In this guide I want to share with you my current favourite bird feeder trail camera set up which I’m having great success with capturing beautiful video images of the birds in my garden. This is by no means the definitive guide on how you should go about setting up a trail camera to record…
Trail cameras are invaluable for wildlife monitoring, hunting, and security in remote areas. However, as the popularity and value of these cameras rise, so does the risk of theft. Securing your trail camera is essential to ensure it remains safe and operational. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best methods to secure your…
In this guide I take a close look at how to lock a trail camera to a tree and some of the ways to prevent your trail camera from being stolen. There’s no totally effective way of course. These methods will however greatly lower the chances of your trail cam succumbing to opportunist thieves. Any…
Trail cameras are expected to stand up to the most harsh of environmental conditions while functioning the whole time, detecting movement and recording images onto an SD card without any issue. But, are trail cameras waterproof? In this article I answer this often asked question by taking a brief look at IP ratings and sharing…
This article takes a look at various ways on how to hide trail cameras from humans, and also lessen the chances of game animals being spooked by your camera. Hiding trail game cameras is not an exact art. The following methods described in this article will however conceal your camera from humans with a degree…
Trail Camera Card Readers for iPad (Guide)In this article I take a look at 4 trail camera SD card readers for iPads. The readers will also work with any iOS device with a lightning or USB-C port. If you are not sure which type of port your iPad uses, I have included a comprehensive table…
Trail camera season is the time when ants and other tiny critters are in full swing. Anyone who has had one of their trail cameras infested with ants will tell you that it’s no joke. Knowing how to keep ants out of a trail camera is important as they can cause havoc with the electronics…
Trail camera condensation has to be the most common problem faced by trail camera owners. Especially during early morning hours as the sun rises. This article takes a look at the problem of condensation build up on the camera. Offering ways to decrease the chance of your trail cam taking blurred or white pictures as…
There are many variants of trail camera to choose from. Although almost all cameras fall into at least one of the basic categories below. Of course there is some overlap between the different categories, for example a cellular trail camera has many uses, from home security, deer scouting to wildlife observation. There is no perfect…
IntroductionSetting up a trail camera is easier than you might think, and it’s the key to unlocking a hidden world of wildlife activity! Whether you’re a beginner eager to see what walks through your backyard at night or an advanced wildlife enthusiast scouting game trails, this guide will walk you through how to set up…