Getting the Most from Your Game Camera | Proper Trail Camera Setup
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The amount of knowledge a person can obtain from properly setting up trail cameras is almost incalculable. From a land and wildlife management point of view, trail cameras are one of the best tools to utilize. Of course, a trail camera is just like any other tool in the land manager’s arsenal. It is only useful if used properly. Fortunately, one need not be a camera expert to extract valuable information. While there are many ways to set up a trail camera, here are a few tips and techniques to avoid in order to get the most from your cameras.
The most common mistake committed by hunters and land managers is their eagerness to check their cameras. Waiting to pull the memory card on a trail camera unit can rival Christmas morning as a child. The excitement and anticipation can lead one to spending too much time in the woods, doing more harm than good. The frequency in which a memory card should be removed varies, but a rule of thumb is to let the camera sit for at least two weeks and even longer if the camera is set up at a new location. A trail camera can be set up on the best spot on your property but if the wildlife is patterning your movement, instead of vise-versa, then you aren’t going to obtain the desired results from that particular camera.
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