Actually NJ, Im not a thief. Funny you said that. This post is a "tamed down version". I eliminated a whole paragraph explaining possible actions to be taken to rectify the permanent stand problem since Fish and Game has decided to do nothing. "Im not thief" was the 1st sentence of that paragraph. I dont take things that arent mine.

I appreciate your opinions. I dont agree with them, but I appreciate hearing other peoples take to the situation. From what you said, it is perfectly exceptable for people to place stands and claim public land for themselves only. They have effectively done this in your case since you stated "When I see another hunter's stand, I look for a place elswhere" In theory, if i put up enough stands on 'X' amount of land, i could effective keep all people with your feelings off the property. This is not exceptable and it blows my mind that people feel it is.

Ruddy, jealous? I think not. I own a hang on, ladder and climbing stand. Im just not ignorant enough put them up on public property. I put them out on my friends land and some land I sub lease. Thats where they belong. Since you dont waterfowl hunt on the weekends, I can see why you have little if no problems. Give it a go on a Saturday morning sometime and let me know how it works out.

I will continue to do what I can (legally NJ) to get these stands and blinds out. Im not shutting up or going away. And you can bet i'll be out there in the fall. Maybe we'll run into each other and we can talk about it further. I'll be the guy with the portable hunting stool or climber.

Any day spent huntin, is better than any day spent workin,,

Duckmastor2

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Edited by - Duckmastor2 on 08/24/2002 09:38:02