RE: trouble with other hunters
How long have you had your stand out before the opener? Theres a lot of guys who get ticked with people "leaving" there stands on public hunting grounds, claiming a spot for the whole season.
I by no means agree with touching anybody elses gear or stealing. I hunt private land and have lost 2 stands, a camera and decoy do to thieves, and would be scared of what I may do if I caught one [:@].
If I were you, I wouldn't be leaving anything in there and just stick to your climber. Just get into there earlier before anybody to jump on a tree and the area you want.
Dont mean to ruffle anybodys feathers. Im not looking to debate the use of stands on public grounds. I hunt both, but dont leave stands on the pubic.