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Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: Evoac05 on June 25, 2013, 08:37:21 PM

Title: My first trail cam set
Post by: Evoac05 on June 25, 2013, 08:37:21 PM: So here is my first set of pics. I put out 4 cams and let them soak for about a month. I definitely learned a lot from my first set. I forgot to bring a digital camera so that I could view the pictures as I setup the bait. Forgetting to do so, the camera view was off and didn't capture the bait pile in the pics. I also found out that everything grows fast this time of year as I have thousands of pictures of ferns, grass, shrubs, etc. Overall I am happy that I was able to get some animals on camera and learned a few things for next time.

I relocated 2 of the cams and kept the other two in the same spot. I changed out the batteries, SD cards, and re-baited each site. This time I was able setup the cams and bait piles correctly as I brought something to view the pictures. I baited each site with two different types of salt and some wet cob. I'll post pictures of my next set in about a month.

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Title: Re: My first trail cam set
Post by: RB on June 25, 2013, 08:39:51 PM: Awesome quite the collection of critters :tup:
Title: Re: My first trail cam set
Post by: hoyt2002 on June 25, 2013, 08:50:52 PM: Nice pic's just did my first set and I'm looking forward to checking them in July. I'm addicted already and haven't even seen my first pic. :tup:
Title: Re: My first trail cam set
Post by: chukar hunter on June 25, 2013, 09:00:00 PM: What kind of camera are you using? Looks like the animals have it pegg'd every time. noisy shutter or something maybe?

I'd also be careful setting on a road like that...roads = humans which unfortunately means possibility of theft. It's such a fun hobby, wouldn't want some jack-wagon to rob you of the pleasure. I learn more every set too!
Title: Re: My first trail cam set
Post by: Evoac05 on June 25, 2013, 09:26:21 PM: Thanks for the helpful tips Chukar. I am using Primos 35 and 46 cams. They are the refurbished cams and should have had the shutter noise fixed, but obviously didn't. I noticed that the animals heard the cams too from the pictures of them staring at the cam.

I moved a couple cams that had people in the area that noticed them. Fortunately nobody messed with them. I made sure to invest in security for the cams as I don't want them stolen. Each one has a security box, 3-4 lag bolts, python cable lock, and a heavy duty padlock. This should help deter any thieves.
Title: Re: My first trail cam set
Post by: chukar hunter on June 26, 2013, 12:46:44 PM: Quote from: Evoac05 on June 25, 2013, 09:26:21 PM
Thanks for the helpful tips Chukar. I am using Primos 35 and 46 cams. They are the refurbished cams and should have had the shutter noise fixed, but obviously didn't. I noticed that the animals heard the cams too from the pictures of them staring at the cam.

I moved a couple cams that had people in the area that noticed them. Fortunately nobody messed with them. I made sure to invest in security for the cams as I don't want them stolen. Each one has a security box, 3-4 lag bolts, python cable lock, and a heavy duty padlock. This should help deter any thieves.

No worries, sounds like you have got plenty of protection! Looks also like a good spot with good variety of game. That one BT has some nice growth for late may. Keep up the good work.