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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: coonhound on May 28, 2008, 07:42:42 PM

Title: New Trail Cam pics
Post by: coonhound on May 28, 2008, 07:42:42 PM: Well I just picked up my 1st trail cam, a Moultrie D40, it's just a cheapy but it does a pretty good job. I've been getting a ton of deer coming into it but only two small bucks and one mystery critter, my guess is a Bobcat but it's pretty blury?

Coon
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Post by: Jackjr on May 28, 2008, 07:54:14 PM: Nice pics. I have a cheapy too. Seems to work pretty good for me. good luck with it.
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Post by: snohohunter on May 28, 2008, 07:58:37 PM: Is the D40 that bad of a trail cam? Pics look alright to me, but if anyone has any suggestions, let me know. I don't want to break the bank, but I'd like to pick a couple up.
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Post by: Jackjr on May 28, 2008, 08:10:27 PM: mine has worked fine. I figure if it comes up missing some day I am only out 100 bucks instead of 200-500 .
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Post by: robb92 on May 28, 2008, 10:56:50 PM: Pics look good to me. Thanks for posting them.
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Post by: zackmioli on May 29, 2008, 08:14:19 AM: Nice pics! Can you leave a trail cam out all year? I'd like to pick one up and put it on the property we deer hunt on, but I'd have to leave it there til the next deer season.
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Post by: scoyoc5 on May 29, 2008, 07:52:11 PM: ok im getting one! then we can go up behind alder and find a good spot to set it up
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Post by: LongTatLaw on May 29, 2008, 08:54:50 PM: I think I saw that exact same buck as pic 4 on FT Lewis he had a nub head with him and frolicking in the street trying to get run over at 3pm.

Is that last pic of big foot? ;)

u never did tell me where I can get the D40 for under 100$????? :drool:
Title: Re: New Trail Cam pics
Post by: coonhound on May 29, 2008, 09:29:07 PM: Quote from: LongTatLaw on May 29, 2008, 08:54:50 PM
I think I saw that exact same buck as pic 4 on FT Lewis he had a nub head with him and frolicking in the street trying to get run over at 3pm.

Is that last pic of big foot? ;)

u never did tell me where I can get the D40 for under 100$????? :drool:

Cabela's has them for $99 but you can find several on E-bay in the $90's, I only paid $80, of course you will be competing with me on the good deals, I'm going to have to pic up a couple more, these things are fun.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Moultrie-Game-Spy-D40-4-0-Megapixel-Trail-Camera_W0QQitemZ150250008412QQihZ005QQcategoryZ52505QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Coon
Title: Re: New Trail Cam pics
Post by: LongTatLaw on May 29, 2008, 09:34:47 PM: well...where Im headed I cant use em... but, i may try to pick up a half dozen or so a year from now. I like what I see from ur pics ;)
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Post by: zackmioli on May 30, 2008, 08:10:05 AM: saw them at the sportsmans warehouse in fed way yesterday for $99. they had another cam for $79 as well.
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Post by: coonhound on June 07, 2008, 07:38:19 AM: Went out and checked the camera this morning, lots of deer, still no good bucks, the little fuzzy nub buck from earlier is growing out a little and a nice spring bear decided to come in for look around.

Coon
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Post by: Craig on June 07, 2008, 10:39:58 AM: Nice pictures. I just picked up a D40 and hope to get it set up pretty soon.
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Post by: MountainWalk on June 07, 2008, 12:15:56 PM: looks kinda like a deer in the process of getting the hell out of there on the blurry one. :dunno:
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Post by: scoyoc5 on June 07, 2008, 12:29:14 PM: looks like a dog haulin ass :chuckle:
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Post by: Webfoot on June 07, 2008, 06:27:12 PM: Coon

Nice pictures for sure from an economy camera. I might have to pick one up. Will they stand up to a heavy rain?
Are you using something for bait? It looks like all of the critters are in the same place.

John
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Post by: Tall Chief Hunting Club on June 07, 2008, 08:07:14 PM: nice pics....the bear looks to be of pretty good size and still has plenty more time to grow a bit. looks like there might be somthing keeping them in front of your cam. i have a cam and wouldn't mind hearing if there is some trick you have to keep them there. as for the blurred pic it sure doesn't look like a deer due to height and length....could be a bobcat, lord knows there are plenty of them around.
Title: Re: New Trail Cam pics
Post by: coonhound on June 07, 2008, 10:30:59 PM: Quote from: Webfoot on June 07, 2008, 06:27:12 PM
Coon

Nice pictures for sure from an economy camera. I might have to pick one up. Will they stand up to a heavy rain?
Are you using something for bait? It looks like all of the critters are in the same place.

