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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: elkcane on October 11, 2010, 09:55:41 AM

Title: tent missing
Post by: elkcane on October 11, 2010, 09:55:41 AM: hunting days away,went up to our camp area yest. Talked with a guy up in the taneum where we are at and they got an 8x10 wall tent stolen up there in last couple weeks. So heads up to you all, and if anybody hears or see's anything let me know. Cant believe would go outta there way to remove a whole tent. Good luck to all this weekend that are going, I'll be up there sometime fri. Dyin in the mean time.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: Gobble on October 11, 2010, 09:59:02 AM: I thought I heard the Forest service was going to be removing tents left or abandoned for any length of time. I'm sure there is a thread on here about that :dunno:
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: bobcat on October 11, 2010, 10:01:18 AM: I think I remember that thread too, it pertained to the Blue Mountains I believe. But I suppose they could be following the same policy throughout the state. Maybe they should check with the Forest Service at the Cle Elum Ranger District office (in Cle Elum.)
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: NWBREW on October 11, 2010, 10:01:29 AM: Quote from: Gobble on October 11, 2010, 09:59:02 AM
I thought I heard the Forest service was going to be removing tents left or abandoned for any length of time. I'm sure there is a thread on here about that :dunno:

I heard the same.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: FWilliams on October 11, 2010, 10:13:12 AM: i talked to guy up on clemens mt a couple of weeks ago, and he said they were up checking on camps and the number of days they had been there , said there was a 14 day stay period going to be strictly enforced this year.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: Woodchuck on October 11, 2010, 10:15:30 AM: that was me and yes it was the blues as that is where i am but i would suppose it could be statewide, call the district ranger as they are apparently the only ones who do the extended stay permits. i had pretty quick turn around once i got ahold of him. stick with it as i would guess they are pretty busy right now to
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: elkhuntindad on October 11, 2010, 10:52:53 AM: thanks for the heads up :o
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: elkcane on October 11, 2010, 11:57:02 AM: Ya it wasnt the forest service that did it, cause all the rest of there stuff was left. Its a fairly big camp, I guess locals say they been havin problems with crack heads up there. But i have read that thread before, but before there never has been a problem. People just cant manage to leave crap alone. sucks
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on October 11, 2010, 12:12:49 PM: a few years back one of my friends setup a whole camp for the labor day weekend and had everything stole. Cabelas outfitters tent, cots, sleeping bags, lanters, coolers, everything :bash:. when he got there it was like he had never set it up even the fire wood was gone. This was in Pend Oreille county.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: time2hunt on October 11, 2010, 12:25:14 PM: I live in the kittitas valley and with the poor economy and the tweeker that are running amuck I wouldn't leave anything unattended!!!! :'(
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: coachcw on October 11, 2010, 12:35:59 PM: The time peroid was for before sept 1st.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: tshoote30 on October 11, 2010, 12:37:54 PM: Quote from: time2hunt on October 11, 2010, 12:25:14 PM
I live in the kittitas valley and with the poor economy and the tweeker that are running amuck I wouldn't leave anything unattended!!!! :'(

:yeah: sure is a sad thing to say though huh. not like the old days when you could actually do that and have the mutual respect fom others to just leave your stuff alone.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: tshoote30 on October 11, 2010, 12:39:23 PM: Quote from: tshoote30 on October 11, 2010, 12:37:54 PM
Quote from: time2hunt on October 11, 2010, 12:25:14 PM
I live in the kittitas valley and with the poor economy and the tweeker that are running amuck I wouldn't leave anything unattended!!!! :'(

:yeah: sure is a sad thing to say though huh. not like the old days when you could actually do that and have the mutual respect fom others to just leave your stuff alone.

oh and the yeah that is only pertaining to the poor economy and tweekers part ;) because I do not live in the Kittitas vally..
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: MAVsled on October 11, 2010, 12:42:04 PM: sometimes I leave my tent/camp for a day or two. Aside from wall tent, I lock most gear up in the utility trailer, aka cook shack when un loaded.

also I put up two trailcams...just in case pics or video are needed.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: tshoote30 on October 11, 2010, 12:52:23 PM: Quote from: MAVsled on October 11, 2010, 12:42:04 PM
sometimes I leave my tent/camp for a day or two. Aside from wall tent, I lock most gear up in the utility trailer, aka cook shack when un loaded.

also I put up two trailcams...just in case pics or video are needed.

