Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

What we learn from trail cameras...

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by buckeye, Jan 17, 2011.

  1. shed

    shed Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2008
    Posts:
    3,637
    Likes Received:
    16
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Idaho
    Most of these guys with the money or sponsers giving them everything..run cameras that they never have to disturb. Those that email pix. If I had the means, I would. Nothing better than sitting at work and getting real time photos emailed to you instantly!
     
  2. MeanV2

    MeanV2 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Posts:
    954
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    IL.
    I'd have to agree that this pretty much the same thing I see.

    Dan



     
  3. Justin

    Justin Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Posts:
    11,618
    Likes Received:
    9,001
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    IL
    Are you sure of this, or is this just want you think you're getting?

    I would've predicted similar numbers if I hadn't sat down and gone through all of my 2010 photos, only to realize the % of daytime photos is much greater than I originally thought it was.
     
  4. MeanV2

    MeanV2 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Posts:
    954
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    IL.
    That's pretty much what I'm getting but you have to take in account I set most my cams up at what I consider night points anyway. I never hunt over them, and set them basically for inventory purposes. I'm not trying to figure out where to set a stand, but basically wanting to get an idea what I'm chasing ;)

    If I set cams in where I hunt I would expect different numbers, especially from the younger bucks :)

    Dan



     
  5. muzzyman88

    muzzyman88 Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2009
    Posts:
    2,922
    Likes Received:
    603
    Dislikes Received:
    1
    Location:
    20 Feet Up
    I picked up a WGI x6c last fall. It's a very small, compact camera and I can stuff it in my pack. I've already been walking out of the woods and came across fresh scrapes and mounted the cam on the spot to see whats been visiting it.

    Usually, within a day or two of doing this I'll get pics of bucks visiting the scrape at night. I find it pretty cool and with these cams getting smaller and smaller, makes it easier to do this.

    I just find it difficult to believe that if you keep scent to a minimum, and be smart about not checking the cam too often and what time of day you check it, you're going to bump that many deer.
     
  6. atlasman

    atlasman Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Posts:
    2,025
    Likes Received:
    598
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Uncertain
    So what is the answer?


    What DO we learn from trail cameras?
     
  7. Schultzy

    Schultzy Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Posts:
    9,692
    Likes Received:
    5
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Minnesota
    When was this?
     
  8. MeanV2

    MeanV2 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Posts:
    954
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    IL.
    I learn what's out there! Does anyone need to learn something else? ;)

    We can also learn who's tresspassing :)

    Dan



     
  9. ultramax

    ultramax Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2009
    Posts:
    3,102
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    ....north Mo
    x2

    I a big fan of that cam... I carry one with me in my day pack for just the same thing.
    I drive my old truck almost right up to the cam or withen twenty yards most of the time during miday just like a farmer would i am not there more then a minute tops and drive off 2-3 weeks apart,some cams for months at a time.
    i set up cams in the same manner usually before a rain if i can or i spray everything down with scent killer xp before i leave.

    Doe's have gotten used to my truck i drive slow and the dont even runoff anymore. So if the does dont feel i am a threat i should be good.
    I have cow farms on both sides of me so seeing a truck driving around is a everyday thing here. theses guys are always checking fences because there cows are eating my crops and i tell them ''steak is whats for dinner.''
     
  10. Rory/MO

    Rory/MO Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2008
    Posts:
    1,645
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Cape Girardeau, MO
    I learn what bucks are using certain areas.
     
  11. atlasman

    atlasman Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Posts:
    2,025
    Likes Received:
    598
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Uncertain
    This summer...........not sure exactly, will have to check the pic.
     
  12. atlasman

    atlasman Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Posts:
    2,025
    Likes Received:
    598
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Uncertain

    Don't ask me, I didn't start the thread.
     

Share This Page