatch (yeti, mowglis, etc.) stories.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Hello former Wisconsinite, here in Northern and even North Central WI are some scary things, I'm on the Menomonee Rez, monsters are real

[@tatepearce7898]

@@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001 I absolutely agree with you I'd love to hear your stories

[@thrdudeman420]

My native friends from Grand Portage Mn on the North shore, say never whistle at night cause that creature will then be drawn to you….. the creature is taught as one of the seven positive attributes and its specific attribute for them n this creature is honesty……. Bigfoot to the Ojibwe equals Honesty

[@rebak502]

Chris, do you ever scare yourself with these stories? Next time I go camping, I'm going to try really hard not to think about these stories bc I will be awake all night.

[@iamthepope9167]

What a gorgeous show the sunset put on behind you through that story! Thanks for another great one Chris. Waited all day to watch it until the sun went down here too like always. As always and I’m gonna keep saying this: I’d love to see more of the hike back to your car in the dark! It adds to the creepiness!

[@miriamjewett5438]

What a lovely sky as you walked out! I am thinking whatever you decide to do for winter stories will be just fine for all of us. Even your backyard is keen. I remember as a grade schooler in the 60s, we neighborhood kids would camp in my backyard sleeping in the homemade tent Mom made. Of course, we didn't stay in the backyard! She used the frame of an old swing set. The material was an almost florescent green with big colorful daisy flowers. What fun. You are a real treat, Basecamp Chris 🥰

[@gloriamitchell4596]

Thank you for telling us this cool story!! I loved it!! Your narration was totally awesome!! Keep them coming!!

[@markshaw9342]

Thanks as always Chris. It's -15C degrees out here in Outer Mongolia and it's still autumn. Winter is coming!! LOL

[@briantix7693]

Hi! nice story Chris, I heard the same thing at the Old Country Buffet back in 1989 I think, same howl forsure! Anyhow Glad your channel is taking off, just popped in my feed for the first time in awhile so Ill have to watch the others..

[@smokinjoesmokinjoe85]

Chris, we love your stories. Don’t never stop telling cause you’re a good storyteller that’s one of my favorite pastime just to listen to your stories. We love you. Have a good day.

[@basecampchris]

I appreciate that

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

I went to Saint Olaf College; I’m from Seattle, but that accent, right away, told me exactly where you are from. What a great idea for a channel, looks like you are doing great. Can’t wait to listen and watch every one of your uploads. Bye now, you take care, see you soon, Buh bye. (The Minnesota long goodbye)

[@rickybye644]

Chris your stories are great!!!! I live in Staten Island New York so watching your great stories is the closest I get to the outdoors for now. i’m surrounded by a concrete jungle so keep those great stories coming. Oh I almost forgot try a captain Lawrence Pal Ale.

[@lynette6459]

I love your videos and you are such a good story teller. Ive never saw anything but its so exciting to hear your stories. I mean theres something out there because theres so many stories of people having these experiences. Story telling is almost a lost art. Back in the days before t.v. and all the other technologies. Story telling was their way of entertainment and i bet some of the old timers could tell some big tales. Keep up the good work Chris.

[@childrenofnoah3807]

I loved this story! I just came across your channel. Minnesotan here, Alexandria! Yes, do lots more!

[@basecampchris]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jonolean7637]

Great story. I'm from the north shore. Lots of people have stories of encounters with bigfoot. Whether you believe that or not, I guess that's up to you.

[@basecampchris]

Exactly...I'm not going to make up someone's mind for them...Love the north Shore.

[@davidstillo1296]

I ran into one about 30 years ago a close encounter 8 feer away,only thing that has ever scared me in the woods..

