Damn thieves

[RGriff69]

Alright. Just got home and this was in my driveway:

The thieves are a couple of 12 year olds. The CO caught up with them in Mooreland. One of the parents took the boys and the stand to Mooreland. The parent thought the stand belonged to the other kid.

I told the CO that I would be satisfied as long as my stand was returned in the same shape it was taken in and my cable lock was replaced. It looks in good shape but I will check it better in the morning and they left a new cable lock.

I really hope the CO had a good talk with them and they don't do something like this again.

Big thanks to CO Young for getting my stand back to me!

 

[hammer24]

 

[pirate]

Community Service at your place sounds like a good idea on Dec. 26th.

 

[selinoid44]

SWEET! Kudos to the Conservation Officers

 

[RGriff69]

Community Service at your place sounds like a good idea on Dec. 26th.

Guess they could shovel the drive...

 

[Hookeye]

Kids should be "stand"ing for some time, due to blistered backsides.

 

[MRP2003]

Nicer ending to this story than most. Also Good to hear a story ending positively involving a CO

 

[THard6]

good for you!

 

[Mike H]

That's great, I'm glad things worked out for you.
Hopefully those kids learned a valuable lesson and won't try that crap ever again.

 

[BoilerWes]

Glad you got your stand back.

 

[92ThoStro]

Glad to hear it ended well!
I thought the farm house owners took it because they didn't want you hunting out there.

 

[Nazgul]

They probably learned a valuable lesson. Might make them better adults.

Don

 

[Ryno300]

Glad you got your stand back. Hopefully they've learned a valuable lesson. Merry Christmas!

 

[slowG]

That's good news. I would think in a situation like this you should be allowed to verbally scold the boys. Nothing like being yelled at by a stranger at 12! Hope they aren't let off Scott free.

 

[PistolBob]

If you can get a chance to talk to the misguided yoots, why not suggest they start working now to buy a stand like that for next season, and then offer to take them out hunting. We could always use more hunting fans.

 

[jy951]

Its a christmas miracle you got your stand back!!!!

 

[BandageThat!]

I am new to Indiana and to gun forums in general, what's a "CO"? Glad you got your stand back!

 

[9mmfan]

I am new to Indiana and to gun forums in general, what's a "CO"? Glad you got your stand back!

A conservation officer; from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

 

[SSGSAD]

Conservation Officer .....

 

[92ThoStro]

Yea different name for every state. Just like it can be the department of fish and game, or department of wildlife, or department of natural resources. I entered college with the intention to go for a career as a game warden/conservation officer/wildlife officer getting a B.S, with the state of CA, IN, MI, KY, or TN but it's a competitive field with limited spots ( except CA they were short, when I checked last ). But I changed my mind and figured I better go for an A.S and work with a county or local agency, doing my B.S part time. This way I have the benefit of the degree and the work experience. I don't think I want to go to school full time for 4 years with the hopes a spot will be available, and the state will hire me right off the bat. Think going local or county first is the best bet.