Author Topic: Toutle warning (Read 9747 times)

Crunchy · « **on:** December 01, 2011, 07:13:09 PM »

Well I get camp set up this afternoon and decide to get in the evening hunt. I park my truck at the gate even though its open I wanted to hike in quitely. As I go up the road a blue older toyota passes me with couple of shady characters in camo. I was tempted to go back to my truck, cause they didn't look right. Well I didn't. Two hrs later I find my window smashed. Nothing missing but my axe that was in the bed of my truck. Not a good start to my hunt. Then I couldn't chop kindling cause no axe. Had to soak the wood with lighter fluid to get wood stove going, and almost caught myself on fire lol. Almost packed up and went home.

Instinct · « **Reply #1 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:16:00 PM »

Bs dude pure bs! God so sorry dude that happened!!!! Y does people have to do that crap

igotbigbulls · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:16:24 PM »

now thats some serious b.s.

wraithen · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:17:36 PM »

Sometimes I say to myself: "Self, if I shot that guy right now, what are the odds of getting caught?" "Not great odds, self, but not worth the risk."

buckhorn2 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:18:02 PM »

Keep an eye out they will be back. Sucks when you wait all year to hunt but have to keep one eye on your stuff but it;s not other hunters it;s the guys looking for something to sell for there habit. Hope you get a good one close to the road.

ICEMAN · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:21:56 PM »

Crunchy, sorry to hear about this.

I fear one of these days we will hear of a couple of dead thieves who displayed a weapon to a hunter. With our media, they will make it look like hunters are the problem...

wraithen · « **Reply #6 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:24:39 PM »

Yeah but RCW will back us up. A lot of ppl that carry don't even realize the rights and responsibility involved in carry in this state.

ICEMAN · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:37:41 PM »

I probably should have said, display as in threaten....

blackveltbowhunter · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:47:14 PM »

That sucks! Sorry to hear man

Arteman · « **Reply #9 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:49:39 PM »

Was you blocking a open road, doesn't sound like it since you said they drove past you. If you ever want to do a insurance job on your vehicle just block a road during Elk season on the Weco tree farm. I've had gas dumped all over in the bed of my truck because we beat somebody to a bull and they didn't want me to have a place to put the meat, also had branches draped all over truck and finger marks ran down the mud in my paint. Ill never block a road though, was with my brothers buddy once when we did on a spur road and they made sure when they popped his tires that he didnt have enough spares. Sorry about your luck man, it sucks when your property gets destroyed.

Crunchy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:53:11 PM »

Not blocking any roads. Just bad luck on my part.

Arteman · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:01:53 PM »

Btw Crunchy if your from out of town let me know if you need to borrow an axe or something man, I'm close and can help in any way I can. I could run one up to you and we could just pick a spot to hide it and I could go get it later after you break camp.

BLKBEARKLR · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:06:29 PM »

Quote from: Arteman on December 01, 2011, 08:01:53 PM

Btw Crunchy if your from out of town let me know if you need to borrow an axe or something man, I'm close and can help in any way I can. I could run one up to you and we could just pick a spot to hide it and I could go get it later after you break camp.

Nothing is better than seeing a fellow hunter help another one out.

Joe

bullcanyon · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:13:48 PM »

Real tempted to block a road and sit in the brush. Might just do that......

Centaur · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:14:44 PM »

I never could understand a theifs thinking.... Breaking into a truck and knowing the owner is near with a weapon? I'm real sorry to hear about that.

BENCHLEG · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:21:36 PM »

SCUM BAGS.

good luck

SniperDanWA · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:38:30 PM »

I despise jerks that do this cause they think it is fun, cruel or easy. They will never be trustworthy, at work, home or in the woods. Sorry man

Crunchy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:47:22 PM »

Had they opened my door the alarm would have sounded. The axe was laying in the bed so breaking the window was for kicks. I had some small stuff they could have stolen, but opted not to. Thanks for the axe offer, but the rest of guys are here tomorrow so they will have one. Maybe when they drove by I should have pointed to the forty cal on my hip. Might have made them think twice.

wraithen · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:49:31 PM »

Careful, they may consider that brandishing. Just think what they woulda done while you were distracted with the cops.

rasbo · « **Reply #19 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:56:35 PM »

sorry to hear that,thats why I buy a pass for hancock,besides being close there is some comfort knowing my truck will be ok...Damn I hate hearing this crap...as often as it does Im willing to start a group of guys and gals to kinda,well put a stop to this crap..Im thinking odds are in our favor it will happen soon after some folks start watching these areas...Not only tweekers and thieves, but the greenies I bet do some damage at trail heads

Arteman · « **Reply #20 on:** December 01, 2011, 09:18:20 PM »

Quote from: bullcanyon on December 01, 2011, 08:13:48 PM

Real tempted to block a road and sit in the brush. Might just do that......

I have no doubt, 100% know for sure that this would be affective, and wouldn't take long. But before it goes down your going have to be prepared for what it might lead to, and that could be whole heap of trouble for you. Tempers flaring and guns is a bad combo. Always thought this would be a good sting for a gamie to set up. Maybe be better for you to not come out of the brush, but to sit there with a video camera and tape the whole thing and their truck plates.

gotcha · « **Reply #21 on:** December 02, 2011, 09:36:31 AM »

Also let me know if you need anything. Have lots of firewood to share. I had
a game camera stolen this year on private property in that unit. Thats alright
have cameras back up. Will catch them this time.

wraithen · « **Reply #22 on:** December 02, 2011, 10:42:54 AM »

So if you were to block the road and video it and turn it in would you get points? Otherwise you're just gonna get some messed up property claim to file...

