Will have to check on are laws in Florida but you can walk wma and find. Tons. Of stands
The upside down thing is actually an incredibly funny idea lolThem not following the rules doesn't justify taking their stuff. Hiding it isn't really any better because you've taken their ability to use it and they probably aren't going to do an exhaustive search of the forest for something they assume was stolen.
Regardless, just take the high ground and leave stuff be that isn't yours. If it's a climber, put it back on the tree upside down or take it off and leave it on the ground if you really feel the need to send them a message about leaving stuff in the woods.
Read all of my responses. I stole nothing, nor will I. I could care less if I am on camera in the scenario I provided. I can prove what I did and to whom I provided the info. Again, the cops and warden would laugh at the guy.Well, if said call was made, that demonstrates the owner never intended to relinquish ownership of said personal property. In that case, said property was not abandoned. It may have been in violation of applicable regulations/codes and subject to the consequences of those violations.
It's for the authorities to decide.
I think it's best to call the authorities for guidance.
An upside down ladder stand would be pretty epic.The upside down thing is actually an incredibly funny idea lol
Read all of my responses. I stole nothing, nor will I. I could care less if I am on camera in the scenario I provided. I can prove what I did and to whom I provided the info. Again, the cops and warden would laugh at the guy.
You do you, I'll do me. Seems to work well.I read your posts.
You're quoting (and internalizing) my response to another member's comment. I'm just sharing insight about property law with that member.
I responded to your post that I think it's best to call the authorities before you take down someone's stand. You don't agree, keep on truckin.
You do you, I'll do me. Seems to work well.
Dude, what didn't you understand about me saying I talked to the warden?That's all well and good.
But I really don't see any downside to contacting the proper authorities about a treestand that violates regulations before taking matters into one's own hand. Do you not have cell service or something where you hunt?
And I will do the same thing again, and again, and again...Dude, what didn't you understand about me saying I talked to the warden?
Dude, what didn't you understand about me saying I talked to the warden?
Taking an illegal stand out is no different than picking up litter that someone left in the woods. An illegal stand is no different than a snickers wrapper or a Mountain Dew bottle, both belong to the person who left them there and both are litter.
Leave it better than you found it.
Take the car out into the woods and abandon it and it’s litter. Just like the abandoned stand. And just like the abandoned candy wrapper.
The only difference between the car, the stand and the candy wrapper is the car can be traced to the owner. The stand can also be traced to the owner if its a state that requires tagging the stand with the owner’s info. The only other way to ID the individual that illegally dumped the stand on public property is for the individual to report it as missing. Well, guess what? In this case with him calling the authorities and reporting the location of the stand, the same location that makes it easy for them to go remove it, the owner can be identified. And ticketed.
How long do you want to play these stupid games?
And as an adult that is well past my 20s and 30s, I'm fully capable of making grown up decisions, and living with them. There comes a point in a man's life where maybe they grab the bull by the horns so to speak.I'm not playing games. I just don't think most forum members are situated to bear expertise on legal matters.
I'm not, why I defer to the authorities. You're not either.