Yowiehunters Forum

Is it unmistakeable proof (clear photo/movie, captured or dead yowie), or simply the quiet knowledge that they exist.

I've read several of the expedition reports now, and the objective of each seems hazy. It's more kind of "head out there and hope for an encounter" - and then what?

Photographic evidence seems to have failed, due to the combination of darkness, the uncanny ability of the yowie to avoid infrared cameras, etc.

So going forward, what do yowie researchers hope to accomplish in the coming years and expeditions?

Nick...I can't speak for the others on this board, but for me personally, just to see one up close would see me happy. Nothing more....I wouldn't care if no one believed me, I probably wouldn't even tell lots of people, definately wouldn't go to the media. I would just love to see one for myself! Of course i'd tell you guys though!

well i have had encounters,
would love to get a photo of one
but just the fun of going camping/tracking in
yowie areas to tell mates what we do out there
even the ribbing from people is good.........
just to convert one none beleiver is my aim .

Steve,

You have had some great encounters with us, you have nothing to prove.

If one spent a day in our shoes or indeed researched for themselves to the extent that we have, surely only sub-human intelligence could fail in grasping the facts.



DMH

so true DMH but we must never forget
it is FUN

Nick,

We do not "aimlessly" head into forests in hope of an encounter. This is our point which you have obviously failed to grasp.

Not ALL of our Expeditions are listed here.....

Those who DO wonder aimlessly through the bush are faced with disappointment. We follow "reports" from the 17th Century to the current day.

We ONLY head to areas with continuous sightings and repetitive encounters, and even THEN, we do our homework.

Time is precious. We do not waste time. Very easy for an outsider to judge, however one needs to be a "part" of an incident to appreciate it.

In regard to what we expect? We have 20 million people this Country which is the same size of the USA - that holds over "300 Million", that is in itself not totally chartered?

A Country that is only 300 years old compared to 5000 - 10,000?

We expect a long time.......... Especially considering not many people are actively looking for them.

DMH

Nick mate, there's something going on that just doesn't add up. Theres something out there mate. I know it sounds like a cliche but it's the truth.

And being of the human species, I am very curious. I just wanna know.

Dawn could not have put it better when she said that it would not matter if no-one else believed her.

I think it comes down to the satisfaction and relief of actually knowing for sure. Knowing that after all this time of researching, and wondering, and trying to figure out just what the truth is, to actually have some undeniable evidence that says 'You were right'.

That is what I am looking for.

Hi Dean, I understand that there is planning involved with each expedition, and that it isn't "aimlessly" heading out and hoping. I apologise if it came off as such.

An example of something I'd think'd be useful would be if someone carried with them some sort of audio recorder (I'm thinking something like an ipod with a microphone attachment - or even something less high tech), that could be left running for several hours.

Many of the incidents I've read in your expedition notes include occurences of howls, stomping and tree shaking. Having some sort of audio recording would be useful, especially hearing those on the expedition discussing it as it occurs. This is after hearing such recordings like the ones found here

Another thing might be GPS/Map coordinates of known yowie hotspots - so that newcomers could begin some research on their own or with some friends. Being a city (Sydney) person, unfamiliar with these locations - if I decided to organise a hike through one such place, I'd need a place to start.

Oh, and on another note - I had a chat with my housemate (from the blue mtns), and he told me his yowie story. I'll see if he wants to jot something down firsthand for me to post here.

Anyway, I'm thrilled about this site and yowie's in general, and looking forward to doing my own bit towards finding out more about them.