[@johnndavis7647]

I had a similar experience. It was morning and i was hunting a new area. The South side of a big swamp. I parked about a half mile from the swamp. A light breeze was blowing east by North East. So I made a big loop around to the west so I could move slowly into the wind and hunt along the edge of the swamp. I hoped to find a good spot to hang a tree stand for the afternoon hunt. When I got close to the swamp I hit on a fire break that had been plowed around the edge of the swamp It went in the direction I wanted to go and it made walking easy and quiet. I hadn't gone but a short way when I came upon tracks in the wet bottom of the fire break. I was wearing rubber boots and the tracks were twice the size of my boot prints. I followed the tracks to the edge of the swamp where there was a trail. Just off the trail was a dead pine tree fallen over and learning on another tree. I could see that something had just ripped the bark off of that pine tree looking for the big white grubs that live under the bark on dead pine trees. My first thought was a black bear had done that. So I went over to the tree to have a look I expected to see the narrow deep scratches a bear makes. But the scratches weren't narrow and deep They were wide and shallow. I didn't know what to make of it. I went back to the trail and I followed the big footprints again. They didn't go far when they turned off the trail and went into the swamp. I wasn't going in there. It was very wet. My next step could have been ankle deep or waist deep. Besides that it all looks the same up in that swamp. If a fellow gets turned around he has 40 square miles of swamp to get lost in I bid the fellow with the big feet goodbye and went on up the trail a half mile or so and I found a place where game trails crossed. I watched that spot for several hours but saw nothing. I went back to camp for lunch and a nap. That afternoom I went back. The wind was the same so I made that same big loop to the west. About the time I made the turn something from downwind of me roared. I've never heard anything like it. You could hear it for a mile. I stood there five minutes listening to it. I could pinpoint where in the treeline the sound was coming from but I couldn't see anything. While I stood listening I had time to reflect on my feelings about it all. I had a high powered rifle and i made up my mind that if the thing charged me, I would defend myself as best I could. But really I didn't want to shoot it. Putting all the pieces together I realized that it was one of those very rare creatures. And he was right I was trespassing on his home territory. I figured that the best thing to do was go hunt somewhere else. He had already scared off all the game anyway with all that roaring. I never went back there.

[@juanitagarcia958]

Great story and what beautiful skies as you walked out! 💜

[@basecampchris]

It was amazing...! Thanks Juanita!

[@outlawpete4636]

I usually wait until bedtime to watch your videos, but I couldn’t contain myself and had to watch it now. Lol!! Thanks again Chris, I really appreciate the story. Keep them coming. Just a little side note, I just got back from Yellowstone and had a few local brews while I was there. If you get a chance pick up a six of Space Goat made by Montana brewing Co. it’s a real tasty American pale ale. Cheers!!

[@deus2007]

great story and great story telling! Thanks Chris, keep hiking 🥾:)

[@susanalford6443]

Good Morning Chris, from Arizona....Scenery is Wonderful..Really like the Fall colors and the creek behind you....Great story setting for a Sunday Afternoon... Not sure what I would do if I hear howling around me or seeing a Sasquatch/Bigfoot ... Keep Hiking and Be Safe!!!

[@Toms_Bright_Ideas]

Great Stories about MN. I live in the Twin Cities and it would be great for you to come back and do some stories in places you've talked about from here.

[@Sanford63]

Really good and credible story, Chris, and well-told. Thanks!!

[@tonymiller3485]

Het BCC! I just recently ran accross your KZbin page and I'm having fun with all the stories and the beer as well! I'm almost caught up with your library of stories and look forward to hearing more!

[@jimfisk4474]

Talk about not wanting to be there, creepy and feeling like crying! Hey Chris, another good one. I bet you've worn out of a few shoes or boots by now. I hope someday you have a friendly encounter. All's well that ends well and keep hiking. By

[@Erniesmt9]

Hi Chris. Greetings from across the pond. Another spooky story. It’s bad enough for a Sasquatch shadowing you in the midst of nowhere but for anything to do so is bad news!!

[@rebeccasmith1846]

Love listening to you Chris. Enjoy these everytime!

