stumpsitter Report post Posted June 28, 2011 I had a camera taken this past weekend. It was bad enough loosing the camera, worse loosing one month's time and probably some really good pic's. Honest Abe promoted and taught all of us a really good precept, "honestly and intregrity are always the right thing to do". I've archery hunted over 35 years now and always enjoyed the caliber of people (archers) I've meant in the field. As a group of people, I consider archers to be the cream of the crop when it comes to hunting. This will not dampen my spirit or my love and passion for the broadhead and the arrow that carries it to it"s mark. The flight of an arrow and it's potential is so special. This was my first camera, any suggestions, Do's and Dont's with future trail cam's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdeerhntr Report post Posted June 28, 2011 My solution to people stealing my cameras(had three taken already) is I buy cheap ones that are on sale still try to find ones with good range and mega pixels I also have a few good cameras that I only put out in more remote areas but I bought some decent gauge wire and a _good pad lock that I attach to them so it will be a little harder to get but if they really want it a rock would prob still cut thru it over time. They have lock boxes but only for certain cameras and I still know people that have had them taken even in a lock box. So really there isn't a solution. A thief is a thief and they will get it if they want it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted June 28, 2011 I use the Tree60 camera mount which allows you to put the camera in strange locations so it's less likely to be found. It's basically a ball head that screws into the bottom of your camera and then it straps to a branch or whatever so that you can put the camera up higher and angle it down or down low and angle it up. With other setups you are forced more into putting the camera on the straight bole of a tree. This mount gives you the option of putting it on smaller branches or non-straight trees. You can find it on my trail cam page: http://www.coueswhitetail.com/bookstore/trail_cameras.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THOR Report post Posted June 28, 2011 An idea my buddy and i came up with is buy a case to a camare ...just the case through some of the companies you can do that. set up a dummy camara where it can be seen with just the case and use Amandas idea to catch the jacka$$ but also point it toward your target as well. We had 5 cameras, 2 blinds and 2 tree stands stolen last year in 4b....its bs!!!! and one more taken this year in 36c and another in 37a. I cant wait to catch one of these guys....that will be fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmall Report post Posted June 28, 2011 Some of the cameras I use have a slot to put a strap through on the back of them . What I do is put a stack of two or three galvanized steel straps (simpson strong tie)through the slot,then I use my cordless drill to scerw it to a tree , I usually try to find a tree that is dead but still pretty solid . I also use an assortment of different screw heads (torx ,star,etc.). This makes it less likley that someone will be carrying the right tool to steal it with them . I know if they want it they will get it but this makes it a little more work for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1denogean Report post Posted June 28, 2011 i had 2 stolen and the only two that got stolen from me were in boxes what are the odds of that huh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted June 28, 2011 What kind of security are you guys using with your boxes? Cable/padlock/combo? Just curious, are these guys cutting down entire trees to get to them, or cutting cables or what. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted June 29, 2011 I build lock boxes, lag them in and lock them shut... lots of folks try them, but have never had one stollen...Knock on Wood... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumpsitter Report post Posted June 29, 2011 I use the Tree60 camera mount which allows you to put the camera in strange locations so it's less likely to be found. It's basically a ball head that screws into the bottom of your camera and then it straps to a branch or whatever so that you can put the camera up higher and angle it down or down low and angle it up. With other setups you are forced more into putting the camera on the straight bole of a tree. This mount gives you the option of putting it on smaller branches or non-straight trees. You can find it on my trail cam page: http://www.coueswhitetail.com/bookstore/trail_cameras.htm Amanda, Thanks for your post and for the camera info. I've enjoyed your web site for 3 or 4 years now and it's a wonderful site with tons of information. I grew up in Michigan when Fred Bear still had his bow manufacturing business and his archery shop in Grayling, Michigan. Like most archers, Fred Bear was our idol growing up as kids. I shot "fingers and stickbows" for years before the compounds came out and it was great fun! That date's me I know but also explains my lack of good computer skills. I thought I had died and gone to heaven with my first compound bow - a Hoyt bow, Easton alumumin 2314's and fine line sights. I remember "aiming" at a black bear in 4-B many years ago when my "fine-line" site all but disappeared - Black fine lines focused on a black bear was really revealing. It was long after that florescent sights became the rage. I've always had a love for the broadhead the arrow and the people in archery. We are a tribute to pure hunting enthusium. Thank's for the vision and energy