Bowtech 360

OK lock then apply power, dont forget about it in the morning, going to need the switch to be under the first tree step.
As for ladder stand, put razor blades on the outside and only use the middle for climbing.

Note the above is only to be used in drastic situations where 5 or more stands have been stolen.

bigtim6656

i do not think you can just get shocked by dc power

mauser06

i wont leave anything in the woods....

last year i did leave 2 lock ons out....hung them, used a cable lock on them, and removed the last 10ft of steps at the bottom...noone stole them, but they were also in places noone else likely saw them...and, i put a nice camo job on them....normal colored stands stick out like a sore thumb...my camo job REALLY helped...i had buddies walk by my stand that was hung LOW...12-15ft low...knowing the area it was in and looking for it and they missed it...it just dont stick out like a normal stand and thats what they were looking for...IMO it helps....

locks and taking steps just makes it more of a hassle to get to it...still could take it if they wanted it....but thats ALOT of work for a 30$ lock on!!

nchawkeye

Nope, a car battery will not shock you...I've taken 2 wenches and put them on the posts and hit them together to see how much spark I have many, many times...

Your best bet is to take it out with you...I use climbers...

As far as trail cameras, I put them out in late July and take up in the middle of August, when most guys aren't in the woods looking...If I put them out during the season, it is on a ditch/creek crossing instead of an obvious place, like a mineral lick or a corn pile...

kickin_buck

I doubt this will work if someone really wants it. I had a really good lock on a camera a few years ago. They cut the whole damn tree down and slide the camera off. Locks will keep honest people honest, but if they want it bad enough, it is as good a gone.

my7pointmonster

I have to say, Thats probablly one of the funniest things I've heard all year, Although it sucks Its still way more work that I would picture anyone doing. Good suggestion though.

Ryan.

kickin_buck

It just goes to show you the lengths people will go when you have something they want!

mofireman

My thoughts exactly!! I've always been told, "If someone wants something bad enough, they will find a way to get it." I've found that there is a lot of truth to this statement too.

I've been very lucky. I hunt a small farm and leave three game camera's and about 6 portable tree stands with steps/ladders in place all during the hunting season. Knock on wood....we've not had a problem with thieves yet. Caught many an unsuspecting person walking through the woods (on camera), but never lost anything.

wis_bow_huntr

never had to really worry about it. if someone wants my stand bad enough let them have it, just have fun making it to them since they arent on any roads.. or even visable from any place. plus i like to remove the top strap from my climbing stick if im not hunting a particular stand.

thehairlessone!

i like to rig up all my stands with a stick of dynamite! LOL!

rick