Trail Cam

jimk · 08-26-2008, 12:39 PM

Thanks to Eric at Scheel's I'm a new owner of a Stealth Cam Trail Camera. I got it all set up last night. The only problem I have is I want to go check it every 10 min. Everyone's got a diff. opinion on this I'm sure but how often do you guys check them?

BoB_25 · 08-26-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jimk

Thanks to Eric at Scheel's I'm a new owner of a Stealth Cam Trail Camera. I got it all set up last night. The only problem I have is I want to go check it every 10 min. Everyone's got a diff. opinion on this I'm sure but how often do you guys check them?

I went every other day and swapped out Memory Cards.

huskerbowhunter · 08-26-2008, 01:45 PM

We had a dicussion on this not too long ago...I believe the average time was 7-10 days. I try to make it 10 days but its always so tempting...I also don't put my cameras right next to my stands though..I have them out to just get an inventory of what is around so ill put them on scrapes and such that I know are going to only be used during the night. I also like to wear my rubber boots and scent protector so I don't put a whole lot of scent down. Not sure if this matters or not, but I surely think it does.

smokeybear z · 08-26-2008, 01:49 PM

30-45 days

BPbowhunter · 08-26-2008, 05:52 PM

About once a week.

flatcoats · 08-26-2008, 05:58 PM

i try to give them 2 weeks, but rarely does it happen.

jimk · 08-26-2008, 06:05 PM

Thats what I was thinking. Thanks. Now if I can just get the NEFGA sticker on a deer.

BPbowhunter · 08-26-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jimk

Now if I can just get the NEFGA sticker on a deer.

I was just wondering how to do the exact same thing.

FrontierTaxidermy · 08-26-2008, 06:30 PM

Suspend the sticker in the air, over a trail, between two trees with light thread (adhesive back exposed). If the deer ignores it or doesn't notice it and walks into it, it may stick to him/her and hopefully your camera will take the photo. Just an idea.

**Ty Stromquist** · 08-27-2008, 12:03 AM

I got a stealth cam as well. OUt of the 3 brands we have I love the quality of pics and ease of use it has.

Im thinking of buying another this next week as well.

Look into buying the expandable 6v battery and solar panel for it. I got that and it lasts for EVER. Also buy a 2 gig memory card at walmart for $20 and your set.

Good luck.

BPbowhunter · 08-27-2008, 08:51 AM

My cam is a stealth cam also.

Gary Bottger · 08-27-2008, 12:50 PM

SG550 Scout Guard IR Game Camera - Another one that is worth looking at. Ty - check out the mojo 6 volt batteries. Rechargeable and should last longer then the season.

Also dell.com had 2 gig kingston SD Cards for 10.00 plus shipping.

btw, we have 8 moultrie out and haven't had a problem with any so far. Knock on wood!

08-26-2008, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
jimk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N.E. Ne Posts: 187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Trail Cam Thanks to Eric at Scheel's I'm a new owner of a Stealth Cam Trail Camera. I got it all set up last night. The only problem I have is I want to go check it every 10 min. Everyone's got a diff. opinion on this I'm sure but how often do you guys check them?

08-26-2008, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
smokeybear z Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	30-45 days __________________ "Lord, suffer me a buck so large that even I, in talking of it afterward, have no need to lie."

08-26-2008, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
BPbowhunter 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 2,346 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	About once a week. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

08-26-2008, 06:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
FrontierTaxidermy Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denton, Nebraska Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Suspend the sticker in the air, over a trail, between two trees with light thread (adhesive back exposed). If the deer ignores it or doesn't notice it and walks into it, it may stick to him/her and hopefully your camera will take the photo. Just an idea. __________________ frontier-taxidermy.com

08-27-2008, 12:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 3,771 Thanks: 42 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	I got a stealth cam as well. OUt of the 3 brands we have I love the quality of pics and ease of use it has. Im thinking of buying another this next week as well. Look into buying the expandable 6v battery and solar panel for it. I got that and it lasts for EVER. Also buy a 2 gig memory card at walmart for $20 and your set. Good luck. __________________ How can I be lost...... if ive got no where to go. Unless your going to eat the horns or mount it, let that buck walk by. Shoot a doe

08-26-2008, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
huskerbowhunter 2008 Catch & Continue Champion Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fremont Posts: 290 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	We had a dicussion on this not too long ago...I believe the average time was 7-10 days. I try to make it 10 days but its always so tempting...I also don't put my cameras right next to my stands though..I have them out to just get an inventory of what is around so ill put them on scrapes and such that I know are going to only be used during the night. I also like to wear my rubber boots and scent protector so I don't put a whole lot of scent down. Not sure if this matters or not, but I surely think it does.

08-26-2008, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
flatcoats Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 2 Thanked 20 Times in 14 Posts	i try to give them 2 weeks, but rarely does it happen.

08-26-2008, 06:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
jimk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N.E. Ne Posts: 187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Thats what I was thinking. Thanks. Now if I can just get the NEFGA sticker on a deer.

08-27-2008, 08:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
BPbowhunter 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 2,346 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	My cam is a stealth cam also. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

08-27-2008, 12:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gary Bottger Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: nebraska Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SG550 Scout Guard IR Game Camera - Another one that is worth looking at. Ty - check out the mojo 6 volt batteries. Rechargeable and should last longer then the season. Also dell.com had 2 gig kingston SD Cards for 10.00 plus shipping. btw, we have 8 moultrie out and haven't had a problem with any so far. Knock on wood! __________________ Hunt Hard, Hunt Safe and take a kid with you.

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