Bears are quadrupeds, but will walk upright under certain situations. Any Bigfooter who is active in the brush, or is attempting the art of tracking should become familiar with the habitat of the bear, especially in the eastern United States. The tracks could be easily mistaken for that of a hominid under any circumstances, such as soil composition and weathering. Often times, the round heel pad of the front foot sometimes does not leave a mark. However, the larger toe is the outer one instead of the inner and in some instances, a female may place the hind foot squarely in the front print.
Bears like to rub, bite and pull bark from trees.
They will leave physical evidence such as teeth marks and hair. Remember certain factors when interviewing, such as poor visual perception, emotional descriptions and fright. One would be surprised on just how many people mistakenly over react to something they cannot quickly identify. With the advent of this animal in Ohio, it is possible that they can be misconstrued as Bigfoot. Consider what happened in Lewiston, New York.