text messaging trail cameras

[NBK438]

I remember Dan posting about the new age of trail cameras a while back. The link on the home page caught my attention and I started looking into the wireless text messaging ones. After a couple hours of looking I think my dad and I are gonna pull the trigger on the black flash infared model for our place up north. Has anyone used any of these? Its a big investment but will save me big time on gas and its really convenient.

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[Stanley]

If you do it keep us posted. Love to see guys try new stuff.

[dan]

I have the different HCO cameras from the link you mentioned... Loving the "panda"... Have not really given it a good test with deer yet, but will soon. Been using it lately for security at my home.

[NBK438]

The panda was another one I was looking at. From what I read, the only downfall is the battery life. What's the battery life on the panda like, dan? If I get one ill keep ya posted, stan.

[blackwolf]

I kind of hate things to get too advanced with cameras, such as viewing and controlling from home etc. I think it could lead to stricter laws for their use etc. The "fair chase" argument will come into play with too advanced technology.

[keb]

I agree with that, technology is what's wrong with America.

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[dan]

The panda was another one I was looking at. From what I read, the only downfall is the battery life. What's the battery life on the panda like, dan? If I get one ill keep ya posted, stan.

The batteries will die pretty quick if you put it over a pile of corn... But they last pretty good if your trail watching... Lots of pic's = lots of battery use. If you go to the post about HCO cameras in the trail cam forum I think there is some specifics on batteries per picture ratio.

[Stanley]

I agree with that, technology is what's wrong with America.

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Not everyone advances with technology or has to. Some religious groups still use horses to break ground, have no electricity or indoor plumbing.

[keb]

I hear ya, but where's the line is more of what I'm saying, I mean I see the benefits of some of it, but just not for me.

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[MN Legacy]

I wouldn't mind trying one out. I don't know if they use Verizon.

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[phade]

I embrace technology. That's good because hunting has differing meanings to different people.

My time is expensive. [glow=red]My free time is darn near priceless.[/glow] My free time spent with family/friends? I'd do things a man would do when his back is against the wall to ensure that time is there. Career, kids, house, family, etc. I had to give up other hobbies to just get enough time to hunt the way I want to (year-round approach). Quite frankly, the time wasn't there to do that and other things I enjoy (fishing, trapping, cars, travel, sporting events).

MMS cams for me equal costs savings and time savings. Case in point: I have a small lease about 1 hour drive one way. This lease is a good spot for mature bucks and was initially leased to lock down land so I can hunt a few times a year with my FIL, who is getting up there in years and lives nearby. The proverbial clock is ticking as to the time when he tells me to "go on without him." I'm going to do what I can to delay that day.

It costs me approximately $25-$30 in gas round trip to get to the lease. Not including mileage/wear/tear on the truck, nor the cost of my time. With the MMS cam, I do not need to make trips just to swap out cards in spring/summer and heading into fall. I can't reasonably teleport myself there to glass. Ultimately, the cam represents savings equivalent to the added cost of the cam and when you add in time saved driving an hour each way, it's a no-brainer.

[P&YBuck1]

Good response Phade, I am with you when it comes to our free time being priceless. We gotta do what it takes to utilize our time wisely amongst family, hunting, career, friends etc.

[Stump]

I would absolutely love to own a few! My best piece of ground is almost 3 hrs away. I don't have anytime during the summer to scout down there with kids/work/baseball, so I set the cams in June...go back in Aug to check them once and then go hunt in mid Sept. To have a few of these cams on this ground would be great.