Top 10 Tips with Using a Trail Camera

If you are an avid hunter, using a trail camera is going to big a huge help. There are many different varieties of trail cameras that you can find through Amcrest security. You must research all of the cameras and find the specific trail camera that is going to fit your needs. This article will discuss the top 10 tips you can do to get the most out of your trail camera.

Updating Software 

Before you use the camera the first time, it is important to update the software. Believe it or not, you can purchase a new camera that is not updated like it should be. You should also update the software from time to time to make sure you have all of the most recent updates. 

Number Cameras, Chips and GPS Location

It is especially important to number everything if you have a lot of trail cameras. You do not want to lose a camera because you simply do not know where it is located at. Keeping a map of all trail cameras is also a great idea.

Place Trail Cameras South of Target 

Always point your trail camera to the north because you will be avoiding sun glare and can prevent exposure blow-out due to strong backlight. 

Angle Trail Cameras to Trail

You should hang your camera at a 45-degree angle to the trail because it will give you a better photo of the entire animal. By doing this, you will increase your chances of getting the perfect shot.

Deter Thieves    

     

Do not hang your trail camera in an obvious location for a thief. Consider hanging your trail camera higher in trees, use security cables or include security codes which make the camera useless if stolen. 

Use Time Lapse and Trail Modes

You should use a both time lapse and trail cameras. 

Removing Obstructions and Confirming Position 

You should make sure you have a clear view to your trail. If you do not, the LED illumination will light up the brush in front of the camera. 

Targeting Specific Buck

With the use of a trail camera, you want to see how much activity a certain area is getting. You also want to see the travel routes and times. By knowing exactly how much activity and the exact travel routes and times, you are going to get that buck.

Developing Collection and Archival System

Collecting the data and analyzing it is just as important as the photo you are getting from your trail camera. Once all of the photos are collected, you can archive them. By doing this, you can watch the clips from start to finish and make notes about what you are seeing in certain locations.

Post Season

Just because hunting seasons is over, it does not mean that you should stop collecting photos using your trail camera. By collecting photos in the post-season, it can be a good way to find out if that buck you were looking for all season actually is still around or not. You do need to realize, the colder it is out, the less your battery life is going to be.