Another Trail Cam Casualty

[Elkcollector82]

I'm sitting here in shock. My faith in humanity has been restored...a little.  When we got here to the site, both cameras and my whole treestand rig were gone. Sitting here totally bummed for a couple hours, a couple young guys brought everything back, along with a note and money. A big misunderstanding. They were total stand-up guys and made it right. All is forgiven. Thank you everyone for your input. I'll write more on it later, gotta get camp set up and get to bed for tomorrow's opener. Coming quick!

Glad you got your stuff back. 

[dreamunelk]

Did they see the pictures?  That may be the reason they returned. 

[Elkcollector82]

Did 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 

[fishngamereaper]

Did 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 

 :yeah:Not sure I would of bought off on their "explanation" of why they took everything. Its odd but when people are generally caught doing something wrong they lie about it.

[Bill W]

tagging

[jackelope]

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.
 

[Elkcollector82]

Did 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 

 :yeah:Not sure I would of bought off on their "explanation" of why they took everything. Its odd but when people are generally caught doing something wrong they lie about it.

Plus they show up with a note and money.  Sounds like they bought themselves a get out of jail card 

[Mark Brenckle]

Did 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 

 :yeah:Not sure I would of bought off on their "explanation" of why they took everything. Its odd but when people are generally caught doing something wrong they lie about it.

Plus they show up with a note and money.  Sounds like they bought themselves a get out of jail card 

and he took down the guys mug shot in his living room...

[Special T]

Wow

[Elkcollector82]

What's the going rate for a "get out of jail card" up in Arlinghood???

[h20hunter]

A few rounds at The Whitehorse Tavern....so about  $8.00? 

[Washington Wapiti]

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.
 

Did 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. 

[Washington Wapiti]

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.
 

Glad I could bring it! Lol...just crazy

[Elkcollector82]

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.
 

Did 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?

[Mark Brenckle]

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.