If its eatting AA's that fast, its probibly running in excess of 2 milli, not micro, amps. I build and design cam electronics, and that is rediculous in my openion. Some of the "cheapness" is too cheap.

Game & Trail cameras are just another scouting tool, and can't substitute for full scouting. I "hunt" with mine pretty much the full year too. I'm getting ready to build a vedieo unit for my self. I've never built one before and am really looking forward to it. Got some DVD hardware and software to use with it today and am getting excited.