Author Topic: DBake Trail Cams (Read 4753 times)

DBake · « **on:** November 02, 2009, 12:13:34 PM »

Bought two Moultries D-40 two weekends ago, so the wife I went out and set them yesterday. Can't wait to go pick them up and see what is or isn't out there.

markts · « **Reply #1 on:** November 02, 2009, 02:59:55 PM »

Did you pile apples in front of it

Mark

DBake · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2009, 03:02:20 PM »

A few

DBake · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2009, 09:39:02 AM »

I could not wait any more the pops and I went out to check the cams I placed last Sunday, it was a wet one. We came to the first cam and was immediately disappointed, the apples I set out were not touched. Checked the cam and just two pictures one that the shadows maybe set off during the day light and the second was a blurry night shot like something running by. We left the cam and the apples see if something happens this week. We moved along the tree line and came up to the second cam I set, again the apples were not touched! Check the cam and three pictures were taken, the first was a shot of the area. At this point I start cursing, hit the arrow on the camera to view the second picture and bam! My first trail cam photo! It is the doe in the first picture below. Saw the second pictures and instantly started pumping my arm like I just made a hole in one. After reviewing both pictures we decided we should cut the apples in halves and spread the out a little, see if it improves chances though a little research. When we head back next week hope fully we see this buck again and a few more.

Wayne1 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2009, 09:59:56 AM »

LOL ... everytime I pull the cards on my cam's... it's like Xmas morning unrapping presents

Good pix's... hope you'll post up more of em.

DBake · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2009, 01:37:44 PM »

Quote from: Wayne1 on November 08, 2009, 09:59:56 AM

LOL ... everytime I pull the cards on my cam's... it's like Xmas morning unrapping presents

Good pix's... hope you'll post up more of em.

Thanks and I will do, you have any tips for getting more pictures?

markts · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2009, 04:11:42 PM »

Great pics, it is an addiction now. Believe me I am.

I suggest placing the apples on a trail and pointing your camera down the trail. Mark

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2009, 07:17:11 PM »

congratsv going to set some up for the first time tomarrow i am thinkin

DBake · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2009, 08:06:54 PM »

Cabela's has Moultrie D-40's on sale for $79.99 right now. I got mine when they were $99.99 and had them price adjust so I got back $40 and change.

DBake · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2009, 05:18:58 PM »

Checked the cams again today had 4 pictures and looks like two different bucks.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 15, 2009, 05:24:51 PM »

heavy hauler · « **Reply #11 on:** November 15, 2009, 05:58:45 PM »

cool pics.trails cams are addictive.they are out in the woods when we cant be.

patton1 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2009, 06:28:25 PM »

Nice pics. I'm new to the whole trail cam thing too and I can't believe how addicting it is. I justed updated my pics on here friday. Put my camera back out today. I can't wait till this coming Friday gets here so I can check it again.

markts · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2009, 06:34:01 PM »

Nice bucks bud. Checked mine today and have a bunch of different bucks. Mark

DBake · « **Reply #14 on:** November 15, 2009, 07:24:57 PM »

The one taken on the 12th right before day light looks huge! What you guys think?

bow4elk · « **Reply #15 on:** November 15, 2009, 07:46:56 PM »

If I was a betting man, I'd tell you that those bucks are tending does or a doe right in that specific area. I'd have a stand in that spot very soon. Also, keep track of any daytime activity in there. Nice pics - you're hooked now I'm sure!

DBake · « **Reply #16 on:** November 15, 2009, 07:54:51 PM »

I sure am. Will head out there once more next week then it Thanksgiving and time to hunt. Move my first came that wasn't getting any pictures about 50 yards up the trail from this camera getting all the action. Hope to start seeing some patterns.

bow4elk · « **Reply #17 on:** November 15, 2009, 08:01:05 PM »

Quote from: DBake on November 15, 2009, 07:54:51 PM

I sure am. Will head out there once more next week then it Thanksgiving and time to hunt. Move my first came that wasn't getting any pictures about 50 yards up the trail from this camera getting all the action. Hope to start seeing some patterns.

Don't get your hopes up on patterns, especially during the rut. Expect activity randomly, and at anytime throughout the day. Just the nature of the beast. Stay at it and you may get a crack at one of these bucks, or a buck you had no idea was in the area!

