Average distance for triggering game cameras

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  • Qbeam

    Ultimate Member
    Apr 16, 2008
    6,074
    Georgia
    All,

    What is the average distance for triggering most game cameras? Trying to get a feel for how to set them up in the field.


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    Qbeam

    Ultimate Member
    Apr 16, 2008
    6,074
    Georgia
    LOL, no, although that may be for later...

    It would be to see what is happening in the backyard. I was wondering if I could angle it downward from the 2nd floor deck to see what is happening near the house.

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    Derwood

    Ultimate Member
    Jun 2, 2011
    1,075
    DC area
    It will say on the box how far it can detect. Most should be able to get it to pick up things looking down from a 30-foot deck for sure.
     

    lazarus

    Ultimate Member
    Jun 23, 2015
    13,673
    It will say on the box how far it can detect. Most should be able to get it to pick up things looking down from a 30-foot deck for sure.

    Should say on the box/users manual.

    Sensitivity will vary. I borrowed a buddy’s Bushnell game camera and I have some off brand. His triggered on low sensitivity in EVERYTHING. I’ve got at least 20 pictures a day of squirrels and 3-5 of just changing light on the scene. 2-8 of deer, fox, possums, raccoons or coyotes.

    My other camera on high has zero pictures of squirrels and just as many of deer and other animals.

    Both are sensitive on fox up to deer sized out to about 30yds.
     

    onedash

    Ultimate Member
    Feb 24, 2016
    1,026
    Calvert County
    Some will let you do field scan as well, a photo every XX so it can capture pics even if nothing triggered it. I am thinking about getting a nest outdoor cam to watch the backyard after seeing what the doorbell does. An outlet and within wifi range i think is all that is needed.
     

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