Abandoned game cams

[grundy53]

I think the person who "lays claim" to an area because he has a camera there is the same person who would lay claim to an area because "he's been hunting there for years" I don't think a trail camera turns you into a jerk. Sounds an awful lot like a strawman... I was heading in to a spot where I have a camera during deer season this year and ran into a guy. Guess what.  As soon as I saw him I waved and headed out of there. That camera has been there for years. I still have zero claim to that spot.

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[no.cen.wa]

Interesting thread, been hunting mule deer for over 55 years, when I started the only camera you saw in the woods was being held by someone,,,,, after reading all these threads I guess that's the way I think it should be. Don't like to think I'm being watched by anyone. I hike into Pasayten Wilderness, Chewuch, Sinlahekin and Pearrygin, haven't seen a camera, but then again they don't look too much like a mule deer. I wouldn't mess with anyone's camera, but don't think they should be in in the woods forever.
Just my thoughts
John G

[luckyman]

What reason would there be for Not having cams out all year around?
 I do and they don't go for more then 1-2 months before servicing. I rarely keep them in the same place for long.
I would hardly call it litter when they are loaded and working the whole time.

Personally I am of the opinion that we should not be allowed to leave any equipment on public land, since as some have pointed out, there are people who consider a game camera, a blind or a tree stand to be a personal claim on that property.

While I would not touch someone else's gear, I don't think anyone should be put in a position of being treated like a trespasser when on public land just because someone else decided to "stake a claim" by leaving their stuff out year-round.

  This is my stance as well. I have NEVER ran into someone who was checking game cameras on public land that was courteous. They always seem to treat you like they have exclusive rights to that area and on one occasion a buddy and I had a run in with some hot head with a pistol who didn't like that his cam was altered and he noticed us in the area. Put a bad taste in my mouth for people who use game cameras on public property...

 Thanks for your thought on this. I can understand someone not wanting their picture randomly snapped in the woods. The main reason for using cams as far as I'm concerned is to make sure no one is coming through. I start checking what animals made it through the season then see where they like to hang. I try not to leave any sign of my presents like no foot print in mud. I stay away from trails and if I see anyone or see a foot print I move everything. In 16 years I think I've had about 5 people on my cameras which I delete. No way would I post their picture online like gets done here. By the time hunting season rolls around I already have my plans and don't really need the cams out. Sounds like some people get attached to the area they want to hunt.

[MR5x5]

Who would ever post a picture of someone from their cam on the web?

Oh crap! 126 pages of it on this forum. 

[Magnum_Willys]

Who would ever post a picture of someone from their cam on the we?

Oh crap! 126 pages of it on this forum. 

Yea shouldnt post or allow trailcam people taken on public land for sure imo. 

[pianoman9701]

What reason would there be for Not having cams out all year around?
 I do and they don't go for more then 1-2 months before servicing. I rarely keep them in the same place for long.
I would hardly call it litter when they are loaded and working the whole time.

Personally I am of the opinion that we should not be allowed to leave any equipment on public land, since as some have pointed out, there are people who consider a game camera, a blind or a tree stand to be a personal claim on that property.

While I would not touch someone else's gear, I don't think anyone should be put in a position of being treated like a trespasser when on public land just because someone else decided to "stake a claim" by leaving their stuff out year-round.

  This is my stance as well. I have NEVER ran into someone who was checking game cameras on public land that was courteous. They always seem to treat you like they have exclusive rights to that area and on one occasion a buddy and I had a run in with some hot head with a pistol who didn't like that his cam was altered and he noticed us in the area. Put a bad taste in my mouth for people who use game cameras on public property...

Cab and I were able to claim the "nice" spot we'd picked out during scouting this year. While we were setting up camp, a guy who had planned on camping and hunting there came by, parked his rig, and had a great attitude about it. He told us he was going up the hill to collect his cams and he'd be out of there. No attitude or ownership. Just accepted it as what happens on public land. Nice guy.

[LDennis24]

That guy must have been Canadian...

