theft proofing a stand.
09-14-2009, 04:16 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,867
Thats what happen to me. I walked in opening day and there it was sitting eye level on the ground. I know who did it two pot head girls. but no proof. Ran into them later in the season and got a funny story that did not go far in truth. This year it will be locked at all ladder sections and the stand. If it was private land i would use a electric fence gen to stop them but it will be public land
I use ladder stands almost exclusively... a few hang ons. I too, have had just the ladder stolen and the padlocked seat section was still there. What I do now is besides a big chaing section and padlocks, I have replaced the clips with bolts on one side. Makes no sense to do both sides b/c if they have a wrench with them it won't be a problem anyway.
NOW, what else I do is I use a dremel tool and grind my name and phone number on the second section step at eye level. Letting someone know who it belongs to somehow keeps them more honest. In fact grind your name/phone # in each each section. That way way in the future you may come across it or the thief may put it up on someones land and the landowner may call you to complain and you might get it back.
NOW, what else I do is I use a dremel tool and grind my name and phone number on the second section step at eye level. Letting someone know who it belongs to somehow keeps them more honest. In fact grind your name/phone # in each each section. That way way in the future you may come across it or the thief may put it up on someones land and the landowner may call you to complain and you might get it back.
09-14-2009, 04:53 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Wentzville, MO
Posts: 1,375
Tim - thought you moved?? Anyway, best deterrent is to get back in further than most are willing to go - if that's a possibliity. After that, a heavy chain, a good padlock and engrave your name as mentioned earlier. (Actually this is required on public land here) I left a ladder stand up for 3 weeks on public ground this way and am still the original owner.
09-14-2009, 05:04 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Kokomo, In.
Posts: 2,151
I don't know what you situation is, but after having 3 sets stolen, I switched to a climber!
It is SOOOOO much better! It won't get stolen, I can set up in a new area quickly, and they are MUCH more comfortable than hang ons and ladder stands!
It is SOOOOO much better! It won't get stolen, I can set up in a new area quickly, and they are MUCH more comfortable than hang ons and ladder stands!
09-14-2009, 05:40 AM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: VA, USA
Posts: 3,116
I use climbing sticks, detachable steps, a padlock and chain, and finally I have switched to using a climber as much as possible.
Try not to mark the path to your stands with ribbons and things like that which are obvious.
Try not to mark the path to your stands with ribbons and things like that which are obvious.
09-14-2009, 06:20 AM
#15
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: South Central Missouri
Posts: 3,112
This is a cable lock put out by Lone Wolf. It is high at $40, but it is also a high quality lock.
http://www.lonewolfstands.com/shoppi...ck__LWCL7.aspx
http://www.lonewolfstands.com/shoppi...ck__LWCL7.aspx
09-14-2009, 09:05 AM
#19
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Jackson, Missouri
Posts: 7,051
My Dad always said "locks are for honest people"... meaning that if a true thief wants it, he's going to get it -- but putting a lock on something will hopefully deter the average passerby who may be tempted but not really carry thievery equipment with them, e.g. a pair of boltcutters.
