Construction worker spots BF

Turtleman has a youtube channel for his new series where he hunts for Bigfoot in Kentucky. Looks interesting. Just saw the promo. Here is the channel.
 
This account sounded like the skunk ape. It was not as big as the ones seen in other parts of the US. Of course it may have been a youngster. The account sounded believable.
 
I’m afraid to ask why he’s called turtle man. How did this guy get a show? Lol.
He rescues turtles and has most all of his life. He had a show on cable that I used to watch. I like him because he is always upbeat and says some pretty funny stuff at times. He is also part cherokee I believe. I understand the skepticism though