Thieves

[Archerysniper]

Well I guess you can't even trust ladder stands on private land anymore. Tonight I went to check the double ladder stands on the edge of the corn feild's and they were gone. The funny thing is they were both checked between Sunday mid day and Monday they where both still there. Monday mid day the combines moved in too pick the corn and tonight I went out too double check them for saftety before I bring my almost 7 year old daughter out to hunt with me this weekend and they are gone. I guess you can't even trust the farmer or his help the leassses your land anymore.

[CrewJones]

That sucks im waiting for the day when im hit. I would go talk to the people who combined the land see what they say.

Hopefully karma will make this right.

[shortfatguy]

I had a similar situation. Loggers were doing some cutting on the land I hunt and my ladder stand is now gone.

[mrklean]

Are you gonna give the farmer a call?

[Archerysniper]

Are you gonna give the farmer a call?

His home voicemail was full and not accepting messages.

[Westy]

talk to the land onwer if you have premission I bet it is the neibors (happens 90% of the time for me on new spots)

[harvey lee]

SUCKS. I have had blinds and stands stole.

I wish one could catch some of these loosers.

[Boar]

Wow arch really sorry to hear that, a guy should have to run security on his own land. thats a drag, hope the farmer knows something.

[paceman]

yeah that sucks. I guess a guy has to lock up everything now days, even on private land. Double ladders are hard to move. They must have had a couple trucks/guys. Perhaps a neighbor saw something?

[Big Country]

Terrible. It's amazing to me how people will, even on private land that's posted, trespass, steal, litter, hunt, party. All of our stands on private posted land have chains and locks on them. It's a shame to have to do, but I know if we didn't we would be short a few stands. Sorry to hear that Arch. BC

[DonBo]

[Greybeard53]

Makes my blood boil.

I had two person stands taken off private land two years in a row. Both had cable locks, so whoever it was came prepared. Those double stands are a chore to move and my stand was quite a ways from any large trail or road. It was apparently too much of a chore, because I actually found it later in the season, covered with leaves, about 200 yards from where it was set up. Luckily it's been several years with no other incidents.

I definitely understand your frustration. My only advice would be keep your search for the culprit in the background and refuse to let the worthless puke ruin the excitement of starting an awesome tradition with your daughter. I hope she loves it. Best of luck this season.

[96trigger]

Wow, that blows, I would definitely ask those that combined the corn if they saw anything. Even if you are suspicious of them, their conscience might get the best of them. It sucks, but you have to remember the majority of us are good people, those that steal are a small percentage, but when it happens, it truly sucks. There is nothing worst than going to check on a stand or camera and have it gone. You sit there like an silly-me trying to figure it out, and then, you just get angry.

[BLACKJACK]

I agree, one of the people harvesting the corn, driving the trucks, etc. are your thieves. Not only did they see the stands, but with the corn gone, they could drive right up to them.

[Jason_Gundersen]

I know how you feel Ive had a few stands get stolen... Just last week had someone break into my ice shack tucked behind the house in the woods and take my electric auger and rods... Sad how classless people are

[bigbucks]

Wow, how many leaves does it take to hide a buddy stand? Some people are jerks & that's just how they operate.

[Finlander]

Might as well cement them into the ground!