Hunter's Close Encounter with a Mysterious Creature in Okmulgee Wildlife Management Area

Posted Friday, January 19, 2024

By Squatchable.com staff

In the world of the paranormal, there are countless stories of unexplained phenomena that leave us questioning the reality of our own experiences. Recently, I came across a video from the YouTube channel Dixie Cryptid, which shares a wide range of cryptid and paranormal encounters. In this particular video, titled "Bigfoot vs Deer Hunters," the channel features a story submitted by a witness named Dennis, who had a chilling encounter with something otherworldly while deer hunting in the Okmulgee Wildlife Management Area in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, back in 1987. Dennis' story begins with a family tradition of waking up early to travel to their favorite hunting spot. On this particular morning, Dennis was left in an old deer stand while the rest of his family ventured off into the woods. It was here that Dennis had a strange encounter with a young doe that seemed to be in distress. As he was watching the doe, he heard something in the bushes behind him. Spinning around, he tried to figure out what it was, but whatever it was seemed to be moving in circles around him. Suddenly, something slammed into the side of the shooting house with enough force to knock him off his feet, followed by a blood-curdling scream. Naturally, Dennis was terrified and burst through the door, running back to the truck where his uncle was waiting. When he asked his uncle why he wasn't out hunting, his uncle simply replied, "Something's out there." Soon after, Dennis' father and other uncle returned, and they all agreed that they had heard the same inhuman scream echoing through the trees. Although they left empty-handed that day, the experience stayed with them for years to come. What's interesting about this story is the location where it took place. The Okmulgee Wildlife Management Area is an old Indian burial ground, rich in Indian traditions. In fact, the area is known for its mounds, which were built by Native Americans for various purposes, including burial and ceremonial uses. Could it be possible that Dennis' encounter was related to these ancient traditions? As a paranormal researcher, I'm always intrigued by stories that involve unexplained phenomena, especially when they take place in locations with a rich cultural history. While we may never know for sure what Dennis encountered that day, it's stories like these that remind us that there is still so much about our world that remains unexplained. In addition to Dennis' story, the Dixie Cryptid video also features several other fascinating paranormal encounters, including UFO sightings and psychic experiences. While these stories may not be directly related to Bigfoot or Sasquatch, they are still an important part of the wider world of the paranormal, and they serve as a reminder that there is so much more to our world than meets the eye. As a curator of these types of stories, I believe it's good to share them with a wider audience, as they can help to spark curiosity and inspire further research into the unknown. Whether you're a seasoned paranormal researcher or simply someone who enjoys a good ghost story, I encourage you to check out the Dixie Cryptid YouTube channel and explore the many fascinating stories they have to offer. Who knows, you may just find yourself inspired to start your own paranormal investigation!