Cheap Trail Cameras

Aim Low · #1 10-23-2015, 02:46 PM

Hey folks,

The search function didn't return much, so I'd figure I'd ask.

Has anyone had any experience with cheaper trail cameras? I'm looking to buy 3 and any recomendations would be great.

I'm not looking for anything fancy, 40 foot range, not too concerned with battery life, enough resolution to get a good idea of what I'm looking at.

Crappy tire has one model on for 99 bucks, or should a spend a bit more?

Thanks

openfire · #2 10-23-2015, 03:16 PM

i bought three over the year when they were on sale, never spend more then 100 and Im happy with everyone.
Someone on here pointed me to Camofire.com -wildgame inovations.
Bought one there, got one in Alaska that was one sale -Primos work horse
and one at wholesale sports, a floor model. -Bushnell

Lined them all up on my front porch looking at the same thing and the Bushnell got the best pictures and most action.

Aim Low · #3 10-23-2015, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by openfire

i bought three over the year when they were on sale, never spend more then 100 and Im happy with everyone.
Someone on here pointed me to Camofire.com -wildgame inovations.
Bought one there, got one in Alaska that was one sale -Primos work horse
and one at wholesale sports, a floor model. -Bushnell

Lined them all up on my front porch looking at the same thing and the Bushnell got the best pictures and most action.

Thanks for the response.

Has anyone tried this camera yet?

http://www.amazon.ca/Innovations-Clo...me+innovations

Reviews from a variety of sites are fairly positive especially considering the price.

Chuck_Wagon · #4 10-23-2015, 04:15 PM

This is a very good camera for the price.
http://www.basspro.com/Browning-Stri...5022708321225/

Red Bullets · #5 10-23-2015, 04:24 PM

Go to the Moultrie website. They have internet specials sometimes that are really cheap.

http://www.moultriefeeders.com/specials

trigger14 · #6 10-23-2015, 04:34 PM

I got my last 3 cams from dicks sporting good in the States. Wildgame innovations. They go on sale and the cost is $60 Canadian. They don't ship to Canada is the only issues so u need someone to pick you some up on the next trip down. Only 5 mp, 40 feet infrared and 60 foot day time range but i haven't had an issues yet.

albertabighorn · #7 10-23-2015, 04:59 PM

Look for a sale. You get what you pay for. I've gotten a few for cheap where the IR is a huge blast of red light that scares off everything in sight. Check out camofire often you can get a good deal and shipping is cheap through them.

Sitkaspruce · #8 10-23-2015, 07:47 PM

Simmons Prohunter at Costco.

http://www.costco.ca/Simmons-Pro-Hun...100125740.html

I run 4 of these and a buddy runs 2 more and in 2 years no problems.

Some examples

Cheers

SS

JWCalgary · #9 10-23-2015, 07:55 PM

I have three that I would sell for 100 total. 2x Simmons, 1x bushnell.

All three have about 2' if chain and 4gb sd cards included

You pay shipping

Pm me

Cheers

openfire · #10 10-23-2015, 09:19 PM

JWCalgary. I would like to buy them if the op doesn't want to !

Aim Low · #11 10-23-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JWCalgary

I have three that I would sell for 100 total. 2x Simmons, 1x bushnell.

All three have about 2' if chain and 4gb sd cards included

You pay shipping

Pm me

Cheers

Thanks for the offer! If you want em' Open Fire go for it.

Still deciding on best option. Thanks for the comments all.

JohninAB · #12 10-24-2015, 06:54 AM

I bought some of the Stealth Cam P12 6mp from Canadian Tire when they had the 2 packs on sale for $119. Have worked well for me.

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honda450 · #13 10-24-2015, 07:04 AM

Dang I put one way into the bush last Nov. Never been there since. Wonder if its still there? Its a long quad ride in. Maybe the bears got it. For sure the batterys are done. Find out come Nov. 1 or so. hehehe

Morbius131 · #14 10-24-2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JohninAB

I bought some of the Stealth Cam P12 6mp from Canadian Tire when they had the 2 packs on sale for $119. Have worked well for me.

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I know that tree John! I know where your spot is now lol!

This is a good advice everyone as I have been considering the same thing.

Morb

Team Anzac · #15 10-24-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JohninAB

I bought some of the Stealth Cam P12 6mp from Canadian Tire when they had the 2 packs on sale for $119. Have worked well for me.

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Your having the same issue as me, you can't figure out how to set the time and day either……… I'm not overly impressed with these cameras, i bought 4 total 2 packs, and only 2 of the 4 are working.

JohninAB · #16 10-24-2015, 05:10 PM

No of the 5 I bought I thought I programmed the dates and times into all of them. Apparantly I missed one. Was easy to set in the field. All 5 of the cameras perform flawlessly.

Oops see my one pic is not showing. Did some cleanup work on photobucket and must have changed something.

Morb, I am impressed you know where that tree is. It is on the big map i mailed you.

ForwardBias · #17 10-25-2015, 07:47 AM

I've bought the packs of two Tasco cameras. They have served me well.

Dunezilla · #18 10-25-2015, 09:05 AM

I have (or had) 7 cameras, but only six now after the bears got a hold of it.

I liked my Moultrie but I guess the bears did too. I use Wildgame trail gamers, Simmons Pro, Stealth Cams, I have one from Primos (not open yet) & a Wildgame camera not opened yet.

I just pick mine up from Canadian Tire & I got some in store specials on 2 cameras. Sometimes Walmart will clear out trail cameras that are regular $175 or something like that & I managed to get it for $50.00. Got a good tree $220 stand from Wally world for $100.

A camera can get stolen, or bears (like the cubs I got on video) use them as play things, or they could get plowed under when new well sites go up. So I do not like getting to pricey of a camera. This year I knew a mamma bear with three cubs moved into the area & so I hunt more cautiously. She hangs out only a few hundred yards from where I got my small buck yesterday. The cameras helped me to realize that there are bears in the area now.

WhistlePig · #19 10-25-2015, 11:57 AM

I also like the awareness on knowing what is lurking in your area.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunezilla

I have (or had) 7 cameras, but only six now after the bears got a hold of it.

I liked my Moultrie but I guess the bears did too. I use Wildgame trail gamers, Simmons Pro, Stealth Cams, I have one from Primos (not open yet) & a Wildgame camera not opened yet.

I just pick mine up from Canadian Tire & I got some in store specials on 2 cameras. Sometimes Walmart will clear out trail cameras that are regular $175 or something like that & I managed to get it for $50.00. Got a good tree $220 stand from Wally world for $100.

A camera can get stolen, or bears (like the cubs I got on video) use them as play things, or they could get plowed under when new well sites go up. So I do not like getting to pricey of a camera. This year I knew a mamma bear with three cubs moved into the area & so I hunt more cautiously. She hangs out only a few hundred yards from where I got my small buck yesterday. The cameras helped me to realize that there are bears in the area now.

Bowhunter1964 · #20 10-25-2015, 12:24 PM

As I found out this year you might as well spen as little as possible and use small sd cards .. Cause when they steal them from you the cheaper the better

grinr · #21 10-25-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Aim Low

Thanks for the response.

Has anyone tried this camera yet?

http://www.amazon.ca/Innovations-Clo...me+innovations

Reviews from a variety of sites are fairly positive especially considering the price.

I "had" a WGI but can't comment on the performance as some ***** stole it off private land where I have sole permission before I seen a single pic.

Docfoothills · #22 10-25-2015, 11:14 PM

Costco online has some cams