Post by: Thehuntingdad33 on August 25, 2023, 06:56:43 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 25, 2023, 07:01:34 PM
Found all three within 100 yards with photos of the culprits.
Post by: duckmen1 on August 25, 2023, 07:03:50 PM
Post by: CP on August 25, 2023, 07:05:19 PM
The world, and hunters, are not all evil thieves.
Post by: hunter399 on August 25, 2023, 07:06:13 PM
I have had cam and SD cards taken.
I use those cables ,you can buy on Amazon for 15 bucks on sale.
Then I take tree stand steps and put two in the tree.
Put cam up,find a stick,or pinecone or anything and jam it behind the cam in the back. To kinda get it pointed down.
Cablelock it,unscrew steps,make sure you can't reach it .
It works. They can break it,they can cover with a branch.
But chances are something will still be there.
Trust no one.
I agree it sucks.
I've had more people on cam this year than any other.
I'm sure not all are hunters. But sure some are.
Most these types are lazy,they see it too high,and a cable.
They can't handle it.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 25, 2023, 07:36:07 PM
I have had two trail cameras stolen by bears and one stolen by an elk.
Found all three within 100 yards with photos of the culprits.
THIS :yeah:
Pretty positive that 90+% of "stolen" cams are not actually stolen by humans. Web strapping is no match for an elk or bear.
I run quite a few cams every year, have never had 1 stolen. Have had hundreds of bears and elk screw with them though.
Post by: hunter399 on August 25, 2023, 07:38:47 PM
It's true.I have had two trail cameras stolen by bears and one stolen by an elk.
Found all three within 100 yards with photos of the culprits.
THIS :yeah:
Pretty positive that 90+% of "stolen" cams are not actually stolen by humans. Web strapping is no match for an elk or bear.
I run quite a few cams every year, have never had 1 stolen. Have had hundreds of bears and elk screw with them though.
I even had a cub ,climb the tree and mess with cam.
After I put it up with tree stand steps.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 25, 2023, 07:46:22 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on August 25, 2023, 07:47:58 PM
It's true.I have had two trail cameras stolen by bears and one stolen by an elk.
Found all three within 100 yards with photos of the culprits.
THIS :yeah:
Pretty positive that 90+% of "stolen" cams are not actually stolen by humans. Web strapping is no match for an elk or bear.
I run quite a few cams every year, have never had 1 stolen. Have had hundreds of bears and elk screw with them though.
I even had a cub ,climb the tree and mess with cam.
After I put it up with tree stand steps.
Have had the same experience. But have also had people mess eith cameras. Try to pry off lock boxes from trees,erase memory cards and steal a camera right after messing with it.
Post by: Cougartail on August 25, 2023, 07:55:35 PM
As for humans messing with cameras, lots of non-hunters out in the hills since covid hit.
Had a trap smashed by a non-hunter type. I have no idea why they would be where the trap was?
Post by: Klickitatsteelie on August 25, 2023, 07:59:44 PM
I use 4” lag bolts and a lock box for all my cameras and still had one pried out of a tree and taken. Have a clear image of an individual on another camera trying to do the same thing and the sheriff department says they can’t do anything because the camera was not actually taken. No matter what we do you can only keep the honest out, sad but true
Post by: greenhead_killer on August 25, 2023, 08:21:10 PM
Post by: greenhead_killer on August 25, 2023, 08:23:04 PM
Post by: jrebel on August 25, 2023, 08:26:09 PM
If I find him, I’ll make him dinner and mount his head on my wall.
Post by: hunter399 on August 25, 2023, 08:30:47 PM
Post by: actionshooter on August 25, 2023, 08:56:52 PM
I have had two trail cameras stolen by bears and one stolen by an elk.
Found all three within 100 yards with photos of the culprits.
I mean really... you can't blame them, you were spying on them :)
Post by: actionshooter on August 25, 2023, 09:03:49 PM
I have never touched anyone's camera, possibly an inappropriate picture opportunity, but never touched one....
Post by: highcountry_hunter on August 25, 2023, 09:51:38 PM
The more we got to talking we realized that both of these thefts happened within a year of each other and about 100 yards from each other.
To this day I wonder if there was some freak show giant buck in there that somebody didn’t want anyone else to know about, or if there was just some general dirt bag POS hunting around that area.
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Post by: duckmen1 on August 25, 2023, 10:26:21 PM
A few years ago I had someone take the batteries and sd card out of a camera. I happened to be telling a buddy about it and mentioned the general area. He told me he had a camera in that area that they unbolted off the tree (yes, he had it lag bolted in a security box) and they took a chainsaw in to cut his tree down and steal his treestand.
