Thread: Pretty disappointing

Originally Posted by Stocky

Had the day off yesterday and even with some rain and flooded rivers decided I'd head to the coast to recover a trail cam that's been set awhile and have a quick adventure.

With side creeks pumping and having the dog along it was a bit hairy in a few spots and a bit of swimming was required for me and the pooch.

Upon getting to the spot the disappointment started when I realized someone had found and stolen the camera. After 30 minutes of searching the ground to check it hadn't fallen out or slipped down the tree I turned around as I didn't want to be swimming in the dark.

Pretty disappointing that people in the hunting community think this is acceptable. It's not different than stealing from my wallet. By the time you factor in diesel driving over and back, the cost of the camera, batteries and memory card someone's just stolen a few hundred dollars never mind the time taken to come collect it or the 3 months of footage no gone.

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Here a pic of Fleur a bit frustrated after almost being washed away twice to come get a camera that wasn't there.

PS: if you happened to be the one that "found" the camera and wanted to return it I would really appreciate that also

Years ago in the NW Ruahines the cullers could safely leave the food cabinets open because the hunters that travelled in there were honest. As time advanced the cupboards were locked. Nothing has changed.