mesajeeper Report post Posted October 15, 2015 Just a quick question for you seasoned pros. I have been searching out water to set up a couple of trail cameras. I have found a couple of spots that looked promising only to find the water is gone a few weeks later when I return to check for pics. I recently found a small pool of water that had a frog in the water. Would this be an indication that the water is more reliable or do they just burrow down when the water disappears? I look forward to your thoughts on this. Also, I am looking in low desert around the valley. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 frogs probably wouldn't be a reliable way to determine how permanent the water source is. be careful of placing cams on know water sources though. you are on the right track, worst case scenario is you place a camera and pool dries up, find another spot to place it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QhunterAZ Report post Posted October 16, 2015 check the trails about for about 150-200 yards. Reliable water will have VERY well used trails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StraightTequilaNight Report post Posted October 21, 2015 Google earth is a great way to see what water has been around long-term. With the history feature, you can go back to several different years & see what showed up. Also, vegetation is a tell-tale sign. No lush vegetation means water has likely not been around long-term. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted October 21, 2015 I have learned thru the years that one thing is for sure about tanks. If there is a lot of juniper around it it will dry up in a heartbeat. Junipers are like weeds and they suck the moisture up at a fast rate. If you find a tank that has some juniper but its far enough away from it, it will last longer. Ground conditions are also a big part of it. If the ground perks quick the water will go quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted October 21, 2015 Ones with a working windmill. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesajeeper Report post Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks guys for the info. I am working small water seeps in the desert near the valley. I am purposely avoiding tanks, windmills, etc. as I don't want to get my cameras stolen. I have found some water in washes. Some spots I have found, the water is gone the next time I visit. Others appear to be more permanent water. I just struggle to tell up front how stable the source is and was looking for insight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted October 22, 2015 Google Earth is your friend and then some.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 22, 2015 Of you see cottonwood your in a good spot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted October 22, 2015 And this year ain't the same as the past 25........and what Muledeerarea33 said with right now being a great time to see those as the leaves are turned, so pick your area and do a quick scan....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted October 23, 2015 I have found a lot of springs in the foothills of the Bradshaw's. PM me if you are interested and I'll show you the way to some. I have placed cameras on AZGFD Tanks for years a NB d have yet to lose one. If you're willing to do the work and get into the AZGFD Tanks in desert Wilderness Areas, chances are they won't be stolen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites