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HUNTERS,
As we approach the summer season, there are many agenda's that occupy our time. Family and
friend barbecues, vacations, as well, as keeping things in good order around the home, consume
our time. But dedicated hunters, never allow their passion to stray too far from their mind.
A subject that I want to discuss this month is one you may already be doing, or I would venture to
say, have given it more than just a passing thought. Trail cameras have been used for several
decades, evolving from 35 mm to today's digital, state of the art cameras. The wealth of
information, about the deer you are hunting, can be obtained in no better way, in my
experience. First of all, the camera, is there 24/7 and the deer are completely at ease, with
no one around. Besides getting first hand visual information, about the deer in your hunting area,
you get a clear idea of the time table, upon which they pass by, your chosen stand locations. This
assists you tremendously, in spending your time hunting, when you truly have the deer moving
within range, during shooting hours.
There are over a dozen manufacturers, offering quality cameras for this purpose. I am not going to
give a review on these, but will touch, on the basics differences and requirements. Prices range,
from under $100.00 to around $500.00 for a camera, and depending on whether you are using just
one camera or a multiple amount, to cover a number of areas, buying the best camera within your
budget, is probably the best investment. A quality camera will give you, very satisfying results,
fulfilling the reason you got one to begin with.
Light range for night shots, varies with the camera itself, as well as adjustments from 10 feet, up to
around 50 feet, so depending on the area you intend to use the camera, keep this in mind, when
you purchase one. Some are available with infrared lighting, as to not disturb the deer, but again,
my experience bears out little difference, from what I can see. The most important items, are the
amount of pixels, (3.0 pixels to over 6.0 pixels, the higher the number, the better the quality of the
photos, especially in low light), the ease of viewing the photos when you check your camera,
battery life, and the adjustment settings of the camera. With some cameras, you will need to
remove them from the location, to view or download the photos, others have a LCD screen for
viewing, and others, you may use a memory card. By, buying a second memory card, you may
simply swap cards, and then with a card reader, you can use a portable lap top or note book
computer to view them. Memory cards come in a variety of storage sizes (as well as cost), so try
and match the size of the card, to the amount of pictures or time frame, you wish to cover.
Your camera may be set up at an area baited with apples, corn, etc, to get an idea, of the deer in
your hunting location, or at your stand sites, to establish deer patterns. As I stated earlier, if the
deer are only using that location at night, it would not be wise to spend your time hunting there.
As sad as it is, one other factor that comes into play, is security. Unfortunately, there are some
very unscrupulous people out there, that will steal anything they can, so we need to take as many
measures as we can, to prevent theft. Try and make the camera as inconspicuous as possible, or
place the camera in a security box. You also may want to add your own security measures, with
high tensile chain or cable, and locks. With some cameras, you may program them, with a code,
that must be entered, before they can be used. This won't stop theft completely, however, the
camera will be of no value to the person wanting to take it.
There are also control boards available, that will allow you, to use a current camera that you may
have, as a trail cam. Some mechanical skills are needed, if this is the route you would choose.
The beauty of a trail camera, is the information they gather for you, would take hundreds of hours
of our time, to accomplish the same end.
One website, that I have found very helpful, in providing, an in depth look, at a number of
cameras, as well as methods of use, and other tips, is at trailcameras.net
As always, let me know if there are unanswered questions, from this newsletter, and I will do my
best, to get back to you, with additional information.
Until next month, take care,
Keith Dotterer
As we approach the summer season, there are many agenda's that occupy our time. Family and
friend barbecues, vacations, as well, as keeping things in good order around the home, consume
our time. But dedicated hunters, never allow their passion to stray too far from their mind.
A subject that I want to discuss this month is one you may already be doing, or I would venture to
say, have given it more than just a passing thought. Trail cameras have been used for several
decades, evolving from 35 mm to today's digital, state of the art cameras. The wealth of
information, about the deer you are hunting, can be obtained in no better way, in my
experience. First of all, the camera, is there 24/7 and the deer are completely at ease, with
no one around. Besides getting first hand visual information, about the deer in your hunting area,
you get a clear idea of the time table, upon which they pass by, your chosen stand locations. This
assists you tremendously, in spending your time hunting, when you truly have the deer moving
within range, during shooting hours.
There are over a dozen manufacturers, offering quality cameras for this purpose. I am not going to
give a review on these, but will touch, on the basics differences and requirements. Prices range,
from under $100.00 to around $500.00 for a camera, and depending on whether you are using just
one camera or a multiple amount, to cover a number of areas, buying the best camera within your
budget, is probably the best investment. A quality camera will give you, very satisfying results,
fulfilling the reason you got one to begin with.
Light range for night shots, varies with the camera itself, as well as adjustments from 10 feet, up to
around 50 feet, so depending on the area you intend to use the camera, keep this in mind, when
you purchase one. Some are available with infrared lighting, as to not disturb the deer, but again,
my experience bears out little difference, from what I can see. The most important items, are the
amount of pixels, (3.0 pixels to over 6.0 pixels, the higher the number, the better the quality of the
photos, especially in low light), the ease of viewing the photos when you check your camera,
battery life, and the adjustment settings of the camera. With some cameras, you will need to
remove them from the location, to view or download the photos, others have a LCD screen for
viewing, and others, you may use a memory card. By, buying a second memory card, you may
simply swap cards, and then with a card reader, you can use a portable lap top or note book
computer to view them. Memory cards come in a variety of storage sizes (as well as cost), so try
and match the size of the card, to the amount of pictures or time frame, you wish to cover.
Your camera may be set up at an area baited with apples, corn, etc, to get an idea, of the deer in
your hunting location, or at your stand sites, to establish deer patterns. As I stated earlier, if the
deer are only using that location at night, it would not be wise to spend your time hunting there.
As sad as it is, one other factor that comes into play, is security. Unfortunately, there are some
very unscrupulous people out there, that will steal anything they can, so we need to take as many
measures as we can, to prevent theft. Try and make the camera as inconspicuous as possible, or
place the camera in a security box. You also may want to add your own security measures, with
high tensile chain or cable, and locks. With some cameras, you may program them, with a code,
that must be entered, before they can be used. This won't stop theft completely, however, the
camera will be of no value to the person wanting to take it.
There are also control boards available, that will allow you, to use a current camera that you may
have, as a trail cam. Some mechanical skills are needed, if this is the route you would choose.
The beauty of a trail camera, is the information they gather for you, would take hundreds of hours
of our time, to accomplish the same end.
One website, that I have found very helpful, in providing, an in depth look, at a number of
cameras, as well as methods of use, and other tips, is at trailcameras.net
As always, let me know if there are unanswered questions, from this newsletter, and I will do my
best, to get back to you, with additional information.
Until next month, take care,
Keith Dotterer
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