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Post by freedomhunter on Dec 2, 2016 19:53:29 GMT -5
What is the general opinion about tree stands on public land? I scouted some public land today and found some ladder stands in some great areas. I looked for a name and number but none of them had one. I really don't want to drag a stand in there if there is one already there. If they are mine, use it like it was your own. Don't steal it. Don't move it. Don't cut down a bunch of stupid "shooting lanes" around it. I'd prefer you don't smoke in it but shoot what ever you want to from it. I don't want to carry one all the way back there every day either is why I left it there. You can't buy public land for the price of a tree stand. Pretty much sums it up right there
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Post by duff on Dec 2, 2016 19:54:44 GMT -5
What is the general opinion about tree stands on public land? I scouted some public land today and found some ladder stands in some great areas. I looked for a name and number but none of them had one. I really don't want to drag a stand in there if there is one already there. If they are mine, use it like it was your own. Don't steal it. Don't move it. Don't cut down a bunch of stupid "shooting lanes" around it. I'd prefer you don't smoke in it but shoot what ever you want to from it. I don't want to carry one all the way back there every day either is why I left it there. You can't buy public land for the price of a tree stand. exactly the way I see it too. Clearly not the popular choice but the idea that a $25 dollar hang on stand set on every ridge excludes all others from the spot is not right either.
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Post by wesb81219 on Dec 2, 2016 21:44:22 GMT -5
I agree, if someone uses my stand on public land I don't care. Guess I should have gotten there earlier, but most people don't think that way and a big ordeal would ensue.
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Post by firstwd on Dec 2, 2016 22:06:53 GMT -5
Years ago we got permission to build duck blinds on a small public hunting parcel with the property manager and the local CO stressing that they would be "first come first served".
I scared the crap out of the property manager one morning when he grabbed the ladder and I told him he wouldn't fit with me. The neighboring county CO and Sheriff's Deputy finally gave up and just started hunting with us. It's amazing the number of people who decide to hunt elsewhere when they saw the marked units in the parking area. It also made catching the hunter harassers so much easier.
Public land is just that. It's a bit like Walmart. If you don't like the ambience, shop elsewhere.
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Post by 3ptbuck on Dec 2, 2016 23:19:03 GMT -5
Got a lot of opinions on this but basically it just boils down to respect. It's public, I know there will be other people all over on days I'm there and not there. I do hang a lot of stands and I always will. I'm covering close around 10,000 acres- I could add stands every year and never cover a quarter of it. If I see (recent) stands, I move on. I have no desire to hunt near someone else and not know what all they did to booger it up on my off days. I don't claim to own any of it but I expect the same respect I give. If you see my truck in a given spot day in and day out and I've got 2-3 stands in a given area for different winds etc, just move on..I would do it to you. If it came down to it in a big woods situation and I had a stand somewhere you wanted to hunt, go ahead if you must. Do as JackRyan said. Walking in on someone because it's public and you have the right to, setting up and hunting in sight, stealing or otherwise messing with my stands or cameras, heaven forbid hunting my stand and not leaving if I show up, scouting/checking cameras during prime hours, all D moves.
I did have 2 stands stolen this year but believe it or not in 5 years I've never seen another hunter. I try to do a little extra to avoid these issues because I don't know how'd I'd handle it in person, especially if it negatively affected my kids hunt.
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Post by ms660 on Dec 3, 2016 0:07:26 GMT -5
I don't hunt public land very often, but when I do I use a Summit climber. Say's the worlds most interesting deer hunter
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Post by subzero350 on Dec 3, 2016 0:40:04 GMT -5
IMO .. Slapping up a stand does not reserve that area for that person only. On public ground its first come, first served. That stand might have been used one or two days..and sit idle the rest of the season. All stands on public ground is supposed to be tagged with name, address and phone number. If not, they are illegal . Mixed emotions on hunting another persons stand on public ground. IF I did and the owner comes along i would get down and move. I would expect the same if I came in and someone was in my stand.. Deer are not worth getting into a fight over.. x2 While I wouldn't personally hunt from another person's stand on public land, if someone were to do that and the owner came along and tried to raise a stink about it with the stranger sitting in his stand - couldn't that be considered Hunter Harassment (and thus place the stand owner in hot water with the DNR)?
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Dec 3, 2016 6:28:18 GMT -5
On a related note.. I just settled in to a spot in the HNF. Out along the road, someone had set up a tent and stretched caution tape across nearby pull-offs and along the side of the road. I'm about 1/2 mile back, it will be interesting to see if they make it this far in.
