not to nag, but if there were some dedicated art freaks doing the big-foot thing, with first rate outfits, and a working knowledge of hoax debunking, wouldn't that allow a skeptic some empathy, regarding heartfelt believers?
If you were a regular joe, on a camping trip, and you saw some freaky beast running through the woods, it would have a strong effect. and, it would be fairly cheap and easy for the perp...compared to faking a flying saucer, much less a crop circle or nessy.
If I was younger, I'd be tempted to put on the bigfoot costume.
Its psossibly the best bang for your buck, as per causing a reaction.
Smelling really bad, for instance, could be achieved with 50 cents worth of chemicals.
If anyone ever gets shot for trying this, you will have died for our sins.