Leaving Out A Trailcam.

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I stumbled on a potential new project a few weeks ago.............

It's an active location but I will keep the species close to my chest for now, just incase it doesn't work out.

I would though, like to leave my trailcam at the location for a few hours, possibly 12 or so, just to confirm activity and species. The problem is, whilst it is quite a rural location, there is a footpath close by frequented by dogwalkers.

I've never actually 'deployed' my trailcam, I've not really had the confidence in leaving it, as well as no real need to thus far. This location is primed for a trailcam though and I am very keen to leave it onsite. I'm not sure what precautions to take though, I think it would be difficult to hide it where it needs to be.

Has anybody here ever left one out and was it left alone? Ever had one stolen? How did you hide it, etc?

Any tips welcomed, ta much. :)
 
Dale. said:
I stumbled on a potential new project a few weeks ago.............

It's an active location but I will keep the species close to my chest for now, just incase it doesn't work out.

I would though, like to leave my trailcam at the location for a few hours, possibly 12 or so, just to confirm activity and species. The problem is, whilst it is quite a rural location, there is a footpath close by frequented by dogwalkers.

I've never actually 'deployed' my trailcam, I've not really had the confidence in leaving it, as well as no real need to thus far. This location is primed for a trailcam though and I am very keen to leave it onsite. I'm not sure what precautions to take though, I think it would be difficult to hide it where it needs to be.

Has anybody here ever left one out and was it left alone? Ever had one stolen? How did you hide it, etc?

Any tips welcomed, ta much. :)
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Someone on Ayrshire nature had their's nicked when they left it out.... :(
 
Hi Dale, sorry can't help much, I've never left mine out due to worry of theft

Just a few thoughts I had..

Could you attach a cable lock to it?

Would the site allow you to mount it low and cover the side or lean sticks etc to 'hide' it from the path?

If you plan to put it out often, may be worth getting a steel enclosure made to house it, then you could employ a chain and padlock

Gav
 
When I got my Apeman H55 I think I recall reading somewhere(?) about a steel enclosure that could be used as you might require?

However, I think it was intended to be bolted to a flat surface.......though perhaps could be chained to an immovable object?
 
Box Brownie said:
When I got my Apeman H55 I think I recall reading somewhere(?) about a steel enclosure that could be used as you might require?

However, I think it was intended to be bolted to a flat surface.......though perhaps could be chained to an immovable object?
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I think if they couldn't nick it they'd just smash it.
 
Cockney said:
I think if they couldn't nick it they'd just smash it.
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Sadly I think you could be right.......

So, a case of:-
Placement
Disguise
Security

Conclusion(?)
Unless can be hidden from public view then the risk is that it could/would be nicked :(
 
Box Brownie said:
Sadly I think you could be right.......

So, a case of:-
Placement
Disguise
Security

Conclusion(?)
Unless can be hidden from public view then the risk is that it could/would be nicked :(
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I agree, hidden is the best choice.
Maybe a really cheap one, that you dont mind losing so much, would get the proof needed?
 
I don`t think there can be any guarantee it wont get pinched where ever you put it . I was good friends with some forest keepers , and even in out of bounds areas their cameras got nicked . I think planting it near a footpath increases risk , however well you hide it , some thieving git no doubt will find it .
 
I wonder if you could create a dummy from a block of wood......provided it looks 'right' and strapped to a tree(?), hidden of course, you could guage any interference before using the actual camera???
 
Bobsyeruncle said:
@Dale.
why not buy one of these and leave it out and see if it gets nicked?
£11.99 for a non working trailcam.

www.ebay.co.uk

Hunting Trail Camera HD 1080P Wildlife Scouting Cam Night Vision FAULTY LOT x7 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hunting Trail Camera HD 1080P Wildlife Scouting Cam Night Vision FAULTY LOT x7 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
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Perhaps put a note in/under the opening flap "this contains a GPS tracking device" ;)
 
Take a good (or bad!) book and stay within sight of the camera? Not ideal but might be the only option for peace of mind.
 
Dale. said:
I stumbled on a potential new project a few weeks ago.............

It's an active location but I will keep the species close to my chest for now, just incase it doesn't work out.

I would though, like to leave my trailcam at the location for a few hours, possibly 12 or so, just to confirm activity and species. The problem is, whilst it is quite a rural location, there is a footpath close by frequented by dogwalkers.

I've never actually 'deployed' my trailcam, I've not really had the confidence in leaving it, as well as no real need to thus far. This location is primed for a trailcam though and I am very keen to leave it onsite. I'm not sure what precautions to take though, I think it would be difficult to hide it where it needs to be.

Has anybody here ever left one out and was it left alone? Ever had one stolen? How did you hide it, etc?

Any tips welcomed, ta much. :)
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I have an older Bushnell trailcam that I would be happy to pass on to you Dale, as my garden visitors have moved on.
It's not top quality but it works fine and would serve as a trial for you without putting your own camera at risk.
Happy for just the postage. :)
 
Bobsyeruncle said:
Someone on Ayrshire nature had their's nicked when they left it out.... :(
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Yup, I know somebody that had their's stolen too, on private land.

Gav-canon said:
Hi Dale, sorry can't help much, I've never left mine out due to worry of theft

Just a few thoughts I had..

Could you attach a cable lock to it?

Would the site allow you to mount it low and cover the side or lean sticks etc to 'hide' it from the path?

If you plan to put it out often, may be worth getting a steel enclosure made to house it, then you could employ a chain and padlock

Gav
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I think low and covered is the best bet. I don't know the spot all that well just now but I may pop up on Sunday and look at the possibilities.


Box Brownie said:
When I got my Apeman H55 I think I recall reading somewhere(?) about a steel enclosure that could be used as you might require?

