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 trigger Continue reading »
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So I recently put out one of the new Moultrie M-80 game cameras. I have a secluded pond covered with deer tracks with a mineral site off to one side. I have plenty of bucks moving through the area but my issue is understanding where they come in and come out of the areas around the pond. The game camera on the mineral site only shows me what is in its proximity. In the short video clip attached the mineral site and game camera is on the far left side of the screen. None of the activity seen in the video will be picked up on that particular camera because the deer dont pass in front of it. This is why using a camera with plot time lapse video is important – to truly understand the bigger picture.
Remember this – these initial views are only for the plot stalker mode – trail camera mode to come.
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Got a lot of great pictures this year but I think this one happens to be one of the coolest – just something you dont see everyday.
Buck and fawn
This palmated buck is no stranger to our property – based on his size and his age he will definitely be on the 2011 bucket list!
Here are some great bucks from our property in central Virginia – still a lot of time to put on some size. These are at a mineral pit along a secluded spring fed pond. Click photos to make larger.
