Someone has set a blind right next to my stand

[jakeweb]

I know this topic has been discussed here before but I’ve had someone set a blind right next to my treestand. I have a few cameras up right there and feel there’s no way they could’ve missed it all, and it makes me doubt they didn’t check my cameras  as they are not extremely hidden and contain lots of elk pictures. Not sure how to handle the situation as it is national forest and his right as much as mine but pretty skewed ethics if you ask me.

[hntrspud]

My opinion is that what they did was low and not ethical. On the other hand your right, it is public land. If I were you, I'd get there very early, much earlier than what you would expect them to be there. Then, your in your stand and if they try to come get in the blind you can address it at that time.

[Bango skank]

Hey, its public land.  He doesnt own the ground under the blind.  Eat a bunch of taco bell, go in the blind and do your business.  Whether you choose to do it while the other hunter is in there or not is up to your discretion.

[idaho guy]

Hey, its public land.  He doesnt own the ground under the blind.  Eat a bunch of taco bell, go in the blind and do your business.  Whether you choose to do it while the other hunter is in there or not is up to your discretion.

     perfect. That’s unbelievable sometimes that people do that. I am pissed and don’t even live in the state ha ha.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

Although not cool at all, unless there is evidence of tampering with your stuff, He did no wrong.
I would just get there first and let him know the spot is taken.
I have hunted past lots of empty stands/blinds during early season.
He might be hoping yours will be also.
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Is there a main trail in, or parking area?
Maybe leave a note stating you are in your stand before he walks in and finds you there.
It sucks that someone is so lacking in integrity to place their own blind in a spot already obviously being used, but it is better to get to know the *censored* than to wonder who it was later.
Or worse, have them come in late and spoil your set-up.
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Only time I ever tried elk hunting from a blind I had a constant stream of hunters come through on opening day.
That's one reason I have 3 stands that I never seem to bring out of my back yard.

[Sandberm]

Maybe they are just telling everyone else including you that they are second in line to hunt that spot if you are not there?

[trophyhunt]

What a Richard head!!!  Just get there before him opening day, then I’d talk with him. I wouldn’t be an azz, don’t need your stuff messed with while your hunting. But what a jackwagon.

[jakeweb]

Yeah I don’t want to mess with his stuff and rude about it because I’m in the camp of public land is public land, but also have some morals and don’t blatantly screw people like that. If my stand was there and someone wandered in before me then I’d let them hunt. But to try and take advantage of someone else’s work (scouting) I feel is so obviously wrong. I plan to get there wayyyy early and make it known I’m there. Maybe leave a note on there saying to look up the tree behind him. If he is a arse about it then maybe I’ll grab my dirt bike and do some hot laps around there. (Since nobody on here has bought  it from me yet!) lol

[RockChuck]

I can’t imagibe anyone doing that, maybe he planning to hunt if nobody else is around and he will move on to plan b if your already there  maybe he is half blind and never saw your set up

[RockChuck]

Or maybe he is just a jerk

[meatwhack]

Is your tree stand on a wallow or trail or a terrain feature that funnels animals through?

[jakeweb]

It’s possible I suppose for him not to have seen them but if that’s the case he’s going to have a hard time seeing the elk. It’s in a narrow funnel that leads into a trail by a creek. No wallow

[Greg Mullins]

Put a note on it to look up. I had a guy walk into my stand and start setting one up I was done hunting so I waited for him to finish and get into it then I buggled.When he came out I asked him from 20 feet up in a tree if he could move down the ridge a bit. He laughed said sorry and is actually a member here (HI Eric) he is now one of my hunting partners and a great friend.

[KFhunter]

Man I read about this crap and wonder how long it is until someone tries to pull this crap on me? 

[romaknows]

I know its not the same, but what if it was on the only water hole around in prime elk country during a dry spell.......does setting up on it claim it as yours for the season?.........