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how often should i check my stealth cam? once a week, every other week, every two weeks???

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That depends on how well travelled the route you have it set up on.
If it is a well travelled route probably a couple of times a week.

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I'd check it as often as possible just to see if it's still there ;):D.

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i check my camera every 2 to three weeks. i see no point and running out there every 2 or 3 days just to see if its there. if someone is going to take it then it will be gone regardless of how often checked. I think you need to put them in out of the way places and not on public land IMO. also the frequency of how often you check your unit should be determined by the size of your memory card, because the smaller cards will fill up quicker; the longevity of your batteries powering you unit and your camera. If the batteries last 2 weeks in the unit, then don't leave it out there 3 weeks. I don't leave my cameras in the same place for more than 2-3 weeks at a time before I move them. Hope this helps.

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Joke, it was a joke, see my smiley faces? :eek:

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Depends how easy it is to get to, I have checked mine up to every other day & had it full.

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I check mine about once every 3 days. The other week I had it out and had 12 pictures in a weeks time. This week I had it out and got 18 pictures in 3 days. So I check it about every 2-3 days to make sure I didnt run out of fild yet.

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I don't check mine for at least 2 weeks. 3 at the most. I like to stay out of the timber as much as possible after the spring. I put scent lok on, switch the batteries, change the film, and switch the location sometimes. Then I'm out of there ASAP.

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no problem. just trying to put as much info as possible on reasons when and how often to check a camera. i think there are a lot of variables that must be weighed in on the decision. I am sorry if I sounded defensive or anything other than just trying to be helpful. I am still puzzled as to why people buy them when you can build 10 x the unit you can buy for almost the same amount of money IMO. oh, well good luck on what ever decision you make on checking your cam. I think you will know what will be right for yourself after a few trips checking it. p.s for those of you who might be interested in building a cam, the smallest unit now that can be made will fit in your pocket. yes, you got it in your shirt pocket. the units are ever getting smaller and better that the people are hacking. good luck my friend.

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I would love to start making my own cameras. It would save money and be a fun project for the off season but I don't know if I have the skills to do it. Is it very hard to do?

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Don't get too excited if you notice a bunch of photos registered on the camera's indicator until they are developed. Half of my last roll were of my father-n-law wearing a ski mask. I brought them to our easter family gathering and they were the hit of the event - especially when I said that not too many deer wandered through but a big jackass sure did. : ) We're going to use the photo in a local newspaper ad for his 60th birthday.

The best part is that he went down to our property twice to pull it off. The first time he couldn't find it so he had to call my wife so he could pinpoint the location and then drove all the way back down there. We're in Minnesota and it was in the 60s that week so must have looked pretty suspicious if anyone saw him!

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Also, another good tip my wife thought of. I used to get frustrated when I'd set off the camera if not all the pictures were developed when I wanted to move the camera or take it down. But now i just put my hand over the lens right away and if it goes off before I can disable it, those pictures are black or fuzzy and most photo shops will not develop or charge you for those frames. Cheap, I know, but every little bit helps.

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I usually check mine once a week both to determine if it is still there and how many pictures were taken. I always carry an extra roll with me when I head into the woods in case it does need replacing and yet I want to leave the camera in the same location for another week.

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Can't you switch the camera to test mode and move it without taking any pictures? I know you'll probably set one off when you move the lid. Or does the film rewind when you switch it from "test" to "on"?

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Chucker, I tell the photo person to only develop the pictures with game animals in it. They give me a dirty look, but that is what I want. They also have a guarentee that they'll buy back any pictures you don't want, even if it is the picture takers fault. I know how expensive it can get.[&:]

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goto hagshouse.com and you will find all the help and info there. do yourself a favor and just browse the posts for upto 2 months ago. a lot of new people taking on building there own and many of the same questions are being asked over and over. guys are very nice and helpful. they will get u up and running. i am no rocket scientist either.