Dewey wrote:I hate thieves and guys that just have no respect for the rules.
Years back I had a camera stolen in a prime area. Pretty surprised because it was in some nasty stuff with deep water. The guy must have liked the bucks on the memory card because he set up an illegal stand right there. I didn’t even notice the stand 20 yards away when I set up in the dark one morning until it was daylight. Once I saw the stand I said screw it I’m not moving for an illegal stand. I planned on doing an all day sit since it was November 1st so decided to ride it out. I had a good morning and saw some good bucks. Shortly after lunch I heard something coming and of course it was the hunter headed to his stand. He saw me and started flailing his arms while pointing at his stand upset that I set up there. Figured I would have some fun with him. I motioned him over and asked if it was his stand and he said it was. Told him I set up in the dark and didn’t notice it till daylight. Also mentioned that a warden was just out here investigating a stolen camera and also trying to catch the guy with the illegal stand. Suddenly he changed his mind and said “oh I’m sorry that’s not my stand. Mine is down this way” while pointing in the opposite direction.He then turned around and walked out the way he came.
Funny part of the story is I never actually talked to a warden. Just wanted to scare the crap out of him. It worked because a few days later his stand and screw in steps were gone. Never seen the guy around there since. I know he stole my camera but couldn’t prove it. Felt good to scare him away thinking the warden was watching for him.
Oh yeah......after all that commotion that day I ended up seeing 5 bucks over 130” during my all day sit. One of my best days on stand.
That's about as good of payback as it gets!!