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Title: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Forks on August 24, 2013, 01:19:45 PM
Reward for information about this fella. Donkey Cr. area on the Oly Pen.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 24, 2013, 09:31:07 PM
maybe not a lot of help, but it looks like he has a higher end rifle... maybe a Christensen carbon wrapped barrel and thumbhole stock? maybe ask around if anyone has a rifle like that. not all that common
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Forks on August 25, 2013, 01:33:53 PM
Thanks. Unique rifle and individual. Hope to run into him someday.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 25, 2013, 02:00:23 PM
All I see is a guy looking around in the woods. Why a reward?
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: mulehunter on August 25, 2013, 02:15:27 PM
All I see is a guy looking around in the woods. Why a reward?

 :yeah:   Fork,  did you set TWO trail camera on two diff trees appox 20-30 feet apart what I see pics that you posted and one was took by him since he didnt know there is another trail camera?    :dunno:

Explain more how it got stolen since you have picture on ur hand.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Forks on August 25, 2013, 05:02:31 PM
Three cams total, the two that were nabbed were two hundred yards apart a little further down the drainage. Orange flagging tape was left on trees that stolen cams were on. I figure the person came back with a power saw. The cams have been out since March and this is the first human photo. I would just like to have a chat with this guy.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: mulehunter on August 25, 2013, 05:05:14 PM
Hope someone give it back to u! 
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: HoofsandWings on August 26, 2013, 08:21:09 AM
Well, here is my crazy idea.
He is either a convicted poacher who is hunting without a license or a convicted felon who is possessing a firearm.
Which would help explain why he went to so much trouble to get the cameras.
Maybe you should run his picture by F&W and the local sheriff.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: beardown on August 26, 2013, 09:06:53 AM
I will tell you right now who is in your pictures.  It is ME!  I saw that camera on the grade and did NOT disturb it! Dont accuse me of stealing your cameras because I also setup cameras and know what its like to have them stolen.  I didnt see other cameras in there.  If you think I am the only person that goes in there,  you are heavily mistaken.  You might want to be careful about posting pictures of people online calling them theives before you know the facts.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Skyvalhunter on August 26, 2013, 09:11:03 AM
So you must have been bear hunting then.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: bobcat on August 26, 2013, 09:19:36 AM
Looks like beardown gets the reward!

Wonder how much it is?   :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Timberstalker on August 26, 2013, 09:19:46 AM
Tagging along........................ :yike:
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Smossy on August 26, 2013, 09:21:34 AM
Looks like beardown gets the reward!

Wonder how much it is?   :IBCOOL:
a free camera! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: curlewkiller on August 26, 2013, 09:26:27 AM
What you need to be hunting to carry a rifle in the woods?

So you must have been bear hunting then.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Curly on August 26, 2013, 09:27:44 AM
Hey, beardown.......was Bullblaster correct about your rifle being a Christensen or carbon wrapped barrel?
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: christopheri on August 26, 2013, 09:27:56 AM
Looks like beardown gets the reward!

Wonder how much it is?   :IBCOOL:
a free camera! :chuckle:

 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Thanks I just blew coffee out of my nose! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: beardown on August 26, 2013, 09:43:35 AM
Its just got K.G. Guncoat on it
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Slimdog350 on August 26, 2013, 09:48:13 AM
Sorry to hear about your cameras forks. I know beardown personally. He's a great guy and a phenomenal hunter. I know what he's not and that's a thief.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Elkrunner on August 26, 2013, 09:51:26 AM
I want to see the reward paid to beardown..
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: BsB on August 26, 2013, 10:09:51 AM
The cams have been out since March and this is the first human photo. I would just like to have a chat with this guy.


I will tell you right now who is in your pictures.  It is ME!  I saw that camera on the grade and did NOT disturb it! Dont accuse me of stealing your cameras because I also setup cameras and know what its like to have them stolen.  I didnt see other cameras in there.  If you think I am the only person that goes in there,  you are heavily mistaken.  You might want to be careful about posting pictures of people online calling them theives before you know the facts.

I don't see where he called anyone a thief, just wanted to ask you a few questions..... Maybe, who is your daddy and what does he do? :dunno:

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Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: JJD on August 26, 2013, 10:25:29 AM
The cams have been out since March and this is the first human photo. I would just like to have a chat with this guy.