[@lillianrobins84]

Hi Chris I love your stories and also when you cook it gives me an appetite lol. My mother was a great fan of Sinatra and I grew up listening to him sing and I loved him to. You do have a resemblance to him I notice. Keep the vids coming please because I'm sure everyone loves them including myself. All the best! 😀

[@firestick4991]

Greetings from Carson City, NV! I thought that background looked familiar! Glad you enjoyed our neck of the woods. Just got yourself a new subscriber.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you! KH!

[@wesleysept6536]

I'm still watching, and getting major recreation from your videos. Actually I'm going on my 40th hike of this year! Thanks for doing what you do, it is super entertaining. When I get back I'm totally going to keep watching. Have a great night. With love, and respect. Wes Sept

[@diannedonato949]

I love your camp fire story's your very good at telling them. I finde myself looking forward to them. Please keep them coming.

[@TodyWayne]

Another great story... And Yes... I believe... Thanks for sharing... I look forward to the next one...!

[@barbarahouser2193]

Hey Chris! I love the crunchy sound of the leaves underfoot as you hike along! icy cold beer and a scary story! stay safe

[@elliem1235]

Whatever setting you choose is fine with me. You're a great story teller! Everything else is a bonus!

[@Darkcydesreign]

Thanks chris love what you do keep hiking stay safe

[@johnbarrios1621]

Love your stories. Chris, don't stop

[@Ashley_Schaeffer]

Love the format… Hike and a campfire story!

[@jamesholmberg3158]

Cool! First time listener here who just happens to be in a State Forest in Minnesota about 90? miles South of Duluth(Lake Superior's Southern most point) and have been living in the forest in this spot for 2-1/2 months now., But have been living in 1 of 3 State Forests for 28 months now. Just last night while walking through the woods coming back from getting firewood and I thought about how I no longer ever get the "alone in the dark woods at night creeps" like most people do and I used to. I'm sure you've ruined that for me now. Ha, ha! P.S. I Love, Love, Love all of the North Shore from Duluth to Grand Portage, particularly the 50 miles or so NorthWest of Grand Marais on the Gunflint Trail in Superior National Forest along the Southern edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

[@hirte777]

You have a great format, love it. And you're a great story teller.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you! 😊

[@christiedennis1741]

Hi 👋 Chris. Another great story. There's definitely something Bipedal out there,other than humans. Loving your channel and look forward to the next time. Xx

[@writechick22]

Love your channel! Thank you so much. 😊

[@basecampchris]

You are so welcome!

[@827dusty]

Hi Chris. I'm new to your channel, and it appeared on my KZbin page, as I was watching my usual "Donavan Dread stories at Bed time. I have subscribed, and will be making you a staple at bedtime along with Donavan Dread's channel. The story content is similar. but your presentation is very different, and that's why it's not the same as the other channel. You seem like a good guy, and an honest man. That counts a lot with most people. You become sort of like a member of our family. Thanks Chris

[@basecampchris]

Ahhh Thank you Dusty! Appreciate it!

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@basecampchris]

You bet!

[@GraveDank]

Always eager for another one of your videos. Another great story!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks...More to come!

[@jlatime2]

Another suspenseful story and well told, thanks Chris!!!

[@willdufrene8181]

Thanks Chris, that was another great story. Take care from your friends here in southeast Louisiana.

[@Orëo1980]

Perfect wrap up for my week. Thank you!

[@basecampchris]

You're so welcome! Thank you Oreo!

[@allexissmith5025]

Your videos are awesome ! I lovr thus type of stuff ! Keep up the great work !

[@basecampchris]

Thanks, will do!

[@craiganderson1987]

Look forward to your stories on Sundays. Always interesting !!! Keep it up please ! Glad I subscribed .

[@lucindalandphere860]

Love your story telling Chris !

[@Happydays77231]

Wow brilliant story!! I'm not well thinking you have to walk through the forest in the dark after that story..its like telling ghost stories in a graveyard!🙈

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Charlotte! yes, ghost stories in a graveyard!

[@saginawdan]

Two Hearted Ale one my favorites! 🍺 (Born and raised in Duluth! 🌲🌲🌲)