I am in the market for a trail camera. What would you guys recommend? Where is the best place to shop for one? Thanks!
Hunting & Fishing I need a trail camera.
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Re: I need a trail camera.
Let me say this upfront. I have no experience with a trail camera. But I have been looking at possibly getting one myself. The Gander Mountain not too far from me has them from $50 to $350. I believe this is another case that you get what you pay for. I am inclined to think the infra red flash is the way to go. I have heard that some are available with removable memory card or flash drive. That would simplify checking the camera in the field and then a close examination when the drive or card was plugged in the PC.
Good luck. I would like to know which one you decide on.
Let me say this upfront. I have no experience with a trail camera. But I have been looking at possibly getting one myself. The Gander Mountain not too far from me has them from $50 to $350. I believe this is another case that you get what you pay for. I am inclined to think the infra red flash is the way to go. I have heard that some are available with removable memory card or flash drive. That would simplify checking the camera in the field and then a close examination when the drive or card was plugged in the PC.
Good luck. I would like to know which one you decide on.
Re: I need a trail camera.
My next trail camera will be prolly a Cuddeback.
I currently run a Moultrie IR 40 and it takes great pictures. The thing I hate about it is if it's windy and if there is limbs or tall grass, you'll have like 600 pictures of wind pictures. Gets annoying quickly.
Moultrie captures motion.
Cuddeback captures heat.
Also, I'd go with the IR vs the reg flash. Never know if someone can see the flash and come snatch the trail camera.
My next trail camera will be prolly a Cuddeback.
I currently run a Moultrie IR 40 and it takes great pictures. The thing I hate about it is if it's windy and if there is limbs or tall grass, you'll have like 600 pictures of wind pictures. Gets annoying quickly.
Moultrie captures motion.
Cuddeback captures heat.
Also, I'd go with the IR vs the reg flash. Never know if someone can see the flash and come snatch the trail camera.
Re: I need a trail camera.
I have the Cuddeback IR flash, I have used it very little but I like it a lot. I got the bear box too so I just bolt it to a tree and lock it and come back later. I have a good fried that has 3 IR Cuddebacks and that's all he will use. He gets tons of pictures every year and they run day in and day out.
Kc
I have the Cuddeback IR flash, I have used it very little but I like it a lot. I got the bear box too so I just bolt it to a tree and lock it and come back later. I have a good fried that has 3 IR Cuddebacks and that's all he will use. He gets tons of pictures every year and they run day in and day out.
Kc
Re: I need a trail camera.
Bushnell Trophy Cam. Totally programmable for pics or videos. Can be had most places for around $200 for one w/o built in viewer.
Bushnell Trophy Cam. Totally programmable for pics or videos. Can be had most places for around $200 for one w/o built in viewer.
Re: I need a trail camera.
I personally don't have any trail cams, but I have friends who use cuddebacks and the pictures are quite nice. He said he has used other (not sure which) but only buys cuddebacks now.
I personally don't have any trail cams, but I have friends who use cuddebacks and the pictures are quite nice. He said he has used other (not sure which) but only buys cuddebacks now.
Re: I need a trail camera.
HAve 2 CUddebacks, without the IR flash. Theft is not a problem where I am, the illegals passing thru don't need a cam! The animals don't seem to mind the flash much, it happens very fast, they look around and then go back to the feed.
PIctures are great, battery life good too, about 1000 pics per set.
Buy the 2gig memory cards at Radio shack, 24 bucks for two. One in the cam, and one to swap out when checking.
And post your pics! I am shooting one of these sheep soon:
Or these pigs!
HAve 2 CUddebacks, without the IR flash. Theft is not a problem where I am, the illegals passing thru don't need a cam! The animals don't seem to mind the flash much, it happens very fast, they look around and then go back to the feed.
PIctures are great, battery life good too, about 1000 pics per set.
Buy the 2gig memory cards at Radio shack, 24 bucks for two. One in the cam, and one to swap out when checking.
And post your pics! I am shooting one of these sheep soon:
Or these pigs!
