I finally joined the high tech hunters.

bassman417 · 02-13-2009, 04:09 PM

Today I got my income tax check and even though I already had it spent (on bills) I listened to the little guy on my shoulder with the horns and pitchfork and walked into the sporting goods store and walked out with my first 2 trail cams. Nothing fancy really, I got the Moultrie d40 as recommended by my cousin who claims there good cams for the money. Momma bear wasnt too impressed and said I was wasting my money on more hunting and fishing toys. I told her they arent toys there tools and they will help me to be able to be home more next bow season because I can pattern the deer easier. (Some truth to it but Im still huntin as much as possible) Even though I saved some money on the cams that were only 100 each after getting some chain and padlocks and memory cards my wallet did get a bit lighter. I put one out cuz Im just too excited to wait. I didnt have time to do any shed hunting today so Im going tomarrow around noon and I know Im gonna walk up and see what I have for pics. One day isnt much but the place hasnt been hunted for 7 or 8 years so its kind of a safe haven for deer. Ill post what happens. I know I have 4 pics for sure because the camera didnt flash when I walked in front of it. I dont know if it only flashes at night or whats up. Im pretty sure I turned the flash to auto

Ben / PA · 02-13-2009, 05:34 PM

Trail cams are as much a blast as they are a useful tool. Good luck and have fun.

fingerz42 · 02-13-2009, 06:03 PM

Yeah if you have the flash set to auto, then it will only flash in low light sitatuions. You could always check it sometime in a dark room to see if it does indeed flash.

bassman417 · 02-13-2009, 06:11 PM

Thanx Fingerz, Ive been stressin a bit thinkin I setup wrong.
Its snowin a bit here and the cam is on one of my favorite trails so I know theyre gonna be on the move. I love the way the pics look with snow falling, cant wait to get a pic of my own. I dont care if its just does that pass but since only a few bucks have dropped sheds it would sure be nice to see the big dude I got a glimpse of early season. Hes just rediculous. Looks to be a mainframe 12 with kickers gallore and a drop. I couldnt even guess how many scoreable points. I know he was big enough that my adrenaline got going and my stomach was turning to the point of dry heaves after he disappeared. [:'(]

fingerz42 · 02-13-2009, 06:23 PM

Well good luck finding him. I'd rest assured that the flash will work properly. I have moultries and I run all of mine on auto as well.

peakrut · 02-14-2009, 08:14 AM

Oh boy you are in some money trouble now because it never ends once you cross to the dark side. Just say you are helping the economy.

MeanV2 · 02-14-2009, 08:45 AM

Trail Cammin' is a lot of Fun!

Enjoy!!

Dan

bowmanaj · 02-14-2009, 01:44 PM

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ORIGINAL: MeanV2

Trail Cammin' is a lot of Fun!

Enjoy!!

Dan

Yes it is!

I think you'll be very happy with the d40's