trail cams in montana

[vandeman17]

From what I have read they are illegal to use but the other day when researching some outfitters, I came across one that had a bunch of pictures posted from his trail camera. Does anybody know if they are legal for outfitters?

[bobcat]

I'm not sure but I think they are only illegal to use during hunting season.

[vandeman17]

I'm not sure but I think they are only illegal to use during hunting season.

Correct, I believe it is during any legal sanctioned season so that pretty much leaves like June and July. These did seem to be in the summer so maybe that is when they were taken. I am not out to get anyone in trouble but just found it interesting is all.

[Bob33]

"Motion-Tracking Devices and/or Camera Devices: It is illegal for a person to possess or use in the field any electronic or camera device whose purpose is to scout the location of game animals or relay the information on a game animal’s location or movement during any Commission adopted hunting season."

[bobcat]

You know, this actually makes me feel better about living here in Washington. I always thought I might want to move to Montana someday, but now that they banned trail cameras I sure won't be going to that state.

[jeepasaurusrex]

That is the last excuse I would use to live in this damn state.

[Curly]

That is the last excuse I would use to live in this damn state.

[bobcat]

That is the last excuse I would use to live in this damn state.

Didn't say I was going to stay here, just that Montana is out. Still could go to Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming. Couple of those I don't think I'd ever talk the wife into though.   

So the choices are actually more limited than that.

[vandeman17]

You know, this actually makes me feel better about living here in Washington. I always thought I might want to move to Montana someday, but now that they banned trail cameras I sure won't be going to that state.

I have been trying to move and if I do, I am going to have to sell my cameras... 

[jeepasaurusrex]

Trail cameras keeping you from living in a state?  Heard everything now.

[Fowlweather25]

  why do you need trail cams in Montana? The deer are plentiful! Lol. Here e need every advantage we can get.

[bobcat]

Trail cameras keeping you from living in a state?  Heard everything now.

Sure would, it's not like there aren't any other states where a guy can go and have good hunting, and still use his trail cameras.

[Curly]

Might have to start checking Craigslist in Montana for some good deals on trailcams.......

[bobcat]

why do you need trail cams in Montana? The deer are plentiful! Lol. Here e need every advantage we can get.

You don't NEED them, but that's not the point. It's a hobby in itself. That's like saying why do you need to hunt? Can't you get your meat at Safeway?

[vandeman17]

I agree. I don't NEED them to be successful, but boy they sure are fun. It is like Christmas morning every time I go check mine.