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Glad it got resolved and hopefully the youngsters learned a valuable lesson. I agree, it took a lot of courage to come back and make it right with you.
Quote from: Mark Brenckle on September 09, 2017, 09:03:23 AMGlad it got resolved and hopefully the youngsters learned a valuable lesson. I agree, it took a lot of courage to come back and make it right with you.The dude looked 40 in the mugshot.
Returned or not they stole your stuff. Got caught and panicked, trying to return it after dark.. Wasn't their first time won't be thei last.Glad you got your stuff back but those guys are thieves, plain and simple.
Quote from: Washington Wapiti on September 08, 2017, 03:54:24 PMThanks guys for all your replies. Sorry, I'm enroute to the site now and just stopped for a break. I'll try to reply more from the field when I get there. Mashel unit! Guess we'll see how the treestand fared lolYou just use the cable lock or do you secure it with a box also? How far from a road or trail? Guy might fallow you and come back when he knows your not around. Is it close to private property or possibly on private property?
Thanks guys for all your replies. Sorry, I'm enroute to the site now and just stopped for a break. I'll try to reply more from the field when I get there. Mashel unit! Guess we'll see how the treestand fared lol
Welcome. Sorry to hear about your camera, but fortunately you got a really clear picture of the thief. Good that you got his dog also, that could help to identify him as well.
That pic of his face looks like he is at home on his couch. If it were me I'd contact the camera company and find out the cell tower that transmitted the photo, you may even be able to triangulate or ping the camera. 2c
Quote from: dreamunelk on September 09, 2017, 05:51:26 AMDid they see the pictures? That may be the reason they returned. Must have. Not sure the misunderstanding when it's locked with a cable and they don't have the key
Did they see the pictures? That may be the reason they returned.
A few rounds at The Whitehorse Tavern....so about $8.00?
What's the going rate for a "get out of jail card" up in Arlinghood???
Quote from: Washington Wapiti on September 09, 2017, 08:57:37 AMQuote from: jackelope on September 09, 2017, 08:39:14 AMCan't wait to hear the finale of what might be the weirdest/craziest/most bizarre stolen trail camera thread in the history of Huntwa. Quote from: dreamunelk on September 09, 2017, 05:51:26 AMDid they see the pictures? That may be the reason they returned. This was my thought also...but I can't be sure. Seems likely, since it was rather immediate. My bro and I were sitting in camp when we heard a bunch of clanging coming down the way. At 9:30 or so at night it seemed a little strange. So we kicked our headlamps off and sat in the dark, while they walked on by. Then 10 minutes later, we heard the clanging coming back towards us. "What the...if these are the guys with my stuff, they haven't been gone long enough to take it back to the site." They were hanging around for a bit...more confusion on our part. So my brother stood up and turned his headlamp back on, and we hear one of them say, "There's a light over there!" They started walking; we started walking, only our headlamps visible to each other. "Who's that?" one asked. "We're hunters," my bro says, agitated. Who are YOU?" We both ask together, irritation growing. "I'm me." As we approached each other, one asked, "Are you the guys with the treestand?" "YES!!!" I said. "We brought back your stuff and we want to apologize. We were mistaken and we feel really bad. We thought you were baiting and that it was illegal. We decided to take matters into our own hands. Then a friend told us that it's only illegal for bear." I had thrown out some salt in the area, over the summer for good measure. They thought it was an illegal bait station and went Rugged Justice vigilante. "WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!?" My brother started in lol. I chime in sarcastically, "That's usually not a good idea." My brother starts going into the laws in-place for this kind of behavior, and what's allowed... God-bless him. Inside I'm cracking up. We're both fathers and I have a stepdaughter as young as these guys. It felt like we were scolding one of our own. Man, they really had the tail between the legs look on their faces. We let up and I shook both their hands, and said, "Hey, it it took a lot to come here tonight, hike in a couple miles, and bring my stuff back. I really appreciate it. Thanks for making it right." The one said, "Sorry we couldn't make it completely right." "We all learned a good lesson here tonight," I said. "No worries." And they were on their way. Whatever the reason, I'm just glad to have my stuff back. In return, I'll pull the photos down. Typed all this in between cold-call set ups lol. Obviously a slow opening morning. Where does the note and money come into play?
Quote from: jackelope on September 09, 2017, 08:39:14 AMCan't wait to hear the finale of what might be the weirdest/craziest/most bizarre stolen trail camera thread in the history of Huntwa. Quote from: dreamunelk on September 09, 2017, 05:51:26 AMDid they see the pictures? That may be the reason they returned. This was my thought also...but I can't be sure. Seems likely, since it was rather immediate. My bro and I were sitting in camp when we heard a bunch of clanging coming down the way. At 9:30 or so at night it seemed a little strange. So we kicked our headlamps off and sat in the dark, while they walked on by. Then 10 minutes later, we heard the clanging coming back towards us. "What the...if these are the guys with my stuff, they haven't been gone long enough to take it back to the site." They were hanging around for a bit...more confusion on our part. So my brother stood up and turned his headlamp back on, and we hear one of them say, "There's a light over there!" They started walking; we started walking, only our headlamps visible to each other. "Who's that?" one asked. "We're hunters," my bro says, agitated. Who are YOU?" We both ask together, irritation growing. "I'm me." As we approached each other, one asked, "Are you the guys with the treestand?" "YES!!!" I said. "We brought back your stuff and we want to apologize. We were mistaken and we feel really bad. We thought you were baiting and that it was illegal. We decided to take matters into our own hands. Then a friend told us that it's only illegal for bear." I had thrown out some salt in the area, over the summer for good measure. They thought it was an illegal bait station and went Rugged Justice vigilante. "WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!?" My brother started in lol. I chime in sarcastically, "That's usually not a good idea." My brother starts going into the laws in-place for this kind of behavior, and what's allowed... God-bless him. Inside I'm cracking up. We're both fathers and I have a stepdaughter as young as these guys. It felt like we were scolding one of our own. Man, they really had the tail between the legs look on their faces. We let up and I shook both their hands, and said, "Hey, it it took a lot to come here tonight, hike in a couple miles, and bring my stuff back. I really appreciate it. Thanks for making it right." The one said, "Sorry we couldn't make it completely right." "We all learned a good lesson here tonight," I said. "No worries." And they were on their way. Whatever the reason, I'm just glad to have my stuff back. In return, I'll pull the photos down. Typed all this in between cold-call set ups lol. Obviously a slow opening morning.
Can't wait to hear the finale of what might be the weirdest/craziest/most bizarre stolen trail camera thread in the history of Huntwa.
Quote from: Elkcollector82 on September 09, 2017, 09:06:02 AMQuote from: Mark Brenckle on September 09, 2017, 09:03:23 AMGlad it got resolved and hopefully the youngsters learned a valuable lesson. I agree, it took a lot of courage to come back and make it right with you.The dude looked 40 in the mugshot. maybe 40 y.o. made his 20 y.o. kids take it back?
