Here you will find cryptids and critters that feature in the stories, legends, and folklore of the North American lumberjacks. These imaginative tales told by loggers and woodmen have given rise to many different and mysterious creatures that have been passed down through generations of lumberjacks. And while some of these critters might seem a little bit too far-fetched, they are an integral part of American lumbering history and deserve to be preserved and remembered for generations to come.
The Slide-Rock Bolter is a legendary cryptid that is said to live in Rocky Mountain regions, more specifically the Mountains of Colorado. It is described as a massive whale-like creature that has a very unique way of hunting prey! Cryptid…
The Luferlang is a horse-like cryptid that is found in the lumberjack folklore of North America. It is an aggressive beast that should be avoided, especially on 12 July! Cryptid Name: Luferlang / Spinacaerulea tresarticulosus Location: North America Category: Folklore…
The Billdad is an unusual cryptid that is found in the legends, folklore, and stories of the lumberjack communities in Maine, United States. Cryptid Name: Billdad Location: Boundary Pond, northwest Maine, USA Category: Folklore Cryptid Description: Resembles a beaver with…
The Wapaloosie is a very strange cryptid that is found in 19th and 20th-century lumberjack folklore. Lumberjacks told stories about strange animals and creatures to explain natural phenomena that surrounded them and also to add a bit of mystery and…
The Roperite is a very unusual cryptid that is found in the stories and legends of 19th and 20th-century lumberjack folklore. It is said to live in the foothills of California and can be dangerous if it crosses your path.…
The Central American Whintosser is an incredibly unusual cryptid found in the folklore of the North American lumberjacks in the late 19th century. Cryptid Name: Central American Whintosser Location: Coast Ranges of California Category: Folklore Cryptid Description: Small creature with…
The Tripodero is an incredibly unusual bird with a unique hunting style that is found in the folklore of North American lumberjacks. Cryptid Name: Tripodero Location: California, particularly in chaparral and foothill forests. Category: Folklore Cryptid Description: A bird with…
The Sliver Cat is a elusive feline cryptid that is found in North American Lumberjack folklore of the 19th and 20th centuries. Cryptid Name: The Sliver Cat / Felis glabraspiculata Location: Northern pine-wood forests, United States Category: Folklore / Feline…
The Dingmaul is an unusual feline cryptid that is mentioned in North American lumberjack folklore and is said to live in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Cryptid Name: Dingmaul (Plunkus) / Saricatellus vociferens Location: White Mountains, New Hampshire. Category:…
The Ball-Tailed Cat, or Felis caudaglobosa, is an elusive cryptid that is said to live in the forests of Oregon and Pennsylvania. It is featured in lumberjack folklore and it is believed that it is very aggressive towards humans with…
The Tree Squeak, also known as the Arborexusta stridens, is a very elusive cryptid that is said to live in the trees and forests of Maine. Cryptid Name: Tree Squeak Location: Maine Category: Folklore Cryptid Description: Small, weasel or sloth-like…
A Hoop Snake is a unique cryptid that has the ability to roll downhill at impressive speeds to catch its prey. It is similar to the Japanese cryptid called the Tsuchinoko. Cryptid Name: Hoop Snake Location: North America / Canada…