BSK
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I have 18 cameras up already and found myself buying two more. I am truly a trail-cam addict.
"Hi, my name is BSK, and I'm a trail-camera-aholic..."
"Hi, my name is BSK, and I'm a trail-camera-aholic..."
I'm an addict, and can't stop myself
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JCDEERMAN
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Same! We are up to 36. It really does become a pain after some time. Heck, we found a camera last weekend we forgot about from last November! We got to it and it was still functioning 
. Ever time I go out somewhere, I've got to study a map to determine how many memory cards to take with me to swap out. And the cost of batteries 
. Ever time I go out somewhere, I've got to study a map to determine how many memory cards to take with me to swap out. And the cost of batteries Yep I've got a seat right beside you at the support meetings.
Im about as bad. Bought a muddy cell cam just because it was in clearance that came with card and batteries. Card was worth what i paid for cam. And ups just delivered another gardepro e8 wifi
BSK
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Just ordered two more GardePro A60s. They are the ultimate food plot cam. Ultra-clear pictures and video, long trigger distance, and jaw-dropping flash range.
BSK
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I have a map layer for my GIS with all the cameras located. Helps me keep track. In the layer's database I have what the camera is pointed at (food plot, road, scrape, etc.) as well as the make/model of camera, camera name, and the dates it was put in place and taken down.
Had to buy a new SD card holder this year. The new one holds 40 cards. Just barely enough!
Yeah im about at my limit- just because of the amount of work they require to move, swap batteries, cards etc.I have a map layer for my GIS with all the cameras located. Helps me keep track. In the layer's database I have what the camera is pointed at (food plot, road, scrape, etc.) as well as the make/model of camera, camera name, and the dates it was put in place and taken down.
Had to buy a new SD card holder this year. The new one holds 40 cards. Just barely enough!
JCDEERMAN
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The problem lies when you come late October-mid December moving them every 1-3 weeks. But yes, your tracking system is what I need to utilizeI have a map layer for my GIS with all the cameras located. Helps me keep track. In the layer's database I have what the camera is pointed at (food plot, road, scrape, etc.) as well as the make/model of camera, camera name, and the dates it was put in place and taken down.
Had to buy a new SD card holder this year. The new one holds 40 cards. Just barely enough!
Mr.Bro
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Me too. So addicted actually thinking about buying a couple of GuardePros.
BSK
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I really love the GardePros for big open spaces with a lot of action, like food plots. They have incredibly long trigger distance and flash range. My only complaint is they occasionally miss triggers. That's why I put them in high-activity areas. If they miss a few triggers, I can live with that. For "absolutely cannot miss a trigger" locations with shorter visual ranges, I use Browning HP4s/5s.
deerhunter10
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Ordered 2 Spartans last week Ordered another 2 yesterday. About to order 2 more garden pros. All cell cameras. I am right there with you.
JCDEERMAN
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DomG
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Only one camera, but my camera addiction is saying hi to trail-cams when I pass by them in the woods...
You need a 12 step program. Take 12 steps, set camera and repeat.
This is why I do not own trail cameras. I will be so hooked. Probably would not even hunt; just watch my cell cams.
JCDEERMAN
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HA I also do this. I give a peace sign or a thumbs up going by them. Some guys flip the camera offOnly one camera, but my camera addiction is saying hi to trail-cams when I pass by them in the woods...
Try a Meidase P70 for cheap. Almost identical to the GardePro. A little glitchy sometimes but it's $39. The GardePros are same thing just less glitchy.
philsanchez76
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I used to be an addict, but lately its been tough on the public land side of things. At one point I had 8-10 cams out on public. Ive had most of them since 2020 and they are all starting to die on me. Im down to only 3 cams out there now. Plus people keep stealing my memory cards. im talkin all these cams are 1/2 mile or more into the WMA in very thick areas and always 8-10 feet up the tree. And folks are still stealing the memory cards! Im on the fence if I'll buy any more at this point. But I do miss all that data!!
That's horrible. People suck. Fortunately I've never had a cam messed with on public land, but I have had several stolen off private ground by trespassers. It's infuriating.
BSK
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That's about the way my property is looking! But I tell you what, nothing warm and moving gets by them.
Good Lord! The data bill has to be expensive.
He got a farm in Lincoln Co and one in IL? Lol. I saw him make that comment on FB a while back. The thought of just buying batteries for all those makes me nauseous.
I know Illinois and Colorado, not sure about Lincoln..
Could be him. He said he had 125 scattered across 3 states. This guy lives in AL, though, so I assumed that was the 3rd state. Still…….impressive that someone can keep up with that many cams. I've only got a handful and sometimes temporarily lose one.
