Have you used a Go Pro Camera

[billbmcleod]

My grandson just got a Go Pro camera and said I could take it moose hunting and record the big bull I plan on getting (or the small cow).
Has any one used one of these while hunting. The only place I can see it being used is if I am sitting stationary on a watch and there are not a bunch of flies buzzing my head.
This whole plan is dependent on me even seeing a moose. Has anyone any tips on using one for hunting?

 

[Daver_II]

All depends on how you hunt.

And which camera he has.

You can set it up to cover the area you think is most likely to have your game. And wireless start recording.

Make sure to turn off the beeps and record light though...

 

[huntingfish]

My grandson just got a Go Pro camera and said I could take it moose hunting and record the big bull I plan on getting (or the small cow).
Has any one used one of these while hunting. The only place I can see it being used is if I am sitting stationary on a watch and there are not a bunch of flies buzzing my head.
This whole plan is dependent on me even seeing a moose. Has anyone any tips on using one for hunting?

Go pro's usually have a wide field of view (FOV), 120 or 170 degrees or so, I forget. Which means that a huge moose will look rather small. That's why most "hunting" or "shooting" type cameras have a much narrower FOV, like 70 degrees.

That said, at least you'll have something on video! Just don't expect it to look exactly like what your brain remembers ;-)

I have never used a go pro, but researched them a lot a few years back when I wanted to capture my hunts.

David

 

[S.Selous]

Strap it to your head and call that moose in close. To be honest don’t let that stupid thing ruin the hunt. Reminds me of my uncle in the 70s taking a photo of a monster moose and then trying to shoot it. My dad made him sit in the back of the truck all the way home.

 

[Nashville]

I occasionally attach a gopro to my bow as it’s good for close filming. Worked out well when I was able to film my first bow kill on my first bow hunt.

 

[MRP]

I picked up a kids GoPro type camera from Costco. Cost me a whole $19.00. So far it’s been working pretty good 4K camera with a 32gig card and several extra goodies for under 20 bucks. Mounted it on the front of the quad battery life is almost an hour but for long rides I made a little hole in the side of the water proof box and plug it directly in to a power outlet. If it kicks the bucket I’m definitely gonna step up and get them another one, I might even spend a few extra dollars on it.

Best all around camera advice is, don’t leave home without it. Extra batteries and memory cards take lots of pictures edit them all later. When you don’t think you’ll need it or think nothings going to happen that’s what it usually does nothing as frustrating as having it in your pack or in the truck and you really wish you had it .

 

[bottles]

Go pro's usually have a wide field of view (FOV), 120 or 170 degrees or so, I forget. Which means that a huge moose will look rather small. That's why most "hunting" or "shooting" type cameras have a much narrower FOV, like 70 degrees.

That said, at least you'll have something on video! Just don't expect it to look exactly like what your brain remembers ;-)

I have never used a go pro, but researched them a lot a few years back when I wanted to capture my hunts.

David

This is true. At 100yrds, you will barely be able to make out the moose.

 

[PinnedTo5ive]

This is true. At 100yrds, you will barely be able to make out the moose.

This. Went out on an Atv ride last Saturday and ran into a cow moose in a clearing maybe 150yds out, tried to get it on the gopro that was already running. Not a chance, the wide angle lens and digital zoom are for close up action shots. My experience.

 

[huntingfish]

There are some cheaper models that can do 70 degrees FOV on amazon. That's what I'd try if I would buy a camera now...

David

 

[the spank]

I have a couple knock-offs. The picture quality is identical. I use them lots on our waterfowl hunts. Without a zoom animals look alot farther than they are and you have to make sure you have spare batteries and keep them warm. On a cold morning battery power drops fast. I average about 50 mins run time per battery.