Theft of Elk Camp Unit 46-2 Idaho

tustipal · Nov 12, 2017

LAST EDITED ON Nov-12-17 AT 07:30PM (MST)[p]Elk camp was set up in Unit 46-2 for upcoming hunt. We went in on 11/10/2017 and the entire camp was taken. A 12x16 by 4' high Wall Tent with new vinyl roof covering, camp stove, three brand new never been used Cabela's cots and camp chairs. If you have any information leading to the return of these items, there is a $500 reward.

grizzly · Nov 12, 2017

Have you checked with the Forest Service? Most forests don't allow unattended camps longer than 24 hours. It may have been seized.

Grizzly

tustipal · Nov 12, 2017

Thank you for the information. Camp was set up on BLM lands however, tomorrow when offices open we'll be contacting IDFG, BLM to file a report.

customweld · Nov 12, 2017

That's an awful long time to leave a camp unattended. It was mentioned above, but I know the FS only allows 14 days for a camp to be set up. Maybe the BLM has the same criteria.

grizzly · Nov 12, 2017

Here are BLM guidelines...

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...1AnAQFggfMAE&usg=AOvVaw39_Z9daQ0ZdyIbsDQWg2bb

I'm sorry about your stuff, but frankly I wish it was more strictly enforced. There's no such thing as "saving" public land.

Grizzly

idahoguy · Nov 21, 2017

Any luck on finding your tent? Were you set up close to a road or way back? I can't believe what people are willing to do. Any luck hunting?

IdaMatt · Nov 22, 2017

What a bunch of BS, I don't know why people do this.

BeanMan · Nov 22, 2017

Kind of quiet, what did the BLM have to say?

LIK2HNT · Nov 23, 2017

I to am interested in the rest of the story.

IdahoInfidel · Nov 23, 2017

I'm guessing after 3+ weeks of abandoning the camp BLM confiscated it. Now the OP is embarrassed and won't follow up on here.

tustipal · Nov 23, 2017

I just returned from our Elk Hunt. Apologies for not updating any sooner. Actually, a Rancher took our camp upon permission given by the County Sheriff, which is against the law.

The BLM Officer was incredibly helpful in getting our gear back and stated that although they do have a 14-day camp rule, it is rarely enforced, especially during hunting season.

Thank you to all who assisted with a lot of useful leads and information.

idahoguy · Nov 24, 2017

I would think if it was set up on private property the sheriff might let the landowner take it down and when the tent owner calls to file a complaint the sheriff would know where to find the tent. Maybe you accidentally set it up on private property. Lots of ranchers don't post it or lock gates.

NiceRack · Nov 24, 2017

I don't think a "rancher" would have taken your camp unless it was on "his" property!
Then....that would be completely legal for the Sheriff to authorize the removal.
I'm surprised you got the camp back without difficulty. Seems you should have been fined for trespassing if indeed the camp was on private property.
Either way, setting up a camp with the intention of coveting the adjacent land and driving others from the location is low class if your intent was to hunt "public" land.
PB

Homer · Nov 24, 2017

did you give the rancher the $500 reward??

headshot05 · Nov 24, 2017

>did you give the rancher the
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Lol Homer

pufftuffly · Nov 28, 2017

Hope that teaches you not to be a squatter. I also hope if it happens again you lose everything.

heartshot · Nov 28, 2017

Thanks for the update. I'm glad you got your stuff back at the end of this learning experience.

BeanMan · Nov 30, 2017

LAST EDITED ON Nov-30-17 AT 06:51PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Nov-30-17 AT 06:50?PM (MST)

So did you learn anything? People who occupy public land by putting their trailer/tent/camp on it for long periods of time when they aren't there stink.

broomd · Dec 3, 2017

Embarrassing mess, right here.

This guy was lucky to get anything back, squatters who take advantage of the system or outright tresspass (Its not obvious what this guy did with his *poof* disappearing act here) should feel the bite...