Cameras like any eloctrinic will have a limited life span. My theory is the less it’s out in the elements and less pictures it takes the longer it should last. I usuallly put one or two out as early as may just to kinda get inventory then start setting most of mine out in July. Gives me plenty of time to get inventory and catch on to a few early season patterns.
What your describing sounds like he may not be bedding on you but probably not to far as your property sounds like prime deer habitat. What’s the chance you could acquire access to the neighboring property? More ground equals more opportunities.
Either way about the time time you start getting him figured out the seasons will change and so will his patterns. You only have 10 acres so it will take all of about 3 days of hunting to put a fair amount of pressure on him if your not careful so pick your hunts and tactics wisely and good luck!
What your describing sounds like he may not be bedding on you but probably not to far as your property sounds like prime deer habitat. What’s the chance you could acquire access to the neighboring property? More ground equals more opportunities.
Either way about the time time you start getting him figured out the seasons will change and so will his patterns. You only have 10 acres so it will take all of about 3 days of hunting to put a fair amount of pressure on him if your not careful so pick your hunts and tactics wisely and good luck!