Poppy 86 Posted November 24, 2019 Going to make this quick, check your stands from the ground everytime you use them. This pass Thursday, I climbed onto my favorite box blind in the largest pinetree in the area I hunt. It had been completely rebuilt earlier this year using pressure treated 2"x 6" lumber for the frame, supports and braces and was inspected about two weeks ago. I avoided the area until the wind was correct and Thursday pm washy first chance. I climbed the ladder and opened the door. I put my unloaded rifle in the corner, opened a window and sat on the stool. The next thing I knew I woke up about 20 minutes later, in the blind, but lying on; the ground. I was able to walk out and after getting undressed and into my street clothes my wife took me to the local ER. Had bitten my tongue during the fall and had to have 3 stitches put in the underside of my tongue and 2 on top. I also have a "Boxer" fracture to my right hand that will probably need surgery, numerous scrapes and 2 very black eyes. I consider myself very lucky and hope by telling you my story that you all will check your blinds before climbing into them. I did not take time to inspect the bracing to see what caused it to break free .but I have had problems in the past with anti-hunter students from the adjacent community college campus destroying and damaging my blinds. So please, take a few minutes before each climb and check your blinds whether they are stick built or steel ladder blinds. My hunting is over for this year and at my age this may be my last. Be careful and be safe and don't let this happen to you. Please forgive any typing errors, it is tough to do with a cast on your dominant hand. Poppy 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cynthiafu 3861 Posted November 24, 2019 Oh man so sorry I hope you heal fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz-R-OWorld 20905 Posted November 24, 2019 That’s horrible. Good luck. Any cams that might catch these kids?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grampy 17129 Posted November 24, 2019 So glad you are somewhat OK poppy. That could have been so much worse. Your advise will be taken. Heal up and feel better soon! If you come to find someone deliberately damaged your bind, be sure to notify law enforcement, before the scumbags to it to another hunter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtTime 5651 Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) Wow! Just wow! It could have been much, much worse. Hope you heal up fast. If it was tampered with I hope you find out who did it and press some major charges. Edited November 24, 2019 by DirtTime Quote "Reaching out for the hand of God but did you think you'd shake your own!" - #8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steuben Jerry 7401 Posted November 24, 2019 Wow, glad you didn’t get hurt worse than you were! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRod 8G8H 398 Posted November 24, 2019 Sorry to hear that poppy hoping for a full and fast recovery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob-c 3464 Posted November 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, grampy said: So glad you are somewhat OK poppy. That could have been so much worse. Your advise will be taken. Heal up and feel better soon! If you come to find someone deliberately damaged your bind, be sure to notify law enforcement, before the scumbags to it to another hunter. X2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlammerhirt 3070 Posted November 24, 2019 Speedy recovery Poppy.So was the box blind built in a pine tree.....or free standing next to one? Send a before and after pic if possible.Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackbeltbill 5068 Posted November 24, 2019 Hope you get well soon and painfree. Keep us updated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doebuck1234 3333 Posted November 24, 2019 Wow!!!well wishes on a speedy recovery Poppy.if it was them i hope ya get em!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zag 3065 Posted November 24, 2019 Wow that stinks glad your mostly ok. I fell out of my ladder stand this past Sept and walked away with a few bumps and bruises and a concussion. Can deff be dangerous. Quote Switching gears to habitat improvements! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poppy 86 Posted November 24, 2019 58 minutes ago, mlammerhirt said: Speedy recovery Poppy. So was the box blind built in a pine tree.....or free standing next to one? Send a before and after pic if possible. Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk Thank you for your kind words. It was built in the Pine Tree with supports coming back to the trunk. I have found that if you attach it to a tree and put legs on to hold the outer base that when the tree moves in the wind, things get loose very quickly. I will check for pictures of before and get some of the after when I can get back in the woods. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin Fever 3731 Posted November 24, 2019 Sorry to hear Poppy! That's terrible, but could have been much worse. I hope it wasn't due to someone screwing with your stand!Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote "It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice." - Wease Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crappyice 13034 Posted November 24, 2019 Damn Poppy. Heal fast and listen to the doc! I would hate to have to worry that people are sabotaging my gear-hope that wasn’t the case but if so they are fully strung up by their ba....well those are probably missing or not identified as balls anymore Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
