Bigfoot Could Become California’s Next State Symbol

A new bill introduced in the California State Assembly could give Bigfoot an official place in the state’s history. On February 14, Assemblyman Chris Rogers (D-Santa Rosa) proposed Assembly Bill 666, which would designate Bigfoot as California’s official state cryptid.

A cryptid refers to a creature believed to exist but lacking scientific proof. If passed, the bill would place Bigfoot alongside other state symbols such as the golden poppy (state flower) and the California redwood (state tree).

Bigfoot has long been part of Northern California folklore, with alleged sightings in the Humboldt County redwoods, Jamestown, Santa Cruz County, and Willow Creek—where Sasquatch has become a local legend. The Patterson-Gimlin film, recorded on October 20, 1967, is one of the most famous pieces of Bigfoot “evidence,” capturing what some believe to be the elusive creature in Northern California.

If approved, Bigfoot would become another iconic representation of California, alongside the grizzly bear on the state flag. Whether fact or fiction, the legend of Bigfoot continues to capture imaginations across the state, and this bill seeks to further cement its place in California history.