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Post by John on Aug 10, 2005 11:17:35 GMT -5
Woody: I read that you had a stand taken? Join the club. It's getting big. I'm not sure how much traffic you have (human) around your neck of the woods, however around my neck there is very heavy human traffic. Finding a spot to put up a stand in advance of hunting season is a risky business. Permanent or portable, they disappear on a regular basis. It doesn't even matter if it's private property. If there is alot of bush on it, people will come. I am currently on my third portable. On private property, owned by a Cop even. I place my stands around 18 to 20 ft. up. When I come dowm I remove all the pegs as I go. So the only way back up is with pegs again.  My newest one is 2 yrs. old and so far so good. But it just goes to show you how far someone will go to get a $80.00 stand for free. Believe me, there is nothing that burns me more than to go out in the early morning at dark to hunt and find no stand! I have lost all my tolerance for this sort of thing, and to top it off, it's other hunters that are doing it, while tresspassing to boot!  So the feelings in our case are mutual. John |
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 10, 2005 11:39:06 GMT -5
That is three stands and climbing sticks we have lost in the last two years.
Locks and chains might slow them down a tad and keep honest people honest, but if we leave one in the woods chances are it could get stolen.
Sad that these folks can call themselves "hunters"...
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 10, 2005 12:40:10 GMT -5
If your lock-on is hung on private land it's wise to get permission from the owner to drive one or two lag screws through it into the tree . Most stand thieves carry bolt cutters , not many carry a ratchet and socket set . Use bolts of two different head sizes . Alternatively , you could use one of these: www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=145796 . It only has one eyebolt and has a groove on the lock body to screw it in . Hang it upside down so that it will be harder to defeat . On public land just count on using a climber or pack in a pop-up blind . |
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Post by cambygsp on Aug 10, 2005 15:18:57 GMT -5
After I lost two stands to theft.....I figured out a way that they will NEVER get my stand......as long as it is in the tree...I AM SITTING IN IT!!!!
So far it has worked out real good, not one lost stand after I went to my new system.
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Post by steiny on Aug 10, 2005 17:40:19 GMT -5
I've had several stolen over the years also.
Anymore, the hang on stands remain on my own property or someplace I know the hunting is very limited. They are still chained and locked as well, but there's still no gurantee they won't get snatched.
I prefer a climber most of the time, and it goes in and out on my back each trip.
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Post by Shindig on Aug 10, 2005 18:29:03 GMT -5
I too have had a few stolen. I use the same method as kevin. I use a lag screw in place of my t-screw and also a couple more of different size heads also. This seems to help but I also lock the stand and take pegs out. This seems rediculous but in today's times it is unfortunatley necessary.
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 10, 2005 19:37:18 GMT -5
I too have had a few stolen. I use the same method as kevin. I use a lag screw in place of my t-screw and also a couple more of different size heads also. This seems to help but I also lock the stand and take pegs out. This seems ridiculous but in today's times it is unfortunately necessary. You should try that lock in my link , much simpler and you can use it on the fly without tools . A thief would have to use a pretty substantial(heavy,awkward) tool to remove it . After you remove the stand just plug the hole it left with a suitable filler like a snug fitting dowel rod to keep the tree healthy . |
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Post by John on Aug 11, 2005 8:27:50 GMT -5
kevin1:
That keyed treestand lock looks pretty good, not much info on it though. Does a bolt or heavy screw go directly into the tree behind the cam lock? So you need a ratchet to install first? Also I have not seen them in Ontario. It's a very good idea. It might just help me. ;D
John
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 11, 2005 12:02:31 GMT -5
kevin1: That keyed treestand lock looks pretty good, not much info on it though. Does a bolt or heavy screw go directly into the tree behind the cam lock? So you need a ratchet to install first? Also I have not seen them in Ontario. It's a very good idea. It might just help me. ;D John I have two of them , yes they are pretty stout . It uses an eyebolt that screws into the tree , the lock mechanism locks on to the eyebolt . You don't need a tool , the lock body has a slot cut into it to screw in the eyebolt . Sportsman's Guide carries the lock and I'm pretty sure they'll ship to Canada . You can call them at: 800-888-3006 and ask . The link in my first post will provide the item number so you can order . |
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Post by John on Aug 11, 2005 12:59:07 GMT -5
kevin1:
Thank you kindly for the info. hook up. I will be getting one.
John
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Post by 1ranger49 on Aug 11, 2005 16:54:09 GMT -5
I have lost a couple of stands to thieves. I wish there was a small hidden tracking device one could attach to a stand so when it is gone you could just beam into the location and track it right back to the low life scum bag that took it.
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 11, 2005 17:45:08 GMT -5
I have lost a couple of stands to thieves. I wish there was a small hidden tracking device one could attach to a stand so when it is gone you could just beam into the location and track it right back to the low life scum bag that took it. There is , it's called Lojack , but it isn't cost effective ...  Actually , with a few parts from Radio Shack and a little knowledge you could probably fab a GPS tracking unit or just a simple radio telemetry device that could be hidden in the seat . |
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Post by Shindig on Aug 11, 2005 21:50:16 GMT -5
Thanks kevin1 for the link, I think I'm going to give that lock a shot. Looks like it would help out.
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