Theft reports involving hunting fry my beans... and these people call themselves hunters. I agree that making it harder for those who stoop so low is the way to go, but if they really want it, they're gonna get it.

I've often thought of how to deter others from this type of theft and came up with this technique. Wait for ol' sticky fingers to climb down with your stand in hand... untill he reaches the base of the tree that is. FfffFfFfFffppppt!!!! Pin him there with an arrow. Then, place a little sign on his coat that reads, "Stand Thief Apprehension Squad - Serving Legit Hunters Everywhere." Man, now that would send a signal wouldn't it? LOL.

The bad thing is you'll have to relocate to a differnet area in a day or so, unless it's gonna stay real real cold out for a while. [:-]

Ok ok... you all know I'm kidding... please don't try this at home - or in the woods for that matter. I'm just venting. [&:]