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What's the preferred trail cam?
« on: March 15, 2016, 10:57:17 PM »
I am thinking of purchasing a trail cam and was wondering which brands and models people preferred and why?
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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2016, 12:16:26 AM »
Oh, and skip the lock box and python lock and hang it up about 12 feet with one of these.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Jackies-Deer-Lures-EZ-Aim-Game-Camera-Mount-/172093220034?nav=SEARCH

Unless of course you want all that theft deterrent stuff to make your cam more noticable, so a dirtbag can find it and go home for some bolt cutters or a chainsaw

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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2016, 03:59:03 AM »
Bushnell Aggressor in red glow or no glow.  Red glow version takes better night shots.  Really like the hybrid setting that takes 1-3 photos then goes to video.  I'm suspicious of an Ebay Aggressor no glow @ $127 with free shipping.  However I've had good luck with all the Bushnell models that I've purchased. 
Hang 'em high.  I lock box and cable everything, even the cheap cameras.  Lock boxes make it easy to pull cards and return to the same position.  Add a little spray adhesive and leaves/mosss/bark from around the tree they're going in.


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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2016, 06:12:40 AM »
 I have tried at least 5 different brands and have mastered ruining them all. Haven't found a cam yet that can withstand the constant wet here on the westside.
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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2016, 06:27:02 AM »
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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2016, 06:53:18 AM »
I am using wildgame innovations and have pretty good luck with. I got 11 of them right now.

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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2016, 07:01:01 AM »
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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2016, 07:08:28 AM »
I am using wildgame innovations and have pretty good luck with. I got 11 of them right now.

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which models do you have?  I just ordered three from Dick's sporting goods for $49.99 each. 

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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2016, 08:10:15 AM »
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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2016, 08:13:29 AM »
I really like the photos my Moultrie 880i takes.

This is by far the best site that reviews all cameras.

http://www.trailcampro.com/
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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2016, 10:12:43 AM »
Bushnell Aggressor in red glow or no glow.  Red glow version takes better night shots.  Really like the hybrid setting that takes 1-3 photos then goes to video.  I'm suspicious of an Ebay Aggressor no glow @ $127 with free shipping.  However I've had good luck with all the Bushnell models that I've purchased. 
Hang 'em high. 

Fidnt think i linked a no glow.  Anyway i have 6 or 7 aggressors, all red flash, most of them the more expensive camo models.  Payed 115 - 130 per.  If youre patient and check ebay on the reg you get killer deals.  Screw paying 200 bucks for them at a store.  As far as the bybrid setting on the aggressors, i think its junk.  When you run hybrid theres a significant delay between pics and video

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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2016, 11:46:07 AM »
I am using wildgame innovations and have pretty good luck with. I got 11 of them right now.

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which models do you have?  I just ordered three from Dick's sporting goods for $49.99 each.
If I remember correctly they are the blade 5 or 6. I got them from dicks also for that price so they must be the same ones. I got 5 of them. And my buddy has like 10. I also have 6 of the lights out model

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Re: What's the preferred trail cam?
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2016, 04:21:53 PM »
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