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Catching a trap thief 101....with kaiser878

Kaiser878

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JAs I told u guys before I had another trap come up missing at our lease. So.....I figured I would go black ops on the sum birches...I burried two cams in two different banks. Only thing showing was lens and sensor. I covered up IR bulbs, since I figured it was happening in daylight. I also set out some objects that a thief might like to steal. Like flashlights and coins.

I told my buddy last week that since Saturday was supposed to.be nice I bet we would catch them. Sure enough..... he came strolling through and took the bait. He also had dug up my cable stakes. And u can see them in his hand.....





And then they happened to walk by the other camera. notice the flashlight in his hand



Through a little digging I found out who he was...He lives in the house we assumed the thief was residing...Now I am methodically planning my approach. THere is another setup in place for him...This one would earn him a wildlife violation and some hefty fines....so stay tuned
 
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Milo

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you should put a copper trap tag on there with "Not Yours" written on it
 

bthompson1004

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sorry to hear your gear has been getting ripped off...that feeling sucks big time...glad to hear you got him on cam...sad part is, that d-bag brought someone else with him...gf or wife or sibling??? Looks like they set out to steal something for sure...whether it was something in the trap or the trap itself...

Can't wait to hear how you proceed...seems like this dude is like clockwork and you've been patient with it this far!
 

Kaiser878

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I belive its his sister. I'm in no rush. I'm not trapping rt now and I have time to burn. Ha the.more the merrier. Haha get him to steal $500 bucks worth and its a felony. Ha
 

bowhunter1023

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At first glance, I thought it looked a little like Mrs. 878 too Chad! I was waiting for a fat guy on a four-wheeler to show up AFTER the picture of Zach and the Mrs checking the cam! lmao
 

brock ratcliff

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Nice work! Always good to catch a thief in the act. I assume you can get him for trespassing too?