I had the same thing happen. I left my climber stashed behind a large rock, coverd up. I came back Saturday and it was gone. I had to hunt on the ground and a nice 8 walked within 15 yards of the tree I inteded to hunt, then of course he saw me in my little make shift ground blind. I have a good idea of who took the stand, but no proof. If I ever do find out for sure one way or the other he will be sorry.[:@] I feel for you. Nothing like having another violate the "trust of the woods"