Field Service
New Member
Don't know if this is an option for you, but weld all the sections together (making it more difficult to transport). Then weld a loop or ring 1/2 way up for a good cable lock. Half way up will make it a pain to cut. Can't stand on the ground or platform.
They will get it if they want it, but make them put some effort into it. You could put large amounts of axle grease on the cable and lock too. You know just to keep it from rusting...
Grind you name and number into it and paint it hot pink....
They will get it if they want it, but make them put some effort into it. You could put large amounts of axle grease on the cable and lock too. You know just to keep it from rusting...
Grind you name and number into it and paint it hot pink....
gersdorf
Life Member
Depending on what kind of sticks you are using, you could take the first two with you or if you are using one like the Rivers Edge rapid sticks, I have put a chain around the first section and the last section and locked them up tight. That way if they try and cut the straps (And Willie I don't want to hear anything about cutting a strap
) they shouldn't be able to pull the sticks apart. One more thing to carry when you set up but I haven't had any stollen yet. Or you could just lag them to the tree
bowhuntr311
IowaWhitetail Addict
These climbing sticks have not became real popular up here in my neck of the woods, but I did see a set last year. I spooted them from over 150yards through the woods becuase of all the black straps.
I made my way to them and the person had run a cable all the way through them from top to bottom through holes he must have drilled and there was a loop in the cable on bottom and a lock on top. A person could have taken them but they wouldnt be able to seperate them.
Dean
I made my way to them and the person had run a cable all the way through them from top to bottom through holes he must have drilled and there was a loop in the cable on bottom and a lock on top. A person could have taken them but they wouldnt be able to seperate them.
Dean
Hardcorehunter
UL Shelter/Stove Geek
Lone Wolfs are so easy to hang and also so expensive that mine are NEVER left out overnight. My stackable sticks and ladder stands are secured against theft by snaking a homemade 20' cable( diameter of my index finger in thickness) through the sections and then through my stand, around the tree, and locked at the top of the tree with a padlock. I make a loop on each end of this cable by threading the cable through a big nut and then back through it again. Then take a sledge hammer and smash the nut to secure the loop in place. I then write on all of my stands and sticks,"Smile for my Trail Camera." No thefts in my 30 years of bowhunting yet.
BW
Member
I Have 3 piece climbing sticks and I welded a chain link on the center section in which I chain & padlock in place. It is useless to the lazy thief without the center section.
I have only lost one setup in many years of hunting with them and it was on public land.
Shame on me for putting it too close to the road where they able to walk in with bolt cutters as they took stick, stand & all. They dropped some of the straps on their way out so I'm sure it was after dark and they where in a big hurry.
I have only lost one setup in many years of hunting with them and it was on public land.
Shame on me for putting it too close to the road where they able to walk in with bolt cutters as they took stick, stand & all. They dropped some of the straps on their way out so I'm sure it was after dark and they where in a big hurry.