MT_Sourdough Report post Posted July 8, 2015 Well it happened. Last week I put a camera on a tank. I have been avoiding being so bold with camera placement, but I went and did it. Then on Friday, it occurred to me that it was the Weekend of the 4th of July and I better move my cam. I raced up there and got that camera moved to a spot I thought was safer. It was away from the water but not far enough from water/road evidently. I knew the cam placement was a little risky, but not many folk have been back here all summer, so I rolled the dice. I went up this afternoon and camera is gone. Dang it. Well I knew I was taking a risk and I lost. It sucks to know that there are such scumbags among our hunting community. It's not surprising, still sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted July 8, 2015 Was it ground level? I see a lot of guys putting them higher. I know I know. If they want it they will get it but make it as hard as possible. Sorry to hear that happened to ya. Karma's a bich. Maybe their butt cheeks will grow together and they blow up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted July 8, 2015 Being a holiday weekend it could have been anyone hopefully a fellow hunter would of had more respect for another hunters property sorry to hear that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QhunterAZ Report post Posted July 8, 2015 could have been Game and fish or forest service as well. most of them have that 24 hour mentality and if its easy to see they snap them right off the trees. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted July 8, 2015 I have my doubts it was game & fish or forest service. Just a scum bag in my opinion. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted July 8, 2015 "Hang em High" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeer#1 Report post Posted July 8, 2015 What unit ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MT_Sourdough Report post Posted July 8, 2015 unit 19a- between Chino Valley and Jerome. I hang these cameras locally so I can check on them once a week and move them around as needed. I do not have a tag for this unit, but I am learning a lot and these cams help. The cam was locked with a Python Cable, but yea, it was down low. .It was in a security box that was covered with camo tape. The thieves probably had cable cutters, cause there weren't many foot prints around the tree. Looks like they spotted it, snipped the cable snagged the camera and bolted. Well, I just ordered a Cuddeback C3 to replace that one (Bushnell Bone Collector Trophy Cam) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zukicrazy Report post Posted July 8, 2015 Dam that's crazy , that sucks sorry to hear that, I cant believe people drive around that prepared to steal something that don't belong to them . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MT_Sourdough Report post Posted July 8, 2015 Well, I gotta keep reminding myself that I knew I was rolling the dice. I do believe that some folk have become educated enough (and not enough) to take their bolt cutters when they go scouting in the hills. But I already knew that. I put the camera there anyways, so I gotta take some of the blame. Live and learn. There were probably some good pics of elk and putty tat on that cam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted July 8, 2015 Well, I gotta keep reminding myself that I knew I was rolling the dice. I do believe that some folk have become educated enough (and not enough) to take their bolt cutters when they go scouting in the hills. But I already knew that. I put the camera there anyways, so I gotta take some of the blame. Live and learn. There were probably some good pics of elk and putty tat on that cam. BULL CHIT!!! there is no reason for you to take any blame. Why should anyone including your self take blame for someone elses lack of moral character. If you locked and it it still got stolen then that's the fault of the thief and his parents for not teaching them right from wrong. They probably shoulda' had their azz whipped when they were younger. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted July 8, 2015 roll the dice with walmart simmons cameras that cost $50 they are tiny and take good pics with good battery life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick351 Report post Posted July 8, 2015 Better yet look up Trace cameras at academy sports. 39$each for 8mp takes great pics and free shipping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted July 8, 2015 Better yet look up Trace cameras at academy sports. 39$each for 8mp takes great pics and free shipping I bought a couple of these off eBay to try. With eBay coupons was able to get them for $26 a piece. Only thing I don't like about them is the inability to change the setting for how often it takes a pic. I also taped up the sensor to just a little hole to cut down sensitivity. Other than that takes a good pic. If they get stole then not out to much. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted July 8, 2015 I've been pretty lucky having cameras on or near water but I know the time is coming that one will be stolen. Still sucks though! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
