Is it illegal in NY to have permenant stands on public land?Here in TN it is illegal to have permanat stands on public land.If it is illegal I'd report it to the Game Warden.If not,just get over it.But don't steal the mans stand.I'd put a note on it and scare him.I'd say if I come back and find your stand here im going to take it,so take it down.Something along those lines should get them to take it.