Both of my cameras are set for 2011(New pics 8-17-11)

[oldleclercrd]

Well I set 2 of my trail cams up this weekend. One is a flashcam and the other is a Infared. I picked 2 different locations within about 2 miles from eachother. Last year was my first year setting up my flash cam and I had some deer pics on it and a few elk. I never did put any bait out last year in front of my flash cam.  This year I have bait out and plan on checking and refueling the sites on July 4th and then again in mid August (a couple of weeks before bow opens up). I plan on updating my pics as the year progresses.

This is a pic of what ill be putting out. Each bait site will start out with a 50# bag of mineral salt with selenium, a 50# block of mineral salt with selenium, and a 50# bag of wet cob (corn, oat, barley, and molasses mix).

[h20hunter]

Cool, bring on the pics.

[oldleclercrd]

Cool, bring on the pics.

Hey your the one who inspired me to do this play by play thread. I was gonna post some on your thread, but I didnt want to take over, so I started my own. Anyways, we'll have your westside and my eastside pics.

[iRem]

Does it work best to put your bait into the ground, dig down a little and allow it to soak into the dirt? and Why? I am still new to this bait and cam stuff and I am still learning new ways. Thanks

[oldleclercrd]

Well ill be honest, I havent put the minerals out before. I know the bag of mineral salt soaks in the ground and they will make quite the hole getting every last bit. I think I maybe could have buried the salt, but its my first time so im sure ill make mistakes. The block however, is sitting on a flat rock so it doesnt draw as much moisture from the ground and maybe lasts longer. I put the two different mineral methods out (the granular and the salt block) to see which lasts longer and which one they like better.

[predatorpro]

nice! should be getting alot of pics, i just set my cam out tonight and didnt make it out soon enough to get any feed or salt blocks, so ill be heading out in two weeks change out the batteries and bait it up!

[h20hunter]

Glad to have you following along on my thread as well. I look forward to seeing some pics. It is a good time when you start getting animal into your spot. Soon, I'll begin working on my shooting lanes. Keep watching and I'll do the same on yours.

[oldleclercrd]

Glad to have you following along on my thread as well. I look forward to seeing some pics. It is a good time when you start getting animal into your spot. Soon, I'll begin working on my shooting lanes. Keep watching and I'll do the same on yours.

Sounds good. Yeah on my last check in August I will hang my stand and by that time I should have a pretty good idea of where the trails are.

[h20hunter]

How far is you stand from a road or quad trail if legal? The reason I ask is my spot is just under a mile from the gate. I'm thinking of taking a kids snow sled, one of the longer ones and trying it to a tree standing on end. Then I'd simply paint the bottom camo to blend in and leave it until I need to drag my deer out. I've got my corner all picked out to shoot from. Are you shooting bow or rifle?

[oldleclercrd]

How far is you stand from a road or quad trail if legal? The reason I ask is my spot is just under a mile from the gate. I'm thinking of taking a kids snow sled, one of the longer ones and trying it to a tree standing on end. Then I'd simply paint the bottom camo to blend in and leave it until I need to drag my deer out. I've got my corner all picked out to shoot from. Are you shooting bow or rifle?

My flash cam site is only about 1/4 mile from the road, but its not much of a road. My IR cam is about 1/2 mile from the road. The reason I didnt go any farther is because I might want to bring a bale of alfalfa out there some day and I dont want to make it impossible. I figure if I carry a half bale with my external pack frame or even use a sled (your idea) I might be able to make it happen. I like the sled idea. I shoot bow.

[h20hunter]

I like the sled as well. I did a trip with my kids wagon, two cases of apples, one bag of cob, and one bag of cob on my back. NOT doing that again. However the slet is lighter and cheaper if I trash it.

[oldleclercrd]

Yeah thats true. I wonder how well a game cart would work for hauling stuff in and hopefully out. They even fold down so you can hide it under some brush if you want to leave it there. Those carts have some clearence with the taller tires so they can clear logs and stuff on the way.

[h20hunter]

Game cart = $$$$$$

Sled = $

[oldleclercrd]

I hear ya! Maybe ill have to put it on my christmas list!

[oldleclercrd]

My Flash cam... (I got about 1100 pics in 22 days)