However, I think it was intended to be bolted to a flat surface.......though perhaps could be chained to an immovable object?
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Just trees there really but they are big....and not moveable.


Cockney said:
I think if they couldn't nick it they'd just smash it.
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Possibly.


Box Brownie said:
Sadly I think you could be right.......

So, a case of:-
Placement
Disguise
Security

Conclusion(?)
Unless can be hidden from public view then the risk is that it could/would be nicked :(
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I think this is true, the risk will always be there.


Cockney said:
I agree, hidden is the best choice.
Maybe a really cheap one, that you dont mind losing so much, would get the proof needed?
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I'm going to look at the hiding options this weekend.


Lepus said:
I don`t think there can be any guarantee it wont get pinched where ever you put it . I was good friends with some forest keepers , and even in out of bounds areas their cameras got nicked . I think planting it near a footpath increases risk , however well you hide it , some thieving git no doubt will find it .
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Yes, the risk is quite high if the wrong sort comes along. In fairness, I think most people would leave it alone but it only takes one wrong 'un.


Box Brownie said:
I wonder if you could create a dummy from a block of wood......provided it looks 'right' and strapped to a tree(?), hidden of course, you could guage any interference before using the actual camera???
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(y)


Bobsyeruncle said:
@Dale.
why not buy one of these and leave it out and see if it gets nicked?
£11.99 for a non working trailcam.

www.ebay.co.uk

Hunting Trail Camera HD 1080P Wildlife Scouting Cam Night Vision FAULTY LOT x7 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hunting Trail Camera HD 1080P Wildlife Scouting Cam Night Vision FAULTY LOT x7 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
www.ebay.co.uk
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(y)


Box Brownie said:
Perhaps put a note in/under the opening flap "this contains a GPS tracking device" ;)
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That's actually something I considered, those kind of stickers can be bought from the likes of Amazon, E Bay.


Nod said:
Take a good (or bad!) book and stay within sight of the camera? Not ideal but might be the only option for peace of mind.
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It would be too dark to read. :LOL: I could just sit it out though, I'm used to that, although it is quite an eerie place.


gramps said:
I have an older Bushnell trailcam that I would be happy to pass on to you Dale, as my garden visitors have moved on.
It's not top quality but it works fine and would serve as a trial for you without putting your own camera at risk.
Happy for just the postage. :)
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Roger, thank you, a really kind gesture. I'm happy to accept, I will PM you.
 
gramps said:
I have an older Bushnell trailcam that I would be happy to pass on to you Dale, as my garden visitors have moved on.
It's not top quality but it works fine and would serve as a trial for you without putting your own camera at risk.
Happy for just the postage. :)
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What a very kind gesture Roger. The TP community at its best (y)
 
Depending on the location, make sure you've no children around when you view the footage back and get some eye wash handy :LOL:
 
Gav-canon said:
Depending on the location, make sure you've no children around when you view the footage back and get some eye wash handy :LOL:
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I will be very careful where I leave it. ;)
 
gramps said:
I have an older Bushnell trailcam that I would be happy to pass on to you Dale, as my garden visitors have moved on.
It's not top quality but it works fine and would serve as a trial for you without putting your own camera at risk.
Happy for just the postage. :)
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Top man.
 
Good luck Dale.........i'm lucky here in the Dordogne and regularly leave mine out in areas that have public access. - I think the last crime recorded here, was in 1944. ;)

Camouflage it as much as you can and mount as high as possible, out of reach of any chancers!
 
Dale. said:
it's here. :woot:


Hopefully, I can set it up tomorrow, all being well.
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Great stuff - don't forget that it has a volatile memory so without 4 batteries being present it will default settings.
Manual was linked in my PM.
Have fun :D
 
Dale. said:
The camera is spending its first night in a deep, dark, Ayrshire wood tonight.
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Alone and unloved
You cruel person you

:p

I hope you get interesting footage Dale (y)
 
gramps said:
Can't wait! :)
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Me neither.


Cobra said:
Alone and unloved
You cruel person you

:p

I hope you get interesting footage Dale (y)
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Lol, it's a cold one here too, I'm not sitting in that woods all night, scary stuff. :runaway:

:LOL:


Thanks Chris. It's a bit of trial and error. Trying to get an angle and close enough to trigger the camera meant I had to hide it in some long, dead grass. We'll see what tomorrow morning brings. (y)
 
I've got my fingers crossed for you :) hide a ghillie suit scare crow nearby, might scare any yobs off ;)
 
I don't know which trailcam you have, but there are some quite cheap ones these days, such is China's ability to churn out obscure brand electronics at very low cost. For a higher risk location, it might be worth using one of those rather than your main one(s).
 
How eagerly awaited is this thread update? :)
 
Cockney said:
How eagerly awaited is this thread update? :)
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But are we eagerly waiting to see what the trail cam has captured or to see if someone has ‘captured’ the trail cam? ;)
 
sphexx said:
But are we eagerly waiting to see what the trail cam has captured or to see if someone has ‘captured’ the trail cam? ;)
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A bit of both I expect. I'm looking for a Snow Leopard, minimum. ;)
 
Cockney said:
How eagerly awaited is this thread update? :)
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sphexx said:
But are we eagerly waiting to see what the trail cam has captured or to see if someone has ‘captured’ the trail cam? ;)
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Cockney said:
A bit of both I expect. I'm looking for a Snow Leopard, minimum. ;)
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Camera retrieved.

All you're getting for now is some swaying trees and grass. There were no triggers overnight, they all happened at dusk but no sign of any wildlife or humans.

I need to get my head into the camera a bit better, it's subtly different to ones I've used before, so I think it has been a set up thing.

I will try again soon. (y)
 
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