How main trail cams is too much

[Chef]

So I went and bought another trail cam today, not really sure why I did it. I was bored and waking around dicks saw the cam and bought it. I mean I guess I know why I did, I was walking around camp last weekend saw a heavily used trail I have never seen before and wanted to see what was using it. I thought about which cam I could move and decided I didn't want to move any of them. So I guess today when I saw the cam I just had to have it. So any way I was just sitting here and decided to count, and realized I have 10 cams on about 40 acres. Someone please tell me I'm not crazy.

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[corydd7]

Your not crazy. I have 6 on 35 acres and I could put at least 4 more up without feeling overcrowded at all. 

[Buckmaster7600]

I haven't put any out yet probably won't. 1 well placed can will tell you what's on 40 acres but it could take 10 be able to pattern a specific deer.


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[The_Field_Ager]

Yeah, I got close to getting the local Big Boy once on 40 acres. Took 4/5 cams and 3 seasons. He busted me, in the dark at 30 yards. At a certain point Deer develop heat vision I believe 

[Nomad]

I have two out on 80 or so acres of woods sourounded by miles of crops .It's fun and all but frankly my stands are in good spots the cams don't  really aid me at all .

When the ruts kicks in , I'm in the right spots for all the wondering bucks that never showed up on cams .

 

[Chef]

Yeah, I got close to getting the local Big Boy once on 40 acres. Took 4/5 cams and 3 seasons. He busted me, in the dark at 30 yards. At a certain point Deer develop heat vision I believe 

That's what it is I know the areas that he uses, just trying to get a pattern as to why and when. I actually have cameras that are less then 20
Yard from eachother in some places.


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[The_Field_Ager]

Its taken 6/7 seasons to hone in on 2/3 of the best spots in my 40 acre plot. And when I say spots, I am talking about 25 yards  or less of  kill zone for each one in terms of where i now place my stands.

 

Edited September 21, 2017 by Papist

[The_Field_Ager]

In many spots in my woods the cams are covering effective ranges of only 15 yards or so. This year I did not go crazy on cam usage. I feel I know the best spots now and am more comfortable just seeing what turns up. More often than not it is a brand new deer anyway.

Edited September 21, 2017 by Papist

[LET EM GROW]

I run up to 12 across 150 acres. Only a few in great spots. Others are just kind of out there lol

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[dbHunterNY]

I know a couple people with around 40. That's too much. For me.

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[Death From Above]

i run about 14 cameras but they are spread out on about 400 acres or so.  I am a sucker for trail cameras on sale.  

Wish i could say that these cameras have consistently helped me kill the bucks i "target", but it isn't often the case.  For me they are almost like another form of hunting, especially here in ny where you cannot set them in front of a pile of corn. I use them pre-season to "hunt" for some bucks i might be hunting during the season.  I use them during the season to see how the deer are using the property, and then after the season to " hunt" for survivors.  Can't bring myself to erase pics of mature bucks from years past.  Guess im addicted to the fun i find in strategically placing camers to intercept deer on film, even though pure luck may  play a lot more into than id wish.  

[Taylormike]

I run 3 on 24 acres. The reason I don't invest in more is f'ing thieves.  I've lost 2 or 3 in past 5 years.

[wfmiller]

We have 4 on about 75 acres. We've been hunting there for years now and we know where the deer go and when, but we just like to see what's around.

[Robhuntandfish]

i seem to use trail cameras as a way of hunting before season!  they are fun and i put them in areas actually away from my stand and leave them for at least 3 weeks at a time.  I just want to see what might be out there.  I know i have stands near areas used by deer a lot and dont want to keep going in there and bump them.  But i like to see whats out theere and seeing a big one helps keep my inn the stand longer! 

During season i will move them closer to stand and that way can check them when i am already going in and out to hunt.  

I have 5 cams and that seems about right.  I hunt 4 different properties, 2 are real small so only need one cam there.  usually have 2 out on a 60 acre spot and then me and a buddy share 120 acres and we usually use 3 together there.  

[NYBowhunter]

I have 2 on 40 acres, but could really use another one or 2 more. 4 would be ideal on my 40.

[GreeneHunter]

I have'nt put mine out yet and may not just to surprise myself but I normally have 2-3 out there on 20 plus acres !

[First-light]

I have 2 on 68 acres. Could I use more...sure but I can't even keep up with the two checking cards and stuff. I've been hunting a long time and like the element of surprise. Don't get me wrong technology is wonderful but sometimes nature is better off left alone. 

[BowmanMike]

I have two for about 350 acres. Not enough,but they dont really help me kill deer. It is exciting too see who is around though,even if it is the middle of the night for the nicer bucks. 

[phade]

There is no blanket answer.

We run a lot but we generally pick up the bucks we shoot and typically a few transients or bucks on the peripheral that show up 2-3x a season.

Cams are not foolproof but they help with info as long as you use it properly. Not many ways to collect info 24/7 otherwise.


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[JRod 8G8H]

You're not crazy we all seem to have tons of cams!!! I have 4 of the same brand, cabelas, which operate very well. And their customer service the best

[wolc123]

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Edited September 23, 2017 by wolc123