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Old 08-12-2008 | 09:06 AM
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How often do most of you check your trail cam for new pictures? I have never set one up before until this weekend, and didn't know how often to check for new pictures. Any advice or tips would be appreciated!
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Old 08-12-2008 | 09:19 AM
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I check mine about every 1 - 2 weeks.
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Old 08-12-2008 | 09:24 AM
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I would give it a week and go check it to see how things are turning out, after that i would give in 2 weeks. with the hunting season coming up i would try and stay out of there as much as possible!
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Old 08-12-2008 | 02:47 PM
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Thanks guys! I figured I would wait at least a week at a time. I guess I will just have to see what I have on film the first time!
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Old 08-12-2008 | 02:48 PM
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First time camera setters hardly ever make a week with out setting it. I could just see it with a monster buck on it and it haunts me, I caved in after 3 days.
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Old 08-12-2008 | 03:00 PM
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I would say 3 or 4 this first time to make sure that things are going smoothly. That way you dont waste time leaving it out when it's not doing anything.
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Old 08-12-2008 | 04:01 PM
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I usuallyonly check mine every 2 weeks. On occasion, my curiosity gets the best of me though.
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Old 08-12-2008 | 04:55 PM
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I usualy check mine once a week. I like to move mine around alot to see what kind of deer I have and if they are on anykind of consistant pattern. I all depends on what kind of camera you have. Some better models can go months and take thousands of pictures before the memory card is full or the batteries die, but some cheaper ones will last less than a week depending on how many pictures it takes.
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Old 08-12-2008 | 07:25 PM
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Every other week. Sometimes 3 if I get really busy.. I try to stay away from stand areas as much as possible especailly just a couple months before the season..
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Old 08-13-2008 | 08:09 AM
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I have a moultriegame spy 40. I will probably check it tomorrow when I go to the area for my softball game.
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