Some a$$ cut down the tree that my stand was in. I got it back and here's the story: He got really pi$$ed when he went to climb up and there were no bottom steps. Then he went home and got a ladder. Was even more pi$$ed when he finally got up to the stand to find a huge chain and lock on it. He went home for his chainsaw. My stand survived the fall and he survived as a result. Bottom line: if they want it, they will get it.