Though I definitely do not condone stealing or damaging another person's property I also have to say that I agree that leaving your stand out on public land for more than an "overnight" is not really that great either. Public land is just that...open to everyone, so it can put other hunters in a difficult situation. I think the phrase "First come...first serve" really does apply in this case....though if I found another hunter's stand in my area I would simply head to another location close by to hunt.