People who steals stands

[WNYBuckHunter]

I use Python locks for cams

[WNYBuckHunter]

To the OP, sorry to hear about your stand. Some people are just dirt bags.

 

To the guy talking about shooting at people, give me a break, if you are seriously willing to shoot someone over a treestand, then IMO you are worse than the people stealing the stands.

[88GW]

I have a large cable lock and big u lock for bicycles for securing my climber to tree when I'm not there.  We'll see how it works, it is on private land.

 

I welded up a bracket for my trail cam that I bolt to camera and then use the large torx bit lags you would use for lagging deck 4x4's etc.   Without torx bit it is very tough to get off of tree.

[genesee_mohican]

I use Python locks too and have one of the metal boxes that you bolt to the tree with lag bolts, then lock the outside of the box with a pad lock. I also use a small pad lock on the outside of the cam so they can't take the card.

Edited October 19, 2015 by genesee_mohican

[papabear]

I had a guy around the corner form me with about 45 stands in his garage I called D.E.C.  they came and arrested him .

He got out on bail and in the middle of the night loaded his truck and took off most of the stands were sold at auction some were returned to the owns who had there names on them I believe he went to Florida  

[Uptown Redneck]

Has anyone thought of placing one of those GPS chips somewhere on their stands, not sure what their ranges might be but its worth a thought

[chas0218]

It just amazes me how people do that.That stand was there for 4yrs So that being said My name is on it so I catch this guy it not going to be pretty

Same, it makes you feel violated especially on private property.

[Fletch]

I hate thieves! I have had a few stands stolen over the years. I also had one just a couple hundred yards behind the house attempted to be taken, my chains stopped them so the destroyed it.

 

It takes some balls to steal stuff when you know the people that own it will be armed if they meet you taking it.

 

Did I mention I hate thieves!

 

I am not so sure a few bullets would not make the world a better place for people that can keep their hands off other peoples property.

[chas0218]

I hate thieves! I have had a few stands stolen over the years. I also had one just a couple hundred yards behind the house attempted to be taken, my chains stopped them so the destroyed it.

 

It takes some balls to steal stuff when you know the people that own it will be armed if they meet you taking it.

 

Did I mention I hate thieves!

 

I am not so sure a few bullets would not make the world a better place for people that can keep their hands off other peoples property.

At least it might deter them a little, especially knowing someone is watching.  I thought a few bear traps would impact their decision maybe even a few chunks of wood with nails poking up thru at the base of the tree. Tons of possibilities. Trip wire with paint would be neat too.

 

Enjoy:

 

Here is an article that goes with it. In the article the guy states he knew it was just 8 feet on the other guys property then says he didn't know the logging road was on the neighbors property. I mean this is a little extreme but they sell paintball mortars. If my stand is stolen again this year you bet I'll have a ton of those mortars setup on my stand with some 6lbs. braid.

 

http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/articles/deer-news/painted-deer-hunter-to-have-trespassing-ticket-dismissed-landowner-also-charged 

Edited October 19, 2015 by chas0218

[Fletch]

At least it might deter them a little, especially knowing someone is watching.  I thought a few bear traps would impact their decision maybe even a few chunks of wood with nails poking up thru at the base of the tree. Tons of possibilities. Trip wire with paint would be neat too.

 

Enjoy:

 

 

LOL that is funny!!

[Chef]

Seriously guys? Wtf. I hate this as much as the next guy but are you really going to shoot at someone for taking your Property that cost less than $500???

There are a lot of scum bags out there and they should get what they deserve but I'm not shooting at anyone for taking a stand.

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Yes I'm serious, I won't do it because it's against the law and on public land I have a different feeling, but I think anyone trespassing on my private land and steeling from me I should have the right to defend my property. Every situation is different and I would make a judgement call but I just think I should have that right

[buck hunter]

Hey Doc your right but it was on posted land.like I said earlier the didn't drag out probably put it in a mother spot I'll find

[Uptown Redneck]

This talk of wanting to shoot people for stealing one's stand is part of the reason gun owners are seen as dangers by the ever growing population of those who are against guns

[WNYBuckHunter]

At least it might deter them a little, especially knowing someone is watching.  I thought a few bear traps would impact their decision maybe even a few chunks of wood with nails poking up thru at the base of the tree. Tons of possibilities. Trip wire with paint would be neat too.

