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09-08-2008 | 09:08 AM
#41
Typical Buck
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From: Oklahoma
RE: Thats it- I've had it- Its time to get dirty.
DT, do you have an idea who the thieves are? If so, why not confront them face to face.Try persuading them into changing their ways. But be careful, it's not worth getting shot over. Communication is vital, as you mentioned they may not be aware you're allowed in there so a simple, non-threatening conversation would be a start.
Even if you don't know them, perhaps you could do some asking around and find out. The camera idea mentioned before isn't bad either. A local bow shop around here got pics of someone stealing their feeders and they blew up the picture and posted it in their shop.
Even if you don't know them, perhaps you could do some asking around and find out. The camera idea mentioned before isn't bad either. A local bow shop around here got pics of someone stealing their feeders and they blew up the picture and posted it in their shop.
09-08-2008 | 09:16 AM
#42
Giant Nontypical
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From: Phoenixville, PA USA
RE: Thats it- I've had it- Its time to get dirty.
Ant, it really sucks that you had your stuff stolen and I hope that you find who did it and when you do you put a thumpin' on them that they won't soon forget, but this booby trap thing can only end badly for you. Assuming you don't go to jail you can get sued. Having your wages garnered for the rest of your life because of some douchebag as definitely not worth it.
I urge you to rethink this. Hell I'd be willing to come over and help you figure out a way to catch the guy, but I'm afraid if he falls, you are the one that will be sorry.
Seriously, consider the consequences. Adapt and overcome.
I urge you to rethink this. Hell I'd be willing to come over and help you figure out a way to catch the guy, but I'm afraid if he falls, you are the one that will be sorry.
Seriously, consider the consequences. Adapt and overcome.
09-08-2008 | 09:20 AM
#44
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Southern MD
RE: Thats it- I've had it- Its time to get dirty.
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
In the overall scheme of life.....what these guys are doing is probably well down the list of the law enforcement agency's agenda. Let's be real, here.....they are NEVER going to catch them all....all the time. I've got a local problem with paochers/trespassers....and I've learned it's just GONNA continue to happen. Period. Best I can hope for is to thwart it "some". I don't really expect the sheriff to post a man in the woods I hunt 24/7/365. Not practical.
Does it suck? Yeah. Can it be eliminated? No. Do we become vigilanties because of it????????? Where does it end? Someone being hurt? Killed?
And again I ask.....
Over what? A DEER?????????????????????
In the overall scheme of life.....what these guys are doing is probably well down the list of the law enforcement agency's agenda. Let's be real, here.....they are NEVER going to catch them all....all the time. I've got a local problem with paochers/trespassers....and I've learned it's just GONNA continue to happen. Period. Best I can hope for is to thwart it "some". I don't really expect the sheriff to post a man in the woods I hunt 24/7/365. Not practical.
Does it suck? Yeah. Can it be eliminated? No. Do we become vigilanties because of it????????? Where does it end? Someone being hurt? Killed?
And again I ask.....
Over what? A DEER?????????????????????
!I think he should just go in a couple of days before the opener and shoot all of his big bucks then. I mean, these other guys are just gonna trespass and get them so he should get them first.
09-08-2008 | 09:25 AM
#45
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Thats it- I've had it- Its time to get dirty.
Nothing is worth someone potentially getting seriously hurt....
If it were me, I'd actually put a note on my stands themselves...
Something like:
"DO NOT TAKE ORMOVE THIS STAND, I have permission to hunt this property! Any questions call999-9999"
Maybe you'll actually meet whoever is doing it - who knows - could be just a big mis-understanding.....
If it were me, I'd actually put a note on my stands themselves...
Something like:
"DO NOT TAKE ORMOVE THIS STAND, I have permission to hunt this property! Any questions call999-9999"
Maybe you'll actually meet whoever is doing it - who knows - could be just a big mis-understanding.....
09-08-2008 | 09:26 AM
#46
Giant Nontypical
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From: Phoenixville, PA USA
RE: Thats it- I've had it- Its time to get dirty.
ORIGINAL: LKNCHOPPERS
That is the problem with society today. The "Crooks" think no one will do anything in fear of being sued.
That is the problem with society today. The "Crooks" think no one will do anything in fear of being sued.
09-08-2008 | 09:34 AM
#47
Giant Nontypical
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From: PA
RE: Thats it- I've had it- Its time to get dirty.
[quote]ORIGINAL: HuntingBry
Punji sticks would take the risk out of the equation. 
ORIGINAL: LKNCHOPPERS
So you think he should have the guy fall 15' and risk possible paralysis or death?
So you think he should have the guy fall 15' and risk possible paralysis or death?
09-08-2008 | 09:35 AM
#48
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Hughesville, PA
RE: Thats it- I've had it- Its time to get dirty.
ORIGINAL: Washington Hunter
Your United States Marine Corps training will keep you out of jail, won't it?
Keep you from being sued?
Keep the tresspassers from hurting themselves badly or worse?
Seriously?
If you really think its funny that the guy could get hurt, I don't even know what to say. Yeah, I can understand being pissed off because your stuff is getting stolen when you have every right to be there, but come on...
Your United States Marine Corps training will keep you out of jail, won't it?
Keep you from being sued?
Keep the tresspassers from hurting themselves badly or worse?
Seriously?
If you really think its funny that the guy could get hurt, I don't even know what to say. Yeah, I can understand being pissed off because your stuff is getting stolen when you have every right to be there, but come on...
09-08-2008 | 09:35 AM
#49
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: North Carolina
RE: Thats it- I've had it- Its time to get dirty.
ORIGINAL: HuntingBry
So you think he should have the guy fall 15' and risk possible paralysis or death? There is a right and wrong way to handle any situation. I'm pretty sureI'm in the majority thinking this is not the right way.
ORIGINAL: LKNCHOPPERS
That is the problem with society today. The "Crooks" think no one will do anything in fear of being sued.
That is the problem with society today. The "Crooks" think no one will do anything in fear of being sued.
09-08-2008 | 09:42 AM
#50
Nontypical Buck
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From: Cogan Station, PA
RE: Thats it- I've had it- Its time to get dirty.
ORIGINAL: Ben / PA
Right on Wash. I have had a camera stolen in the past three weeks, I didn't rig up a minefield around the replacement. Patrol more, catch the SOBs, call DCNR. It sucks, but you need to value YOUR future as well as these idiots. You love this game, right? Stay in it, not in jail.
Right on Wash. I have had a camera stolen in the past three weeks, I didn't rig up a minefield around the replacement. Patrol more, catch the SOBs, call DCNR. It sucks, but you need to value YOUR future as well as these idiots. You love this game, right? Stay in it, not in jail.