Hello I am trying to use a trail camera to see what wildlife is about on my patch but up until now have not managed to catch anything on camera, I know there is deer walking in front of it as there are plenty of slot marks in the ground . I tried it my garden before putting it out in the wild and it caught the local cats and birds so I know it works . Any advice on placement settings e.t.c would be appreciated.
Tips on using Trail Cameras
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I read a useful article somewhere that recommended placing cameras quite low down (say 18 ins - 2 ft off the ground), so that's what I do and it works for me. Having said that, in a recent discussion on here, several people said that was nonsense! Take your pick!
I have also found that things that pass very close to the front of the camera don't always get picked up. It appears to me that there's an optimum distance within the min - max range, so think about how far the camera is sited from where you expect the deer to pass.
I have also found that things that pass very close to the front of the camera don't always get picked up. It appears to me that there's an optimum distance within the min - max range, so think about how far the camera is sited from where you expect the deer to pass.
Have you caught yourself on it as you walk up to check it? I use them a lot for the timing of foxes/muntjac. Getting the settings is a task, I use some on stakes ( the thread is 1/4 Whit) in the brass insert, also there is a threaded rod with a self tapping thread on it which works very well. You can put the on the blind side of a tree and tweek the position to get good coverage.
I never use the straps, what will happen as you walk into the place you have picked is the grass/foliage will spring back up so the 400 shots of a leaf will be good footage.
Leave them for 2/3 days is a good tip...plan your checking of them with time you can get out as checking them when you can't go is frustrating.
I have one in my pheasant pen with people you see on the farm saying oh I never go that way...
A friend caught members of Kent wildfowlers in his wood on the ones we set up for him...
Tim.243
glasshalffull
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Maybe they're all away at getting their hair and nails done for the camera
Hello Tim yes it does catch me on camera and yes I used the straps and got umpteen pictures of foliage , so will try your ideas out thanks.
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Did you have visible warning signs saying that surveillance cameras were in use in the area? If not, then posting those pics of identifiable people on here is illegal and could land you in a lot of bother.
(Unless of course they're people you know and you asked them first).
paul newham
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Need to point your camera at the tractor .All by the book Tim....
Waiting for the dog off the lead by the game cover to write in as well...
The police never turned out when a 24k tractor went missing only giving a CR over the phone....
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paul newham
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It wouldn't but you might just get a good picture of those responsible.
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