rschaumb Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Wasn't getting responses in the Trail Cam set up pinned topic so I'll post it here. In the forest it's easy to mount a trail cam but I've had issues in the desert where there aren't trees with trunks to really strap it to. I've tried a small tripod and just sat it on the ground and piled up rocks/dirt/grass around the base to keep it steady and camouflage it. I've also taken out metal rods and hammered them in the ground to strap it to but they were a little shaky in the wind. Any advice from you desert hunters? Also there's not much to strap/lock them to out there either. I've just tried to hide it and put them where I don't think people hike much. Thanks for your input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted June 18, 2013 I don't hang cams in desert but have read of some that will strap it to a saguaro. who's gonna mess with that? LOL! another post I read was dig a hole for fence post (kinda like the ones for barbedwire fences) and pour shot crete. if near a waterhole get your water there if not you'd have to haul it in. I also read about a fake barrel cactus from "Michaels" art store. fake rock is another.... I've seen some pretty real lookin fake granite boulders. some of these tips may or may not be illegal. LOL! James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregaz Report post Posted June 19, 2013 I have sandwiched cameras between rocks in a rock pile, worked well and was concealed also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
