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Title: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 27, 2017, 12:51:19 PM: Had a camera stolen in an area in the 356 where I've never seen another person. Hopefully the muzzleloader hunter likes my bushnell camera. I've pulled all but one camera for the modern season and will be putting them back out after the season to catch the elk migration. Hopefully my stealth cam doesn't get found.

Who else had one taken this year?
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: spoonman on October 27, 2017, 12:58:40 PM: I had one of my Browning cams stolen a week or so ago. Still kinda hard to believe someone found it since I haven't seen anyone in this area. Checked my other cams in the area and got a couple different people on cam.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Milkman on October 27, 2017, 01:22:20 PM: :hello: yup. Had mine locked up and had a 1/2" cable through it also. They ended up breaking the camera apart (pieces were left behind) and left the cable still around the tree.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: cougforester on October 27, 2017, 03:00:05 PM: Last year had a couple stolen, even with cable locks through them. They break the plastic mold on the back of the camera. I've started packing a couple of screw-in tree stand steps, and pick a tree without branches or knots on the bottom few feet so that they can't reach the camera. I figure if the person is enough of a @sshole, they'll still shoot the camera, but at least it makes it a bit harder to just steal and gets it out of the immediate line of sight of people.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: lee on October 28, 2017, 07:28:39 AM: Quote from: Naches Sportsman on October 27, 2017, 12:51:19 PM
Had a camera stolen in an area in the 356 where I've never seen another person. Hopefully the muzzleloader hunter likes my bushnell camera. I've pulled all but one camera for the modern season and will be putting them back out after the season to catch the elk migration. Hopefully my stealth cam doesn't get found.

Who else had one taken this year?

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Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: The scout on October 28, 2017, 08:24:21 AM: had 2 stolen this year, both in places I can't believe anyone would go. pisses me off so bad because i'm 99% sure its other hunters. they better hope I don't catch them or they will be buried in there.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: ghosthunter on October 28, 2017, 09:31:34 AM: Wow with all the stuff stolen you would think some company could come up with a small economical tracking device that gives real time locations.

Sorry nothing stolen ,no thread jack intended. :peep:
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: brush hunter on October 28, 2017, 09:38:11 AM: Fact is that Bears are for some reason very attracted to trail cams, and a good number of cams are stolen by bears. look around the cams may just be close by.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: greenhead_killer on October 28, 2017, 09:43:37 AM: Quote from: The scout on October 28, 2017, 08:24:21 AM
had 2 stolen this year, both in places I can't believe anyone would go. pisses me off so bad because i'm 99% sure its other hunters. they better hope I don't catch them or they will be buried in there.
thats how I feel. Makes me so mad. Guaranteed it’s other hunters which makes it worse.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: BLDtraLR on October 28, 2017, 09:55:32 AM: Had 1 of mine stolen in the 101. POS broke the python lock at the plastic part :bash: even took the cable. I even had a cheap master lock on the cam itself. I hate theives and hope karma gets the best of them. >:(
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: The scout on October 28, 2017, 10:01:15 AM: I made heavy duty lock boxes and have them screwed to the tree. they brought in something to break the lock off on one and cut the lock with bolt cutters on the other. way different locations different people
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Stein on October 28, 2017, 10:19:58 AM: I think I'm going to invent a way to fit a tazer in one of the metal boxes.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Fish4Fun on October 30, 2017, 07:56:24 AM: I had 2 of my cams stolen in the Bethel Unit, they were there in August and gone last Friday. Pretty sure I know who did it, I have the guy on the cam a couple of times before it was taken. Not many guys would be packing a hacksaw with them to cut it free if they didn't know where the camera was located.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: quadrafire on October 30, 2017, 08:00:35 AM: This topic baffles me every time I see it.
What is up with people that feel the need to take what's not theirs :bash: :bash:
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 30, 2017, 08:04:14 AM: I think it would be cool if you could purchase a GPS device of some sort, like a phone GPS and you could follow it the adoulbessholes house.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Doublelunger on October 30, 2017, 08:13:04 AM: Didn't lose one this year. I did have a memory stick taken out of one though. lost 4 total over the years.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: vandeman17 on October 30, 2017, 08:49:36 AM: Quote from: Fish4Fun on October 30, 2017, 07:56:24 AM
I had 2 of my cams stolen in the Bethel Unit, they were there in August and gone last Friday. Pretty sure I know who did it, I have the guy on the cam a couple of times before it was taken. Not many guys would be packing a hacksaw with them to cut it free if they didn't know where the camera was located.

Post it. See if anyone recognizes him
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: CNELK on October 31, 2017, 07:43:36 AM: I just got back from my Oregon elk hunt and had 3 cameras up for two months. One was moved and messed with, pointing 180° away from the trail I had it pointed down and the other one which I was really excited for to see what it would have produced for pictures was stolen😡! I just don't know why people have to mess with other people's stuff!