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Post by medic22 on Dec 3, 2016 7:38:23 GMT -5
IMO .. Slapping up a stand does not reserve that area for that person only. On public ground its first come, first served. That stand might have been used one or two days..and sit idle the rest of the season. All stands on public ground is supposed to be tagged with name, address and phone number. If not, they are illegal . Mixed emotions on hunting another persons stand on public ground. IF I did and the owner comes along i would get down and move. I would expect the same if I came in and someone was in my stand.. Deer are not worth getting into a fight over.. x2 While I wouldn't personally hunt from another person's stand on public land, if someone were to do that and the owner came along and tried to raise a stink about it with the stranger sitting in his stand - couldn't that be considered Hunter Harassment (and thus place the stand owner in hot water with the DNR)? I would venture a guess that DNR will side with the property owner. I live in the real world so I know people hunt my stands. I expect them to get down in a timely fashion when I show up to use it. If they dont, then they better get down before I start removing my stand from the tree.
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Post by brad30110 on Dec 3, 2016 8:03:01 GMT -5
I don't hunt public land very often, but when I do I use a Summit climber. Say's the worlds most interesting deer hunter Hilarious
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Post by greghopper on Dec 3, 2016 8:43:23 GMT -5
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Post by span870 on Dec 3, 2016 12:32:36 GMT -5
So it brings up the question to those that do leave stands on public land. If you came in to hunt your stand and someone beat you there and was hunting out of their own stand in the tree beside yours, what do you do?
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Post by welder on Dec 3, 2016 12:52:51 GMT -5
So it brings up the question to those that do leave stands on public land. If you came in to hunt your stand and someone beat you there and was hunting out of their own stand in the tree beside yours, what do you do?[ /quote] Move on,they were here first.
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Post by throbak on Dec 3, 2016 12:54:12 GMT -5
If scouting on draw Huns where allowed if you scout a area and flag it put your stand up ! you guys saying tough do do if some one goes in and put their stand up where you scouted out?? I don't hunt PUBLIC much. So honestly don't know the rules !!
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Post by thebellcompany on Dec 3, 2016 13:01:09 GMT -5
So it brings up the question to those that do leave stands on public land. If you came in to hunt your stand and someone beat you there and was hunting out of their own stand in the tree beside yours, what do you do? Have a polite conversation. Say "hey there! How are you doing this morning? Hey partner you might not have seen my stand right here, but would you be willing to move your stand down a ways for me? There's a pretty decent spot right around the corner, maybe we'll both get lucky!" If the guy is the 1 in 10 million who isn't willing to reason with you, I'd start by taking minute to make sure to I used to facilities right below my tree, then climb up and have a jolly good time spending time in the woods with my new neighbor.
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Post by greghopper on Dec 3, 2016 14:51:42 GMT -5
How far is "a ways"?....here's where it gets dicey.
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Post by beermaker on Dec 3, 2016 16:14:32 GMT -5
If I found someone sitting in one of my ladder stands, he or she best be able to get out before I start disassembly.
I just witnessed an argument between two friends and hunting partners. The one sat in the other's stand without permission and proceeded to damage it. The owner did not find out until his wife tried to sit in the stand and ended up hunting from a nearby stump.
If one leaves a vehicle unlocked at a city park is it acceptable for another person to enter it?
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Post by trapperdave on Dec 3, 2016 22:30:41 GMT -5
If its mine, stay out of it and do your own work putting one up
But its not, I wouldn't leave a stand on public ground. Get a climber
If it is mine, get the hell off my property! Lol
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Post by majyang on Dec 3, 2016 23:03:20 GMT -5
Wait... what... people on here admitting to leaving stands out on public land year round??? Ahh... that's NOT ok. Take them down and get them out of the woods when you're done, or by Jan 10th.
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Post by copper1 on Dec 4, 2016 1:01:48 GMT -5
The few stands that I do hunt out of on public ground the last few years are lock- ons with climbing sticks. I spend a few extra bucks and buy the cheap bicycle cable locks in 3 packs that take the same key. I simply chain the bottom of the stand in the upright position and lock it , problem solved, I'm the only one who hunts it after I get there and unlock it. I also do this on one of my private properties that I share to keep my stands from being hunted. The way I see it is I put too much time and effort into preparing to hunt for someone else to take advantage of it. I also am from the school of thought that its disrespectful to get into somebody else's stand without them telling me its OK to do it.
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