Well, this spring I would like to get a new trail camera if I can afford it after getting a new camp stove, a couple more collars for my dogs and some odds and ends for camping.

My idea is to place a trail camera on a spring in some remote wilderness that receives little precipitaion during the summer months. The animals up there are pretty scattered, but rely on year-round water sources during the drier months. I am going to apply for this unit for the September ML season. Mule Deer that is.

I also have hounds that I use for chasing lions, and thought it would a good opportunity to catch them on camera.

I would be travelling to this area at least once every 2 weeks from April until October, when the snow starts flying. It is about 125 miles from the house, and gets very few people visiting the area, and I am sure even fewer hiking into the wilderness, so theft and vandalism is not a major concern.

I am still unsure of this whole trail camera thing.Not from an ethics standpoint, but from what to look for in one.

I have no clue.

I do know one thing. I have a limit of about $150 to spend.

I have seen the Moultrie 2.1 MP camera online.

I am wondering what kind of battery life these things get.

Also, what about the 6v batteries w/ solar panels? I think this would be very good in the area I plan to place them as there is plenty of sunshine down there.

What would I be looking at cost wise for the battery and charger?

I would take my labtop along with me, along with a card reader, and two cards, and an AC adapter so I can run it off my Jeep and look through any pictures.

Any thoughts? I think this may work, with the cost of the camera, two cards, and card reader, I could stay about the $150 mark. I also figured with the two cards, I can check the card, and hike back in and move the camera if neccessary.

Thanks,

Marcial