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Trail Camera “Views” Information Collection Solution Now that there are some discernible antlers on top of the bucks’ heads, it’s time to get those trail cameras working overtime. Much can be learned about our herd, and the data may help us in harvesting a mature buck this fall. “Information” about deer movements and, more specifically, the habits of a buck you’re after, can be the most important parts of a successful hunt. This information is also vital in making sound management decisions. Give these ideas a try to get the most from your trail cameras: #1 - To begin, choose the right camera. To me, the three most important features are a quality lens, an effective infrared flash and a quiet shutter. You may also want other features like better resolution, timelapse, burst mode, video, password protection or builtin viewer. It all depends upon your personal needs, but like most things … you get what you pay for. #2 - Mind the angle of the sun. The best daylight images will usually have the sun at the camera’s back or angled from the side. As a general rule, place the camera southerly of your target. At times you may get away with facing your cameras toward the sun; it depends 34
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upon the angle to the sun. It’s really the sunrise and sunset that you should try to avoid. However, if you have a nicer camera, sometimes you can achieve some beautiful effects by catching some of the sun in your image.
As a general rule, you’ll want to set your camera with the sun at its back or from the side. However, with some nicer cameras, at times you can capture beautiful images by allowing the sun behind the subject(s). (Photo Credit: Dave Medvecky)