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Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: bhawley76 on October 31, 2017, 08:01:12 AM: I have found three, smiled and waived hoping to get on here.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: slowhand on October 31, 2017, 02:31:29 PM: Where are You guys putting them? How Deep in?
Most of the places I would put a camera I would be shocked if 5 guys walk by it in a year?
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 31, 2017, 02:44:22 PM: Mine are anywhere from .2 to 8 miles off of the nearest road. Never ever have had anyone on camera that I didn't know. This one that got stolen was 3 miles off of the nearest road or trail.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: slowhand on October 31, 2017, 03:33:32 PM: That is just crazy. >:(
Is it a high traffic forest? or open country like on the east side. You can see for quite a distance on the eastside. I think they would stand out.
I have a hard time believing that people would find one up in My spot? but I guess You never know. So if I buy one I will get a cheap one so it won't hurt so bad.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 31, 2017, 03:46:55 PM: Buy cheap. Mine are all under $40. All of mine are in thick timber.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: jrebel on October 31, 2017, 04:08:04 PM: Quote from: Doublelunger on October 30, 2017, 08:13:04 AM
Didn't lose one this year. I did have a memory stick taken out of one though. lost 4 total over the years.

Where about was your camera? Just GMU......Did you get your card back a couple days later?

My buddy came back to camp this year with my SD card just to find out he pulled someone elses. We returned it the next day and pulled the right card which was one finger ridge over. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: bullcanyon on October 31, 2017, 04:18:38 PM: Cousin had his card stole.. Had my pics erased a couple times in different spots. I'm done being cheap. Buying boxes for all of my cams.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: mikelonsford on October 31, 2017, 04:55:25 PM: Between me and my buddy we had 6 cameras out, 1 was stolen, 1 had the batteries removed, 2 had the cards taken, 2 left alone. Not very good this year. I have only had a card removed one time before. Makes me the maddest that it is hunters taking them. I could care less if someone wants to take a look at the pics on the card, but at least get it set back up again. But stealing it?! :nono: :mgun:
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
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Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: bush_beater on October 31, 2017, 07:15:58 PM: Quote from: quadrafire on October 30, 2017, 08:00:35 AM
This topic baffles me every time I see it.
What is up with people that feel the need to take what's not theirs :bash: :bash:
:yeah: :yeah:
Title: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: dreamingbig on October 31, 2017, 09:42:38 PM: Quote from: Naches Sportsman on October 27, 2017, 12:51:19 PM
Had a camera stolen in an area in the 356 where I've never seen another person. Hopefully the muzzleloader hunter likes my bushnell camera. I've pulled all but one camera for the modern season and will be putting them back out after the season to catch the elk migration. Hopefully my stealth cam doesn't get found.

Who else had one taken this year?
We had one taken in 356 this year too. The other 5 that were locked up did not wander off. We have a pretty good idea who took it... they must have thought they own the land more.

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Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: dreamingbig on October 31, 2017, 09:46:11 PM: Quote from: slowhand on October 31, 2017, 02:31:29 PM
Where are You guys putting them? How Deep in?
Most of the places I would put a camera I would be shocked if 5 guys walk by it in a year?
The one we lost was 7 miles in by foot and in timber. The camera was taken sometime between Labor Day and the archery elk opener. Sucks to think other "bowhunters" will steal from you.

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Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 31, 2017, 10:23:08 PM: Quote from: dreamingbig on October 31, 2017, 09:42:38 PM
Quote from: Naches Sportsman on October 27, 2017, 12:51:19 PM
Had a camera stolen in an area in the 356 where I've never seen another person. Hopefully the muzzleloader hunter likes my bushnell camera. I've pulled all but one camera for the modern season and will be putting them back out after the season to catch the elk migration. Hopefully my stealth cam doesn't get found.

Who else had one taken this year?
We had one taken in 355 this year too. The other 5 that were locked up did not wander off. We have a pretty good idea who took it... they must have thought they own the land more.

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Oh man. That sucks.

I sure hope my cam that's out didn't get jacked. Haven't had time to get it. Going to try Thursday. Tomorrow I have a date with some of the goats in the unit and don't have enough daylight to cover another 7 miles on top of the 20 miles I plan on covering tomorrow.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Elkcollector82 on November 01, 2017, 06:32:28 AM: The cams that are being stolen miles in. Are you using cables or just nylon strap to secure them to tree? Could be a bear taking them off the tree or moving them around. Idk just saying them animals can move or even chew the strap. I have a feeling most cams in backcountry are taken by animals. Just my :twocents: I’ve never had a person on cam. But I’ve had cams moved by bears and elk. If it wasn’t for the cable I’m sure it be in bottom of a canyon.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Mudball on November 01, 2017, 07:01:50 AM: I had one stolen in 627, definitely another hunter. The random brush pickers don't give a crap when they see them. I would have not been so upset if they just took the chip those are cheap to replace. I hope you enjoy the pics of me and my son testing it. :bash:
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Fish4Fun on November 01, 2017, 10:12:48 AM: Quote from: Elkcollector82 on November 01, 2017, 06:32:28 AM
The cams that are being stolen miles in. Are you using cables or just nylon strap to secure them to tree? Could be a bear taking them off the tree or moving them around. Idk just saying them animals can move or even chew the strap. I have a feeling most cams in backcountry are taken by animals. Just my :twocents: I’ve never had a person on cam. But I’ve had cams moved by bears and elk. If it wasn’t for the cable I’m sure it be in bottom of a canyon.

