ruthunter Report post Posted September 6, 2015 I had 2 stands and 2 cameras stolen in 5bs. Both were on waterholes down the same road. $200 reward if you can lead me to my stuff. Pm or text 602-758-5535 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Man that sucks, good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted September 6, 2015 That really sucks! I have a couple hang on stands with a ladder stick you can barrow if you need to. I'm in Tempe. I have the same hunt. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Are you sure fish & game didn't remove them? I thought the regs stated you were not allowed to leave stands up they had to be removed everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruthunter Report post Posted September 6, 2015 I'm not sure who took them. I normally would not put my stands and cameras out a month before season but we had archery strip tags and we were prepared to do the strip hunt the whole time which ends a day before elk opens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted September 6, 2015 I would give fish & game a call & just check with them. Hope you get them back nothing worse than a thief!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted September 6, 2015 I hate freakin' thieves! Maybe check with the forest service. I don't think G&F is in the business of removing stands on national forests but the FS has been known to do it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted September 6, 2015 The forest circus will take the junk left in their forest. Were they screwed into the tree? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruthunter Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Both cameras were mounted in bear boxes with Python cables. Both stands were ratchet strapped in and we also ran chains and cables around both stands with locks. Both trees had no limbs to climb up so whoever stole them had pegs or ladders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Bummer - most likely they are gone for good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted September 6, 2015 G&F don't make the rules on those things. Regs say to check with land manager. Forest service, blm. If it was forest service. I doubt they stayed around to know if you were using it for hunting since archery deer is open. 72 hr rule. Probably a low life scum sucki thief! I hope my shitz still there. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Sucks, I have gear up there as well, off the beaten path but still unprotected. Don't dwell on it and go kill a big one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted September 6, 2015 9 times out of ten its other hunters who took your stuff. Game and fish doesn't care what you put out their or for how long. FS might take it but sounds like too much work for your average FS employee. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dchamsr06 Report post Posted September 6, 2015 It would be Forest Service. Game and Fish has no jurisdiction in regards to these types of issues. Only game related issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1denogean Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Its forest service I had two stolen also I doubt mine were taken by hunters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
