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Post by WhoDey78 on Aug 9, 2007 16:51:40 GMT -5
Since my last camera was stolen, I would like to secure my new ones to hopefully prevent a similar incident. Unfortunately, Moultrie's design doesn't allow for a clear means to do so. Anyone have any tips for securing these cameras?
The best I can come up with is some vinyl coated cable with loops on each end that will allow for a padlock to secure it.
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Post by buckeater on Aug 9, 2007 19:25:06 GMT -5
trust me that wont work have had two stolen that way.
i made some steel cages with good size chain and used a good padlock, but that still didnt work.
since i switch to cuddebacks i use the bear safe that you can use some good sized lag bolts and bolt it to the tree and use a contruction grade padlock that has the small gap so bolt cutters wont work on it. i also have some wildview 3's that they also have them for also.
best i can tell yell is to weld up a cage that you can put you camera in and that you can use some lag bolts and get is stuck on the tree good. they might be able to hit the camera with it in atempt to not let you see there pic put it will be on the memory card anyway
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Aug 9, 2007 19:54:12 GMT -5
Unfortunetly locks are only for honest people. LOW LIFE SCUM BAGS that can't get it off the tree aren't going to take any risks that the camera they're trying to steal just took pictures of them. If they can't get it off they're going to smash, shoot or anything possible to destroy it.
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 9, 2007 20:11:01 GMT -5
If I had an expensive camera I think I would mount it 8 foot up in a tree and aiming down on the run or area that I thought the deer would come through.
Less visible to humans..
The one I have now is a $30 camera, so they wont be getting much.
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Post by Bowbo on Aug 9, 2007 20:36:26 GMT -5
Yep, I built cages for mine............   |
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Post by WhoDey78 on Aug 9, 2007 21:00:36 GMT -5
Thanks for all the tips. Sounds like this is going to take a little more consideration than I initially thought.
How far off the ground do you generally place your cameras?
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Post by buckeater on Aug 10, 2007 7:43:00 GMT -5
about three foot or so
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Post by turkeyscout on Dec 5, 2007 15:16:29 GMT -5
they make a cheaper digital trail camera for about 50 bucks that could be set -up to monitor your good trail camera,just might get a picture of a thief!!!....turkey scout
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Post by raporter on Dec 6, 2007 22:32:47 GMT -5
Woody what do you have for $30.
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Post by indianagooseman on Dec 7, 2007 17:25:13 GMT -5
Honestly there isn't much you can do, I had one taken that was bolted to a tree and they just cut that section of tree out!
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Post by drgreyhound on Dec 8, 2007 17:48:16 GMT -5
Low life scum bags is right! What a bunch of losers. It really smarts to have something stolen--trust me, I know...  Hopefully there are pretty reliable ways to secure your cameras so individuals of lesser moral fiber don't feel obligated to take the "five finger discount"... |
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 9, 2007 8:41:32 GMT -5
Woody what do you have for $30. It is a standard 35MM film type camera. Not sure the brand right now. I got it on sale at Sam's last year. They sold out quick. |
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Post by raporter on Dec 9, 2007 23:38:35 GMT -5
Woody what do you have for $30. It is a standard 35MM film type camera. Not sure the brand right now. I got it on sale at Sam's last year. They sold out quick. Thanks. |
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