Tips to Maximize Trail Camera Success

Cellular cameras are a tremendous investment. If you use a trail camera as a hunting tool, the money you save in gas and time will pay for the monthly fee for cellular service.  I’ve worked with computers for most of my life, yet I can’t wait to log on and see what’s happened overnight on four cameras.  Once posted, you will become a year-round deer hunter who checks activity during hunting season and becomes concerned with conservation for the remainder of the year.

Bears, Coyotes, and Bobcats

Because today’s cellular cameras can function 24 hours a day, any activity near the site will be captured and preserved for your records.  Is there a sow with cubs near your stand?  Are you seeing does with no fawns early in the fall?  That’s a sign that predators, likely coyotes, are a problem.  Fortunately, improvements in camera technology have made them easier to set up and more affordable.

Easy Peasy Set-Up

This Moultrie Edge 2 is easy to operate and set up. As you can see, some lights show “connecting” and “connected.” To connect the camera to a smartphone, simply download the Moultrie Mobile app, scan the QR code inside the camera door, and you are in business.  The camera comes with an attachment strap that will fit most trees.  Most cameras operate on eight or sixteen AA batteries.  Rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries are an excellent investment and eliminate the need to purchase additional power.  Here’s a quick video to help you maximize your camera results.

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