[huntnfmly]

I do agree and understand that pics that are taking of people on trailcams should just be deleted and not ppsted

[WildlifeAssassin]

Who would ever post a picture of someone from their cam on the we?

Oh crap! 126 pages of it on this forum. 

Yea shouldnt post or allow trailcam people taken on public land for sure imo.

X4 the “people on trail cams” thread is my least favorite part of this site. In this over connected world we shouldn’t have to worry about digital surveillance in the woods. It’s that kind of thing that’ll result in them being outlawed on public land.

I use cams on public land, have gotten pictures of people waving and walking by but return their kindness by not sharing that. Never had one stolen, someone who didn’t show themself even was kind enough to tip my camera back up after it had shifted to taking ground pictures. Lots of good people out there, the bad ones just tend to stick out.

[GoldenRing270]

I didn't know about the "people on cams" thread. All I can say is wow... how terrible. Lots of posts thanking the people for not messing with the camera and repaying them by posting their picture online. Looks like a lot of the pictures were taken on public land.

Could a moderator please explain why that thread has been allowed to exist? Especially for 126 pages. Talk about a violation of privacy.

[Remnar]

Who would ever post a picture of someone from their cam on the we?

Oh crap! 126 pages of it on this forum. 

Yea shouldnt post or allow trailcam people taken on public land for sure imo.

X4 the “people on trail cams” thread is my least favorite part of this site. In this over connected world we shouldn’t have to worry about digital surveillance in the woods. It’s that kind of thing that’ll result in them being outlawed on public land.

I use cams on public land, have gotten pictures of people waving and walking by but return their kindness by not sharing that. Never had one stolen, someone who didn’t show themself even was kind enough to tip my camera back up after it had shifted to taking ground pictures. Lots of good people out there, the bad ones just tend to stick out.

 

[3nails]

Who would ever post a picture of someone from their cam on the we?

Oh crap! 126 pages of it on this forum. 

Yea shouldnt post or allow trailcam people taken on public land for sure imo.

X4 the “people on trail cams” thread is my least favorite part of this site. In this over connected world we shouldn’t have to worry about digital surveillance in the woods. It’s that kind of thing that’ll result in them being outlawed on public land.

I use cams on public land, have gotten pictures of people waving and walking by but return their kindness by not sharing that. Never had one stolen, someone who didn’t show themself even was kind enough to tip my camera back up after it had shifted to taking ground pictures. Lots of good people out there, the bad ones just tend to stick out.

 

Am I the only one who's bummed I've never made it on there? Every time I walk by one I pose and check the thread hoping I made it! 

[flyfishWA]

Who would ever post a picture of someone from their cam on the we?

Oh crap! 126 pages of it on this forum. 

Yea shouldnt post or allow trailcam people taken on public land for sure imo.

X4 the “people on trail cams” thread is my least favorite part of this site. In this over connected world we shouldn’t have to worry about digital surveillance in the woods. It’s that kind of thing that’ll result in them being outlawed on public land.

I use cams on public land, have gotten pictures of people waving and walking by but return their kindness by not sharing that. Never had one stolen, someone who didn’t show themself even was kind enough to tip my camera back up after it had shifted to taking ground pictures. Lots of good people out there, the bad ones just tend to stick out.

 

Am I the only one who's bummed I've never made it on there? Every time I walk by one I pose and check the thread hoping I made it! 

same

[WapitiTalk1]

If I may be so bold. If it ain’t yours, keep your mitts off it!  Key words being “it ain’t yours”..... and for the hard of hearing “IT AIN’T YOURS”. There’s a forgotten wolf snare set in an area I hunt in Idaho; been there for 3 years. Guess what, it belongs to somebody and..wait for it .......“it ain’t mine”. It will rust into a pile before I’d ever touch it. 

[Pinetar]

Who would ever post a picture of someone from their cam on the web?

Oh crap! 126 pages of it on this forum. 

  I agree with this and would never post a picture of someone I got on my cams. I would think that most guys wouldn't want their picture slammed all over on the web. Maybe this is why some people get so upset over trail cams and why they are stolen? Only exception would be if he was a thief, then I would expose him