Spirit Moose (Sterling, Kasilof, Koyuk: school, live, health)

[allforcats]

These photos found their way to me (taken in Ontario and Idaho). Warptman, or Xa’at, or anyone who knows -- is a white moose ever seen in Alaska that you’ve heard of?
And is there any tradition among the Yup’ik, Tlingit, Koyukon, or others of a sacred white moose, as there is the sacred White Buffalo Woman of the Lakotas? Thanks

[warptman]

I'd have to look into it, I'll ask around or ask my parents tomorrow at some point.

[allforcats]

Thanks, Warpt. Lookin' forward.

[Rance]

We've had a couple right in Sterling over the years. One when I was in grade school we'd see everyday on the bus. And there have been a couple down around Kasiloff. They are rare but are very cool to see.

[allforcats]

Wow! Imagine being a kid, seeing a magical moose every day!! :-)

[Rance]

The one was a cow and had brown twin calves for a couple years running.

[allforcats]

Strong healthy lady, keeping two surviving. Spirits ARE strong and healthy, right? :-)

[Tanker]

Originally Posted by Rance

We've had a couple right in Sterling over the years. One when I was in grade school we'd see everyday on the bus.

Rance, what was the moose doing on the bus?

[allforcats]

Originally Posted by Tanker

Rance, what was the moose doing on the bus?

Whatever she wanted to

[RayinAK]

Albino moose are not necessarily rare. These are illegal to hunt in Alaska, not because they are "spirits," but because there are ongoing studies by F&G relating to such animals. We have black bears that live near glaciers, and these have a sort of blue tint on their hide. Some folks call them "blue bears" I remember seeing a couple of photos on The News Miner of an albino bear (black bear with a white coat).