I have the worst luck with trail cams. Years past I've had 2 Camtrakkers destroyed by bears. Eventually I got out of the trail cam business because of replacing cams, batteries, film, and film developing. This year for Christmas my kids bought me a digital Moultrie I40. I set the camera out and at the very first location here's what I got.
The bear busted the mounting strap tabs off the back but all else was ok. I beefed up the mounting tabs by bolting on an aluminum bracket for future use.
Oh, I had a scent dripper in front of the camera with coyote urine.
Enjoy. Thanks, bootmud
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Man that is pretty cool. I have been getting bear fever with alot of shows on the outdoor chanel showing bear hunts. Go get em and show us pics. :wink:
That first picture is absolutely beautiful! It would make a great Christmas card..
Pat
That's cool bootmud :yoyo: Sounds rather expensive though .
That first pic, I agree, card worthy!!
keep em comin...
JD
seems early for bear to be moving, what's the average temp been down your way ? Of course they all dont follow the rules of hybernatin' . 53* on jan 8, I need to move a few hours south :laf:
cool catches !
Camera looks like it takes great pics. Keep us informed as to how you like it.
I'd definitely be gettin, or makin, one of these for it if I was you. :biggrin:
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:laf: :roflmao:
Luring em right to the lens. I'd like to see them jump when the flash goes off.