The pressure
Tree stands are left on trees, because it is easier not to carry the stand back in the woods in the morning. Or the days after that. Hunters do a lot of things because it is easier.
Tree stand thiefs study human nature. The stand may not be deep off a trail or road. It may be near an open field;even taken in with some vehicle. It might not be camouflaged. Too much time and trouble.
But for every hunter who spots you in a tree stand, it might be a potential thief. And all he has to do is record it on a gps as a waypoint, and check the tree stand waypoints another day.
Life isn't getting easier for leaving tree stands in the woods.
Last edited by Valentine; 11-14-2013 at 05:29 AM.