Hey guys just wanted some opinions. I hunt private land and luckily without other hunters most days. I'm considering buying a cellular trail camera to use this season. I average about 40 days out of a 45 day season and can hunt almost all day. My thought was that I could set it up on places I know gobblers like to hang out like field edges and old roads. Then I could receive pics on my phone while I am out there hunting. Anybody ever try this or have the idea? If so, how did it work? Which camera did you use? Tactics? Etc?
From what little i know about these cams don't you have to sign it up on a monthly plan just like a cell phone?
I put out 5 cam's yesterday and i know from using the regular cam's and taking pictures your not always going to get good pictures all the time..Signal i sure has a lot to do with it also. i'm like you would like to know more about them. i know from seeing the price of them you can pickup a lot of trail cam and cover a lot more ground with the others and you always have to watch out and hope it don't get stolen ...
O they work..
Quote from: Greg Massey on January 30, 2016, 11:23:10 AM
From what little i know about these cams don't you have to sign it up on a monthly plan just like a cell phone?
I put out 5 cam's yesterday and i know from using the regular cam's and taking pictures your not always going to get good pictures all the time..Signal i sure has a lot to do with it also. i'm like you would like to know more about them. i know from seeing the price of them you can pickup a lot of trail cam and cover a lot more ground with the others and you always have to watch out and hope it don't get stolen ...
I only checked out one brand but it looks like the most you can spend is $30/mo first a data plan from at&t. You basically need to have at&t signal wherever the cam is located. The camera itself run about $400. If they work as advertised and send you pics in real time it might be worth it to me.
Quote from: fountain2 on January 30, 2016, 06:34:16 PM
O they work..
What brand do you use? How fast do you receive pics after the camera take them?
One thing to look at is legality, some states do not allow the use of these during hunting seasons and if you did the same during deer season and wanted to enter a "book" buck (B&C or P&Y) would be denied under fair chase rules... Just some info for you.
MK M GOBL
Quote from: MK M GOBL on January 30, 2016, 10:43:12 PM
One thing to look at is legality, some states do not allow the use of these during hunting seasons and if you did the same during deer season and wanted to enter a "book" buck (B&C or P&Y) would be denied under fair chase rules... Just some info for you.
MK M GOBL
I've been following this thread and wondered about that myself. It almost seems like their use would be taking an unfair advantage, but that's just my take on it. :z-twocents: If they're legal, they're legal and I wouldn't knock anybody for using them. They're just not for me personally.
I'm half expecting to see a bunch of drones flying around this May. What's the recommended shot size for drones, by the way?
Bob
Just my opinion but I'm not at all for it! Turkey hunting is way more than killing! It's the challenge, the game you win some and loose a lot.... and taking steps like this to me makes it all about killing! If it ever comes to this for me I'll just buy a butter ball! The time in the spring woods is about the experience, the battle, the gobble, the sounds of spring, and the time with family and friends! If time is spent pre-scouting and doing ur preseason homework why would u even need to do this. To me there is not much difference in batting then this. If it's legal and u want to do it have at it but to me it's taking an unfair advantage. I want to tag a long beard do to my skill and woodsman ship!
God bless
Good lord. Spare me the pretentious replies. I was just looking for a little information. Sounds like a bunch of guys that need a built in reason to not kill turkeys. I'll take my questions elsewhere from now on.
Quote from: augasman on February 02, 2016, 08:30:56 PM
Good lord. Spare me the pretentious replies. I was just looking for a little information. Sounds like a bunch of guys that need a built in reason to not kill turkeys. I'll take my questions elsewhere from now on.
Put it on a public forum u should expect others opinions! No one that I seen was rude or personally attacking u with any opinion given! Now to clarify ur reply...I need no reason to persuade myself not to kill turkeys! Howeve for the unbelievable respect and love beyond words I have for this passion (turkey hunting) "I" believe I should hunt them fairly under fair chase conditions! This is my opinion and only mine and if it's legal u can do as u please. Turkey hunting is way more thank killing....way more!!
Quote from: VA_Birdhunter on February 02, 2016, 08:48:41 PM
Quote from: augasman on February 02, 2016, 08:30:56 PM
Good lord. Spare me the pretentious replies. I was just looking for a little information. Sounds like a bunch of guys that need a built in reason to not kill turkeys. I'll take my questions elsewhere from now on.
