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We have been having ALOT of problems with people/4wheelers/dirtbikes on our posted private property. Do you guys think that a trail camera would help show possible suspects, and possiblity of how often they go in and out?
And what would be a good camera for this as both my wife and I work full time and cant go and just sit and wait.... Anything would be great. Thanks.
Unless you want to spend $500 on a camera about the best you can do is the Bushnell Trophy. You can catch them on sale for under $200 if you look around. I would think that most people on bikes are going to be wearing helmets though so I don't know how much good it will do you.
I just bought 3 for the same reason, look at game view and moultre they work really well and all were under 100.00. Infer red flash and they hold 2000 pics with a 2mg card. I have them watching areas around the farm and certain buildings, have already caught the first thieves so they have payed for themselves. Get a couple of cards and it keeps you from bringing the units home to view. You can disguise them easy or hide them in a bird house or some such. Good luck and have fun with them. Mtn Jack
I'd be really surprised if they work, normally the trigger speed isn't sufficient to catch anything moving at a good speed.
Bushnell Trophy even on the video settings could id a suspect. Check the bobcat video at night I have was taking with a Bushnell Trophy.
edit: You can also use it for hunting.
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Originally Posted by Dredly
My inital thought as well.
wildgame innovation makes a nice small sized camera for around $100 have used the video feature on mine but that would prob work better than stills.
If the perp is coming to the unit or away it takes very good pictures, you just have to adjust for the trail or area you are in. Think outside the box, you will be able to figure it out after some set ups. Junk piles, old tires, hollow logs are good hiding places. Hide them well or they go missing. I have yet to have Mrs Mtn Jack find my spots. Had some funny pictures of her trying to find the cameras, i have way to much stuff sitting around. Oh well spring is coming.
thanks for all the replys!! im right around the $100 price for what i can afford... There is only one way that i have found their tracks in and out. SO i will have to look around and see what i can find the cam in/around.
Where did you guys buy your camera's from?
And once used for this, i will be using them for hunting. Ive always wanted one anyways so...
you try blocking the trail and putting a bunch of no trespassing signs?Quote:
Originally Posted by hesserdude07