The more we got to talking we realized that both of these thefts happened within a year of each other and about 100 yards from each other.
To this day I wonder if there was some freak show giant buck in there that somebody didn’t want anyone else to know about, or if there was just some general dirt bag POS hunting around that area.
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That really sucks. I think some members may think that was a bear messing with you. :chuckle:
Post by: highcountry_hunter on August 26, 2023, 04:06:35 AM
I kid you not, I put a ranting rave on here about it and a guy seriously thought a bear could have popped open the camera and oh so carefully removed the batteries and sd card.A few years ago I had someone take the batteries and sd card out of a camera. I happened to be telling a buddy about it and mentioned the general area. He told me he had a camera in that area that they unbolted off the tree (yes, he had it lag bolted in a security box) and they took a chainsaw in to cut his tree down and steal his treestand.
The more we got to talking we realized that both of these thefts happened within a year of each other and about 100 yards from each other.
To this day I wonder if there was some freak show giant buck in there that somebody didn’t want anyone else to know about, or if there was just some general dirt bag POS hunting around that area.
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That really sucks. I think some members may think that was a bear messing with you. :chuckle:
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Post by: huntnnw on August 26, 2023, 07:47:54 AM
Post by: boneaddict on August 26, 2023, 09:08:22 AM
Post by: GWP on August 26, 2023, 09:16:41 AM
This one is in a lock box.
That is a great shot!
Post by: MeepDog on August 26, 2023, 10:18:50 AM
Post by: Lumpy Taters on August 26, 2023, 10:46:08 AM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 26, 2023, 11:51:38 AM
Post by: builtfordtough on August 26, 2023, 12:41:31 PM
Post by: hunter399 on August 26, 2023, 03:02:01 PM
It was kinda on a ridge.
So I put one cam below the road,one cam above the road.
Maybe 500 yards apart from each other,had different animals on each cam. Which was surprising.
But I've had 9 different people on the two cams.
Never the same people on both.
Not one legal buck on each, one spike mule deer ,one time since the beginning of June.
But ya pulled them,if I leave them there I'm just asking to get jacked.
Not even a decent buck around to make it worth it.
Post by: Twispriver on August 26, 2023, 03:31:32 PM
Post by: pickardjw on August 26, 2023, 04:09:31 PM
Post by: highcountry_hunter on August 26, 2023, 06:55:29 PM
I've never found evidence of people messing with mine though half have caught people on them at some point. Seems like most people smile and wave if they notice it. Or in this case, "Rock On"Is he packing meat out of your honey hole? Lol
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Post by: follow maggie on August 26, 2023, 06:57:41 PM
Post by: hunter399 on August 26, 2023, 07:17:44 PM
That's what it looks like.I've never found evidence of people messing with mine though half have caught people on them at some point. Seems like most people smile and wave if they notice it. Or in this case, "Rock On"Is he packing meat out of your honey hole? Lol
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That's why he is bent over. Leaving heavy.
Post by: pickardjw on August 26, 2023, 07:18:48 PM
I've never found evidence of people messing with mine though half have caught people on them at some point. Seems like most people smile and wave if they notice it. Or in this case, "Rock On"Is he packing meat out of your honey hole? Lol
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It was about 20 people's honey hole I guess...total zoo up there. We were a couple days ahead of him packing my buck out though :chuckle:
Post by: Caseknife on August 26, 2023, 09:08:27 PM
Post by: MeepDog on August 27, 2023, 09:48:58 AM
Post by: hunter399 on August 27, 2023, 01:01:00 PM
I've lost 2 cameras to thieves just this year. I think there's a subset of hunters that take pride in bending as many rules as they can. I've met some before. They usually like chew and energy drinks, take long shots without practice, and steal people's trail cams or memory cards. Other hobbies may include burning tires, dumping trash on the side of the road, and claiming spots.Chew and energy drink,really,just really. :chuckle:
I just quit those. :chuckle:
You forgot the 12 pack of Busch latte.
In the camo box.
Can't forget that one. :chuckle:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on August 27, 2023, 01:20:29 PM
I've lost 2 cameras to thieves just this year. I think there's a subset of hunters that take pride in bending as many rules as they can. I've met some before. They usually like chew and energy drinks, take long shots without practice, and steal people's trail cams or memory cards. Other hobbies may include burning tires, dumping trash on the side of the road, and claiming spots.Chew and energy drink,really,just really. :chuckle:
I just quit those. :chuckle:
You forgot the 12 pack of Busch latte.
