Willyhunts2 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Who actually calls in to report stands that have been there for years? I know of one that has been there for at least 5 years and went to check the water hole out the other day and was greeted with a bull skeleton on the burm. I know it's the same guy every year and have had pics on my cam basically saying stay away ha. Forest service has just recently started cutting down stands in the area but I dont think they will get that far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector777 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 If the guy has it there and uses it every year why would you wanna take it down? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 It's the only tree in that spot that will hold a stand. I don't think it's legal to leave stands up year round so was just looking into what others know about the situation. It's public land so the way I see it is this guy leaves his stand up so nobody else will put there's up and hunt that spot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azshtr Report post Posted April 7, 2013 I would hunt further up the trail, if there is a good one, and ignore him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted April 7, 2013 It does present a problem if he uses the stand for archery deer hunting and then leaves it up through the elk hunts. Pretty inconsiderate of him to leave others without the same opportunity he feels entitled to. I tend to be a little bit confrontational so I might just cut it down and leave it in a heap with a note explaining that the forests and the trees in them don't belong to any individual. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Leave him a note with your thoughts and phone number to get ahold of you. If he doesn't call then to each their own western style justice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector777 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 If it's up already sounds like rather than cut it down just hop in and use it? And if he shows up tough luck for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandman38y Report post Posted April 7, 2013 If it's up already sounds like rather than cut it down just hop in and use it? And if he shows up tough luck for him. +1 first come first serve! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jo Hunter Report post Posted April 8, 2013 If it's up already sounds like rather than cut it down just hop in and use it? And if he shows up tough luck for him.+1 first come first serve! as much as we like to think that they are "our" spot.. I agree, first come first serve! if he or she shows up smile and thank them for the spot and stand...F**K'EM!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophyhnter Report post Posted April 8, 2013 Tough one! step 1. Leave and to call and talk things out. Some have posted here that talking things over has worked! step 2. No call, then use it and see what happens. step 3. Call forestry and have it cut down. Alternative1. Build a gound blind and hunt there when he shows up and it gets heated...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
