Trail cameras are a valuable tool when it comes to scouting whitetails and other animals. But there are things you can do to improve your odds of success when using this scouting tool.

The Bone Collector crew has 10 tips to effectively using a trail camera.

Trail Camera Tips 2: Trail Camera Setup

No matter where you place a trail camera, you need to take time to set it up right. The general rule of setting up trail cameras are pretty basic. Make sure your target area is around 5-10 yards away from the camera (depending on trail camera detection and flash range), make sure it does not face the sun (point the camera north if you can), and be sure there are no weeds, trees, or anything that could disturb or set off the camera over and over again with a little wind. If you need to, take a weed eater and/or chainsaw and clear out everything in the area when setting up a game camera. Taking time during the setup will eliminate the frustration to follow a bad set… [continued]

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