Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted June 30, 2008 After trying several attemps with my trail cam last year all i had come up with was a picture of one coues doe. It was very discouraging but I tried again this year in a totally diferent location and I finally got a good turn out. I left my camera out for 6 weeks but the battery lasted less than a week (cheap Moultrie). Still it took 161 pics in a period of four days. it kills me to think of all the shots that the camera missed because it was dead over the last five weeks. I bought a solar panel yesterday and I am going out next weekend to set it up. Well here are just a few of the pics. -Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Thanks fer sharing them, cant wait to see more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Glad you got some pics, Looks like a good spot. I might suggest you back the camera off about 10-15 feet. There are more than likely more critters to see with the one you are getting pics of. Just things you learn over time. Hope it helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Trail cams are definetely an addicition. I bought a coupled used ones about two years ago (thanks Treestandman!), and also didn't have much luck the first couple times out. I've got 4 of them now (2 of which are currently deployed) & am looking to add a couple more to the herd. You learn the tricks quickly & it sure seems like you're onto a hot spot already. Thanks for sharing & keep after it! Matt S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parothead Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Congratulations Tracy! It just gets better and better. This is one I took acouple of years ago. The trail cam helped me gag this ole boy. Thanks for sharing, Travis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Congrats on your success! There is no hope for you know good luck! Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Great job, I bet we'll see more pic's from ya soon, it is addicting! We just had 5 cameras out for 2 days and got almost 2000 photos.....just about killed my 'puter downloading them all, but it's well worth it Best of luck to ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I have always resisted using trail cams because it just doesn't seem fair, but since all you guys are doing your best to corrupt me , with all your great pictures, I just might have to buy one and try it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Glad you got some pics, Looks like a good spot. I might suggest you back the camera off about 10-15 feet. There are more than likely more critters to see with the one you are getting pics of. Just things you learn over time. Hope it helps Allready done! I moved the camera about ten feet further back. I also put it at about a 45 degree angle to the trail that its on as apposed to the 90 degree angle i had it on before. I put it a little lower on the tree too. I don't know if it will make a difference but I stacked logs and brush to create kind of a bottle kneck to the salt. Can't wait to see if my adjustments will make a difference. I will definitely keep you all posted. -Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Here is one more pic that I didn't post earlier. I think its pretty funny! SAY CHEESE FOR THE CAMERA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhuntnut Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wrap your solar panel wire with some black electric tape. I will help keep the squirels from eating through it. They really like to chew on the wiring. Make sure you set it up to get the maximum amount of light. My batteries started lasting much longer once I got the panels set up on them. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wrap your solar panel wire with some black electric tape. I will help keep the squirels from eating through it. They really like to chew on the wiring. Make sure you set it up to get the maximum amount of light. My batteries started lasting much longer once I got the panels set up on them. David Thanks for the tip! Squirel problems never even came to mind but now that you bring it up I will definitely wrap the wire. Great idea! Thanks again! -Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Squirrels are a problem and I think the Elk have messed with the wire also. wrap it around the tree so as not to have it hanging. You talked about changing the angle up the trail. You need to have the Cam pointed either north or south or you will get glare either in the morning or afternoon. What I have found and read is to set the cam at 2-3 feet high for best results. Just curious, you did buy a rechargeable battery also? Have fun with the new addiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Squirrels are a problem and I think the Elk have messed with the wire also. wrap it around the tree so as not to have it hanging. You talked about changing the angle up the trail. You need to have the Cam pointed either north or south or you will get glare either in the morning or afternoon. What I have found and read is to set the cam at 2-3 feet high for best results. Just curious, you did buy a rechargeable battery also? Have fun with the new addiction Im one step ahead of you. I had the camera pointed northeast and I was getting glare in the morning. Now that I have changed the angle of it, it is pointed almost due north. I didn't think the solar panel would work with a regular baterry so yes I did buy a rechargeable battery. Thanks for all your help! -Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I have always resisted using trail cams because it just doesn't seem fair, but since all you guys are doing your best to corrupt me , with all your great pictures, I just might have to buy one and try it out Trail cams are an addiction in their own right. I've got three out now & am planning on setting up a couple more this weekend. You certainly won't regret buying one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