John

As far as the rain, it's been out there for about 3 weeks where most of the time it's been raining, so yes it looks like it has no problem with rain.

The bait question, I picked up some salt at the feed store and stirred it into the top few inches of dirt, trying to mimic a mineral lick. This is not set up for hunting just something fun to watch behind the house.

My sole reason for the camera is to monitor a few of the elk wallows I frequent in September, I'll be taking them up in mid August hoping to see what's coming in before I take to the woods with my bow in hand.

Coon
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Post by: Jackjr on June 08, 2008, 08:35:02 PM: Nice pics. Have the same camera. works good for me. Got my first bear pic last week. That was pretty cool :)
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on June 08, 2008, 09:42:44 PM: Cool pic's, hopefully what ever it was will come in again and stay for a photo :)
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Post by: coonhound on June 09, 2008, 07:07:25 PM: Well I'm finally getting a couple of the bigger bucks I've been looking for, not great pics but I'm sure I'll get more opportunities. Kind of cool, the big one in the middle is in his summer red and buck in the back is still in transition. It's going to be fun watching their bone grow...

Coon
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Post by: scoyoc5 on June 09, 2008, 07:13:00 PM: thats what im talking about! fyi I just ordered my sleeping bag north face cats meow for 129.00 shipped
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Post by: Tall Chief Hunting Club on June 10, 2008, 06:51:18 PM: you say you bought the salt at a feed store. was it salt you can buy at any store or just feed stores. it seems interesting and i would like to try it myself. i have a digital cam and am looking for good ways to keep animals in front. please let me know how much salt you used and how often you reapply it. thanks
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Post by: coonhound on June 10, 2008, 09:42:14 PM: The feed store would be the cheapest, I'm sure you could buy a bag of rock salt at the grocery store but the bag I bought at the feed store was only $5.00 for 50 lbs.

I don't know how often I will have to reapply, I put all 50 lbs in about a 5' x 5' area and mixed it into the top few inches of dirt, I've got a feeling it will last a long time? I'm new to this method myself.

Coon
Title: Re: New Trail Cam pics
Post by: Gobble on June 11, 2008, 05:46:07 AM: Good idea on the rock salt. I picked up my first trail cam yesterday on Ebay, its the 35mm version but it will work for now (just bought a new bow so gotta keep the hunting expenses covert :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Does anyone have any other suggestions that may boost my ability to attract deer/elk to the cam?
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Post by: coonhound on June 12, 2008, 08:46:30 PM: Man I'm having fun with this camera, now I have a 2nd bear coming in, it's just a small bear but gave me a couple decent shots. The quality is so so, my camera was covered in moss and dirt and water from the storm we had the other day.

I think the camera's only been out there about 3 weeks and I already have 5 different bucks and 2 different bears. I'm surprised the elk haven't found it yet, I'm sure they'll stumble upon it soon.

Coon
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Post by: LongTatLaw on June 12, 2008, 09:04:54 PM: he is a huge bear ...shoot em :drool: ;)
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Post by: DeKuma on June 12, 2008, 09:24:15 PM: Somehow, I knew LTL would like that bear............... :DOH:
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Post by: PNWCOONASS on June 14, 2008, 10:35:29 PM: Coon,

Just curious, What part of western Wa is this? You just really don't realize what animals are out there until you are able to document it. I'm sure the salt is helping but that's totally cool bear pics...

Pete
Title: Re: New Trail Cam pics
Post by: PNWCOONASS on June 14, 2008, 10:37:49 PM: Coon,

Just curious, What part of western Wa is this? You just really don't realize what animals are out there until you are able to document it. I'm sure the salt is helping but that's totally cool bear pics...

Pete
Title: Re: New Trail Cam pics
Post by: coonhound on June 14, 2008, 10:41:21 PM: Quote from: PNWCOONASS on June 14, 2008, 10:37:49 PM
Coon,

Just curious, What part of western Wa is this? You just really don't realize what animals are out there until you are able to document it. I'm sure the salt is helping but that's totally cool bear pics...

Pete

I'm from Eastern Lewis county. I'm fortunate to live in a very rural area, my camera is only a 1/2 mile walk from my house.

