Post by: Craig on June 27, 2014, 04:51:05 PM
So Bought two bear boxes for my Bushnell trophy cams. They will get here on Tuesday
Problem is I leave on Monday to hike in and put the cameras out for my elk tag. the cameras will be out tell mid September.
The cameras will be 3-4 mile hike in from the road. pretty sure not many people go back there. I will have cables locking them to the tree so they won't get ripped off the tree. Hope they are ok.
Post by: billythekidrock on June 27, 2014, 04:59:29 PM
Post by: jackelope on June 27, 2014, 04:59:59 PM
Post by: Becky on June 27, 2014, 05:02:21 PM
Oh well umm ours has a cable lock but there's sooooo many salmon berries in that area maybe he should get a box on it too.
Post by: Dan-o on June 27, 2014, 05:44:42 PM
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Post by: woodman on June 27, 2014, 05:54:11 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on June 27, 2014, 05:59:45 PM
Post by: DOsborn on June 27, 2014, 06:13:59 PM
Post by: pd on June 27, 2014, 06:20:13 PM
Don't hang your camera in an obvious spot.
Post by: Halo on June 27, 2014, 06:33:57 PM
Post by: Halo on June 27, 2014, 06:38:33 PM
Post by: Jason on June 27, 2014, 06:50:32 PM
As a father of 5, I clearly misread the intent of this thread......As a father of 4 I was thinking the same thing :chuckle:
I used to build my own boxes out of 1/8" steel, but now I just buy boxes from this guy.
www.custom1enterprises.com/custom1enterprises (http://www.custom1enterprises.com/custom1enterprises)
His boxes are made of 12 gauge steel, can be locked with lag bolts or cable lock.
Post by: go4itlab on June 27, 2014, 07:15:43 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on June 27, 2014, 07:42:27 PM
Yep, boxes, cable locks through the cam/case and padlock on the lid.
+1
If you want an additional level of security, you can take your cordless drill with you into the woods and put a couple of 3" screws with a washer through the bear box and into the tree. That way not only would a miscreant need to cut the python cable, they'd also have to cut the more heavy duty padlock. I was going to do this but after having had three people walk by one of my cams i think the two layers are good enough.
Post by: Bean Counter on June 27, 2014, 07:48:17 PM
My biggest reason for them is bears. I don't know why but they sure like to mess with them. As far as people trying to steal them, I figure once they see it and try and take it, they are going to figure out a way because they know there are pictures of them now.
Every one of mine get licked and possibly chewed by elk. Idk if they are capable of damaging them like a bear could. I've had two black bears walk by my cams and not touch em.
Post by: bobcat on June 27, 2014, 08:55:17 PM
Post by: rim_runner on June 27, 2014, 09:06:08 PM
Post by: RadSav on June 27, 2014, 09:20:33 PM
As a father of 5, I clearly misread the intent of this thread......
As a married man of 20 years and zero children I clearly misread it too! And apparently your protection doesn't work too good :chuckle:
Post by: Jingles on June 27, 2014, 09:26:16 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 27, 2014, 11:54:58 PM
I use them, it gives some protection from bears, and keeps hosest people honest. I do agree that if someone wants them, it won't stop stop them.:yeah: +1
Post by: jasnt on June 29, 2014, 09:37:27 PM
Post by: Greenhorn on June 29, 2014, 09:47:52 PM
I have a friend that JB welds drywall screws to his cam. No more elk kisses or bear troubleThat is a great idea if you are in an area where you don't worry about people stealing it. I have never locked mine up for the last three years. I have had one person on film and the bears have knocked it crooked, but that is about it.
Post by: bowhunterwa87 on June 29, 2014, 09:50:06 PM
Post by: huntnnw on June 29, 2014, 11:12:03 PM
I bought two bear boxes for my original cams...then I stopped. The cost of the bear boxes are not worth it in my opinion. If a thief wants it they will get it and then I lost another $50. I hang mine and cross my fingers. My older cams are the ones that I hang in areas closer to roads. My newer cams are typically where no one will find them. The two boxes I bought are for my bushnell trophy cams and they are specific to just a couple models. I guess I could modify them to fit the newer versions.
:yeah: and not to include these boxes are always cam specific. I own way to many cams and different brands to buy boxes. there are other cheaper ways to protect from bears