Stolen Trail Cameras

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Shroughaun

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• May 4, 2022

• #1

I’ve just had two trail cameras stolen by some thieving b*+*+*+d.

So I set up two cameras in a very secluded spot, way out of anyones walking path (at least that what I thought) and both have been stolen.

There’s no way anyone would be in there unless doing like wise. But I had been observing the area for months and hadn’t seen anyone or anything similar. Supposedly I’m the only person with permission.
Now I’m wondering if someone else had cameras up and seen me putting mine in place and stole them.

The were relatively cheep ones but served the purpose I used them for.

Obviously no use to them as there a code lock to use them. So the only thing is the SD card. Otherwise they’ll be just binned.

Just disappointed to lose them.

 

deerstalker.308

Well-Known Member

• May 4, 2022

• #2

Night vision will show up infra red so trail cams can easily be spotted that way too…. There’s always someone to let the side down, no need for it. Maybe antis too?

 

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Drum123

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Supporter

• May 5, 2022

• #3

Its very annoying when this happens, but was this on your own land, did you have permission or the landowners consent to put the cameras out?
I ask this as ive found trail cameras set up to monitor legally set traps, crow pens etc, without consent . What would you do in this instance? I know what i do.

 

FISH BOY

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• May 5, 2022

• #4

Sorry to hear that. I only have two trail cams but they are marked FC No 5 & 6, in the vain attempt to make people think twice before lifting them.

Also been secured by 200lb shark wire that would require plyers to remove.

Captured numerous people in the deepest darkest woods where they shouldn’t be, but thankfully been lucky thus far.

 

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User00040

Well-Known Member

• May 5, 2022

• #5

Shroughaun said:

I’ve just had two trail cameras stolen by some thieving b*+*+*+d.

So I set up two cameras in a very secluded spot, way out of anyones walking path (at least that what I thought) and both have been stolen.

There’s no way anyone would be in there unless doing like wise. But I had been observing the area for months and hadn’t seen anyone or anything similar. Supposedly I’m the only person with permission.
Now I’m wondering if someone else had cameras up and seen me putting mine in place and stole them.

The were relatively cheep ones but served the purpose I used them for.

Obviously no use to them as there a code lock to use them. So the only thing is the SD card. Otherwise they’ll be just binned.

Just disappointed to lose them.

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shakey jake

Well-Known Member

• May 5, 2022

• #6

imtold thermal will show them up as a hot spot. nothing is safe now

 

Foxyboy43

Well-Known Member

• May 5, 2022

• #7

Best site is as high as you can make it - out of eye line and more importantly reach!
I have always put a label inside saying “You have stolen this camera but there are other cameras in this area - if it is not returned within 24 hrs all footage will be forwarded to the Police”.

 

Norfolk Deer Search

Well-Known Member

• May 5, 2022

• #8

Personally i use heavy duty cable ties for min, And unless you’ve got a good knife or wire cutters they ain’t coming off !

 

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JTO

Well-Known Member

• May 5, 2022

• #9

I've had six trail cams stolen to date.I only buy cheap ones now.

 

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stevec

Well-Known Member

• May 5, 2022

• #10

On the other side, we regularly find trail cams on private land. We generally take them down and wait for a phone call. Almost always badger protection groups.

 

johnnytheboy

Well-Known Member

• May 5, 2022

• #11

I think the IR night vision can see trail cameras, maybe this is how they are finding them, might them have repositioned them and be watching you?

 

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griff

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• May 5, 2022

• #12

Three cameras, one blatantly obvious, one watching the obvious one that is discreetly mounted, and one watching that one even more discreetly hidden, one usually catches them.

 

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eds81

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• Apr 3, 2026

• #13

I thought you’d see who nicked them on your phone no?

 

6mmarc

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• Apr 3, 2026

• #14

Never good we have lost a couple
We put it down to locals out mooching with NV

 

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Mountain Bug

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• Apr 4, 2026

• #15

Wouldn't it be neat if someone could figure out how to make a fake camera with an exploding dye pack. I suppose a claymore disguised as a camera might get you in a little trouble but we can always dream.

Scott

 

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griff

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• Apr 8, 2026

• #16

Mountain Bug said:

Wouldn't it be neat if someone could figure out how to make a fake camera with an exploding dye pack. I suppose a claymore disguised as a camera might get you in a little trouble but we can always dream.

Scott

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