One of the cameras I had stolen in the 360 unit had been cut free with a saw. You could see the saw marks left on the secure devise. This camera and the other one that was a 1/4 mile away were 2 miles from the road. The guy we think took them hunted the area everyday last year, this year on opening day I saw him and said the cams were gone. His reaction was "Oh they were here this Fall". Really how would he know that, and why haven't we seen him on the mountain since opening day. I hate thieves and Liers :bash:
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 01, 2017, 07:56:04 PM: Quote from: Elkcollector82 on November 01, 2017, 06:32:28 AM
The cams that are being stolen miles in. Are you using cables or just nylon strap to secure them to tree? Could be a bear taking them off the tree or moving them around. Idk just saying them animals can move or even chew the strap. I have a feeling most cams in backcountry are taken by animals. Just my :twocents: I’ve never had a person on cam. But I’ve had cams moved by bears and elk. If it wasn’t for the cable I’m sure it be in bottom of a canyon.

100% agree :yeah:
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: fishnfur on November 02, 2017, 06:16:06 AM: Lost one of two on my private land in April, set up within 50 feet of each other. (Love them trespassers) Oh, and to the bear that took off with my cam last winter - there's a reward of 5 lbs of bacon for its return - no questions asked.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Seabass on November 14, 2017, 02:37:05 PM: I had one stolen recently. It was pos camera, all I really wanted was the card.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: builtfordtough on November 14, 2017, 02:45:58 PM: Didn't have 1 stole, but had 2 different bears mess with my 2 cameras. Left them soaking for 6 weeks only come to find out the bears had tampered with them only a week in
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Tomwoods on November 14, 2017, 06:31:39 PM: I had one stolen on IEP land in elk. We had it set up and labeled for a disabled hunter he had coming for deer season. The feeder was labeled to please respect the set up for disabled hunters. It had a python cable lock on it and they hacked off with a hatchet they also took the ground blind!
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 15, 2017, 06:48:51 AM: If ya stole these cameras and you're on here, POST EM UP. Let's see what's on them.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: fishngamereaper on November 15, 2017, 06:59:23 AM: Quote from: Mudball on November 01, 2017, 07:01:50 AM
I had one stolen in 627, definitely another hunter. The random brush pickers don't give a crap when they see them. I would have not been so upset if they just took the chip those are cheap to replace. I hope you enjoy the pics of me and my son testing it. :bash:

Whereabouts in 627...pm me if you want. .maybe I can help with the who done it...also don't underestimate brush pickers. They pick brush for like $2-$3 bucks an hour. It's not below them to find a way to make quick cash.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: quadrafire on November 15, 2017, 09:24:01 AM: Quote from: Tomwoods on November 14, 2017, 06:31:39 PM
I had one stolen on IEP land in elk. We had it set up and labeled for a disabled hunter he had coming for deer season. The feeder was labeled to please respect the set up for disabled hunters. It had a python cable lock on it and they hacked off with a hatchet they also took the ground blind!
Sorry that really sucks.
Thought all the lowlife were on the west side........ :yike:
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: JDHasty on November 15, 2017, 09:25:46 AM: Maybe this trail cam is what you guys need to be installing in those "problem areas."
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Machias on November 15, 2017, 10:41:53 AM: I put my cameras in metal boxes, python locks and use climbing sticks to get them up high. I also post a little note on the outside of the metal box that stealing them is pointless because they have a security code. So far in 7 years I have not had one stolen....yet!! (knocks on wood)
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: Born2late on November 26, 2017, 04:57:00 PM: Well I guess i get to join the club. Had a brand new camera stolen in darrington. Not a easy find either. My partner and i had 2 in this new area ,Mine gone and they found his and messed up the lock so bad he had to beat it off with a rock to get the camera out. I have half my cameras in boxes but got lazy and figured no one would find it.Plus i run about 15 cameras so buying a box for every one is expensive. Back to all in boxes i guess.
Title: Re: Who had a cam stolen this year?
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 26, 2017, 05:26:53 PM: A constant saying in all of these stolen cams threads is....."I had my cam where no one goes"
Is there really anywhere that nobody doesn't go anymore? :twocents: