Stolen treestand ladder.

[bigtex]

This part of the reason I used the screw in steps. They aren't as user friendly, but they can be removed on your way down and twisted back in on your way back up. Keeps people from messing with what isn't theirs.

Screw ins are illegal on most public lands since they technically "damage" the tree.

[bhawley76]

This part of the reason I used the screw in steps. They aren't as user friendly, but they can be removed on your way down and twisted back in on your way back up. Keeps people from messing with what isn't theirs.

Screw ins are illegal on most public lands since they technically "damage" the tree.
[Is that in the regs? Not being a smart azz  just never seen anything about that in there. /quote]

[Elkrunner]

Here come the internet police again...

[bigtex]

This part of the reason I used the screw in steps. They aren't as user friendly, but they can be removed on your way down and twisted back in on your way back up. Keeps people from messing with what isn't theirs.

Screw ins are illegal on most public lands since they technically "damage" the tree.

Is that in the regs? Not being a smart azz  just never seen anything about that in there.

It's a different offense for each agency (WDFW, DNR, USFS, etc) so no it is not in the regs. You have to look at land use regs for the lands you are hunting on. Most people don't know you cant dig pit blinds for waterfowl hunting on WDFW lands either.

[bigtex]

Here come the internet police again...

Just informing people.

[Elkrunner]

Here come the internet police again...

Just informing people.

I'm just giving you some crap..Carry on

[bracer40]

Here come the internet police again...

Just informing people.

Thank you Bigtex! I always appreciate your fact based and informational posts. Sometimes those are a rare find on this site.

[emac]

This part of the reason I used the screw in steps. They aren't as user friendly, but they can be removed on your way down and twisted back in on your way back up. Keeps people from messing with what isn't theirs.

Screw ins are illegal on most public lands since they technically "damage" the tree.

Is that in the regs? Not being a smart azz  just never seen anything about that in there.

It's a different offense for each agency (WDFW, DNR, USFS, etc) so no it is not in the regs. You have to look at land use regs for the lands you are hunting on. Most people don't know you cant dig pit blinds for waterfowl hunting on WDFW lands either.

Are they illegal on usfs land or which lands are they illegal on

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[bigtex]

This part of the reason I used the screw in steps. They aren't as user friendly, but they can be removed on your way down and twisted back in on your way back up. Keeps people from messing with what isn't theirs.

Screw ins are illegal on most public lands since they technically "damage" the tree.

Is that in the regs? Not being a smart azz  just never seen anything about that in there.

It's a different offense for each agency (WDFW, DNR, USFS, etc) so no it is not in the regs. You have to look at land use regs for the lands you are hunting on. Most people don't know you cant dig pit blinds for waterfowl hunting on WDFW lands either.

Are they illegal on usfs land or which lands are they illegal on

Essentially all public lands. You can't damage trees, brush, etc on public lands. Doesn't matter if its WDFW, DNR, USFS, USFWS, BLM, etc. By screwing them in you re technically damaging the tree. I know guys who were cited for breaking small branches off to install their tree stand. So any "damage" is illegal.

Here is the reg for WDFW lands:
WAC 232-13-120
(1)(a) It is unlawful to dig pits for the purpose of hunting waterfowl, or to cut trees or attach artificial fasteners (such as wire, staples or nails) to trees for the construction of camps, blinds and tree stands on department lands.

[emac]

Thanks bigtex

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[D-Rock425]

Here come the internet police again...

[coachcw]

hey I brake a ton of limbs while calling elk ... I guess I'm a badboy.
lol

[Ccortez]

hey I brake a ton of limbs while calling elk ... I guess I'm a badboy.
lol

I'm going to keep my comment to myself on that one  lol