There are a lot of dirtbags out there! I have several self climber tree stands that I used to pack in and just padlock to the tree for the duration of the season. One time I got to my stand and noticed it was in a different position as I had left it in. Looked to me like someone had tried to snag it so that was the end of that. Now my legs pay for it if I want to hunt out of my stand. I pack it in and out every day I hunt with it. As for trail cameras, the window I'll have mine out is Jan. 1 through Aug. 15th. I've had one ripped off and it was the worst feeling wandering around there trying to convince myself that I was in the wrong spot, that the tree must be over there. . . Nope it was stolen. Felt like being kicked in the nuts. It's a shame I miss out on rut pictures, but I'd rather go without pictures than risk that feeling again.