you have invested in this wonderful site - Coues Whitetail, it speaks very well of your character. By the way, Arizona Phil is my 25 year hunting partner. Maybe someday I'll learn how to properly sign on the web-site. God-bless, Jim Martin Avondale, Az Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted June 29, 2011 stumpsitter, I have a post in the trail camera forum. I make security boxes. If you can give me a pix and dimentions of your next camera I will make your first security box for free. Pm me when you get the new camera! I had a camera taken this past weekend. It was bad enough loosing the camera, worse loosing one month's time and probably some really good pic's. Honest Abe promoted and taught all of us a really good precept, "honestly and intregrity are always the right thing to do". I've archery hunted over 35 years now and always enjoyed the caliber of people (archers) I've meant in the field. As a group of people, I consider archers to be the cream of the crop when it comes to hunting. This will not dampen my spirit or my love and passion for the broadhead and the arrow that carries it to it"s mark. The flight of an arrow and it's potential is so special. This was my first camera, any suggestions, Do's and Dont's with future trail cam's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cw4192 Report post Posted June 29, 2011 ELECTRICITY, WORKS WONDERS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted June 29, 2011 I am building up a collection of good trail camearas, but based on what I hear on this board about cameras being stolen, I'm more concerned with building some solid cases for them. You guys in the Pinetop/Show-Low/Eager/Payson areas - I've got lots of scrap steel, a welder and pretty good take on what it takes to keep a camera protected from theft. They may break it out of frustration, or cut the tree it is stuck to, but they aren't gonna just walk up and cut it loose. I've got a Covert II that I bought from Amanda, and I saw what some theives did to break into the $35 bear box. The seams on the box provide a point of entry. Any of you guys want to bring your box here to have the seams welded, it's free. We can even grind down the welds and repaint it...I just can't stand the fear of camera theives. To steal one of mine, they'll have to take a big chunk of tree with them. If you want some free welding and reinforcement of any of your trail cameras, PM me. I'm happy to help out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffcros Report post Posted June 29, 2011 I just dont understand the thinking in "I cant wait until I catch one of these Aholes" What are you going to do shoot someone over a $100? What if the Ahole shoots you? Everyone knows the risk when you leave trail cams out, I've lost two. I have found smoking deals on cameras over the years. I know over the years--- you will loose some. Is it worth the trouble? Do you really think you are going to catch someone?? Its a pipedream, unless you get their license plate number, social security number, and address you aint got shoot. All I can say is go further back, put them higher, and make them harder to find. Get a lock box, it keeps the honest guys honest. A thief is a thief! If they can... They will. There has been so much BS over these cameras, Unless you catch the guy cutting your camera down with the sheriff or on video what are you going to do? is it worth shooting someone over a camera. Getting hurt out in the woods or worse? Come on are we just talking tough are are we not thinking at all? I like my freedom... An idea my buddy and i came up with is buy a case to a camare ...just the case through some of the companies you can do that. set up a dummy camara where it can be seen with just the case and use Amandas idea to catch the jacka$ but also point it toward your target as well. We had 5 cameras, 2 blinds and 2 tree stands stolen last year in 4b....its bs!!!! and one more taken this year in 36c and another in 37a. I cant wait to catch one of these guys....that will be fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdeerhntr Report post Posted June 29, 2011 I dont think anyone was talking about shooting anyone I think it is just a piece of mind thing not to be violent in anyway unless like u said if they walk up on someone cutting down there camera then I can maybe see there being a problem but don't think there will be any gun fire. And some cameras are much more then 100 dollars. I think they would prob just post the pics on this website and let it be known that these people are thiefs that's if they get a pic of them stealing the other camera they have set up. But to be honest if I saw someone taking one of my cameras I am sure I would be thinking about woopin some butt.Cuz I don't think I could just stand there and watch. And they def are not cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THOR Report post Posted June 29, 2011 I dont think anyone was talking about shooting anyone I think it is just a piece of mind thing not to be violent in anyway unless like u said if they walk up on someone cutting down there camera then I can maybe see there being a problem but don't think there will be any gun fire. And some cameras are much more then 100 dollars. I think they would prob just post the pics on this website and let it be known that these people are thiefs that's if they get a pic of them stealing the other camera they have set up. But to be honest if I saw someone taking one of my cameras I am sure I would be thinking about woopin some butt.Cuz I don't think I could just stand there and watch. And they def are not cheap +100000000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
