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Trail Camera Tip: Placement Along a Game Trail

Whitetail's Country — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:00:33 +0000

We have all been pre-scouting and come across a game trail that looks like a highway. These are the things that get get us excited – we know the deer are using this corridor and we want to know more! Most people would be inclined to place a game camera across the trail to see whats happening. Chances are you will end up with plenty of pictures – however those pictures will most likely be of beautiful trees, plants etc – but no deer. The reason for this is that most trail cameras have a triggertime that can be 1 to 3 seconds or even more. Trigger time is the time it takes from the camera to recognize heat and/or movement and to “wake up” and snap a picture. So when a deer is walking down a game trail and the camera is perpendicular to the trail, the deer can be past the camera before it has a chance to snap a picture. In order to take advantage of that game trail, your best option is to either have the game camera facing up a trail or down a trail. This way, the camera has a longer time period to wake up and take a picture.

Hunters Safety – 10 Treestand Safety Tips

Whitetail's Country — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:35:46 +0000

Its early season and most guys dont often think about hunters safety or treestand safety measures but its as good as any time to think about these things. Trail cameras and bucks in velvet tend to be whats on everybody’s mind. But here are some preseason hunters safety ideas to help keep you safe this season.

Treestand Safety Tips

Ladder treestand’s should be checked over carefully. Double check the ratchet straps and make sure they arent deteriorated or damaged. If they have been secured for several years the tree most likely has grown and is putting excessive pressure on the ratchet mechanism and strap – and should be released, inspected and replaced as necessary.
Check the tie down ropes and insure they are secure and tight as well on ladder style treestand’s.
Double check the cross bar support that attaches to the ladder on ladder treestands. Make sure that its properly connected and secure.
Double check the expiration date on your safety harness – yes they expire. Be sure to look closely at all the webbing and buckles. Replace if any seem damaged or not working properly.
I use the Hunter Safety System Quick Connect Tree Strap with my treestand harness. Make sure that there is no damage and still works as designed and replace as needed.
Double check all connections, cables, and nuts for tightness and any damage.
Make sure that you have an adequate rope in order to pull gear up instead of carrying everything in tot he stand with you.
Double check the health of the trees you plan to either climb or have ladder style treestands connected to. Make sure the tree is damaged or has any dead or dying limbs overhead.
If using screw in tree steps or climbing sticks/ladders that use ratchet straps, make sure all are secure and replace or reset as necessary.
Go back to number and double check each step and each piece of equipment again!

Hunting Tip Of the Day: Using Screw in Tree Steps

Whitetail's Country — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:19:07 +0000

As everyone starts hitting the woods and thinking about this years stand locations just remember its still warm outside and come hunting season you will be wearing more layers and bulkier clothing. When setting the distance between your screw in tree steps, like the ones below, a good way to judge distance is to space them roughly from your elbow to the tips of your fingers apart. This way when you have on heavier clothes in wont be uncomfortable to take larger steps – his will also keep you safer when climbing.

EZY Climb Tree Steps – Click here for more details