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Old 11-30-2009, 11:39 AM
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how do yall go about doing this? i want to get a camera to put on a peice of public land that i hunt but i dont want it to walk off..... thanks for any help you can give me.
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Old 11-30-2009, 04:17 PM
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well, cable locks and maybe a lock box would be great, I wouldn't even attempt it but, if it was me, I would find a cheaper model (if not the cheapest) and put it out, if it walks off you won't be out alot of money.
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Old 11-30-2009, 06:05 PM
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I use lock boxes on private land.
I doubt I'd ever put my cameras on public land.
A good lock box will cost you $30-45 and a quality shrouded lock is about $20.

In the end all they need is a portable dremel or a chainsaw if they want it bad enough.
I'd go with the above comment on just putting some cheapo cams out like wildviews or stealths.
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Old 12-01-2009, 09:18 AM
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if they want it bad enough they will find a way to get it. I have seen pictures where thieves have cut the tree down for a camera, and that was on private land.
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Old 12-01-2009, 09:20 AM
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locks just keep honest people honest!!!
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Old 12-01-2009, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by halfbakedi420
locks just keep honest people honest!!!
Exactly as it is.. I purchased a locking kit for mine from the makers of it.. But as stated if someone wants it bad enough they will find a way to get it..
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Old 12-01-2009, 11:11 AM
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This is why wildviews have a big place in the market. I can't fathom how people can put out a $300 camera these days, even on private land.
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