Game Cam Recommendations

[dbounds10]

My last flock was wiped out by a predator. So I am super nervous about moving my new girls outside. Now for reference my run roof was torn down by a tornado ans before we could fix it we got attacked. The run has now been repaired and covered to the max with hardware cloth. Coop door has 2 latches with clips through them. I still worry if I forget to close the door one night something will break in and I want to know what’s lurking out there. What brands have typically used and loved?

 

[mowin]

As a hunter, I use brands I trust. But I know a lot of people use the cheap ones from Walmart with zero issues. Think they are $40.
I use tactacam reveal. They are a cell cam that sends the pic to my phone. They do require a monthly data plan, and the price is based on how many pics per month. The unlimited plan is $14.

 

[mossyoakpro]

As a hunter, I use brands I trust. But I know a lot of people use the cheap ones from Walmart with zero issues. Think they are $40.
I use tactacam reveal. They are a cell cam that sends the pic to my phone. They do require a monthly data plan, and the price is based on how many pics per month. The unlimited plan is $14.

I use the Reveal cams as well....very user friendly and the newer ones come with 2 SIM cards so you can pick the best service in your area. If you run it on a 12 volt battery it will last months without charging. I keep several batteries so that I can just go swap out when the battery gets low.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

I’m in the UK and we have a Browning trail cam. Had it many a year and it’s still going strong. Not sure what model it is but it’s been super reliable and easy to use.

 

[mowin]

I use the Reveal cams as well....very user friendly and the newer ones come with 2 SIM cards so you can pick the best service in your area. If you run it on a 12 volt battery it will last months without charging. I keep several batteries so that I can just go swap out when the battery gets low.

I've got 2 of the original reveals, 1 of the second generation, and 1 of the new models you mentioned. I only run my cams from September to end of December.

 

[mossyoakpro]

I've got 2 of the original reveals, 1 of the second generation, and 1 of the new models you mentioned. I only run my cams from September to end of December.

I have too many! LOL I used Covert for years and then the Reveals came out so I switched to them. I run 2 of the original model 24/7/365 to monitor for wild hogs.

 

[fat brown hen]

Whatever you do, don't get the cheap chinese trail cameras from Amazon. The first 3 pages of Amazon search results are junk, and they all have 5-star reviews because the sellers pay people to leave fake reviews. I have several of those cameras and they miss 99% of shots in low light conditions. I'm planning to swap my cameras out for a Browning or other reputable brand.

 

[BeefQuesoritto]

Yeah that's the general state of amazon at the moment. Nothing can be trusted but more, um, verifiable methods. For me, specifically, I'd really like some that don't need a sim card. I'm only on 5 acres, so there's no long trek for me to go get an sd card, you know?

 

[mowin]

Yeah that's the general state of amazon at the moment. Nothing can be trusted but more, um, verifiable methods. For me, specifically, I'd really like some that don't need a sim card. I'm only on 5 acres, so there's no long trek for me to go get an sd card, you know?

Lots of options for non cell game cams. Sportsman's guide usually has some decent deals.