1. Put batteries in it.
2. Put the batteries in the right way.
3. Turn the dang thing on.
4. Remove the leaves hanging in front of the motion sensor.

You old farts need constant reminding!

Alot of the deer here have moved into the crop fields and are staying there. Once the crops nearby are harvested, # of pics will increase again.
Also take the camera and make sure its operating correctly. Last year, a bunch of gnats got into my camera and died in front of the actual motion sensor (not the lens) and it wouldn't take a pic for nothing until I cleaned out the insides. The pic looks like the day/night sensor is not working properly.