Me personally, down about 10 stands in the last 8 years and have lost one great tree that two years in a row had the base shot up while shooting off my cable. Not sure what goes through some peoples minds, can't comprehend that kind of ignorance. 29.99 Menards specials are the only thing I put up anymore.
Never had that kind of disappointment on opening day, feel for you, but keep at it, don't let the scumbags win.