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  1. boilerman

    boilerman Weekend Warrior

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    Well I did something we all dread. Went in today with my father to check our deer cameras. They been in for about 6 weeks and decided to see what was on them. The first camera had a few pics of a doe and calf and some small bucks but the big boy is a now show as of yet. Went to the next camera that usually gets most of the pictures and found out that I forgot to turn it on 6 weeks ago. How could I have done it I don't know but it is on now. The battery life still at 100%. Batteries will last longer this way. lol
    Anyone else ever forget to turn on their camera on?
     
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    I did it about 3 weeks ago and checked it the other day while working on a stand. So disappointing
     
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    Wiscohunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    More then I care to admit. Sucks.
     
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    pastorjim08 Legendary Woodsman

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    That and 10,000 other mistakes.

    Blessings.........Pastorjim
     
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    bowhunt4abuck Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    Not as bad as it could have been. Had it happened in the second half of October now that would be true angst.
     
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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    Yessir! It will happen to all trail camera users sooner or later.
     
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    wl704 Legendary Woodsman

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    Right up there with thinking you can stretch a couple more days on the batteries only to see they died about the next day after you swapped cards.
     
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    Just checked one of my cameras yesterday that had been out for just under four weeks. I had 1228 photos of a branch with leaves, that's it. The SIM card was maxed out 6 days after I set it out.


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    bowhtr1 Weekend Warrior

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    Yep too many times

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    Yep, I've done that. One time I hiked in over a mile and set up two cameras and when I got back to my truck it dawned on me that I forgot to turn on the last (furthest) camera. So after a drink of water and a little rest I made the trek back in only to find out I DID turn it on. So frustrating!
     
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  14. Paulmorrison

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    That is the worse! I have gotten in the habit of making my camera take 2 pics so I know it's working then closing the camera! It has saved me a couple times.


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