Put it on a public forum u should expect others opinions! No one that I seen was rude or personally attacking u with any opinion given! Now to clarify ur reply...I need no reason to persuade myself not to kill turkeys! Howeve for the unbelievable respect and love beyond words I have for this passion (turkey hunting) "I" believe I should hunt them fairly under fair chase conditions! This is my opinion and only mine and if it's legal u can do as u please. Turkey hunting is way more thank killing....way more!!
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Hey Augusman, I understand that you weren't necessarily asking about the ethics of using a game cam. If you want to see a real firestorm, start a post asking people how they feel about blinds, or decoys!!! Regardless, you only have 5 posts. All of them on this thread. Perhaps you just wanted to join the forum just to find out what's a good game cam, but if you take time to get to know folks, or get to understand the vibe of a forum before you jump to conclusions you would get a whole lot more out of it.....
Quote from: busta biggun on February 03, 2016, 04:27:56 PM
Hey Augusman, I understand that you weren't necessarily asking about the ethics of using a game cam. If you want to see a real firestorm, start a post asking people how they feel about blinds, or decoys!!! Regardless, you only have 5 posts. All of them on this thread. Perhaps you just wanted to join the forum just to find out what's a good game cam, but if you take time to get to know folks, or get to understand the vibe of a forum before you jump to conclusions you would get a whole lot more out of it.....
Actually he did ask for opinions...the first line of his post! When u put something on a public forum u need to be prepaired to receive others opinions especially when asked!! Have alittle thick skin understand everyone doesn't see it ur way and move on with the discussion! Not everyone believes in political correctness or the need to walk around on egg shells afraid of offending someone if there opinion is different!! This is a great forum with a lot of great people and information and alot of DIFFERENT opinions and ideas! Put it on an open public forum be prepaired for some not to see it ur way!
Quote from: busta biggun on February 03, 2016, 04:27:56 PM
Hey Augusman, I understand that you weren't necessarily asking about the ethics of using a game cam. If you want to see a real firestorm, start a post asking people how they feel about blinds, or decoys!!! Regardless, you only have 5 posts. All of them on this thread. Perhaps you just wanted to join the forum just to find out what's a good game cam, but if you take time to get to know folks, or get to understand the vibe of a forum before you jump to conclusions you would get a whole lot more out of it.....
Thanks for understanding. I've actually been on here a while and enjoy it. This was the first time I ever thought I had a legitimate question to post. All the finger wagging just kind of gets my blood boiling.
Quote from: augasman on February 03, 2016, 06:22:25 PM
Quote from: busta biggun on February 03, 2016, 04:27:56 PM
Hey Augusman, I understand that you weren't necessarily asking about the ethics of using a game cam. If you want to see a real firestorm, start a post asking people how they feel about blinds, or decoys!!! Regardless, you only have 5 posts. All of them on this thread. Perhaps you just wanted to join the forum just to find out what's a good game cam, but if you take time to get to know folks, or get to understand the vibe of a forum before you jump to conclusions you would get a whole lot more out of it.....
Thanks for understanding. I've actually been on here a while and enjoy it. This was the first time I ever thought I had a legitimate question to post. All the finger wagging just kind of gets my blood boiling.
Explain the finger wagging please?! I'm very interested in having that brought to light!
What the difference between using the emailing game cam and your buddy texting you where he is seeing a bird on his way to work? Or hearing a bird and pulling up a satilite map on your phone to and pin pointing his position. I use regular game cameras and feel I'm a ethical hunter, most of us use technology advancements to make ourselves more sucessful. It's up to the individual where they draw the line. If legal, go for it.