I will tell you right now who is in your pictures.  It is ME!  I saw that camera on the grade and did NOT disturb it! Dont accuse me of stealing your cameras because I also setup cameras and know what its like to have them stolen.  I didnt see other cameras in there.  If you think I am the only person that goes in there,  you are heavily mistaken.  You might want to be careful about posting pictures of people online calling them theives before you know the facts.

I don't see where he called anyone a thief, just wanted to ask you a few questions..... Maybe, who is your daddy and what does he do? :dunno:

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
:yeah:

Hoofsandwings,  What??????????
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: 300rum on August 26, 2013, 10:32:31 AM
One thing that is worse then a thief, someone who falsely accuses someone of being a thief. 

Another reason to not like game cams. 

I will tell you right now who is in your pictures.  It is ME!  I saw that camera on the grade and did NOT disturb it! Dont accuse me of stealing your cameras because I also setup cameras and know what its like to have them stolen.  I didnt see other cameras in there.  If you think I am the only person that goes in there,  you are heavily mistaken.  You might want to be careful about posting pictures of people online calling them theives before you know the facts.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: sirmissalot on August 26, 2013, 10:38:35 AM
I don't see where forks has accused anyone of anything. He just said he'd like to chat with this guy... and I don't blame him. Maybe he's seen other guys in the area? Simmer...
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Bigtine96 on August 26, 2013, 10:39:45 AM
This guy got his camera stolen and was mad as we all would have been, the only picture he has of a human is obviously the guy he is going to expect to steal the camera. He said he wants to know who it was so he could talk to them. Give him a break..
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: 300rum on August 26, 2013, 10:45:57 AM
"Reward for information"

"Hope to run into him someday"

"I figure the person came back with a power saw"

"I would just like to have a chat with this guy"

Maybe I am taking it wrong? 
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: beardown on August 26, 2013, 10:46:55 AM
Im sorry for being upset, but when your picture is posted on something like this, people assume that the person in the picture is the theif.  ANYONE in my shoes would be upset.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Bigtine96 on August 26, 2013, 10:48:53 AM
Im sorry for being upset, but when your picture is posted on something like this, people assume that the person in the picture is the theif.  ANYONE in my shoes would be upset.

Understandable, I would be mad if someone posted a picture of me on here but the guy didn't know you were actually on here :chuckle: he's just trying to get answers seeing as he just lost more or less $400
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: 300rum on August 26, 2013, 10:50:15 AM
No, I think you have a right to be upset.  I would hate to have my pic plastered on the internet with innuendo's.  It is a shame but that's how things are now days.....  No privacy, even in the woods. 
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 26, 2013, 10:54:23 AM
 :cmp1:

Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: boneaddict on August 26, 2013, 11:12:48 AM
You have all the rights in the world of being upset, and I will remove the photos if you want.  I wont remove the topic at this point.   This is one of the reasons I am leaning towards hating trail cameras.  I don't really feel like being photographed when I am on the mountain enjoying myself, and YES there is enough innuendo here to make it like you are the thief.......

and yes, you should get the reward.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2013, 11:20:52 AM
Looks like a dude out hunting to me. I'd need to see pics from a second cam showing our perp (not pictured) laying hands on the missing cam.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 26, 2013, 11:33:13 AM
This is one of the reasons I am leaning towards hating trail cameras.

 :-\
Bone, I agree with everything else in your post
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: whiteeyes on August 26, 2013, 11:33:38 AM
Only place for trail cams is on private property. Ban them and be done with it.  Flame on!
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: boneaddict on August 26, 2013, 11:36:51 AM
I think I feel violated Jonathan.   I want to be able to go out and hike without being filmed and studied maybe.  Its like I climb a mountain to get away.   I'm self analyzing at the moment.   
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: arees on August 26, 2013, 11:56:11 AM
and yes, you should get the reward.

 :yeah:

Whether he was accused or not, he was offered a reward.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Skyvalhunter on August 26, 2013, 12:04:05 PM
No reward unless he gets his cams. Does saying your innocent really mean you are? You are probably scoped and photographed anyhow. Can't say I agree with public posting.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: boneaddict on August 26, 2013, 12:07:03 PM
Now Sky, it doesn't say reward for my cameras....

