I went to set my new Moultrie I45 infrared digital game camera in the woods behind the house tonight, and I made a disturbing discovery.  The lock hole on the camera housing is too small to accept a standard long shank padlock.

My buddies tell me I'm crazy sometimes, but I'm not crazy enough to leave a brand new $249.00 game camera in the woods unsecured.  I'm in a residential area that borders a nice section of woods, but on occasion, there is some foot traffic through that area.  I'm not willing to take the chance of losing another game camera, especially this one.

So far, this is the only big flaw I can see with the I45.  I wish all the game camera manufacturers would get their acts together and focus on some more simple security measures ... like lock holes large enough to accept a real lock.

I did some searching online, and I haven't been able to find anyone making a good lock box for the I45 yet.  I even checked Moultrie's site, and couldn't find a lock box that stated it supported the I45.  I've heard some bad things about their older lock boxes, and the one they currently have on their site only references the I40 and I60 as related products.

So I called the good people at CamLockBox.com.  I had visited their website, and didn't see a model that supported the I45 yet.  They told me that they have received their I45 and I65 cameras, and are currently working on a new lockbox for them.  They anticipate having them ready in about 2 weeks (around the first week of October).  This was good news to me, as I own CamLockBox cases for other models of cameras, and I love them.  These things are designed rock solid, and because of the way the case interlocks, there is no way it's coming apart, unless you have the key.

I'll be first in line to get mine.

Stealth cam has released a handy new memory card viewer that no game camera enthusiast should be without.  It is the Stealth Cam Memory Card Viewer model STC-CRV20.

This handy little viewer has a two inch LTPS LCD screen that allows you to view the images and videos on your memory card, without using a PC.  This remote viewer is small enough to fit in your pocket, and powerful enough to let you view your pictures and videos on the spot.

It has two SDRAM memory card slots, that supports up to 2 GB memory cards.  The memory slots also allow you to copy and move images and videos from one memory card to another.  So as you check on your game cameras, you can pull the pictures off your memory cards on the spot, consolidate them to a single SDRAM card, and place the original memory card right back into your game camera.  This eliminates the need to purchase a bunch of extra memory cards to swap in and out of your game cameras.

I like the fact the the STC-CRV20 gives you a 4X zoom, which allows you to enlarge the details of your images.  The vertical and horizontal panning while zoomed in really gives you the ability to study all details of your images.

This memory card viewer runs on four AA batteries in the field, and can be powered by a 6V adapter from your home.  As an added bonus, the STC-CRV20 can be connected to your PC to serve as a memory card reader for your computer.  This will allow you to transfer images from your memory cards directly to your PC.

The thing I like best about this new gadget, is that you no longer have to wait to view your images.  You get immediate gratification.  This easy-to-use device is a must have!

For more details, and to see the best prices on the STC-CRV20, click on the following link:  Stealth Cam Memory Card Viewer .

I saw this tonight, and I gotta say, "I Like It".  I had one of those "Why didn't I think of that?" moments.

A fanatical bowhunter from Alaska commonly comes in contact with Black and Brown Bears.  Bears are notorious for putting a hurtin' on game cameras.  Some security boxes even have a hard time standing up to them.  So this guy developed a steel game camera box that is lag-bolted to the tree, and covered with nasty, sharp spikes.

I hop this guy patented the idea.  Check out his bear proof security box.

Ok, so this isn't actually a game camera, but it is so cool, I had to write about it.  Besides, it is made my a game camera manufacturer ...

Stealth Cam, the popular scouting camera manufacturer has taken a small leap into the security camera market. I say small leap, because they have taken their game camera technology, integrated it into a security flood light, and named it the STEALTH CAM PATROLLER.

This is a natural progression for Stealth Cam, and a fit that really makes sense for them. I've written in the past about using game cameras for surveillance, but now Stealth Cam has filled the gap with an affordable security device. You can now get affordable home or business surveillance for under $125.00.

Why do I like this idea so much? Well criminals are used to coming in contact with motion detector lights. It typically scares them off, or down the street to victimize another home or auto. Often the activation of security lights is never even realized by the home owner, who may be fast asleep. Most motion detector lights are only a temporary deterrent. A thief's crime spree will continue until he is caught. READ MORE ABOUT THE PATROLLER

Ever have a hard time locating your game camera in the woods? It can be tough, especially as all the new vegetation comes in the Spring and the landscape takes on a different look. Or how about locating your tree stand in the dark? Well if you have a Moultrie MFH-CACT Camera Activator attached to your Game Spy M40, M60, I40 or I60, then your problems are solved.

The Camera Activator is a remote control key fob that allows you to remotely activate your trail camera. You can force your camera to take pictures at the press of a button, or it can be used to make your camera emit LED pulses.

This is an inexpensive add-on that can be very handy.

Do you own a Moultrie Game Camera? Well how would you like to say goodbye to batteries ... Forever?

Well if you own a Moultrie MFH-CPP Power Panel, you will never have to worry about changing batteries again. The moultrie power panel is a solar panel and 12 volt battery in one. Moultrie really went the extra mile when designing the MFH-CPP. It contains an LCD display that show that gives you feedback about its operation. The real-time solar value helps you mount the power panel to allow it to operate most efficiently. It also tracks daily and weekly solar efficiency status. You can see the internal battery charge level as well.

This weather resistant solar panel comes with a 10 foot cord. This allows you the ability to mount the MFH-CPP in the best location for optimal sunlight. The panel can be easily mounted to a tree, pole, post, you name it.  READ MORE ABOUT THE POWER PANEL