Trail Cam question

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Trail Cam question

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Regarding trail cams; I've never owned one nor used one, and know little or nothing about them, for starters. I am generally old school/anti-tech, which is why I prefer to hunt with a 50 year old recurve and handmade cedar arrows to begin with. However, I can sure see the advantages of knowing 'if and when' deer are moving about my choice of stand or blind, so am considering it. The local Bass Pro has a complete aisle full of trail cams and accessories, a dizzying array of choices ranging from $50.00 to well in excess of $300.00. Where to begin?
First off, I'm presently only hunting public land and realize the possibility of somebody walking off with a trail cam. It happens. And if so, I'd rather lose $50.00 than 300, but like anything else you buy, I think one should get the best he can afford. Also, if I can get frustrated trying to adjust settings on my cell phone, I fully realize the stupidity in buying something that's way too complicated for my use.
So, suggestions, links, ideas, anyone? Thanks in advance!
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#2 Post by Greg Felty »

I like my Browning Dark Ops the best. Easy to use and i am going to black flash with all my new cameras the deer don't seem to notice them. They cost about $150. I would hate to lose that much if stolen.
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#3 Post by Captainkirk »

Thanks, Greg!
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#4 Post by Graps »

Kirk, several of the trail cams now days have explicit instructions.
Goes something like this; using button A press and hold.....bla bla bla..
Or you can just use the quick start. Just insert the SD card, turn the switch selector to on and your done.
The latter is what I do. I know I can adjust the number of shots taken in a time period and I can even do time laps.
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#5 Post by Nock »

All I have used are easy to set up. Using coverts currently. Had good luck with moultrie prior. Most people are going to cellular cams now. Not me.
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Nock wrote: Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:15 pm Most people are going to cellular cams now. Not me.
Why not?
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Because you have to have good cell service where your camera is at and a cell provider service. :?
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#8 Post by Grizzly »

I've no experience with them either. For me, it was always string. If I wanted to know if a certain trail was used at night or during the day, I'd tie some string across it on the way out and check it in the morning. I always enjoyed the surprise of seeing deer and thought it was over the top to keep tabs on who was using the area. Then again, I wasn't catering to the pay crowd that wanted to know such things. Eventually, the 1200 acre family farm I hunted did give in to letting a limited amount of pay hunters on it. That's when the trail cameras started showing up. Advertising of sorts, I guess. Then too, I was blessed with such an expansive area with both crops and wooded hills to hunt.
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#9 Post by Captainkirk »

That's funny, Craig...you are correct that they sure know where YOU are! And that's where they are NOT.
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#10 Post by Nock »

Captainkirk wrote: Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:29 pm
Nock wrote: Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:15 pm Most people are going to cellular cams now. Not me.
Why not?
They are expensive. I’d hate to loose one. But yes you do need good cell signal. But the pros to them are good. Your not leaving scent going in and out checking. It will tell you if you need battery’s. And if you need corn if on a bait pile. Eventually they will come down in price I may try some.
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