Hunter experiences vocalizations and shaking trees witnessed in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

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Allthough I didn't have an actual sighting This has been in my memory for many years and I can still visualize it like it was yesterday It was early Nov. on a clear sunny day when I was scouting for a bow stand. I was crossing some low ground between two ridges when I heard some loud growling that didn't sound like any animal I knew to inhabit that area. I was about 150 yds when I first heard it and it had my curiosity to see what kind of animal could make that much noise. I slowly approached it and the closer I got the more agitated it became..The growls became louder and more fierce! As if it was a warning? I approached to approximately 30 to 35 yds when it got extremely agitated at about the precise moment I got extremely scared! I decided whatever it was, I wasn't that curious to venture any further and I decided to vacate the area. I did notice while I was walking away, the more distance I put between us the more calm it became, with the screams and growls beco...