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New SO So so new.. opinions needed for new trail cam..

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  1. skittles

    skittles Newb

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    Hi all,

    I'm totally new to the bow hunting scene. Seeking advice/opinions on trail cams. We had/have a Remington (don't think it works any longer) something or other but looking to purchase a new cam end of this week. One that can have an external power source or rechargeable battery.

    So suggestions?

    Thanks,
    carol
     
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  3. tacklebox

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    Buy a Covert you won't need an external power source IMO or rechargable batteries as you will get amazing battery life out of 8 AA batteries. I have one cam that has been out since the second week of June it takes over 2000 pics a week and is on a battery level of 7 out of 10. Plus the picture quality is amazing!

    and BTW that is on cheapo dollar store batteries...
     
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  4. iHunt

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    Another vote for Covert! I have 10 of them now, and I plan on buying more in the future. I get awesome battery life and good pictures.
     
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  5. DCthebowhunter

    DCthebowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Covert is what everyone on here likes. I personally use cuddebacks. Got two. One for $50 and the other as a gift.
     
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  6. Berwickbuckmaster

    Berwickbuckmaster Weekend Warrior

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    I've seen/dealt with many different brands, and for me it's gotta be a Bushnell Trophy Cam hd max. I bought one last year it was a bit pricey, then this year instead of buying the new version I bought last years off eBay for half the price!! Amazing picture quality, and the batteries (8 aa) as long as they're good quality, will last far more than one year!
     
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  7. frenchbritt123

    frenchbritt123 Grizzled Veteran

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    I like Moultrie.
     
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  8. Lastoneout

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    Covert for me !
     
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  9. austin97

    austin97 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Covert and bushnell
     
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    pastorjim08 Legendary Woodsman

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    For a commercial cam I would recommend a Covert Red 40.

    Blessings........Pastorjim
     
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  11. buckeyehntr5

    buckeyehntr5 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Covert all the way! Can't be beat ;)
     
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  12. SWitchBacKXT

    SWitchBacKXT Grizzled Veteran

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    Covet, moultrie, stealth. They are all great cameras!
     
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  13. midnighthunter

    midnighthunter Weekend Warrior

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    I purchased 6 new stealth cams this year. 4 different models. I recommend the Snipers shadow, Unit Ops or Ops X. I would stay away from the Skout 7 (HORRIBLE night pictures) and stay away from the core. Lower quality pictures and below average battery life. I would also Recommend the the Moultrie M-880 (Best Camera I have ever had so far). I don't have a local retailer around that sells Coverts or I would have tried one...

    Here is a link for Trail Camera Field test reviews. I find this place to be VERY accurate!

    Trail Camera Reviews
     
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  14. kansasfever

    kansasfever Weekend Warrior

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    I have some scoutguards that are really nice. They are small and the batteries last forever.
     
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    As a review site tcp sells cams co being non-biased is a stretch.
     
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  16. wolvenkinde

    wolvenkinde Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Here is a place for some good reviews/tests results....the forum also has some good info from members using cams that aren't tested by administrators.
    Chasingame.com: Scouting Camera Reviews | Performance Reviews | Trail Camera Models compared | Sample Pictures and Movies
    Chasingame.com discussion forum ? Index page

    I personally like my homebrews best, but the Covert cams work well and their C.S. is great. I like my Spypoints as well(if only they weren't in Canada - shipping costs suck) but I can't say anything about their current cams since I haven't bought any for almost 2 years now.
     
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  17. skittles

    skittles Newb

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    Thank you all for your advice and opinions.

    We are going with a Covert Red. Should get here by the weekend!! :)

    This little lady is so EXCITED!!!!

    :)
    carol
     
    skittles, Aug 6, 2013
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    I've got 14 Bushnells, some new this year and some 1-5 years old, all they ever need is batteries. Bushnell is the way to go.
     
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    Congrats you wont be disappointed :D
     
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