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Finding my trail cams ??

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March 10, 2024, 08:03 AM
ragman
Finding my trail cams ??
I have 13 cams put out. I need a easy way to find them.3 are for security reasons and the rest are for game. I keep them fairly well hidden but I am old and dumb, so sometimes it takes me a while to find them.
I have tried using my Garmin E-trx and another hand held unit but they are just too hard to use and My old eyes have trouble with the screen. I am now looking at Apple Air Tags
Tel me what the forum thinks.



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March 10, 2024, 08:08 AM
1s1k
If you have an iPhone you can use your maps application to drop a pin when you are at each camera.
March 10, 2024, 08:09 AM
Nontypical
There are a few ways, but the easiest probably would be to take a screenshot of the map screen on your cell phone with a dot dropped at the location.
The OnX app is also great for marking locations, stands, and trails.
March 10, 2024, 08:14 AM
ragman
Great suggestions. Things I have not thought of and yes I have a 13 pro phone. Keep the ideas coming.



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March 10, 2024, 10:26 AM
joel9507
If you need/want a bigger image rather than a cell-phone-screen size one, download the free Google Earth program for your computer, fire it up and zoom in to the property where you have the cams, and take a screen shot.

You'll wind up with a satellite photo of the property.

Then take your favorite image editor, and put dots on the image where the cameras are, once you have that pinned down.
March 10, 2024, 10:30 AM
ensigmatic
As 1s1k suggested: The map application on your phone. Or get an app (OnX Hunt is good) and tag them in that.

Get some yellow (or whatever color you believe would best stand out) "police tape" and tag a tree nearby each?

Buy long pieces of rebar. Paint a couple feet day-glow pink or something and/or tie the cop tape to those. Drive into ground near each camera.

Take photos of each location in which you place the game cams so that when you're at the spot you have a reminder of exactly where you put the cam.



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March 10, 2024, 10:58 AM
bcereuss
I think the AirTags may be next-to-useless without other Apple devices near it.

Just what I’ve read-I’m not a user.
March 10, 2024, 10:59 AM
old rugged cross
That is a lot of camera's. How much land are we talking. Number them and right down on paper where they are.

I am looking for simpler solutions these days. Not more complex ones.

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March 10, 2024, 11:13 AM
lastmanstanding
One thing is for sure. If there is one that you never can locate it will have no less than ten clear and focused photos of Bigfoot on it or a pair of them engaged in a porno act. I have one out in the woods from two years ago I could never relocate. Could be someone ran across and just took it. Or maybe I had a few drinks before wandering off putting up cameras. Razz


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March 10, 2024, 12:53 PM
reflex/deflex 64
Take a plain picture of them in place with enough recognizable surroundings. Your phone will capture location for you. I’m assuming they are obscured by design to prevent theft.


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March 10, 2024, 12:58 PM
reflex/deflex 64
[QUOTE]Originally posted by reflex/deflex 64:
Take a plain picture of them in place with enough recognizable surroundings. Your phone will allow you to add location I’m assuming they are obscured by design to prevent theft.


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March 10, 2024, 01:39 PM
cas
quote:
Originally posted by Nontypical:
There are a few ways, but the easiest probably would be to take a screenshot of the map screen on your cell phone with a dot dropped at the location.
The OnX app is also great for marking locations, stands, and trails.



This is the way to do it. You store the location as well as a photo of the camera/surrounding area. GPS brings you in, photo reminds you what you're supposed to be looking for. Of course if you don't have a smart phone...
March 10, 2024, 02:38 PM
ragman
Thanks for all the help. I got the OnX Hunt app and will try it and see. It has features I like. 13 cams seems like a lot but they are spread over 300 acr. I can not mark my cams in any way because of trespassers and poachers. I have lost 4 cams in the last few years.



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