Appalachian Whistling Taboo: Avoiding Bigfoot Encounters

Have you ever heard the saying "whistling in the woods brings bad luck"? Well, it turns out that this belief is not just limited to the Appalachian region, but is also held in the subarctic areas of Alaska. According to a video posted on the YouTube channel Biologist Wild Trees, whistling in the woods can be seen as a bad omen, attracting negative attention from what they call the "hairy man". In the video, titled "Whistling in the Woods Beware of the Hairy Man's Omen | Subarctic Alaska Sasquatch w/ Fred Roehl", the speaker shares their belief that whistling in the woods can invite the hairy man to come closer. This belief is not only held by the speaker, but is also shared by the native communities in the area, who refer to the creature as "chakaya" or simply "the hairy man". The speaker goes on to explain that saying the creature's name or whistling can be seen as a way of inviting it in, and is therefore best avoided. This belief is not unique to the subarctic region of Alaska, as similar beliefs can be found in other parts of the world, including the coast of Vancouver BC, where the creature is known to whistle. It's important to note that the term "hairy man" is used in the video as a general term to refer to the creature, and is not meant to imply that it is a "man" in the human sense. The speaker is careful to avoid using gendered language or making assumptions about the creature's appearance or behavior. The video is a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and folklore of the subarctic region of Alaska, and provides a unique perspective on the creature known as Bigfoot or Sasquatch. If you're interested in learning more about this topic, be sure to check out the full video on the Biologist Wild Trees YouTube channel. Who knows, you might just pick up a few tips on how to avoid attracting the hairy man's attention while out in the woods!