Treestand Thief

spitfire125 · Post by **spitfire125** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:20 pm

Went out yesterday with the wife too check my hunting property that I have had permission for the last 10 years.Everything looked good , lots of fresh sign.........Went out this morning at 6:00am To find that my treestands went missing over night. I was not impressed!ruined my hunt and my day! Never had a problem before!

ecoaster · Post by **ecoaster** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 8:45 pm

That sucks. That's why I made some of my own homebrew hang on stands. Too cheap looking for anyone to steal. I chain and lock all my stands now too. Sorry to hear about your loss.

GA.crossbowhunt · Post by **GA.crossbowhunt** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:15 pm

man i hate to hear about things like this, i lost a real nice climber a few years ago. i just put mine out this weekend and along with my cameras i sure hope i dont have this problem with this new club that i am in.

wildwindom · Post by **wildwindom** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:17 pm

Dont feel bad happend to me yesterday 15 foot ladder stand found the digital cam they took it was ok.

vapredhunter · Post by **vapredhunter** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:56 pm

people Suck

Bucko · Post by **Bucko** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:19 am

I had a stand/steps taken a few yrs. back and it still P.O.'s me

mtbyak · Post by **mtbyak** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:42 am

Spitfire125,

That REALLY Sucks!!!!

I have hunted this area for many years myself & never ran into this problem.

Any specifics of which make, model, markings etc. that I can keep an eye out for in my travels.

I do drive around B-B twnshp a lot & stop to talk with many hunters that I do see, so I can keep an eye open for you.

Shoot Straight
Kirk

Bruno-TL · Post by **Bruno-TL** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 11:26 am

I have finished my hunt for this year in Wisconsin. My brother-in-law called yesterday and told me one of our stands and ladders had been stolen. Chained and locked at top and bottom . Stand had been up for about 30 days.. Had a stand and ladder stolen 2 years ago from the same location. Don't really see a lot of other hunters in the area so don't know who is that hard up.

Thom

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:47 pm

I chain my stands as well. Not going to stop someone who is determined but will stop the casual passerby.

I also remove the first 8-10 feet of tree steps.

Last year I had one go missing(further up the tree), as someone either used my stand or tried to take it not realizing it was chained. Either way that's not right. I don't think it is ok for someone to use my stand when I am not there. I took the time to do my scouting. I took the time to clear the shooting lanes. I took the time to haul the treestand to where it is. I had to make the money to buy the stand, the steps, the chain, the lock.

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:39 pm

I have had that happen as well.
I found a deal on Warren & Sweat climbers a few years ago so I bought 5 of them at 1 time and all were stolen the same year.
Puts a bad taste in your mouth to think either the Anti's are doing it or a fellow hunter.How can one brother steal from another

kendo kid · Post by **kendo kid** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:23 pm

It sucks. Switch to protables as they are light weight and easy to install. I use the Cabela's $89.00 version and have 2 stands and 6 portable chain attachments. The backpack straps make it easy to carry and I just strap my little backpack to the stand and walk in. Take 5 minutes to set up. Love it and don't get it ripped off. I leave teh chain attachment in place and carry a spare in the pack just in case.

spitfire125 · Post by **spitfire125** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:43 am

That would be great Mtbyak , My stands where taken out of Southwest Oxford TWSHP, Foldens ,Sweaburg Area.I have a pretty good Idea who it was but still doing a little investigating. You can contact me at [email protected] .Thanks Again

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