Lets say 12 people someone took the photo. Maybe they used management tags. It would be good to know the real story behind this photo. I would think behind a fence some where. If they really lost the lease I give them a big pat on the back.
I am afraid this is what any lease can look forward to by moving there harvest to older age. Keeping records of harvest could price you right off the lease you worked so hard.
There are many people with the means and money to boot you out of a good hunting area. Can't really blame Big timber. They have a product to sell. You improve it. And they can get more for it.