Borrowed the use of a metal ladder stand, once
Found a unused ladder stand in the woods, years ago, and used it once. Treated it like it was my own and stayed a few hours, during a weekday hunt on public land.
Appreciated using it. I never afterward, desired or bought a ladder stand; never had a desire to carry in and out, a ladder stand; never wanted to leave a tell tale sign that I thought that immediate place was a good place to hunt; didn't like the open seating arrangement. Thought leaving one, all alone, was a good invitation for having one stolen.
No, I appreciated the hunter who decided to leave the ladder stand in the woods. Saved me a future investment I wouldn't have wanted. And he still had his good stand, if someone didn't come along later and steal it.
Last edited by Valentine; 02-15-2010 at 06:25 AM.