 

Enjoy:

 

Here is an article that goes with it. In the article the guy states he knew it was just 8 feet on the other guys property then says he didn't know the logging road was on the neighbors property. I mean this is a little extreme but they sell paintball mortars. If my stand is stolen again this year you bet I'll have a ton of those mortars setup on my stand with some 6lbs. braid.

 

http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/articles/deer-news/painted-deer-hunter-to-have-trespassing-ticket-dismissed-landowner-also-charged 

 

Boobytraps are illegal.

[robw]

This whole "dirt-bags in the woods" phenomena is one of the reasons I use climbers instead of permanent stands anymore.  Added bonus, you don't show others where your hunting places are. My ladders weren't stolen, but several were damaged, or messed with.  All on private property, well posted.

 

Posted land doesn't stop hardly anyone, and once had a former friend tell me they know those cabin owners only hunt weekends, so they'll run deer drives across the hill camps on Tuesday.  Only takes a couple a$@h*%$ to make your entire area more worry than it's worth

[Doc]

Regarding cameras, I will say that I have gotten very creative at camouflaging them. Most people just strap them to the side of a tree, and the damn things stick out like a sore thumb. I have set-ups that hide the cameras under stones and logs with it just looking up at the trails. I have heard of other guys who go in the other direction and put them way above eye level. I put one in a very thick apple tree that had a big rotted limb hanging down. By the time I got done, you really couldn't see the thing at all.

 

That attachment strap is what really catches your eye. Anything you can do to hide that will help that camera blend into the background.

[fasteddie]

Yes I'm serious, I won't do it because it's against the law and on public land I have a different feeling, but I think anyone trespassing on my private land and steeling from me I should have the right to defend my property. Every situation is different and I would make a judgement call but I just think I should have that right

 

If you did that , I would have to say --- enjoy your time in jail !

[Chef]

If you did that , I would have to say --- enjoy your time in jail !

. I would not do it, because it's illegal I was just saying that we should have s little more wiggle room when it comes to defending our home

[fasteddie]

. I would not do it, because it's illegal I was just saying that we should have s little more wiggle room when it comes to defending our home

 

If someone came into your home , I would consider it different than someone in the woods stealing a tree stand . 

When someone takes your stuff , you feel violated and want to take some action but would be in trouble if you did . Seems like thieves have the upper hand . I had 2 pellet rifles taken from my garage in broad daylight . A lot of things go through your mind when a thief steals so close . It has gotten so bad that I keep the car doors locked when my car is in my driveway . 

I padlock my stands and trail cameras but if a thief wanted them bad enough , a hacksaw or bolt cutters would do the trick . Padlocks are a deterrent for not thief proof . 

[chas0218]

. I would not do it, because it's illegal I was just saying that we should have s little more wiggle room when it comes to defending our home

Maybe you could carry a Taurus judge with rubber buckshot or rock salt. I think that would work.

[Chef]

Maybe you could carry a Taurus judge with rubber buckshot or rock salt. I think that would work.

. It's not even about that, I'm sure they would just sue you... I'm just saying we live in a state that puts the right of the criminal above that of the home owner

[WNYBuckHunter]

Maybe you could carry a Taurus judge with rubber buckshot or rock salt. I think that would work.

 

And that would be just as illegal as your booby traps. Im starting to think you watch too many movies lol.

[WNYBuckHunter]

. It's not even about that, I'm sure they would just sue you... I'm just saying we live in a state that puts the right of the criminal above that of the home owner

 

What state in the nation allows someone to shoot someone else for stealing their tree stand in the woods?

 

Theres a big difference between that and someone entering your home, or car jacking you.

[Chef]

If it is on your property in other states you would have more of a right then you would here

[WNYBuckHunter]

If it is on your property in other states you would have more of a right then you would here

 

Again, show me one state that would allow you to shoot or even shoot at someone for stealing something thats out in your woods. A link to a law or something along those lines would be great.