It's the first time, I have put a trail camera up.
Here is the deer sign, I found.
Not from the trail camera.
How long do you usely wait before checking the camera for pictures?

I usually check mine every 1-2 weeks. Of course after you start getting pics. it will become harder and harder to wait between checks. Just like Christmas!

Blessings.....Pastorjim

I couldn't wait, and got 9 jpegs, and 238 - 14 second videos of air.
I gues I need to wait longer.
I just wanted to make sure the cam was pointed in the right direction.

How about some pointers guys?
I need some helpfull information.

Thank You

Tips, and hints on how, and where to put a trail camera.
Thank You.

jrbsr

well usually the best place is over bait...but if ya cant bait..get on a deer trail, walk it fer awhile..and find an area where 5 or more trails meat<<get it? thats a pun..meat..lol....nm..where they meet at..put the cam up in a natural Y or W or T or whatever..dont put it in the path the animals take..
..have the camera set on every 30 seconds..cause they come by in groups..in my experience..video is kewl too...if it has a flash, i notice the big guys dont like it, but the does will hang around..so your huntin daytime anyways, so leave the flash off imo

lol sorry man, its sunday, everyone is wakin up late lol
i just got to um forums
and just stared at the screen ...it didnt do anything lol

is it legal to bait where you have the camera out? also what type of camera? if your not going to bait find a well used trail in the area with a lot of sign and put the camera over that trail

If you can use bait, do it. It will help you overcome alot of other things such as slow trigger speed. It also tends to distract the deer from the camera. I know it's hard, especially with as hot as it's been, but try to be as scent free as possible. Make sure yiur camera isn't looking into a rising or setting sun. That can make the camera do some crazy things. If you are not using a security box, I highly recommend you get one. I try to avoid putting my cams in places that are easily accessable to others, that's just inviting trouble. Have fun and enjoy your new addiction!

Blessings.....Pastorjim

I try to keep mine around 3 feet off the ground. That works best for me anyways. I also try to keep it in an area without a lot of leaves blowing as it can cause the cam to take alot of unwanted pics.. Good Luck with getting some pics for us..