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I do most of the time, depending on where I’m hunting. East Texas, hell no. West Texas, yes
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Absolutely not. I have my huts on our farm and our woods is almost in the center of the section but could be walked into. I do leave other shooting supplies and aids. Have a great day. Jim
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I have, but don’t make it a habit. Typically I don’t because there’s no telling what I’ll see on my walk out. I may leave my bow in the stand depending on the weather and how long I’ll be gone.
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No way! Because of the carnal nature of man and a life long experience in the worst of mankind I hardly leave toilet paper at my stand... come to think of it , I don't even do that.
"I know you believe that you understand what you think that I said... But I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." ( A quote of my Father)
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No because i like to switch guns all the time.
DON’T BE TOO PROUD OF THIS TECHNOLOGICAL TERROR YOU’VE CONSTRUCTED. THE ABILITY TO DESTROY A PLANET IS INSIGNIFICANT NEXT TO THE POWER OF THE FORCE.
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No way! Because of the carnal nature of man and a life long experience in the worst of mankind I hardly leave toilet paper at my stand... come to think of it , I don't even do that. +1... people are thieving bastards. I don't leave anything in my stands/blinds.
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So in the world of illegal Mexicans you abandon your gun?
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Until coming across this thread just now, I have never imagined anyone doing so...I mean, the thought has never crossed my mind that someone would leave a firearm unattended anywhere. The whole idea is just an anathema to me.
Mathew 22: 37-39
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Used to leave my bow in the treestand overnight all the time years ago……….the gun, no.
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No people like to trespass and steal. My cameras take pictures sometimes of people I don't even know. I have 3 cameras setup at the back of our property in lock boxes. The back of our property has a gravel road off the main highway for the gas well workers. People like to sneak in and trespass on private property especially during hunting season.
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I have never left a rifle in a stand. I usually never leave anything in a stand. However, for the last two years I'm on a lease with locked gates. If I know I'm gonna go back to that stand (box blind) I have left my backpack a time or two. especially in bad weather.
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Never even crossed my mind to leave a gun behind
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Never a rifle.
I have left bows a few times when I know I'm returning to the same stand the next morning
Just because you're offended doesn't mean your right.
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No. I hunt my own land and always carry my rifle out.
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I do most of the time, depending on where I’m hunting. East Texas, hell no. West Texas, yes I’ve had tree stands stolen……I be darn if I’ll leave my firearm! As a side note…… I’m hunting to and from my stand (when I stand hunted), so my firearm in in my hands! memtb
Last edited by memtb; 12/18/23.
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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No way! I could not leave my rifle hanging in a treestand over night, too many bad things could happen..My rifles are very light so i dont mind packing them in and out....Hb
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ahhhhhhhhh........not only no, but HELL NO!!!!
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Russian Admiral said, after the Moskva sank, "we have the world's worst navy but we aren't as bad as our army".
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