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Post by Kjrackmaster on Aug 29, 2006 19:42:42 GMT -5
Last year was my first experience with a trail cam. I started out with a trusty 35mm and it got me hooked for sure. I came accross this bachelor group in early July. I knew of an area that summer bucks hang out quiete regularly year after year. So i set up a mineral block and in just a few weeks it was made into a frequent stop for those big bruisers. None of those bucks were taken as to my knowledge. I would have known about them being taken if it were to have happened within several miles so chances are that they are still waltzing around somwhere!    
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Post by E.T. on Aug 29, 2006 21:36:18 GMT -5
Kjrackmaster
Welcome aboard.
Thanks for sharing the pics and getting a little adrenaline flowing for some of us before the season arrives. Hope you get an opportunity of your choice of these when the hunt is on.
That is one toy or I mean useful hunting aid I need to acquire in the near future. ;D
Ed
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Post by ozark on Aug 30, 2006 19:05:30 GMT -5
I reccomend it to anyone who wants to know what occurs while they are not there. I have a 35MM that I have used for a few years. Big bucks that seem to vanish when the season opens, bear, turkey and such creatures as raccoons. It would even capture the image of poachers but more than likely the poacher would take or destroy the camera. I have had no problems in this area but suggest some selectativity in location. I haven't tried the digital cameras but would like to get one because they would be easier to share with others. It is also amazing how many of these big bucks are on the move during darkness. In fact those you shared are examples. Nice pictures, thanks for sharing.
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Post by E.T. on Aug 30, 2006 22:15:15 GMT -5
Ozark
Okay, more good reasons to own one and good advice to follow in using one.
Thanks for your input and recommendations.
Ed
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Post by jnrbronc on Aug 31, 2006 13:02:18 GMT -5
This is my first year with a trail cam as I stated in another thread. I think that having seen what is in my hunting area in the off season is going to make me have more patience this fall and also maybe a bit more selective. I knew I had deer in the area, but have been surprised at the number. I happened across a used digital cam and I am glad it isn't 35mm film. I have had times when I get 100 pictures (which 35mm couldn't), then some of them might be blank, slightly out of focus, rear end of a deer, etc. I wouldn't want to pay to have 35mm film processed. I have two memory cards and two sets of rechargable AA batteries, so about every 1-2 weeks I swap them out (if I can stay away that long! ;D) On some other forums I follow, the new Cuddeback No-flash has been getting the old thumbs down.  It seems to have a slow shutter problem that makes for blurry photos. A person might want to watch how that sorts out before getting that model. Some are quite happy with previous units. Here is a great place to start "learning the language": www.hagshouse.com/Hags%20House/Trail%20Camera%20Project.htm#CAMERAS There are many links to the "forum" and I think you have to register to see the forum. Kjrackmaster, Not trying to hijack your thread, just glad you posted it as I obviously enjoy the topic! ;D Good luck this fall, as you should have some dandy bucks running around. Here is another photo:  |
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Post by Kjrackmaster on Aug 31, 2006 14:04:40 GMT -5
Hey thanx guys. I appreciate ur input on this subject. This is the new age of hunting and i am doing my part on keeping up. Even though i just went out and spent over 400 dollars on a couple of new cams, its gonna be totally worth it!
Kyle
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Post by bubba on Aug 31, 2006 16:31:38 GMT -5
well, if this aint hi-jacking then, I would highly recommend this site for the best board "since" the green board  www.chasingame.com/-bubba |
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Post by ozark on Sept 1, 2006 18:04:58 GMT -5
Although It may not be standard throughout the Wal-Mart where I have my 35MM wildlife pictures developed in one hour permits me to have developed only good clear wildlife pictures developed. I tell them to throw out such creatures as crows, squirrels and only develop Large game animals. Sometimes out of 24 exposures they give me back less than half. But they are worth keeping. Mine is the Deer Cam and I have had good luck for several years. But my advice to anyone buying would be to go digital if they have a computer or access to one.
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It seems to have a slow shutter problem that makes for blurry photos. A person might want to watch how that sorts out before getting that model. Some are quite happy with previous units.
