Any novel ideas on concealing game cams?

[chuckp]

Anyone have any novel ideas on concealing game cams? I want to try and keep the thieves from seeing it and stealing or destroying it. I would like to see the wildlife on my family land but if there is a trespasser I would like to not have them spot it and then take it. I have thought about the armor kits that are sold but that just stands out like a sore thumb and says 'shoot me'.

Thanks,

Chuck

 

[vesan87]

Deadfall trap

 

[Willie]

Put them up high - at least ten feet and aim them down at the run/bait..

 

[goinggreyfast]

Manure--lots and LOTS of it!

 

[Willie]

Put them up high - at least ten feet and aim them down at the run/bait..

PS...put them in a tree big enough around that they cant shinny up it.

 

[vesan87]

Manure--lots and LOTS of it!

YES! Put the Manure in the dead fall trap!

 

[chuckp]

Damn, I was hoping for something more useful.

Chuck

 

[Willie]

Chcuk,

10 foot up works.. the perps dont look up...niether will the deer

 

[patience0830]

Chcuk,

10 foot up works.. the perps dont look up...niether will the deer

Unless they trespass at night. Then the flash might give it away. Even the red glow of the I/R is pretty obvious to a human.

 

[patience0830]

Deadfall trap

I like the idea but I'd hate to see one get in trouble for trapping deer. What does one use for trespasser bait? $20 bill? Trail of quarters leading up to it?

 

[witdog2020]

Put them up high - at least ten feet and aim them down at the run/bait..

You can pick a tree that has a limb that runs slightly upward, it actually gives you a better view and at longer range. I have the IR camera and the red light comes on when a deer is nearby, the does don't even care. The wiley big bucks on the other hand were always steering away from it. Since I moved it up I don't have that issue. I use removeable keyhole steps to climb up and change cards and batteries. I just carry the steps with me. I still use an 1/8" steel cable and lock, just for my own sanity.

 

[chuckp]

Chcuk,

10 foot up works.. the perps dont look up...niether will the deer

That's a great idea. I might make a fake limb to put it in. I only have had my game camera half ass installed for about a month and have already photoed one poacher.

Chuck

 

[PapaScout]

Most people would avoid a hornet's nest. Could an old one be cored-out to fit a camera?