Very smart Idea with the trailcams that is for sure. as log as they are in a spot that wont attract the tweekers.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: pjmcbride on October 25, 2010, 09:30:12 PM: trail cam are good idea.but how about some one stay up and watch camp like i do .
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: Wyoming08 on October 26, 2010, 11:25:18 AM: Quote from: pjmcbride on October 25, 2010, 09:30:12 PM
trail cam are good idea.but how about some one stay up and watch camp like i do .

Because most of us have WORK all week long... :dunno: People who mess with other peoples gear ought to disappear! :pee:
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on October 26, 2010, 11:29:06 AM: Not to beat a dead horse, :beatdeadhorse:
But on a different thread, it seems like some of our members feel that if it is left unattended on public land, it is public property . :bash:
:mor:
IF IT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU, LEAVE IT ALONE !!!
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: TheHunt on October 26, 2010, 11:54:51 AM: Quote from: STIKNSTRINGBOW on October 26, 2010, 11:29:06 AM
Not to beat a dead horse, :beatdeadhorse:
But on a different thread, it seems like some of our members feel that if it is left unattended on public land, it is public property . :bash:
:mor:
IF IT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU, LEAVE IT ALONE !!!

Nothing like twisting the context of the other thread. LOL!!!

The other thread was if you put up a tree stand for over a month and some one is in the stand? It was stated that when you put up a tree stand it is first come use and it is law that if it is up over a month it is considered abandoned. Right / Wrong or otherwise... You need to manage your expectations. Having said that this has nothing to do with someone stealing your tent.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on October 26, 2010, 12:21:58 PM: I still stand by my statement,
IF IT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU, LEAVE IT ALONE !!!
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: bobcat on October 26, 2010, 12:24:35 PM: Quote from: STIKNSTRINGBOW on October 26, 2010, 12:21:58 PM
I still stand by my statement,
IF IT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU, LEAVE IT ALONE !!!

Unless it's a duck blind on public land. :stirthepot:
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on October 26, 2010, 12:29:44 PM: :chuckle:
I guess I will stay off this topic, I just get frustrated by all the complaints about people getting their stuff stolen/messed with, and then hear others with the attitude that, "hey it was on public land"
"if you sleep with dogs, you are bound to wake up with a few fleas".....
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: dreamingbig on October 27, 2010, 10:57:58 AM: We had the forest service checking our camp in Goose Prairie in early archery season. They are serious about the 14 days. FYI, we were 7 miles in by foot.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: woodswalker on October 27, 2010, 11:29:10 AM: Quote from: Wyoming08 on October 26, 2010, 11:25:18 AM
Quote from: pjmcbride on October 25, 2010, 09:30:12 PM
trail cam are good idea.but how about some one stay up and watch camp like i do .

Because most of us have WORK all week long... :dunno: People who mess with other peoples gear ought to disappear! :pee:

yeah that little thing called a JOB that so many Tweakers and other thieves dont have/need cuz they STEAL FROM OTHERS. I'll second the disappearing...

tho I HAVE figured out how to Hex wood thieves...bore out a smallish piney log about 1" in dia about 4" through the heart after trimming a 1" piece off the end to trim for a plug...pack the cavity full of the Holy Black (FFFFg works well) and CAREFULLY drive the plug home...then trim off excess with chainsaw to make it match. put blue tree marking paint on the side and set it in the wood pile when you leave camp for the day...NOT right on top..but just down in the pile. Be sure to remove it when you come back for the evening.

IF your woodpile has grown legs...Just sit back and relax...someone's day will get INTERESTING...and there is your wood thief.
Title: Re: tent missing
Post by: Roundhead on October 27, 2010, 07:51:11 PM: Check Crack's List.