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I bought and used a Trail Cam for the first time last fall. I must say it is a useful tool...when it does not get knocked out of line...hehe.

The first time, a small bull moose rubbed against it, and the cam was knocked sideways. Similar event occurred with elk in November. At first, I was wondering why the cam was not the way I had originally installed it...the pictures explained why. I guess I am lucky same did not break.

In any event, one thing I realized is that when it snows, the LEDs, sensor, and lens will get covered, and of course, when that occurs, it will not work properly, if at all.

Since, I have built a crude overhang for it with scrap wood. It does the trick, but it is awkward to pack around. I have checked around to see if any manufacturer does sell an "overhang" for these things, without success.

Anyone have heard of such an accessory available on the market?

Thanx
 
AbLonewolf said:
I bought and used a Trail Cam for the first time last fall. I must say it is a useful tool...when it does not get knocked out of line...hehe.

The first time, a small bull moose rubbed against it, and the cam was knocked sideways. Similar event occurred with elk in November. At first, I was wondering why the cam was not the way I had originally installed it...the pictures explained why. I guess I am lucky same did not break.

In any event, one thing I realized is that when it snows, the LEDs, sensor, and lens will get covered, and of course, when that occurs, it will not work properly, if at all.

Since, I have built a crude overhang for it with scrap wood. It does the trick, but it is awkward to pack around. I have checked around to see if any manufacturer does sell an "overhang" for these things, without success.

Anyone have heard of such an accessory available on the market?

Thanx
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I would consider just getting some cheap sheet metal and bending one. Much lighter than wood and then when you bend it just make some sort of clip to the camera. The only things I am aware of are the security boxes.
 
AbLonewolf said:
I bought and used a Trail Cam for the first time last fall. I must say it is a useful tool...when it does not get knocked out of line...hehe.

The first time, a small bull moose rubbed against it, and the cam was knocked sideways. Similar event occurred with elk in November. At first, I was wondering why the cam was not the way I had originally installed it...the pictures explained why. I guess I am lucky same did not break.

In any event, one thing I realized is that when it snows, the LEDs, sensor, and lens will get covered, and of course, when that occurs, it will not work properly, if at all.

Since, I have built a crude overhang for it with scrap wood. It does the trick, but it is awkward to pack around. I have checked around to see if any manufacturer does sell an "overhang" for these things, without success.

Anyone have heard of such an accessory available on the market?

Thanx
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I know the problem you have well. I have taken a small plastic pail and cut it in half. Take Black duck tape and cover the white inside as the camera can get reflection, but mount it to the tree with the bottom section attached to the tree and the half side sticking out and then place your camera under the pail side. works great.

I don't know of such a cover, I know Spypoint don't have one...
 
Adrian J Hare said:
I know the problem you have well. I have taken a small plastic pail and cut it in half. Take Black duck tape and cover the white inside as the camera can get reflection, but mount it to the tree with the bottom section attached to the tree and the half side sticking out and then place your camera under the pail side. works great.

I don't know of such a cover, I know Spypoint don't have one...
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cool tip!
 
My cam that is at the feeder that runs all the way to turkey season has a small awning on it..... i just bought a simpson strong tie.... you know the metal brackets they have at home depot to build decks etc...

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I put it in a vice and hammered it to about a 20 degree pitch and screwed it into a piece of plywood I cut to cover the top of the camera.... I then screwed it into the tree over the top of the camera....
 
I move my cam around to three different spots so I just leave a camera case in each tree permanently. I prefer something with a cover not just for the snow by to keep the frost off the lenses. I found one of the best way to keep the cam safe from bears and other critters is to always wear surgical gloves when touching my cam to keep my scent off of it.


Here is one of them.


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Superbrad said:
My cam that is at the feeder that runs all the way to turkey season has a small awning on it..... i just bought a simpson strong tie.... you know the metal brackets they have at home depot to build decks etc...

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I put it in a vice and hammered it to about a 20 degree pitch and screwed it into a piece of plywood I cut to cover the top of the camera.... I then screwed it into the tree over the top of the camera....
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That is a very good idea. I bet a guy could simply put that against the tree, put the cam on top, and simply tighten the strap so all is nice and snug.

Also, nice system heavybullet.

I knew coming here and asking would generate some good ideas...again, Thanx guys. Some of you guys should patent these things...lol
 
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