Here is a friendly reminder for you... Don't leave a game camera in the woods without using some type of Security Box or Locking Cable.
I've mentioned before that I have been a victim of game camera theft. Since then, I have never placed a game cam in the woods without leaving a lock on it. Even with a lock, you can't guarantee that someone with a pair of lock cutters won't walk off with your camera, but it will at least deter the crimes of opportunity.
I bring this up again, because I received an email131913191319 this morning from an old hunting buddy in Texas, stating that is new Moultrie I60 had been stolen. He said he knew better than to leave it in the woods unlocked, but though there was no chance of it being stolen in the remote area he had left it. Well it is too late for him now, but it isn't too late for you.
If you don't want to spend the money on a security lock box, you should at least pick up a security cable and a pad lock. Most game cameras on the market will have a locking hold that will accept a padlock. If you want a quality game camera lock box, then check out what CamLockBox has to offer. I have one of their security boxes for my Scoutguard SG550. It locks tight, and there is no way anyone will get into it, without a pair of lock cutters that is.
If you don't have a lock or security box for your game camera(s), then check out the options at the following link: Game Camera Lock Box.
I love the added features that premium game camera manufacturers add to their systems. One of my favorite though, is the TheftStop Plus features that Cuddeback game cameras provide. You will find this feature on the Cuddeback NoFlash, and Cuddeback Expert. When I look at useful features like this, I wonder why every game camera manufacturer isn't following suit and adding similar capabilities.
Any game camera thief that knows their Cuddeback cameras should know enough that it isn't worth trying to steal one. TheftStop plus is a security system for Cuddeback cameras. It provides password protection, and writes your name and phone number into the electronics of the camera. The text that you program into the camera is embedded on each image that the camera captures.
Cuddeback cameras feature a system of two passwords. One is the owner's password, and another one is the lock password. The lock password can be given to a guest or friend so they can use your camera without knowing the owner password. The guest password provides limited access, and does not allow the personalize information or passwords to be modified by the guest.
By default, the lock password is set to all zeros on new Cuddeback cameras. When set to all zeros, the camera does not lock, and you are not required to enter a password to use the camera. I highly recommend that you set a unique lock password, to ensure that it cannot be used by people unknown to you.
If every game camera manufacturer used electronic security on their digital game cameras, then game camera theft might cease to be an issue. Until then, I'll keep buying security boxes and security cables to secure my investments. I've had a game camera stolen in the past. As the new technology increases the price of premium game cameras, I don't want to find myself in that boat again.
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 always lock my game cameras. I was victim to a game camera theft several years ago. Luckily, I did not have as much invested in that game camera, as I do in some of my newer models. I pulled the memory card from one of my game cameras located behind the house. As I looked through the pictures of some does and small bucks, I saw something that made me reconsider my game camera security; a trespasser.
It looked as if a worker in the area had seen my feeder back there. I had an older Stealth Cam back there pointing right at the feeder. It was pretty concealed, and wasn't detected. I have a lock and cable on it, so I'm not that conerned about it walking off.
I had several images of this guy looking at my feeder and messing with it. I realized that had my game camera not been locked, it very well could have been lost that day.
Game camera manufacturers today are packing some nice technlogy into their cams. That technology comes with a price. You wouldn't leave a few $100 bills taped to a tree in the woods. Why would you leave a several hundred dollar game camera in the woods unsecured. So do yourself a favor, and secure your game camera.
I personally love the Python adjustable locking cables by Master Lock. These things are 6 feet long, and 3/8" thick. They are tough and weather resistant, and vinyl coated. They add excellent security, and peace of mind.
This is an exciting day! Not only because I received my new ScoutGuard SG550, but because my CAMLOCKbox Security Lock Box arrived! I'm so impressed by the quality and design of my CAMLOCKbox, that I am compelled to write about it before I even set up my SG550 that it is designed to house.
SG550 in the CAMLOCKbox
What struck me the most was the solid construction and precision design of the enclosure. My SG550 perfectly fit inside this all steel lockbox, just like a nut fits on a bolt. The CAMLOCKbox is finished with a powdercoating and camo pattern. The design of the outer cover allowed it to join seamlessly with the main housing. Once my camera was enclosed in the housing, only the PIR, lense, and infared emitters were exposed through the cutout. This security box can be locked via a padlock on the front, or by passing a cable lock through the center of the box. Either method locks the case tight, and your camera is protected inside.
Fits Like a Glove
The cutout on the bottom is perfectly aligned with the external power jack of my ScoutGuard. Cutouts in the rear of the housing allow the game camera's strap, or a bungee to be used to position the camera on a tree. I like the fact that this still allows you to fine tune the positioning of your camera after hanging. The screw holes in the rear of the box give you the ability to secure your camera to a flat surface, like a fence post or barn; or screws can be shot into a tree for added security.
CAMLOCKbox
CAMLOCKbox puts out a quality product at a very affordable price. You can feel confident that your game camera will be secure, and the 30 day money back warranty will leave you feeling secure with your purchase from CAMLOCKbox too.
We'll shell out $100, $200, or $300 for a deer tracking camera, and then leave it in the woods for days. When you go back to check on it, you cross your fingers and hope it is still there.
I was an unfortunate victim a few years ago. I never would have thought someone would steal a game camera in the middle of 1000 acres of private land, let alone ever even find it. I learned my lesson. I'll never hang a game camera again without securing it in some way.
Many of the manufactures now keep security in mind in their new designs. I recently picked up another cheap StealthCam digital game camera, and it came with its own security bracket and steel cable. It's no guarantee, but it provides some level of protection. A thief with a cable cutter could still steal it, but how many guys carry cable cutters in the woods. At least it can't easily walk off.
Game camera locks come in a variety of options. Some manufacturers adding locking points to the camera housings. Others are integrating security brackets with the game camera housings. One of the most secure options is the camera security lock box. Typically manufactured from 16 guage steel, companies like CAMLOCKbox are creating lock boxes for all popular makes and models of game cameras.
These lockable boxes can be cabled to a tree and give you the peace of mind to know it will still be there when you return. So secure your investment, and secure your game camera with a security lock box.
