Game Cameras

Game cameras are a popular way of scouting wildlife and also doubling as remote security cameras.  There are three basic types of game cameras, black flash, infrared, and white (incandescant) flash.  Black flash cameras are infrared cameras that do not put out any visible light, so they are good for security purposes because humans can not see the camera's flash.  Infrared cameras have a bit of a red glow to the flash bulbs when they take a picture.  These cameras are a little less expensive than the black flash cameras and are good for wildlife photos, but not so good for security.  Then we have the regular white flash cameras which put out a bright white flash when taking a picture.  The night time pictures of the white flash are in color and are usually much better quality than either of the infrared camera versions, but these cameras are not as popular for scouting deer. 

Another popular type of game cameras are the MMS models, or wireless game cameras, which work with the cellular networks (additional fees apply), and these game cameras can send pictures to your cell phone or email address for instant gratification. These types of trail cameras are available with the black flash or Infrared flash (low red glow).

Scouting deer with a game camera is a great way to experience hunting and wildlife for a longer amount of time each year.  Most hunters put game cameras up a few months before the season starts, and some leave their game cameras up all year, especially if they are feeding protein in the off season.  It is fun to watch the antlers grow on whitetail bucks and watch the different patterns depending on what time of year it is.