TRAIL CAM PICS
06-05-2008 | 07:21 PM
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Typical Buck
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From: RAYVILLE,LA.
TRAIL CAM PICS
I have a question for evryone who has ever used trail camereas.I have noticed with my experience that 90-95% of the pics I have gotten of good bucks have been during non daylight hours.I was wondering if you guys gave noticed this also,and if so what king of strtagies work best for you when trying to catch one or more of these big boys during legal shooting hours.Do you ever see these bucks in the daylight.Would love some feedback,maybe I'll learn something.
06-05-2008 | 07:25 PM
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Bartender
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From: Wisconsin
RE: TRAIL CAM PICS
Last year most of my pics were during daylight hours. I will be checking for the first time my cams this year.
Just quick note that I keep my cams in more of a shaded area which seems to help.
Just quick note that I keep my cams in more of a shaded area which seems to help.
06-05-2008 | 07:31 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: TRAIL CAM PICS
50/50 day/night pics. No rhyme or reason.....but mine are 100% on a mineral lick.
I haven't put my camera out....and won't until after the 4th (July). I'll leave it out about a month or so.....just for inventory. I'll probably check it 2-3 times, total.
I haven't put my camera out....and won't until after the 4th (July). I'll leave it out about a month or so.....just for inventory. I'll probably check it 2-3 times, total.
06-05-2008 | 07:52 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: York,Pa
RE: TRAIL CAM PICS
right now I notice alot of daylight. when the fuzz comes off then I notice more evening and nighttime!You got to find there travel routes and bedding area funnels are a good place to set up!
06-05-2008 | 11:13 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Chatham, Ohio
RE: TRAIL CAM PICS
ORIGINAL: DropTine249
Because SOMEONE is sending the deer an opening daymemo !! I'm sure of it !!
I get the most daytime pics during the spring and summer. Once fall comes around they go nocturnal.
06-06-2008 | 07:18 PM
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Typical Buck
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From: RAYVILLE,LA.
RE: TRAIL CAM PICS
ORIGINAL: DropTine249
Right now, 95% of my buck photos are during the day.
I have them on cam from first light through noon and then again from 3pm until dark.
Some are on at night, but most during the day.
Also, I have most of my cameras over combine feeder/mineral sites. Or at least over a feeder near a mineral site AND there is fresh water near EVERY feeder and mineral site.
If you are constantly checking your cameras, you are leaving alot of scent and disturbing the area. That can cause the older, more wise bucks to visit these areas only at night.
So, my suggestion is to scent shower first. Wear rubber boots and clothing that has been washed in baking soda and/or scent elimination laundry soap.
Spray your hands and boots down REALLY well before you go walking in, with a scent eliminatingCOVER scent. And go in less frequently.
I check my cams every week. As we near the season I will go do so every 2 or 3 weeks and during the season I will randomly check the cameras when I go in to hunt that area and only at that time.
Right now, 95% of my buck photos are during the day.
I have them on cam from first light through noon and then again from 3pm until dark.
Some are on at night, but most during the day.
Also, I have most of my cameras over combine feeder/mineral sites. Or at least over a feeder near a mineral site AND there is fresh water near EVERY feeder and mineral site.
If you are constantly checking your cameras, you are leaving alot of scent and disturbing the area. That can cause the older, more wise bucks to visit these areas only at night.
So, my suggestion is to scent shower first. Wear rubber boots and clothing that has been washed in baking soda and/or scent elimination laundry soap.
Spray your hands and boots down REALLY well before you go walking in, with a scent eliminatingCOVER scent. And go in less frequently.
I check my cams every week. As we near the season I will go do so every 2 or 3 weeks and during the season I will randomly check the cameras when I go in to hunt that area and only at that time.