Arteman · « **Reply #23 on:** December 02, 2011, 10:50:19 AM »

Quote from: wraithen on December 02, 2011, 10:42:54 AM

So if you were to block the road and video it and turn it in would you get points? Otherwise you're just gonna get some messed up property claim to file...

Could shoot them in ass with a pellet gun.

PlateauNDN · « **Reply #24 on:** December 02, 2011, 10:51:18 AM »

That sucks and always glad to hear another hunter willing to help out another hunter.

akirkland · « **Reply #25 on:** December 02, 2011, 12:24:56 PM »

I saw them yesterday!!! They were driving up the 4250. I thought they looked like creepers. I even made a comment to my buddy on how shady they looked. Sorry to hear about your loss. I will be back down several days next week. I will be looking for them.... you can bet on that!

Encore 280 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 02, 2011, 12:56:59 PM »

Would be funny as hell if all of a sudden they were surrounded by a bunch of pissed off hunters

Wonder what they'd do then. Hmmmm, bashed out windows, flattened tires numberous bruises about their bodies from a bad fall of course.

Not to mention a long walk outta the woods.

Crunchy · « **Reply #27 on:** December 02, 2011, 02:14:58 PM »

Akirkland you got it right. I was parked off the 2700 when it happened and the 4250 is the main way in and out. I just figured out they stole my bullpacs pack frame.

wraithen · « **Reply #28 on:** December 02, 2011, 02:21:15 PM »

That's crappy man. Sorry to hear about that. I'm gonna have to start taking stuff outta my vehicle from now on. I'm afraid it will entice them more than an empty dirty xterra. I'm always a target tho due to my windshield sticker they won't let us remove.

TheHunt · « **Reply #29 on:** December 02, 2011, 03:07:45 PM »

You know one of them picked up the axe and then knocked out your window while walking back to his truck. Tooo bad... It is also most worth support the local LEO who would want to exercise a stake out and then really smoke them when they did the smash and grab.

akirkland · « **Reply #30 on:** December 02, 2011, 03:51:34 PM »

That just sucks. Hopefully karma bites them in the ass! I will be back on Tuesday and my truck will be empty.

bullcanyon · « **Reply #31 on:** December 02, 2011, 04:37:11 PM »

Doubt it will be empty. I'm bringing that lil toy I bought from otto:) I pity the fool!!!!!!

akirkland · « **Reply #32 on:** December 02, 2011, 05:06:35 PM »

Quote from: bullcanyon on December 02, 2011, 04:37:11 PM

Doubt it will be empty. I'm bringing that lil toy I bought from otto:) I pity the fool!!!!!!

wraithen · « **Reply #33 on:** December 02, 2011, 08:08:14 PM »

In honor of what happened to you I am making an anti-theft device. It involves a piece of paper, a marker, and tape. I will post it here for all to use:
step 1: gather supplies
step 2: use marker to make shapes on paper. I used the following shapes: WARNING TO THIEVES and VANDALS: YOU ARE IN RANGE!
Step 3: drive to parking location
step 4: Park
step 5: Use tape to adhere paper with designs to window. I prefer masking tape to avoid residue.
Step 6: (optional) Stay near truck but out of site and keep eye on truck. Fire at invisible game when someone attempts thievery or vandalism.

EXCAV8N · « **Reply #34 on:** December 02, 2011, 10:18:19 PM »

Hey crunchy,
I seen you in toutle today and talked to you for a bit,did you report them to the DNR? I still have your number and i will keep a very sharp eye out and you can garuntee I will be packin tomorrow. Was hoping my first post would involve some pics of me and my son with a couple cows but maybe post number two

Good luck out there.

WonkyWapiti · « **Reply #35 on:** December 03, 2011, 08:33:06 PM »

I wish you woulda surprised them Crunchy, did M and C show up to hunt too?

Crunchy · « **Reply #36 on:** December 03, 2011, 08:45:16 PM »

C did and will be back in the AM for a day hunt.

BLKBEARKLR · « **Reply #37 on:** December 24, 2011, 06:37:22 AM »

Last year when hunting in there myself and another member on the site got our helmets stolen. I had my little brother with me so all together we had 3 helmets taken.

Joe

DoubleJ · « **Reply #38 on:** December 24, 2011, 07:15:27 AM »

Quote from: wraithen on December 02, 2011, 08:08:14 PM

In honor of what happened to you I am making an anti-theft device. It involves a piece of paper, a marker, and tape. I will post it here for all to use:
step 1: gather supplies
step 2: use marker to make shapes on paper. I used the following shapes: WARNING TO THIEVES and VANDALS: YOU ARE IN RANGE!
Step 3: drive to parking location
step 4: Park
step 5: Use tape to adhere paper with designs to window. I prefer masking tape to avoid residue.
Step 6: (optional) Stay near truck but out of site and keep eye on truck. Fire at invisible game when someone attempts thievery or vandalism.

I would add some other shapes so it looked like: WARNING TO VANDALS AND THIEVES: I CAN SEE MY TRUCK AND YOU ARE IN RANGE

MADMAX · « **Reply #39 on:** December 24, 2011, 07:25:49 AM »

That crap is why I do not even bother camping in the woods anymore
b@stards

Blacktail Sniper · « **Reply #40 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:53:19 AM »

Aside from the risk of it getting stolen also, I have been thinking about stashing a trail cam next to my rig so its out of sight, but still covers the area around my rig. A flash model would not be wise of course, but mine is the IR model so it would be at minimal risk of discovery in low light conditions.

I really doubt that any of these dirtbags that cruise these areas looking to mess with parked rigs would even consider the possibility of a hidden camera. Hide it good, cover any of the indicator lights that may come on when the sensor is tripped with tape and you may have just what you need for a report if there are any problems while you are away.

Also, would give you a good idea of how many rigs come and go through that particular area/road.

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