Lumberjack Folklore
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Gilaopolis
The Gilaopolis is an obscure creature from Lumberjack Folklore. They are thought to look like a gila monster, but are capable of growing to the size of a large calf. Some accounts say they have breath hot enough to melt cans. Citations: A Treasury of Western Folklore. United States, Crown Publishers, 1975. Bowman, James Cloyd. Pecos Bill: The Greatest Cowboy of All Time. United States, Albert Whitman, 2017.
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Fog-Hog
The Fog-Hog is a creature from Lumberjack Folklore. It is known by the “scientific name” Purcusnebulus vancerandolphi. They are believed to inhabit Star Lake in Wisconsin. When the fog gets dense enough for fish to swim through it like water, the Fog-Hog follows to prey on them. They only eat fish and have a ravenous appetite. People who live in this area have to close their windows to keep the fish from swimming into their houses to keep the Fog-Hog from entering. Citations: Yarns of the Big Woods, Written and Illustrated by Art Childs
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Flittericks/Flitterick
Flittericks are small creatures that come from Lumberjack Folklore. They are believed to be an odd form of flying squirrel. They are noted for being able to move so fast they’re impossible to avoid. They can hit hard enough to kill another creature, but also kill themselves in the process. Citations: The American People: Stories, Legends, Tales, Traditions and Songs. United Kingdom, Taylor & Francis, 2020. Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016. Matthews, John, and Matthews, Caitlin. The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic. United Kingdom, Harper Element, 2009.…
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Fish-Fox
The Fish-Fox is a silly creature from Lumberjack Folklore. It has the “scientific name” Piscivulpus coertduboisia. They can be commanded like dogs. They dive into the water and make sounds like an angleworm. They then return to the shore, causing the fish to follow it back onto land, leaving themselves completely vulnerable to anyone to kill. Citations: Yarns of the Big Woods, Written and Illustrated by Art Childs
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Elmer the Moose Terrier
Elmer The Moose Terrier was a strange creature was the dog that belonged to Paul Bunyan. It was said to be a dog strong enough to shake a moose to death, like most terriers could with a rat. It was also known to be an incredible tracker. One day though, he had an accident. He was rustling around in a cabin, and the lumberjack who lived there thought it was some dangerous creature. In response to the rustling creature, the lumberjack threw his ax and cut Elmer cleanly in half. Another person quickly sewed him back together and managed to save him. In the mans haste though, he accidentally sewed…
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Jackalope/Antelabbit/Aunt Benny/Horny Bunny/Jack-A-Lope/Jack-Pine Jackalope/Stag Bunny
Jackalopes are from the Southwestern region of the United States. They are thought to resemble jack rabbits with either deer antlers or antelope horns in proportion to their bodies. They ar extremely shy, but will fight ferociously if they or their families are threatened. They are thought to be capable of running over sixty-five miles per hour. While running at high speeds, they are incredibly dangerous as they can gore people to death. When in this state of anger, the Jackalope can only be killed with a buffalo gun. They are thought to only mate during flashes of lightning. Jackalope milk is supposedly capable of curing any number of ailments.…
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Dungavenhooter/Dungaven Hooter/Dungaven-Hooter
The Dungavenhooter is a bizarre creature from Lumberjack Folklore. They resemble large alligators with no mouths and massive nostrils. They live in logging regions and lie in wait until a person approaches. When a victim is close enough, the Dungavenhooter will swipe its tail to take their feet out from under them. The Dungavenhooter will then jump on and pulverize their victims until they’re broken down into a gaseous state, which they then inhale to consume them. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016. Matthews, John, and Matthews, Caitlin. The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z…
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Duck-Footed Dum-Dum
The Duck-Footed Dum-Dum is a silly creature from Lumberjack Folklore. It goes by the “scientific name” Ventertympanum coxi. The skin on their backs is similar to a drum and they have two tails shaped like drum sticks. They use these tails to quickly hit their backs, making a drumming sound. This sound is used to indicate to fish that spawning season has begun. Citations: Yarns of the Big Woods, Written and Illustrated by Art Childs
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Dismal Sauger/Sauger
The Dismal Sauger is a creature from Lumberjack Folklore. They live in forest swamps and often have scummy water dripping from their cypress hair. They are silent by nature but can be heard by the water constantly dripping from their beards. The sound of this dripping can make a person go insane. They are thought to be related to the Happy Auger. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016. Matthews, John, and Matthews, Caitlin. The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic. United Kingdom, Harper Element, 2009. Rose, Carol. Giants…
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Come-At-A-Body/Jump-At-A-Body
The Come-At-A-Body is a creature from Lumberjack Folklore. They are known by the “scientific” name “Quadrupes improvisus.” They are harmless creatures resembling woodchucks, with short stubby limbs, flat faces, and large eyes. They also have green whiskers and a mark on their backs or stomachs resembling a dollar sign. They have very soft fur, but also have a ball of matted hair on their tails with holes in them that makes a loud moaning or whistling noise when it moves through the wind. They make this noise when attacking or looking for a mate. Some claim their legs are shorter on one side of their body to help them walk along…
