Walnut Tree Ruined By Deer Stand

Walnut Tree Ruined By Deer Stand FARM HOME Miscellaneous I used to farm some land that was unsuitable for crops but great for wildlife I’m not a hunter but I usually give permission to hunters who ask One day when my pasture renter was checking on his cattle he found someone who had just finished up ruining a 20-ft tall 21-in dia walnut tree He made a deer stand in the tree and screwed 11 metal climbing steps onto the trunk A true sportsman would know better than to drive steel rods into walnut as it ruins the wood’s veneer The walnut stock on a gun is a source of pride for many hunters and I’m sure this guy wouldn’t laugh it off if I drove a railroad spike through his walnut gun stock He wasn’t even considerate enough to unscrew the steps so the tree could try to heal itself Mindless hunters like him can cause a lot of “no hunting” signs to go up and more private land to be leased out to groups with more money to spend It can mess up hunting for those who appreciate being able to hunt private land and do things the right way Richard Stout Washington Iowa

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