RE: Checking trail cameras
A lot will have to do with herd size and where you've set up. I set my cam up in a travel corridor that has 3-4 travel routes through it. I can leave my cam for 3 weeks on a set of batteries but usually check it every 7-10 days to make sure it hasn't grown legs. If I get 10-15 pics a week I'm happy. I don't set up over bait and I avoid setting up my can in either of the two stands location on that property. I want to get an idea of whats around but I don't want to spook the deer. I also don't set up on the trails that lead to the two small plots I planted or on the food plots. I want the deer to feed at their liberty without intrusion.