Post by tuketu on Feb 3, 2016 15:01:38 GMT -4
TRAIL CAMERAS
This tool has become an invaluable source of information when it comes to patterning bear movement, numbers and sizes of bears at your bait site. They take the guess work out of knowing who may be frequenting your bait site, so having said that there are a few things to consider to ensuring your needs are met:
…1 … Purpose … Although recon info is probably at the top of most people’s list, there may be other personal considerations. Everybody likes a nice picture, so the quality of your Tcam will be a personal choice.
… 2 … Information …what info does your Tcam provide? For most, knowing what the barometric pressure or moon phase is doesn’t mean much. Primarily what you want is something to tell you who is visiting and when, a colour picture is optional
… 3 … Flash or Infra Red … From our experience the flash hasn’t had a spook factor, if anything, it arises a curiosity, which may or may not prove detrimental to having your camera end up as dessert. In such incidents if you want to protect your investment, protective cases are available or can be constructed with someone with a bit in ingenuity.
… 4 … Placement … Ideally Tcams should be placed close enough for a good picture but far enough away to provide a little intel on what the entrance and exit routes are. This will also be of paramount importance in being able to judge bear size in relation to the barrel. Caution must be taken with regards to handling bait and checking your camera. If you have a hunting partner, let one look after the bait while the other tends to the camera. This will avoid any scents transfer from the bait to the camera.
The Compass … we all know that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and sits lower in the sky come fall. This is important to your camera setup to avoid wash out caused by the rising and setting sun’s rays. Ideally, and if possible, set your camera up facing north as this will help immensely in a getting clearer picture.
tuk
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This tool has become an invaluable source of information when it comes to patterning bear movement, numbers and sizes of bears at your bait site. They take the guess work out of knowing who may be frequenting your bait site, so having said that there are a few things to consider to ensuring your needs are met:
…1 … Purpose … Although recon info is probably at the top of most people’s list, there may be other personal considerations. Everybody likes a nice picture, so the quality of your Tcam will be a personal choice.
… 2 … Information …what info does your Tcam provide? For most, knowing what the barometric pressure or moon phase is doesn’t mean much. Primarily what you want is something to tell you who is visiting and when, a colour picture is optional
… 3 … Flash or Infra Red … From our experience the flash hasn’t had a spook factor, if anything, it arises a curiosity, which may or may not prove detrimental to having your camera end up as dessert. In such incidents if you want to protect your investment, protective cases are available or can be constructed with someone with a bit in ingenuity.
… 4 … Placement … Ideally Tcams should be placed close enough for a good picture but far enough away to provide a little intel on what the entrance and exit routes are. This will also be of paramount importance in being able to judge bear size in relation to the barrel. Caution must be taken with regards to handling bait and checking your camera. If you have a hunting partner, let one look after the bait while the other tends to the camera. This will avoid any scents transfer from the bait to the camera.
The Compass … we all know that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and sits lower in the sky come fall. This is important to your camera setup to avoid wash out caused by the rising and setting sun’s rays. Ideally, and if possible, set your camera up facing north as this will help immensely in a getting clearer picture.
tuk
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