RE: how often should you check your cam?
Yea do not get into the habit of checking it too often. I know you want to get out there and look at the pictures but you are doing yourself more harm than good. The deer will start to pattern you by your scent and you will see a sharp decrease in deer activity if you check it too often.
I personally check them about once every 15-20 days to be safe and not scare any deer off.