Want to bring the deer in your area in front of your game camera more frequently? Give them an incentive to visit often. Check out the Wildlife Apple Corn block that I picked up today at a local feed store. It is 25 pounds, and is packed with minerals, corn, and molasses flavor. I placed one of these blocks out last year, and the deer totally destroyed it. It did last for several weeks though, so I think that it is a much more economical choice than just regular old corn.
I picked this block up for $8.50, and I also grabbed a couple of 50 pound bags of corn for $7.50 each. The deer definitely love the corn too, but so do the squirrels. I tend to pick up a lot of daytime pictures and videos of squirrels, and I’m hoping that the apple corn block won’t be as big of a draw for them.
I dropped this block in front of my Scoutguard SG550 that is located behind my home. I just set it tonight, so it may take a day or two for the deer to get on it. I have a ton of deer running these wood lots behind my home. I should hopefully have some good pictures to be posting soon. I’ve marked my calendar, and will give you an update on how long this block lasts.
Have you tried these blocks out before? I’d love to hear what you think of them. I think I’ll be heading back to the feed store to pick up a couple more.
Here is a great video from Bowhunting World Magazine. It outlines their 3 step plan for effectively scouting for deer using a digital game camera. The concepts are pretty basic, but helpful.
I checked on my Scoutguard SG550 this morning, and man has the undergrowth really taken off in the woods. The whole landscape is changing and the area I have my game camera placed in has taken on a whole new view.
If you have a game camera out now, consider taking a pair of pruners with you the next time you go to pull your memory card or check your batteries. There is a strong chance that the clear view your camera had a few weeks ago, is now obstructed by the undergrowth.
Trim away any undergrowth or low hanging branches that might interfere with your pictures. This is really important, because some lower cost game cameras might trigger false activations from branches or plants swaying in the wind.
Growing and maintaining a vegetable garden is hard work. You can take pride in placing fresh, homegrown vegetables on your table. But you aren’t the only one that loves your garden. Wildlife in the area will soon make your garden a nightly stop.
Whether it is a small rabbit, or a large deer, the damage can be major and your harvest potential reduced. Knowing what type of animal is feasting in your garden is the first step to preventing its return. Placing a digital game camera within the vicinity of your garden is a great first step.
I live along the edge of a wooded area. I see a lot of wildlife. Daily I see deer browsing on the edge of my property, but there is also a healthy population of turkey, rabbits, raccoons, possums, etc. I like to use a game camera in conjunction with a live catch animal trap. This way, I have the ability to see how my make-shift chicken wire barrier is being defeated, and I can determine the best trap placement.
Before you buy a Moultrie Game Camera Security Box, watch this video. You will have second thoughts once you see how easily they can be popped open. I’m a fan of Moultrie’s game cameras, but after seeing this video, I won’t be investing in any of their security boxes until they go through a major redesign.
I recommend you look at CamLockBox or another security box manufacturer. I own some CamLockBox security boxes, and they are solid.
I know it can be tough to resist the temptation, but checking your game camera too frequently can have negative effects on the number of images you capture. As the deer season approaches, you also run the risk to negatively effecting the quality of your hunt. Scent you leave in the woods and the act of jumping up deer can have them raising their guard the next time they pass through your favorite hunting spot.
Get to know your game camera, and determine how long the battery life is. Always use the same brand and type of batteries, and always put fresh batteries in your camera. Use the largest memory card that will fit in your game cam. Consider shooting at a medium resolution which will reduce the file sizes of the images stored to your memory card. Try to delay your visits to your game camera based on your battery life, or image capacity.
The last thing you want to do is return to the woods and find dead batteries or a full memory card. So get to know your game camera, practice some patience, and see if you get more and better pics.