Quote
Reward for information about this fella.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2013, 12:14:53 PM
Ok.....I'm claiming the reward:

Beardown....aka Fella aka buddy aka hey you
Male
Approx 5-10, 210 lbs
Facial hair...sparse and unattractive
Tattoos....none that he can talk about...he was in the service and Frank is a buddy....you would have to have been there.
Likes: Wine coolers, camo anything, talking about his feelings, light beer, pansies, football......soccer...not American football you sissy.
Known affiliations: NRA, PTA, Nascar 4 Ever


How'd I do?
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: wastickslinger on August 26, 2013, 12:37:33 PM
Pretty sure that is a flashlight on his scope too. And yes that is a bobcat in the 3rd picture.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 26, 2013, 12:38:06 PM
I think I feel violated Jonathan.   I want to be able to go out and hike without being filmed and studied maybe.  Its like I climb a mountain to get away.   I'm self analyzing at the moment.

I'm not in vehement contest with you by any means.  I actually dislike a portion of the trail cam users. 

Like when people set up on every trail and road within a 2-square mile area (I'm talking to you Mr. Primos Truth in GMU 117)

I guess I balked a bit when I read that sentence in your post because it seemed anti-trail camera use at first glance and I am a huge proponent of not necessarily the use of them but the ability to use them.  I am very sensitive to issues that divide sportsmen and it worries me that we're going to start losing rights.

 
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: huntnnw on August 26, 2013, 11:27:21 PM
boo hoo..jesus
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Forks on August 27, 2013, 04:38:39 AM
 I have spoken with Beardown and have met he and his hunting partner before. I obviously didn't recognize him. He is a quality guy and most certainly not a poacher. I was very careful in the beginning not to accuse him because I have proof of nothing other than missing cameras and a person than enjoys littering and cutting trees down in our national forests. His reward will be getting to see all of the nice bulls that I have pictures of since March. Moderators, please remove pictures of this thread as soon as possible and I will ask to have the entire thread removed as soon as members have a chance to read this reply to clear Beardown's name and reputation. Thanks for understanding.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Skyvalhunter on August 27, 2013, 05:36:49 AM
Now Sky, it doesn't say reward for my cameras....

Quote
Reward for information about this fella.

Now Bone neither does it say what the reward might be, could be a kick to the Jimmy's!
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: boneaddict on August 27, 2013, 06:11:49 AM
I had noted it was rather vague. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: boneaddict on August 27, 2013, 06:13:45 AM
Your photos have been removed Forks. 
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: jackelope on August 27, 2013, 06:40:33 AM
I am against deleting this thread. Hope Forks gets his cameras back.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: bearpaw on August 27, 2013, 07:16:32 AM
I have spoken with Beardown and have met he and his hunting partner before. I obviously didn't recognize him. He is a quality guy and most certainly not a poacher. I was very careful in the beginning not to accuse him because I have proof of nothing other than missing cameras and a person than enjoys littering and cutting trees down in our national forests. His reward will be getting to see all of the nice bulls that I have pictures of since March. Moderators, please remove pictures of this thread as soon as possible and I will ask to have the entire thread removed as soon as members have a chance to read this reply to clear Beardown's name and reputation. Thanks for understanding.

Forks replied as well as anyone should want. I also think this topic should stay online in hopes of Forks getting more info about his stolen cameras. Also it is a good reminder to be careful about accusing anyone and just to look for more info if you think someone is involved.

Boneaddict, I can see both sides of the trailcam issue, I sort of agree with both sides of the issue, not sure what the answer is?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: Elkrunner on August 27, 2013, 08:06:03 AM
I love them...We are on camera everywhere else we go nowadays....
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: beardown on August 27, 2013, 10:10:32 AM
Spoke with Forks and all is good.  I also have had trailcams stolen, so I know how it feels.  I put up cams for scouting purposes and also just to get cool pictures of critters.  And to all you guys that want them banned,  why dont you hand over your firearms and any of your other rights as well.  Might as well ban everything.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: templar021 on August 27, 2013, 10:11:08 AM
Mods:
Thanks for keeping the thread up...interesting discussion
Maybe the discussion should be...do you allow posting game cam pics of people (as humorous as some are)
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2013, 10:17:33 AM
yes....we have a whole thread going on it.
Title: Re: Stolen Cameras
Post by: elkh8me on August 27, 2013, 12:47:21 PM
I want to see the reward paid to beardown..
:yeah:
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