I hate poachers and it seems to be getting worse. Because of it, I had to start setting during the week when I could and find spots off the beaten path. That's why I got the navigational lights because I either set before sunrise or late night..But during the summer season, it's bad no matter what. I also put a special zip tie on my cage door now so I know if someone cut it and poached or it's just a bad spot. It discourages people from wanting to invest in pots and enjoy this age old tradition. I've heard guys putting waterproof tracking devices on their pots which is crazy lol