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Title: what trail cam would be best?
Post by: fish-on37 on May 17, 2011, 10:34:41 AM: Here is the sitituation I am in. I caught a guy stealing my kicker motor. I ended up getting the motor back and he got a ride in the back of a nice cop car. I would like to put a few cameras up at my house incase I am not lucky enough to catch him again. What brand and models should I look at? I know nothing about trail cams but think it would be great to have a few up just in case. Thanks
Title: Re: what trail cam would be best?
Post by: Alan K on May 17, 2011, 10:39:35 AM: If you want him to think he's getting away with it go with an IR camera, but if you want to try and spook him off with a flash then obviously go with a flash. Seeing as you want a couple to actually get the guys picture and be able to see him well, you'd probably have to go with a middle to high end camera to get good enough night quality. :twocents: for now.
Title: Re: what trail cam would be best?
Post by: Craig on May 17, 2011, 12:38:29 PM: I like my Bushnell trophy cam. It is small and has IR. Batteries last forever so you can put it up and not worry about it. It does Pictures or video.
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Post by: Gumby98366 on May 17, 2011, 02:13:43 PM: :yeah: they run $180-240
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Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2011, 02:49:28 PM: I'll second the Bushnell Trophy. Mine has worked great. However....it only takes Scandisk cards so be prepared for that.
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Post by: billythekidrock on May 17, 2011, 04:54:00 PM: I will add another vote for the Bushnell.
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Post by: fish-on37 on May 18, 2011, 09:28:18 AM: looks like I will go with the bushnell Trophy. Thanks
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Post by: h20hunter on May 18, 2011, 09:56:44 AM: You can check out my threads (shameless plug!!) in the deer and trail cam section to see some photos and video from mine. I think you will be pleased.
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Post by: billythekidrock on May 18, 2011, 04:24:23 PM: Make sure to order the new Bushnell with audio recording capability.
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Post by: Tyler on May 18, 2011, 11:40:09 PM: I have a Bushnell Trophy Cam. Great pics and great battery life. I have been using it for several months with lithium batteries and they are still at full power. Batteries will be the greatest expense on the cheaper cameras.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 19, 2011, 05:25:16 AM: Repeat on the Bushnell(excellent bat life and thousands of pics), then go on Ebay and buy a lockable security box and your good to go. But if you have around $400 you are wanting to put out go for american made Reconyx as they have better durability.
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Post by: Craig on May 19, 2011, 05:43:55 AM: If you have a Cabela's card you can get them for $147 at Cabela's.
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Post by: bobcat on May 19, 2011, 06:21:56 AM: They are on sale at Cabelas this Saturday for $140. Not sure if the Cabelas card brings that price down even more. Craig, why are they cheaper with a Cabelas card? And, what IS a Cabelas card? Are you talking about a credit card?

(By the way, the sale is only the one day)
Title: Re: what trail cam would be best?
Post by: Bob33 on May 19, 2011, 06:42:30 AM: Quote from: Tyler on May 18, 2011, 11:40:09 PM
I have a Bushnell Trophy Cam. Great pics and great battery life. I have been using it for several months with lithium batteries and they are still at full power. Batteries will be the greatest expense on the cheaper cameras.
+1. Ive tried most of the brands and like the Bushnell best.
Title: Re: what trail cam would be best?
Post by: Craig on May 19, 2011, 07:01:04 AM: I think they are normally $199. cabelas has a couple things on special sale every week or so if you are a Cabelas card member (visa ). They might be on sale for everyone this week. I don't know. If you walk in Cabelas there is a table on the left side with their weekly card specials.
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Post by: Chinook73 on May 20, 2011, 03:36:48 PM: Sportsman's Guide has a Stealthcam Nomad 5.0 on sale for 79 bucks. Mine works great.
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Post by: fish-on37 on May 21, 2011, 02:27:32 PM: Thanks for all the feedback. Made it easier to drop the cash.
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Post by: CallMaker on May 22, 2011, 12:20:14 PM: Wildgame x6c. $97 at B&H Photo, free shipping. Small, good battery life, excellent pictures.