Post by: Bean Counter on August 24, 2011, 11:14:43 AM
Post by: seth30 on August 24, 2011, 11:16:29 AM
Post by: bobcat on August 24, 2011, 11:20:34 AM
Post by: GoldTip on August 24, 2011, 11:29:16 AM
Post by: huntnnw on August 24, 2011, 11:31:31 AM
Post by: runamuk on August 24, 2011, 11:33:31 AM
at the core its a lack of manners ;)
Post by: christopheri on August 24, 2011, 11:46:53 AM
Post by: rebal69972 on August 24, 2011, 11:52:20 AM
because we live in a society where stealing is no longer considered a bad thing...its only bad if you get caught.....
at the core its a lack of manners ;)
:yeah:
in other country's they cut off the hands of theifs in this country we slap there hands. 200 years ago we hung theifs.
but we know the world we live in so for the cams i have had stolon i will take some of the blame. now my cams are chained and bolted (with 6" lag bolts) to the trees and i make sure they r a long way from anywhere another person will be or where people wouldn't want to go
Post by: backyard bucks on August 24, 2011, 12:14:42 PM
i told a buddy about camera/self climber i came across in a local spot.. the first words out of his mouth was "why didn't you take it"!! i said are you kidding me... how do you like it when you have had your stands stolen? he understood at that point.
i myself have had more than 1 tree stand stolen from areas and I'm crossing my fingers my camera doesn't vanish. i think like others have said.. there is no consequences for actions anymore.. people figure why work for something that they can get for free.. sad!!!
so if you see someone on your camera's from north of spokane to lake stevens on the west side smiling for a pic it could of been me.. :chuckle:
Post by: backyard bucks on August 24, 2011, 12:18:38 PM
i see where some have already said " it is because it is in a heavy traffic area or off a main trial" WHY SHOULD THAT MATTER???
people should "should is the key" respect others property.. if not yours don't F@CKING TOUCH IT!
Post by: huntnnw on August 24, 2011, 12:22:33 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 24, 2011, 12:24:51 PM
Post by: Curly on August 24, 2011, 12:25:03 PM
But, for the purpose of your poll, I selected "because they aren't locked". I've heard of some that were locked but still got stolen, but most cams you hear about that are stolen are not locked. If you have a good lock box and it is bolted to the tree and have a good quality lock, it would be real challenging to get the camera.
So, while the reason really is because there are dirtbags out in the woods, the theft may be able to be prevented by use of a good quality box and lock........ :twocents:
Post by: jackmaster on August 24, 2011, 12:27:23 PM
Post by: huntnnw on August 24, 2011, 12:34:26 PM
Post by: dirty24d on August 24, 2011, 12:40:04 PM
i voted for other as well because people cant keep their dick beaters off of other peoples stuff,
Dude i about rolled out of my chair laughing when i read this which normally is acceptable but im at work man!!!
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Made my day with that one right there!!!!!
:chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on August 24, 2011, 12:41:25 PM
I voted "other". It's because there are dishonest people in this world. If it's not yours, don't take it! Having said that, I've got six cameras out and most of them have been out for the last six months straight. None of them are locked, none are camouflaged. But I do have them in an area that doesn't get a lot of human activity. My main concern is here in a week when archery deer season opens. I'm thinking of pulling a couple of them, or at least moving them to less obvious trails.:yeah:
Post by: Antlershed on August 24, 2011, 01:11:14 PM
Post by: rasbo on August 24, 2011, 03:49:16 PM
Post by: whacker1 on August 24, 2011, 03:54:40 PM
I voted "other". It's because there are dishonest people in this world. If it's not yours, don't take it!:yeah:
Post by: CallMaker on August 24, 2011, 04:50:54 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on August 24, 2011, 05:10:52 PM
Post by: firefighter4607 on August 24, 2011, 05:15:28 PM
Post by: The100Road on August 24, 2011, 06:16:26 PM
Post by: 3nails on August 24, 2011, 06:28:37 PM
Post by: bearpaw on August 24, 2011, 07:04:23 PM
FRICKEN THIEVES
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on August 24, 2011, 07:18:45 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on August 24, 2011, 07:32:53 PM
i told a buddy about camera/self climber i came across in a local spot.. the first words out of his mouth was "why didn't you take it"!! i said are you kidding me... how do you like it when you have had your stands stolen? he understood at that point.