DBake · « **Reply #18 on:** November 15, 2009, 08:04:48 PM »

Quote from: bow4elk on November 15, 2009, 08:01:05 PM

Quote from: DBake on November 15, 2009, 07:54:51 PM
I sure am. Will head out there once more next week then it Thanksgiving and time to hunt. Move my first came that wasn't getting any pictures about 50 yards up the trail from this camera getting all the action. Hope to start seeing some patterns.

Don't get your hopes up on patterns, especially during the rut. Expect activity randomly, and at anytime throughout the day. Just the nature of the beast. Stay at it and you may get a crack at one of these bucks, or a buck you had no idea was in the area!

Good tip, thanks

stumprat · « **Reply #19 on:** November 15, 2009, 08:07:19 PM »

Did you ever find a treestand?

DBake · « **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2009, 08:42:29 AM »

Went with two trail cams instead.

LongTatLaw · « **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2009, 08:58:02 AM »

u suck!!

I found a great area torn up with wierd rubs and wanted to get my cam on it...checked my D40 at the house..cam right on worked fine but said bat life like 31%... an hour later its tied to the tree and wont damn turn on

That afternoon I carry all new fresh from the store batteries in... still wont turn on...grrrrrhhhhhhh

Id be addicted if I could get it to work a lil more reliably

great heads up on the 79$ sale...maybe 2 or 3 more are in order?

mmmm

great pics...keep em coming

DBake · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2009, 09:00:56 AM »

On both of my cams battery life is doing fine, one was at 70% and the other 75% after two weeks.

bow4elk · « **Reply #23 on:** November 16, 2009, 09:08:56 AM »

Quote from: DBake on November 16, 2009, 08:42:29 AM

Went with two trail cams instead.

Where are you located? I have lots of stands and would be willing to help you out depending on the property/situation (as in - don't want my stands where they are easily found and can get stolen).

LongTatLaw · « **Reply #24 on:** November 16, 2009, 09:16:09 AM »

well thats an extremely nice offer there brother bow4elk..

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Im not sure my issue is battery life...it lasted fine before..now wont trun on at all

Tmike has 2x D40's just pulled his because night pics are not taking...completely black as if the flash is busted...if they were a lil more reliable Id love em...price is right...lol

Me and Tmike both have gotten lots of pics on all 3 cams...

hope urs works perfectly!

DBake · « **Reply #25 on:** November 23, 2009, 10:25:18 AM »

The deer were a little shy this week. Must have been the wind, tress were down every where. Late season starts Friday for me, hope I can get one I have seen in these pictures.

DBake · « **Reply #26 on:** November 26, 2009, 09:50:24 PM »

Hope to be sitting in the field by 6:30am tomorrow that all these bucks where taken by my trail cam.

stumprat · « **Reply #27 on:** November 26, 2009, 09:51:42 PM »

Best of luck!!

DBake · « **Reply #28 on:** November 28, 2009, 07:11:27 AM »

Yesterday was a pretty *censored*ty day.

1. Sat from dark to dark didn't see or hear anything.

2. At the same place I was hunting my trail cam was stolen. Some time between Sunday after noon (last day of deer) and yesterday (Muzzleloader Deer/Elk). If you guys could keep an eye out for a like new Moultrie D-40 with a 4gb black SD card and durcel batteries and let me know of anything.

3. The gun I had on hold at Sports Authority was sold to some one else.

fishcrazy · « **Reply #29 on:** November 28, 2009, 07:27:40 AM »

Sorry to hear the bad news!!!! This is common news anymore. I bet at least 1x per week we read that someone has had a camera stolen.

If you look around the classifieds someone had some nice home made security boxes for sale. Might be a good investment.

I have 5 cams that I try and keep running and really need to get some boxes on them.

I'm playing with fire I know it.

Kris

DBake · « **Reply #30 on:** November 28, 2009, 07:38:29 AM »

Quote from: fishcrazy on November 28, 2009, 07:27:40 AM

Sorry to hear the bad news!!!! This is common news anymore. I bet at least 1x per week we read that someone has had a camera stolen.

If you look around the classifieds someone had some nice home made security boxes for sale. Might be a good investment.

I have 5 cams that I try and keep running and really need to get some boxes on them. I'm playing with fire I know it.

Kris

Was planning on getting some box after Christmas with some extra money.

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