Hey Everyone, A few days ago I wrote about how a 2 1/2 lb jar of peanut butter I had jammed into the fork of a tree was taken by something unknown. A couple of days later I went back with another jar of peanut butter, but this time I put it where I could keep an eye on it. I did some tree knocks and got no reply. Of course, the peanut butter was not taken. I just don't think whatever took the peanut butter before will take another one if I am in sight. I don't know what took it. Other than some unidentified vocalizations (howls) and some musky odors (and missing peanut butter) I have no proof that there is some unknown (to me) creature living in these woods. I have yet to find any tracks or scat. I spent a lot of time in these woods as a child, but it was much different then. The woods were broken by a large hay meadow as well as pastures. It is all woods now, except for a pipeline and power line right-of-way that is kept clear. Also, there were no deer or feral hogs there when I was growing up, potential food for a large predator. I came to a low-tech solution to my peanut butter problem. I bought some "jingle bells" and have a roll of strong cord to tie to the jar next time. I'm going to attach the cord to the jar and run the string to the place I will be sitting, out of sight, with the bells attached to the string on my end. Wish me luck! OK, if you are not interested in this kind of stuff, please don't read or reply to my posts. I really don't give a shit if you don't believe what I write. If this kind of thing interests you, please feel free to reply. If you have experience with this kind of stuff, feel free to offer any helpful suggestions you may have. I may not use your suggestions, but know they are truly appreciated, just the same.