Encounters USA - Not Your Average Paranormal Podcast. When you watch an Encounters USA Documentary, Video or Listen to an Encounters USA Podcast I can assure you, you are watching the very best in original Paranormal Content. I am Matthew Heines. I am a teacher, author, producer, Congressional Candidate and a veteran of the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division. Because of my background, I am able to bring the most unique, scientific and religious approach to the great mysteries of our time. I also put my money where my mouth is. I don't sit in a studio in my parent's basement. I regularly run patrols into Bigfoot country and Pacific Northwest hotspots at all times and in all conditions. I use my military background, my familiarity with the Pacific Northwest and the latest technology, such as FLIR thermal imaging, Sionyx and Akaso Night Vision, trail cameras, along with all the equipment needed to sustain a week long field operation searching for Bigfoot, aliens or Dogman. In addition to my military background, I am a Certified Commercial Drone pilot. I use a DJI Mini 5 Pro for scouting, photography and other aerial reconnaissance. Next, we can't forget the Paranormal Pickup! Matthew Heines' classic '91 Toyota 4 x 4 purchased in 1994 in Anchorage, Alaska. Even with thirty five years and almost a million miles, it's the only thing I trust to get me in and out of Bigfoot country. Finally, along with all of my state-of-the-art gear, I also have the latest in photographic equipment. From action cameras, to gimbals, microphones and a super Sony Movie Camera, I am geared up to bring my subscribers and followers the best videos, documentaries and blogs available. Subscribe and keep up with the ever changing world of aliens, Bigfoot and Dogman on Encounters USA.