lots of events...not many pics

[saylean]

A quick question,

I have a Bushnell trail cam. I see the last time I checked it, I have several "events" (like 47) but only about 5 images. I assume that "events" means photo ops, but it has a 30 second delay before the pic is taken (as I understand it). I think what is happenning is that the animal does not stay in view long enough for the 30 second delay...

I guess my question is...what is the meaning of "event"? I didnt see it in the manual for the cam,  so if any of you vets out there know more, a brief explination would be cool.

Thanks guys.

D~

[Slider]

Event
Any time that the PIR senses motion it counts it as an event. Events are recorded to SD Card in a text file. Events are recorded continuously during operation.

When the wind blows and either tree limbs or weeds move around in front of your camera,  the motion sensor triggers the camera to take a picture. Also birds flying by will trigger the camera. After you set up your camera clear any weeds in front of your camera that will be affected by the wind. Also pull down the tree limbs around your camera to see if they will trigger your camera. Good Luck

[saylean]

Thanks Slider. I thought it might be something like this.

Cheers,

Douglas~

[furbearer365]

One of the best tips i ever got for setting up my cameras was to point the camera down the trail and not right at it.  If you point the camera at an angle down the trail the animal will be in the line of sight a lot longer.  If you put the trail crossing right in front of the camera, if the animal is on the move, by the time the camera takes the picture, the animal is either gone or all you see is a tip of the tail.  Try that and see if that helps you out.

[bow4elk]

One of the best tips i ever got for setting up my cameras was to point the camera down the trail and not right at it.  If you point the camera at an angle down the trail the animal will be in the line of sight a lot longer.  If you put the trail crossing right in front of the camera, if the animal is on the move, by the time the camera takes the picture, the animal is either gone or all you see is a tip of the tail.  Try that and see if that helps you out.

+1 (you saved me all the typing)

[Slider]

One of the best tips i ever got for setting up my cameras was to point the camera down the trail and not right at it.  If you point the camera at an angle down the trail the animal will be in the line of sight a lot longer.  If you put the trail crossing right in front of the camera, if the animal is on the move, by the time the camera takes the picture, the animal is either gone or all you see is a tip of the tail.  Try that and see if that helps you out.

Thats why you want a Camera with a fast trigger speed. Or something to hold the animal in front of the camera. It also depends on how dense the trees are. If it is really dense you have no choice. Set it about 30 degrees to the trail. If it is open you just move your camera back away from the trail say 15 yds. The problem with facing your camera down a trail is 50% of your pics are rump shots!!!

[saylean]

Thanks for the tips gents.

I think this last set up I have might be a bit better than the last...plus it is a more used trail.

We'll see.

[Hillbilly270]

i must have the same trail camera....
anyone know what trail camera has a fast trigger on it for under $300 that would be a good one?

[saylean]

Ya, 30 seconds is a bit long huh (IMHO).

I wish it had like an instant 3 shot burst or a 5 second delay. I would be kind of pissed if I bought it at 300 and it has this long trigger on it.

[Craig]

I just got the Cuddeback capture from Cabelas for $199. It seams to have a real fast trigger speed. My camera is at about 30 degrees angle to the trail. my last to post on the trail cam section are pictures from my now Cuddeback.

[bow4elk]

One of the best tips i ever got for setting up my cameras was to point the camera down the trail and not right at it.  If you point the camera at an angle down the trail the animal will be in the line of sight a lot longer.  If you put the trail crossing right in front of the camera, if the animal is on the move, by the time the camera takes the picture, the animal is either gone or all you see is a tip of the tail.  Try that and see if that helps you out.

Thats why you want a Camera with a fast trigger speed. Or something to hold the animal in front of the camera. It also depends on how dense the trees are. If it is really dense you have no choice. Set it about 30 degrees to the trail. If it is open you just move your camera back away from the trail say 15 yds. The problem with facing your camera down a trail is 50% of your pics are rump shots!!!

[bow4elk]

or...

[Slider]

Bow4Elk that first Pic is a good one because he turned and looked back.

[furbearer365]

Yes you will get some rump pics but at least you got a pic of the animal and may get a chance at seeing what it is.  Many people have different intentions will trail cams.  I know a ton of guys that have over twenty cameras and they don't even hunt, they set them up just to take wildlife photos.  Other guys like me don't really care to much on the quality of the photo as long as i can see the animal and know how big the animals are in that area.  I personally don't recommend putting anything in front of the camera to hold them there unless you are looking for those picture perfect opportunities.  I have put lures in front of my camera before (deer cocaine) and all I got was 36 pics of the same doe all in one night and used up all my film.   I guess if I wanted to spend some money i could go digital and save film, but the two that i have, have done me very well and have got some beautiful shots, so for now i will just keep it as a scouting tool.

[saylean]

I put out the bear carcass at my dads in stanwood...we'll see what comes to that.