bowhuntaz1 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 I was is 22 this morning with a buddy. We did not see anything but a chipmunk and a few bow hunters . We came across this thing and I dont know what it is . It was not there last year that I can recall...I did see some fresh elk tracks and scat at 3500 feet. This thing is all metal with a solar pannel. no writing or numbers what so-ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted January 9, 2010 Not positive but I heard they are used by the National Weather Service for satellite imaging. I am sure someone knows for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted January 9, 2010 You found my trailcam! It's my new, hopefully, thief proof design... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhuntaz1 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 You found my trailcam! It's my new, hopefully, thief proof design... Oh my g@d... ha ha ha Im still laughing... Yeah I can see how it would be hard to steal a 20 foot long trail cam... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted January 10, 2010 They monitor stream flow and water levels and send data through radio telemetry. I believe they are mainly used for quick notification of flooding or dam breaks etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rembrant Report post Posted January 13, 2010 "Take me to your leader" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted January 14, 2010 It is a teleportation device... that is how the milk duds got there... ... no damned ol' elk at 3500 feet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted January 15, 2010 Ive seen that thing before as well least i think it was that one.... no clue what it is. if memory serves me correct (which is highly unlikely at my advanced age) i think skeeter and i were around when they set that thing up. not sure tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted January 15, 2010 Not sure what it is but there is one like that just off the highway before you drop off the hill just past the Mt. Ord turn off on the North side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhuntaz1 Report post Posted January 15, 2010 Not sure what it is but there is one like that just off the highway before you drop off the hill just past the Mt. Ord turn off on the North side. This one is between Rye and Payson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted January 15, 2010 Maybe for weather or maybe some way they can tell if the mountain is about to slide down on the road again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondbackaz Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Rain Gauge, I see them all over. Pima flood control has a bunch of these, read about them here http://rfcd.pima.gov/wrd/alertsys/index.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdude Report post Posted February 18, 2010 I found one of those on the north side of I-8 east of Gila Bend about 8 years ago. It's gone now! I thought it might be something to do with the gunnery range on the south side of the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
