Public land drama that I can surely do without!

[Matty]

Seriously. I could comment. But it's all been said way too well....

[Pointer]

Wow...speechless

[Cootling]

I hunt some areas that require hunters to remove stands at the end of shooting hours.  It's a great rule that prevents territoriality and conflict and promotes safety.  The minor inconvenience is a small price to pay.

[Jock Whisky]

Perhaps a compromise is in order. I'd text him back and offer to put your stands back up so he can use it. I'd then ask him to leave his keys in his vehicle when he's hunting so you could use it to go visit his wife/girlfriend (or both). After all, he won't have any use for either if he's away hunting. Remember to be polite.

[Fattony77]

Originally posted by Jock Whisky:
Perhaps a compromise is in order. I'd text him back and offer to put your stands back up so he can use it. I'd then ask him to leave his keys in his vehicle when he's hunting so you could use it to go visit his wife/girlfriend (or both). After all, he won't have any use for either if he's away hunting. Remember to be polite.

[Steve Kendrot]

Of course some guys woulda stolen your stand. Guess it coulda been worse. Pretty nervy of him though!

[sheepdogreno]

Originally posted by Jock Whisky:
Perhaps a compromise is in order. I'd text him back and offer to put your stands back up so he can use it. I'd then ask him to leave his keys in his vehicle when he's hunting so you could use it to go visit his wife/girlfriend (or both). After all, he won't have any use for either if he's away hunting. Remember to be polite.

hahahahahaha

[huntnmuleys]

id say paybacks are hell.  if he is indeed a police officer, go to his office and help yourself to his share of the doughnuts..

[Jerry Jeffer]

Originally posted by Jock Whisky:
Perhaps a compromise is in order. I'd text him back and offer to put your stands back up so he can use it. I'd then ask him to leave his keys in his vehicle when he's hunting so you could use it to go visit his wife/girlfriend (or both). After all, he won't have any use for either if he's away hunting. Remember to be polite.

[bowhuntingrn]

I'd offer to rehang them for him...for a small fee that is...let's say the MSRP of the stands and $100.00 an hour labor charge.

[stagetek]

Incredible. Rob W, you're onto something with your 10% rule !

[hickstick]

that sucks David.   I've been sticking to a small piece of private land I have permission on.   In the past I've found bow hooks left at my stand...so I dropped them that day.    later on I found a new stand in the exact same tree.

I'd never sit in another stand without permission.  in fact I wouldn't with permission in most cases either!   the hunt wont have the same value without the honest effort of finding the perfect spot and hanging the stand.

[Roadkill]

Send him a bill for the lease of your property!
I was standing on a public road waiting for my son to hike off a mountain on Friday.  A guy drove up and said, "are you supposed to be here?"  I recognized the gate at the end of the lane was locked with a no trespass sign on it, but I was in a public land strip.  I have no idea who he was, probably letting me know the land behind the gate was posted.  I believe in personal property rights-having been in three conflicts with governments that take what they want, I fully support private ownership--but not of public roads.  Some people need a glass navel, so they can see where they are going!

[Wandering Archer]

You should go back and scout the property you left. They might have only been there for the convenience and won't keep going there now that the stands are gone.
If so, you could go back and ground hunt the property... If that's even worth it to you. But, if you already have private property lined up.

[YORNOC]

"I'd never sit in another stand without permission. in fact I wouldn't with permission in most cases either! the hunt wont have the same value without the honest effort of finding the perfect spot and hanging the stand."

Right on the money Marc.

[YORNOC]

I get that its public land. I also get that if I left a stand in a tree it means another guy might not be able to sit in that tree if Im not there.
I even get if someone has values that would allow them to climb into another's stand on public land(because Lord knows there is only one tree in Massachusetts and there is absolutely NO other tree to sit in)....
But to be angry that I didn't tell them I pulled MY stands....I don't even know these guys!

Anyway, I'm beating a dead horse.
I'd rather read about all the deer you guys are seeing than my "woe is me" thread!

Nice leather work Nick!

[Beanbag]

Yorn, i live in S RI.I know what you mean!! I think you should visit his wife while he is hunting.  Hell he's using your stand, it's only fitting that you return the favour,,,LOL. Wonder ow that would go over....

[Jack Hoyt 75]

Tell them you will put the stands back up as soon as you get you guide fee!  What he said to you takes a lot of nerve or just stupidity.  

Time to move to the Midwest if you ask me.  Good luck to you for rest of the season! Text that guy a pic of your big buck once you get him!

[Flying Dutchman]

I would install a hanging rope, point him to that direction and tell him to feel free to use it!  
Or am I too cruel now????   :confused:

[Ray Hammond]

If have told him you had no choice you found another spot with two B&C bucks on it and then BLOCK his number!!!!