I think if I knew someone like that, whatever relationship we had would go downhill very fast. Too often we shrug off sin for friends and family, thus becoming an 'enabler.' I think would have called him a thief and told him where he could go. :twocents:
Post by: Bean Counter on August 24, 2011, 07:48:38 PM
i voted for other as well because people cant keep their dick beaters off of other peoples stuff,
Dude i about rolled out of my chair laughing when i read this which normally is acceptable but im at work man!!!
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Made my day with that one right there!!!!!
:chuckle:
Well his name IS 'jackmaster' :chuckle:
Post by: Nilehunter on August 24, 2011, 07:51:57 PM
I have been using one for two years now, and no probs. I dont place near roads, or trails used by humans :twocents:
:yeah:
Post by: True Sportsman on August 24, 2011, 08:09:48 PM
I agree with wholeheartedly with Bobcats assessment, it's because there are POS thieves in this world, thats why camera's get stolen.
I agree, a lot. When I first saw the title of the poll, I thought there would be a "because the person was a POS" category. I would have voted for that category.
Post by: ICEMAN on August 24, 2011, 08:16:55 PM
I would argue that the reason they get stolen is because;
- The chance of getting caught are nill...
- The cameras retain value when stolen, IE: sell, or keep, valuable either way...
- The cameras do not have any digital security to make them useless to a thief
- Law enforcement cannot spend any manhours into investigation...
- Nobody has had their hand blown off removing one yet... ( I am not encouraging this...)
Post by: champ41 on August 24, 2011, 09:03:32 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on August 24, 2011, 09:11:36 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on August 24, 2011, 09:31:52 PM
I have never used one.
I would argue that the reason they get stolen is because;
- The chance of getting caught are nill...
- The cameras retain value when stolen, IE: sell, or keep, valuable either way...
- The cameras do not have any digital security to make them useless to a thief
- Law enforcement cannot spend any manhours into investigation...
- Nobody has had their hand blown off removing one yet... ( I am not encouraging this...)
OK I will. Recommend #5 that is...
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 24, 2011, 09:46:39 PM
Post by: bobcat on August 24, 2011, 09:54:19 PM
You should add bears to your poll. I bet a fair amount of them are ripped off the tree by bears. They are curious by nature and see a toy attached to a tree. A nice chew toy.
:yeah:
I often wonder how many of these "stolen" cameras were actually taken by a bear.
Post by: hoytem on August 24, 2011, 10:16:06 PM
Post by: Pancraciomabary on August 24, 2011, 11:26:15 PM
Post by: NWBREW on August 25, 2011, 02:43:53 AM
I voted "other". It's because there are dishonest people in this world. If it's not yours, don't take it! Having said that, I've got six cameras out and most of them have been out for the last six months straight. None of them are locked, none are camouflaged. But I do have them in an area that doesn't get a lot of human activity. My main concern is here in a week when archery deer season opens. I'm thinking of pulling a couple of them, or at least moving them to less obvious trails.
:yeah:
Post by: Bluesdude on August 26, 2011, 03:47:16 PM
I have stout cable locks on both my cameras now after having one stolen last year with a more simple chain and lock system. I also made these real looking WDFW stickers which I put on my cameras to make them look "official". So far no one has touched them!
Post by: CallMaker on August 26, 2011, 03:50:10 PM
Post by: gaddy on August 26, 2011, 04:25:48 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on August 26, 2011, 04:37:59 PM
I like the sticker also, how about a little sticker stating that this camera has a gps tag imbeded to allow for tracking incase of removal by unotherized personel or animals to aid in our ability to recover data recorded by said unit. or this unit is linked via satillite to its host witch is being monitored for scientific research, your image has been documented as passing this location at this time.
:yeah:
Although Ive never had one stolen (knock on wood) I kinda figured some sort of sign or sticker stating that it was being watched or tracked might help deter some thieves. The WDFW sticker is a good addition to that idea too!