Coon
Title: Re: New Trail Cam pics
Post by: coonhound on June 16, 2008, 08:22:48 PM: Another buck I haven't seen before, not huge but it'll be fun to see if he ends up a 2 or a 3 point.

The main reason I posted these pics is to show the difference in quality settings, I had been taking the previous pics on High quality, these were taken on Medium, next I'll try Low, so far I don't see a difference.

Coon
Title: Re: New Trail Cam pics
Post by: scoyoc5 on June 16, 2008, 08:25:54 PM: coon
I got my cam...got a tree in mind for it? ;)
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Post by: coonhound on June 16, 2008, 08:32:15 PM: The wife's in Idaho for a couple weeks, maybe this weekend?
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Post by: coonhound on June 20, 2008, 09:47:42 PM: Here's a couple fun pics...

Coon
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Post by: scoyoc5 on June 21, 2008, 11:34:34 AM: your right that last pic looks like he's mad...maybe taking a swing.lol
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Post by: coonhound on June 28, 2008, 09:38:24 PM: Still not getting the nice bucks i'm looking for? Oh well still having fun...

Coon
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Post by: LongTatLaw on June 28, 2008, 10:13:18 PM: is that last one a herd of elk?

sweet pics

keeo em coming
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Post by: coonhound on June 28, 2008, 10:46:28 PM: Quote from: LongTatLaw on June 28, 2008, 10:13:18 PM
is that last one a herd of elk?

sweet pics

keeo em coming

I'm hoping the bulls find it soon...she's gettin kinda close to the camera, I keep thinking the bears and now maybe the elk are gonna trash my camera one of these days.
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Post by: LongTatLaw on July 01, 2008, 11:27:33 PM: keep them pics coming! :IBCOOL:
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Post by: bucklucky on July 02, 2008, 08:27:49 AM: Well i guess I should go spend my cabelas bucks on 2 of those cameras! Looks like fun!!
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Post by: tmike on July 02, 2008, 08:31:27 AM: Those are great. I just bought a D40 so I have it and the I60 set up. Dualling Moultries!
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Post by: Gobble on July 02, 2008, 08:52:24 AM: Great Pics Coon. I picked up some batteries for my new camera, I can't wait to get it out in the woods!
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Post by: bucklucky on July 02, 2008, 11:58:14 AM: O.k. I am looking in the catalogue and dont see a d-40 moultree camera. They have the Moultrie Game Spy 4.0 mp for 99.00 , is that the same camera?
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Post by: Jeremiah P on July 02, 2008, 12:00:52 PM: Thats the camera I have, youv'e seen the pics. Easy to use
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Post by: bucklucky on July 02, 2008, 12:13:45 PM: I was wondering if you would see this post. I think I might order 2 of them, you guys are makin me gelouse :chuckle:
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Post by: coonhound on July 02, 2008, 09:06:39 PM: Quote from: bucklucky on July 02, 2008, 11:58:14 AM
O.k. I am looking in the catalogue and dont see a d-40 moultree camera. They have the Moultrie Game Spy 4.0 mp for 99.00 , is that the same camera?

Yes, same camera
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Post by: coonhound on July 02, 2008, 09:18:04 PM: Look at this sickly doe, I bet she's not gonna be long for the world? :dunno:

Coon
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Post by: tmike on July 02, 2008, 09:20:44 PM: Maybe she just dropped a fawn :dunno:
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Post by: coonhound on July 02, 2008, 09:22:51 PM: Good thought, we can hope so, maybe I'll get a picture if she did, haven't got any fawn pics only calf pics.
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Post by: LongTatLaw on July 02, 2008, 09:34:28 PM: or a big duece tmike ;)
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Post by: coonhound on July 04, 2008, 05:14:02 PM: Just fabbed up some Bear boxes on Friday. Scoyoc5 and I built 4 boxes, i just hung one this morning, looks like they'll get the job done but I think they're a little inconvenient so we may be building a new and improved model soon. At least the camera is safe for now.

Coon
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Post by: scoyoc5 on July 04, 2008, 05:37:17 PM: Looks good... :IBCOOL: how much are they :chuckle:
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Post by: Houndhunter on July 04, 2008, 09:12:39 PM: ya know i never thought bout making one of them before, i could weld one really easy, then maybe make it look cool like you did to yours

thanks for the idea
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Post by: bucklucky on July 04, 2008, 11:47:53 PM: Nice boxes, I could use 2 of them. Just bought 2 of the Moultrie d-40.