Man experiences loud yells and tree-shaking while deer hunting near Ashville witnessed in Jefferson County, Florida

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It was fall of 2006 - Hunting season and I was in the woods on a farm in Ashville, FL. I had been in the tree stand approximately 2 hours and not seen any deer. I have been hunting most of my life and am familiar with the woods, sounds and environment. Approximately 4:30 pm as the light was fading, I heard two loud, distinct "cries" or "yells" that I have never heard before or since. I could tell the general direction and distance was approximately 150 -200 yds in front of me. As I sat there looking, the wind was blowing at my back so I did not notice any unusual smell, but anything downwind from me may have smelled me. About 10 minutes later I heard the "yell" again. Possibly a bit closer ~ 125 yds. I remember a large Oak tree about 50 - 75 yds in front of me. There was a small sapling (8 - 10 ft tall) next to the large tree, with surrounding grasses about 2-3 ft tall. About 10 min after the last yell I noticed the sapling being whipped back and forth. I took special notice due to bei...