information on who stole our deer & elk camp

[NWTFhunter]

That sucks big time ! Karma

[antlerbolic_bearoids]

Keep an eye out in Craigslist and the newspapers too.  Someone is going to probably try and sell this stuff at some point.  Sorry to hear that.  Pretty *censored* of them.

That is a really good idea.  My cousin had his truck stolen and stripped, sure as sh*t they pieces started showing up one by one on craigslist.  No law enforcement necessary.

[markts]

I hope the forest service has your stuff. Cant believe people have ball$ big enough to pull a stunt like this, knowing people are around every corner carrying guns Sorry to hear this kind of crap. Mark

[phishisgroovin]

That is so *censored* its unreal.   Could you imagine the confrontation if you and or you and buddies showed up and they were in the middle of doing it.  

seriously, dead thieves tell no tale.

[phishisgroovin]

wall tent: http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/spo/1433485037.html

stove: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/wan/1432812703.html

wall tent: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/for/1424992862.html

tent camp stove: http://kpr.craigslist.org/grd/1404212523.html

10 man tent: http://kpr.craigslist.org/spo/1418074542.html

other tent: http://kpr.craigslist.org/spo/1435294633.html

[Schmalzfam]

WOW..yeah that picture date was 10/19/09 on that craigslist thread..but for sale 3 days later?? Strange!

[Angus]

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/spo/1435277112.html

[Shadow Cat]

I took my 10 year old nephew on his first big game / elk hunt in 2003 down in Oregon and had the same thing happen to us. Stole our food, cook ware, sleeping bags, tent stakes but left the tent and archery target. What a way to introduce a kid to hunting. Now he has no interest in it.  it was really an ass kicker for me because a lot of my cook ware, stove and lanterns were passed on to me from my grandfather who died in 1974. All those physical memories from my childhood are gone and can't be shared with his great grandson.   

[shag]

I'd like to know how long your camp was unattended?  And for two days why it was unattended.  A theif is right at the bottom of the food chain. Period.   

Also think it's *censored*t that guys are going up a week in advance and setting up camp and leaving trying to claim a spot.

[Caseyd]

I'd like to know how long your camp was unattended?  And for two days why it was unattended.  A theif is right at the bottom of the food chain. Period.   

Also think it's *censored*t that guys are going up a week in advance and setting up camp and leaving trying to claim a spot.

why's it BS?

I know of a couple spots in the blues where guys setup stay the week for deer, week off, then return for elk.

[bankwalker]

I'd like to know how long your camp was unattended?  And for two days why it was unattended.  A theif is right at the bottom of the food chain. Period.   

Also think it's *censored*t that guys are going up a week in advance and setting up camp and leaving trying to claim a spot.

why's it BS?

I know of a couple spots in the blues where guys setup stay the week for deer, week off, then return for elk.

yeah most of the guys i know set thier camp up the weekend before deer season and leave it through elk season. its alot easier then setting it up every weekend for a month.

[westsideoutdoorsman]

wall tent: http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/spo/1433485037.html

stove: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/wan/1432812703.html

wall tent: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/for/1424992862.html

tent camp stove: http://kpr.craigslist.org/grd/1404212523.html

10 man tent: http://kpr.craigslist.org/spo/1418074542.html

other tent: http://kpr.craigslist.org/spo/1435294633.html

Is that your gear ?

[Gamblin Guy]

There were guys bringing stuff over and setting up camps during the muzzy elk season, not all that uncommon.  I think most of them weren't aware of the 21 day limit on state land though.....

[sako223]

I must say I hate thieves more than unethical hunters. I don't think the forest service did it but sure would check.
Another issue that comes to mind is people that think they own real estate on public land.
We have hunted the top of Bald Mtn for many years and live locally. Everybody has a mission and some are sociable. We have seen great displays of stupidity and cheating. We quit a couple years ago because of  bad few.
My wife, son and I were hunting first light and around 10 am we drove to a clearing on a numbered forest service rd. stopping to have a sandwich. A hunter approached 200 yds on the passenger side and another on the drivers side. He informed us that their large group from Seattle was camped there and we we be advised to leave. He stayed at the front fender of our truck and had his buddies shuttle beer to him by jeep from the tent. This could have turned ugly fast. When we left I wished them luck.  I have no sympathy if that camp or any of their friends camp disappears.

[ribka]

I live by 340 AND 342. I would advise setting up your tents and leaving them for more than a few days. Lots of tweekers from Yakima, Ellensburg, Naches drive in these areas during the day looking for stuff to steal. I see them coem out before every hunting season because they know it is easy pickings.

Sako 223. If anyone makes any kinds of threats or tries to intimidate immediately call the Sheriff . They will come out and help you out. Please do not guys get away wit that kind of crap.

When I run into a holes that come over and hunt buy my house and trespass ( I caught a guy at 0700 hrs putting a stalk on my neighbor's posted property)  and act like they own the land, a quick chat letting them know I am coming back with a Sheriff's Deputy changes their opinion really fast.