mainebuck Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 The nerve of some people. This is a first to me although I know it's happened to many of you guys. I got out of work early to hunt over my remote foodplot. Get out there and get dressed in the heat. All geared up walking to my stand nice and quiet at about 4:15. Get to where my stand is supposed to be and - NO STAND! I know that's the tree I hung it in back in July. Gone. A dozen screw in steps gone as well. I'm at a bit of a loss standing there looking at the tree. I go to retrieve my trailcam that's back in the woods about a hundred yards across the pipeline. No markers or anything. Go to the tree - GONE! I can understand them seeing the treestand if they saw the food plot due to the shooting lanes cut, but how the heck did they find my camera. Again at a loss. I walked around for a bit contemplating what to do. Not much I could do, just walked back, got changed, and drove home. Probably out about $150 all together. Guess I can still go back and hunt the spot with my climber, but I'm just bummed. Hope I find out who did it. I'm not really one to retaliate, but some people just need to be taught a lesson in decency. Find my stand, hunt in my stand - fine. Steal my stand, WTF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! Sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! Sorry to read all this, society is really messed up, morales are gone, decency is gone, respect is gone. I as many have had a tree stand stolen, i always thought hunters in the woods were a brotherhood of sorts, but after my stand was stolen, i changed my outlook on fellow hunters. There are thieves in all areas of our society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! man that sucks.... im really sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! that really sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! Man! That sucks real bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! I understand how you feel right now. Been there done that, too many times now. Kind of leaves you standing there, with a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach and a feeling of being smacked in the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! Sorry to hear it. Was hoping there for a second you caught them on your cam. Hope you score big this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! That is why so many people are going to climbers these days. We need to invent a boobie trap that catches stand theives but they would probably steal that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! Man that sucks.............I hope who ever has it has a nice thump to the ground..... I invite anyone to try and steal VTBowmans stands....They are in for some serious work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! thats too bad... but dont you have any idea who might have been in the area.. was this private land or public ? if its private and remote, then it might not be to hard to figure out who might have been in the area at that time.. i would ask some of the neighbors if they saw anything suspicious... Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest generallee Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! Sorry to hear about that. It sucks, and it happens all to often now adays. hope you get a monster this year. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainebuck Posted September 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! it's my aunt's land, but there are 4 wheeler trails through it. I have a good idea it's a couple wahoos I saw on a 4 wheeler in there when I was planting the plot. Fresh tracks from the wheeler and everything. I'll keep an eye out for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! I know how you feel. Someone stole my climber right out of the back of my truck. I didn't want to leave it out in the woods for fear someone might steal it. I don't trust people, normally, but since I live in the city, I didn't think anyone would even know what was in the back of my truck. Well, apparently when I went into a store, someone just yanked it out the back. Normal cost was $229 I did get a deal on it, but now it will cost be another $200 to get another one. I get Gorilla stands and put them up now - its cheaper! and I never leave anything out in the woods that I don't want someone to steal - except a lawnmower I have out there right now, which reminds me, I need to go get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! Been there too. Makes you feel like you've been violated. I hate thieves. Sorry you have to deal with that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! It is a shame that so many of us must say that we know how you feel. I really don't know what we can do about these thieves, except keep vigilant and report all trespassers to the law. I know our Cuddeback Trail camera was useless to the one who stole it without the combination numbers, so they probably dumped it. It is getting to the point that we hunters are afraid to get or use our equipment. I guess all I can say is that I've been in your shoes and certainly didn't enjoy the feeling. ....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bubbles Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! man thats gotta suck dude, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: ROBBED! really sorry to hear that mianbuck...I have a few remote stands that arent locked that I havent checked on since the summer. You kinda got me worried. Guess I will be investing in some locks at some point!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: ROBBED! MAN...That really s*cks!!! I would be fuming if someone did that to me. Was the stand locked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lobsterman Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: ROBBED! [ QUOTE ] The nerve of some people. This is a first to me although I know it's happened to many of you guys. I got out of work early to hunt over my remote foodplot. Get out there and get dressed in the heat. All geared up walking to my stand nice and quiet at about 4:15. Get to where my stand is supposed to be and - NO STAND! I know that's the tree I hung it in back in July. Gone. A dozen screw in steps gone as well. I'm at a bit of a loss standing there looking at the tree. I go to retrieve my trailcam that's back in the woods about a hundred yards across the pipeline. No markers or anything. Go to the tree - GONE! I can understand them seeing the treestand if they saw the food plot due to the shooting lanes cut, but how the heck did they find my camera. Again at a loss. I walked around for a bit contemplating what to do. Not much I could do, just walked back, got changed, and drove home. Probably out about $150 all together. Guess I can still go back and hunt the spot with my climber, but I'm just bummed. Hope I find out who did it. I'm not really one to retaliate, but some people just need to be taught a lesson in decency. Find my stand, hunt in my stand - fine. Steal my stand, WTF! [/ QUOTE ] intersting you should mention that, i too went to my stand this afternoon, and someone was sitting in it!, not to mention i obviously got a little ticked off, and threw him out, then 15 mins later a different dude comes down and tries to setup his climber 35 yards from me, needless to say i wasnt in a good mood to begin with, so i told that guy off, waited till dark and took my stand out....whats up with these guys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: ROBBED! If you want another hang on, Ill ship you one, I have a few extra laying around....I have been depending on a little one called a Summit ultra lite, it has back pack straps...Ill send new steps if you like.....I have been robbed before, and almost went to jail for a very long time, as I caught one S.O.B. selling my gear at his garage sale.....after a lengthy discussion, he gave me more that I need, so if your in need of one, Ill dig one up and get it off to you...........al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: ROBBED! That's terrible. I hope that you are able to catch them and get your stuff back. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: ROBBED! That does suck! I have had a couple stands stolen before also, thankfully never a camera. Good luck finding out who did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: ROBBED! that's a bummer for sure. I've had one ladder stand stolen and a tripod stand----hopefully the guy who stole it will fall out of your stand and break his neck! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: ROBBED! Confuscious say, "man who steal treestand, fall down go boom" ......... I sure hope he's right too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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