Trail Camera Basics
Whatever you use a trail camera for, there are several measures you can take to make sure you're get the most out of it. Following these steps on choosing and setting up your camera can help you detect animal movements, determine which trails are being used most and also help you pinpoint the types of animals using those trails. Once you know these factors, you will know where to focus your hunt.
Materials Checklist:
- Wildgame Innovations
3 MP Digital Game Scouting Camera with Infrared Flash
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6 Volt External Battery Pack
Blain # 654829
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Twin Pack SD Memory Cards
Blain # 654828
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Greens-N-Raged Deer Attractant
Blain # 656158
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Instructions:
- For the first time camera user, find a product that is simple to operate and economically priced. It is important that the first time user understand the mechanics of a camera. We outline the basics below.
- Trigger speed. This is how fast the camera activates when something passes in front of it. A slow trigger can activate, scare the game and take a long time to shoot the picture. This could cause you to miss out on the action. Try to find a camera with a trigger speed at 3/4 of a second or less.
- Battery life. Since your camera is going to be left out on the trail until you can get back and check it, you want to make sure you find one with long-lasting batteries. A camera that features D-Cell batteries is the most economical option due to their high capacity level and cold temperature performance. You can also purchase the Wildgame Innovations 6 Volt External Battery Pack to recharge.
Ease of set-up. Most cameras allow you to chose how often you want pictures taken and from what angle. You want a camera that lets you change up the settings easily until you are pleased with the type of shots you're getting. The Wildgame Innovations X6C camera has an easy to read LCD screen that allows you to change your settings with ease.- Memory. Unless you want to miss out on the big one passing by, you want to make sure you get a camera that can hold a lot of pictures. A memory of 24MB can hold from 50-80 images. If you will be checking your camera weekly, then that should be enough.
Placement. The good thing about trail cameras is that you can keep moving them until you find a 'hot spot.' Many hunters place their cameras above feed plots so they can see what type of game come to feed at night. Try the Wildgame Innovations Greens-N-Raged Deer Attractant for your feed plot and keep trying out new locations until the images you see on your camera are what you want to see.
Preparation and timing are two important keys to a successful hunt. With the help of a trail camera, you know where wildlife is comfortable and can set up your stand or blind at a comfortable shooting distance. Get ready to snag the big one with the help of a trail camera!
Ease of set-up. Most cameras allow you to chose how often you want pictures taken and from what angle. You want a camera that lets you change up the settings easily until you are pleased with the type of shots you're getting. The Wildgame Innovations X6C camera has an easy to read LCD screen that allows you to change your settings with ease.
Placement. The good thing about trail cameras is that you can keep moving them until you find a 'hot spot.' Many hunters place their cameras above feed plots so they can see what type of game come to feed at night. Try the Wildgame Innovations Greens-N-Raged Deer Attractant for your feed plot and keep trying out new locations until the images you see on your camera are what you want to see.
Preparation and timing are two important keys to a successful hunt. With the help of a trail camera, you know where wildlife is comfortable and can set up your stand or blind at a comfortable shooting distance. Get ready to snag the big one with the help of a trail camera!