In the camo box.
Can't forget that one. :chuckle:
And old beat up lifted trucks.🤣
Post by: mcrawfordaf on August 27, 2023, 01:24:06 PM
This one I'm surprised stayed up, he knocked it all around.
Post by: hunter399 on August 27, 2023, 01:36:45 PM
Ohh no.... :chuckle: :chuckle:I've lost 2 cameras to thieves just this year. I think there's a subset of hunters that take pride in bending as many rules as they can. I've met some before. They usually like chew and energy drinks, take long shots without practice, and steal people's trail cams or memory cards. Other hobbies may include burning tires, dumping trash on the side of the road, and claiming spots.Chew and energy drink,really,just really. :chuckle:
I just quit those. :chuckle:
You forgot the 12 pack of Busch latte.
In the camo box.
Can't forget that one. :chuckle:
And old beat up lifted trucks.🤣
You guys do know me too well. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: cem3434 on August 27, 2023, 02:14:44 PM
On the flip side, I had 4 out in ID this year and 2 of them were stolen (not by 4 legged animals) as of 2 weeks ago. I'm sure the locals will say it was a fellow apple maggot that stole them.
Post by: MeepDog on August 27, 2023, 02:51:26 PM
I should have been more specific. Grizzly chew and monster energy drink probably driving a 01 dodge Cummins. :chuckle:I've lost 2 cameras to thieves just this year. I think there's a subset of hunters that take pride in bending as many rules as they can. I've met some before. They usually like chew and energy drinks, take long shots without practice, and steal people's trail cams or memory cards. Other hobbies may include burning tires, dumping trash on the side of the road, and claiming spots.Chew and energy drink,really,just really. :chuckle:
I just quit those. :chuckle:
You forgot the 12 pack of Busch latte.
In the camo box.
Can't forget that one. :chuckle:
Post by: hunter399 on August 27, 2023, 03:28:49 PM
1out of 3 sorry.I should have been more specific. Grizzly chew and monster energy drink probably driving a 01 dodge Cummins. :chuckle:I've lost 2 cameras to thieves just this year. I think there's a subset of hunters that take pride in bending as many rules as they can. I've met some before. They usually like chew and energy drinks, take long shots without practice, and steal people's trail cams or memory cards. Other hobbies may include burning tires, dumping trash on the side of the road, and claiming spots.Chew and energy drink,really,just really. :chuckle:
I just quit those. :chuckle:
You forgot the 12 pack of Busch latte.
In the camo box.
Can't forget that one. :chuckle:
Grizzly chew is spot on
Rock star
90's Chevy.
You was close. :chuckle:
I got to tell why Rock star. Ever try to freeze one.
Stuff is like anti-freeze,if your gonna drink that stuff.
Might as well go big,or go home. :chuckle:
I do still have one here or there. I was starting to have digestive problems. So I had to slow it down.
Monsters are probably better for ya than rock star.
Favorite rock star. Zero sugar silver ice.
I'm down to like one a week now,instead of one or two a day.
Back on topic ,about these trail cam stealing SOB.
Post by: GWP on August 28, 2023, 09:50:56 AM
Post by: JDHasty on August 28, 2023, 10:07:43 AM
Careful now, there seems to be a right opinion to hold and a wrong opinion and anyone who deviates form what the powers that be decide is the consensus opinion that "we all need to stick together." Who are you to judge? etc.
Post by: hunter399 on August 31, 2023, 07:24:05 PM
Discovered someone has put a cam up about 30 yards from one of my cams. No harm ,no foul ,public land.
I kinda pride myself in trying to get decent public land bucks on cam. The only thing that made me worry is it was the only cam I didn't have locked with a cable. So the first time,which was a few days ago and when I discovered it. Went past and checked my cam.
All that was at the other cam was salt. So I put my hat over my face and pretended I was a big buck licking on the salt. My kid stood behind the cam tree , laughing away at me.
Today figured I'd whip in there,cause I have an extra cable lock from other cams that I have pulled for the season.
So now there is a salt block,and a deer block. So I figured they had to get the pics of my first encounter. :chuckle: :chuckle:
So checked my cam.Just a few doe pics. It's only been a few days anyway. This spot has never been a hotspot ,like a month soak I'll end up with a 100 pics. Not a lot at all. There is a decent buck in there. But both cams sit on the property line of public to private.
I've hunted this spot for many years, Archery they may have a chance. Modern I would be very surprised to see anything but you never know.
