Geographical Index > United States > Oregon > Jackson County > Report # 79359
(Class B)
Submitted by witness Louis Dix on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Deer hunter reports loud wood knocks where PCT passes Hyatt Lake
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YEAR: 2025
SEASON: Fall MONTH: October DATE: 20 STATE: Oregon COUNTY: Jackson County LOCATION DETAILS: [See map images below] NEAREST TOWN: Hyatt Lake NEAREST ROAD: Forest, off Hyatt lake rd. OBSERVED: Location: backside of Hyatt Lake while deer hunting. Had large object crash through the woods running away from me. Stopped and 15 second later heard tree knocks from the same direction. As I left the area and began walking on the main road back to my truck (30 minute walk) there were more wood knocks directly behind in the thick forest. I had my rifle up and was looking through the scope but saw nothing. Estimated distance behind me less then 100 yards. Scared me. ALSO NOTICED: NA OTHER WITNESSES: None OTHER STORIES: No TIME AND CONDITIONS: 5:30 pm and 6:15 pm. At dark.
Follow-up investigation report by BFRO Investigator Matthew Moneymaker:
I spoke with witness Louis Dix. He is a very credible 60 year old hunter from southern Oregon who is quite certain that he heard wood knocks that were loud and heavy.
If you have been following reports posted by the BFRO for some time you will be aware of how many occur near the Pacific Crest Trail, especially in Oregon and Washington State.
Witness Louis Dix and his wife are also birders (bird watchers). They are very familiar with the sound of woodpeckers. What Louis heard on October 20th near Hyatt Lake was defintely not woodpeckers. It was loud heavy wood knocks very close to the Pacific Crest Trail -- loud enough to scare him, even though he was carrying a hunting rifle.
It is quite possible in this case that whatever was making the wood knock sounds had spotted this witness through the timber because he was wearing hunter orange. Hunter orange cannot be seen by deer or elk by it is likely as visible to a bigfoot as it is to humans.
Anyone hiking the Pacific Crest Trail should be vigilant The best way to trace the path of the Pacific Crest Trail is through this web site which has an interactive map of the trail.
About BFRO Investigator Matthew Moneymaker:
Matthew Moneymaker is originally from the Los Feliz District of Los Angeles, California.
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
- Juris Doctorate (Law degree) from University of Akron School of Law
- Founder of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization,1995.
- Writer and co-producer of the Discovery Channel documentary "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science", 2001.
- Co-producer of the TV Series "Mysterious Encounters" for the Outdoor Life Network (OLN Channel), 2002.
- Producer of the "2003 International Bigfoot Symposium" (Willow Creek Symposium) DVD set, 2004.
- Co-host of "Finding Bigfoot" on Animal Planet Channel, 2010 - 2017.
- Current Director of the BFRO
- Available for private bigfoot expeditions and conferences. To inquire please email ContactUS@BFRO.net
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