Comments on: Online Resources for Selecting and Using a Trail Camera

By: Ronald E. Torres

Ronald E. Torres — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 14:12:42 +0000

Personally I have also been a fan of Bushnell trail cameras, but Spypoint solar trail cameras will soon become a real threat and I might start replacing these cams in some of my spots.

By: Kat Albrecht

Kat Albrecht — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 17:45:24 +0000

Danielle, since technology advances so quickly with these cameras I was wondering if you have any done any updated research on game cameras in 2016. Any new recommendations?

By: Michael K. Grim

Michael K. Grim — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 20:47:41 +0000

As far as I Know, Bushnell Trophy Cam 8MP is one of the best. I am using one even for security reasons( not only for this reason). Thank you for the interesting post.

By: Kenneth Ashworth

Kenneth Ashworth — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 01:11:30 +0000

Bushnell Trophy Cam 8MP is one option you can try. 6mp (720x480p videos)
range 45feet, trigger speed of 0.8 seconds. this camera comes with 8aa batteries

By: Robin B

Robin B — Fri, 29 May 2015 18:52:52 +0000

How long do the batteries work in these trail cameras?: http://www.shoppingblox.com/trailcameras

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 18:27:21 +0000

In reply to vle. If you follow the links in the above article: "Trail Camera Checklist" on TrailCamPro and "Getting Started" on Chasing Game, you will find useful information on setting up the cameras. The Chasing Game site also provides useful info on security. If you are concerned about the flash (even the glowing red of the infrared flash) giving away the location of the camera, then you should look into "black flash" cameras, which do not show any light to the human eye.

By: vle

vle — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 15:53:36 +0000

How do you set up the cameras in the field? How do you prevent it from being stolen? There are ways to camouflage the cameras but then at night they give themselves away when the flash work. Thanks

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:44:52 +0000

I recently visited Cabela’s to check out the newest line-up of trail cameras available. Cabela’s has display models out so you can get a close look at the set-up and mounting options. Security options are an often overlooked factor when selecting a trail camera. The cameras are expensive and having one stolen, especially when you are looking for your lost pet, can be truly heart-breaking. The most secure cameras are those that allow you to thread a thick python cable lock through the camera. The Primos, SpyPoint Reconyx, and some Bushnell cameras offer this feature. With some of the smaller cameras, you can also purchase a separate security box, but this does cost an additional $25-$35. Some of the cameras did not appear to offer any easy way to securely lock them including the Moultrie, Wildgame Innovations, and the Stealthcam cameras.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 30 May 2012 04:09:38 +0000

I still think that the Bushnell Trophy Cam is the best camera though I am frustrated with the high incidence of technical issues. This summer 3 of my 5 Bushnell cameras were malfunctioning. However, as long as you hold onto your receipt Bushnell should fix or replace any defective cameras up to two years from purchase.

However, if you are not comfortable using technical gadgets (like many of my clients), then I would not recommend this camera. The menu can be confusing with its many options and difficult to navigate with its tiny screen. The other cameras that I like are the Primos Truth Cam 35 and the SpyPoint IR-5. These are both good cameras, and they have much more user friendly menus and are cheaper than Bushnell.

By: Ed Butler

Ed Butler — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:22:20 +0000

Some of the trail camera ads and test sites give a detection range for their cameras which is perhaps a bit too optimistic. For example: the camera I recently bought claims a detection range of 45-feet or so. The problem is that this is apparently based on a deer sized animal.
I’m trying to use my trail camera to detect house cats at about 24-feet and it’s not detecting them at that range at all. I’m not implying that the ads are misleading but this is a caveat to be taken into consideration if you are hoping to detect small stray house pets and you need to keep the camera indoors to prevent its’ theft.
Thanks for your interesting site.