Operation 1•8•7 Foot

Contrary to popular belief you can do research or investigate without going into the remote wilds of the closest National Forest. While the majority maintain that's where your best chances lie I don't discount or take lightly the fact that you have just as good chance driving your usual route to work (depending on your location). 

If you do happen to be located in an otherwise (sub)urban area more often than not you may be just a few mile drive to a wooded area. I don't even believe it must be dense woods. Sure, the more rural/unpopulated the better, or so they say. 

Anyway, while I'm restricted due to time, money, resources and life in general I like to take part in a little exercise I refer to as 'Operation 1•8•7 Foot'. You may also call it Drive-by Bigfooting. I make a mental list of reported sightings in my area, choose one and drive by. The nice thing about Bigfooting on the fly is you can do it spur of the moment. For instance, I was at a dentist appt. this morning and on the way home decided to take a route that swung me past the area of a sighting from the 70s. The idea isn't to see a Bigfoot, but observe the area. I especially enjoy the older reports as I'm left to decide what the area may have looked like back then and I find it exhilarating to know I may be in a spot where a Bigfoot also was, even if it was 30-40 years ago. 

It's up to you to decide whether you want to pull over, get out and stretch or venture into the surrounding wood (assuming it's not private property). There are no rules and no right or wrong way to go about your research, investigations or what have you. You are able to take part in as little or as much as you want and I feel the odds are still in your favor. Keep in mind that a lot of sightings/encounters happen to the unsuspecting. I believe you have a good chance if you're sitting in the woods at 2am yelling and I also believe you have as good a chance if you're taking out your garbage or stepping out for a late night smoke (again, depending on your area). 

*Smoking in Natl. Forests may be frowned upon. 

Good luck, have fun!