Anyway.....
I didn't touch or mess with anything on there setup.
Which is the way it should be.
I locked my cam with a cable,so my card or cam doesn't get stolen.
So I'm kinda waiting to see if my pic gets posted on the forum in the next few years or whatever. Should be funny,me pretending to be a buck.
I would think they would know by now,with this being the second event of me pretending to be a buck on there cam.
That I'm not the guy that wants to screw with there stuff.
Maybe we will cross paths at some point. I would love to trade pics.
Or just talk about the area a bit.
And I'm kinda waiting to see if my stuff gets messed with.
So I'll probably let it soak for a while,if they are archery I don't wanna be there screwing up there hunt. But will return right before modern to see what's going on.
Post by: slavenoid on August 31, 2023, 08:07:32 PM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on September 01, 2023, 05:45:49 AM
Hunters and illegal off roaders mess with my cams. Only one has truly been stolen no doubt by a hunter.
PLEASE quit blaming hunters..........,,,
Unless you SAW IT HAPPEN you have ZERO PROOF it was a hunter, just speculation.
Your camera is gone regardless of the reason, calling out fellow hunters with no proof just gives us all a bad name.
This is not only for the OP, but ALL FOLKS who blame hunters for the theft
Post by: slavenoid on September 01, 2023, 01:40:45 PM
Hunters and illegal off roaders mess with my cams. Only one has truly been stolen no doubt by a hunter.
PLEASE quit blaming hunters..........,,,
Unless you SAW IT HAPPEN you have ZERO PROOF it was a hunter, just speculation.
Your camera is gone regardless of the reason, calling out fellow hunters with no proof just gives us all a bad name.
This is not only for the OP, but ALL FOLKS who blame hunters for the theft
Gosh maybe it was tree huggers during hunting season that bushwacked through a very steep nasty canyon to get to absolutely no where productive. I hadn't considered it could have been mushroom pickers in terrible weather hiking a flooded creek for two miles to avoid the nasty canyon either. You right I'm sure it wasn't hunters.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on September 03, 2023, 04:34:03 PM
Hunters and illegal off roaders mess with my cams. Only one has truly been stolen no doubt by a hunter.
PLEASE quit blaming hunters..........,,,
Unless you SAW IT HAPPEN you have ZERO PROOF it was a hunter, just speculation.
Your camera is gone regardless of the reason, calling out fellow hunters with no proof just gives us all a bad name.
This is not only for the OP, but ALL FOLKS who blame hunters for the theft
Gosh maybe it was tree huggers during hunting season that bushwacked through a very steep nasty canyon to get to absolutely no where productive. I hadn't considered it could have been mushroom pickers in terrible weather hiking a flooded creek for two miles to avoid the nasty canyon either. You right I'm sure it wasn't hunters.
Gosh..........well show me the PROOF it was a hunter.......Simple :rolleyes:
You have NOTHING but speculation.
Post by: huntnfmly on September 03, 2023, 04:41:50 PM
NOCK NOCK has a very good point
Slav get off your high horse we as hunters and sportsmen and sportswomen are our worst enemy
Post by: NOCK NOCK on September 03, 2023, 04:59:30 PM
Here we go again
NOCK NOCK has a very good point
Slav get off your high horse we as hunters and sportsmen and sportswomen are our worst enemy
:tup: :tup:
Just getting real tired of the blaming hunters thing. No offense to the OP, but its gone, it SUCKS, blaming a hunter changes nothing.
Post by: bornhunter on September 03, 2023, 04:59:44 PM
Post by: hunter399 on September 12, 2023, 01:16:11 PM
Forest service road about 10 mile long ,got to the dead end.
Get to the end,four piles of corn and sweet cob.
I'm turning around and noticed the Camara.
I pulled forward out of view ,walked back lifted my shirt and let them see some old man nipple.
Other than that didn't mess with it.
But also want to say .....
If your the type to put your cam on a main road.
You can't put your cam a 100 yards off the road.
You got piles of corn on the main road.
Everybody that turns around at the end of the road gets there picture taken.
Your kinda asking for someone to steal it.
Told the wife,hope he takes that down before modern.
Cause that will definitely get stolen.
Like said,public land....put it wherever you like.
I showed my wife about five others spots on the way out,that had water,cover, food,that you could easily walk a 100 yards and setup a cam . With no elevation gain. Probably be way better.
Someone like that gets there cam stolen I can't really feel that sorry.
Heck maybe next year I'll slap a cam in one of the better/other spots next year. :dunno: