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 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…
The Hidebehind is a cryptid that is found in the folklore of the lumberjack and logging communities of North America. It is a very elusive cryptid that is known for its tendency to stalk behind humans in the forest especially…
The Snow Snake, also called Aestatesomnus hiemepericulosus, is an elusive cryptid snake that is said to live in the cold snowy regions of Bering Strait. Cryptid Name: Snow Snake Location: Siberia, Bering Strait, North America, Canada Category: Folklore Cryptid Description:…
The Agropelter is an aggressive cryptid that is found in the folklore of North American lumberjacks. Its name comes from a combination of “agro” meaning aggressive and “pelt” which refers to striking or pelting with objects, in this case, branches!…
The Tote Road Shagamaw is an unusual cryptid that is said to live in Maine. It is a lesser-known creature that is found in the stories and folkore of North American lumberjacks. Cryptid Name: Tote Road Shagamaw Location: Maine, Allegash…
The Funeral Mountain Terrashot is a lumberjack cryptid that is said to live in the Funeral Mountain of California. It was first reported in the mid-19th century by Mormon emigrants who spotted the creature trying to cross the desert. Cryptid…
The Whirling Whimpus is a strange cryptid that is found in the lumberjack folklore of the Appalachian Mountains. It is said to be a fearsome predator that becomes invisible when it hunts. Cryptid Name: Whirling Whimpus Location: Southern United States,…
The Splinter Cat is a strange cryptid that is found in the lumberjack folklore of the United States. It is most often found in the Pacific Northwest and Splintercat Creek in Oregan is named after it. Cryptid Name: Splinter Cat…