Ninja...I agree it's up to the individual which means we all have an opinion. That was my point here as I added in my first post that it was my opinion my view...and to each there own and if it's legal and u want to do it have at it! It's called having a discussion as this is a discussion board. I agree with u on some use of technology trail cams, area maps etc but I did not agree with the live instant notification I believe it gives an unfair advantage. I gather u probably don't see it that way and I'm 100% ok with that and enjoy reading your opinion and the dialogue! People are much to quick to get mad if someone goes against there thoughts or opinions...that's not the way to have discussions. You can have discussions civilly and respectfully as I have. There is many great guys on her that have very strong opinions on many different subject as with a blind or decoy thread and I enjoy reading and seeing everyone's opinion...agreeing or disagreeing. God bless
Quote from: VA_Birdhunter on February 02, 2016, 05:50:09 PM
Just my opinion but I'm not at all for it! Turkey hunting is way more than killing! It's the challenge, the game you win some and loose a lot.... and taking steps like this to me makes it all about killing! If it ever comes to this for me I'll just buy a butter ball! The time in the spring woods is about the experience, the battle, the gobble, the sounds of spring, and the time with family and friends! If time is spent pre-scouting and doing ur preseason homework why would u even need to do this. To me there is not much difference in batting then this. If it's legal and u want to do it have at it but to me it's taking an unfair advantage. I want to tag a long beard do to my skill and woodsman ship!
God bless
This entire post is finger wagging. What was that about posting on a public forum?
It's all good! I have to admit if I had live update cameras while in the woods, I'd probably bump more birds running from spot to spot than hunting spot to spot.
Quote from: dirt road ninja on February 03, 2016, 08:00:50 PM
It's all good! I have to admit if I had live update cameras while in the woods, I'd probably bump more birds running from spot to spot than hunting spot to spot.
Haha ya know that crossed my mind too! Trying to sneak up on a long beard for me is like trying to pass a fart in church....doesn't work for me!! LOL. God bless u buddy!!
This entire post is finger wagging. What was that about posting on a public forum?
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Augasman...this is the last I'll respond to this since it's not going anywhere and that's fine also. Buddy it's an opinion....it's my opinion and that's what makes us all different. We should be able to discuss topics etc whether we agree or not and if ur offended by that...well ur going to be offended a lot in life! That is the problem in this country now none of our elected officals in power want to discuss anything especially our president instead they want to shove it down our throats with terrible laws, bills and executive orders...... because they don't want to hear anyone else's opinion or there view. They think there views and opinions is the only ones out there! Do as u please I would suggest just make sure it's legal and enjoy your spring season. However it's not for me and I believe it leans to an unfair advantage!! Safe hunting and God bless!!
For the record, I just bought one. I'll be trying it this season. Anybody who wants info on them, I'd be glad to give it. I promise not to cast judgement.
Keep us updated as to how it all works. Everyone on the forum has opinions about how they feel about using different types equipment etc.. But i can bet you NO one on this forum will takes a horse and buggy to go turkey hunting. Most will drive a real nice truck, SUV, car or a 4 wheeler to go turkey hunting...Augasman all you did was ask what people new about these type trail camera..
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 03, 2016, 09:06:26 PM
Keep us updated as to how it all works. Everyone on the forum has opinions about how they feel about using different types equipment etc.. But i can bet you NO one on this forum will takes a horse and buggy to go turkey hunting. Most will drive a real nice truck, SUV, car or a 4 wheeler to go turkey hunting...Augasman all you did was ask what people new about these type trail camera..
Driving a vehicle is much different then the topic and actually I see no baring on the subject ...apples and oranges! But we do all have an opinion and for the record I'll be driving a truck to my spots this yr...don't have a place to keep a horse! God bless
Well Va Birdhunter i can see why you have a problem with understanding my post..it's all has to do with how equipment thru the years has changed and i'm so glad you will be taking a truck to your hunting spot..Years ago with didn't have these nice trucks with air-condition and trail camera etc..so it's all about how time and equipment has changed to made it a lot easier for people hunting . And yes i agree everyone has opinions..i didn't see were your post was baring on the subject of trail cameras...as you said apples...to oranges....
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 03, 2016, 09:42:49 PM
Well Va Birdhunter i can see why you have a problem with understanding my post..it's all has to do with how equipment thru the years has changed and i'm so glad you will be taking a truck to your hunting spot..Years ago with didn't have these nice trucks with air-condition and trail camera etc..so it's all about how time and equipment has changed to made it a lot easier for people hunting . And yes i agree everyone has opinions..i didn't see were your post was baring on the subject of trail cameras...as you said apples...to oranges....
Haha....well thanks u for the clarification and lots of things have changed through out the yrs some good many bad! I also understand not having a nice vehicle for many yrs I had to use a 3 cylinder car for work and play. Something being easier and what I for see as an unfair advantage is world apart. Figure if try that instead of apple and oranges!! I do appreciate and respect ur view and opinion buddy...and I do sincerly mean that! God bless