Was just wondering what y’all’s opinion is on the use of cell cameras checking traps . I’ve been reading on some deer hunters forums and they were so thankful for cell cameras to check their traps for them . There is a guy that I work with that uses them to check his after deer season , every time we talk about it I tell him that getting out and checking them is just part of it . If you don’t have the time to check them then don’t set them .

It's like any new thing. People don't generally like change, but get used to it after a while. I think it's a good idea. I wish WI would allow it.

…. I would need a lot of cameras lol

I use em on sets that are hard to get to if ground is soft. Some coyotes get spooked by cameras others do not. It also ruins the anticipation of going to a set wondering if you caught something .

Most places I could use a cell camera the reception is not dependable enough to trust it like the National Forest or the river breaks here.

Me too. Im not sure how cell cameras on traps could work when I have 20 or 30 beaver sets or 50 to 100 coyote sets.

Even I gotta draw the line somewhere...lol

Georgia law does allow it, but who only sets a few traps? I have 5 cell cameras, but 5 traps is a waste of both the landowner's and my time...

I use Reveal 2.0 for nuisance trapping. I have very good luck with them and like the fact that I can click on my phone to take a picture on demand to check traps whenever I like

I could see where it could be handy in certain circumstances, such as if you're trying to catch the "last" coyote or beaver and don't want to keep walking back into the area and spooking them. Or... if you wanted to stick a set or two at a hot location that's not very accessible. But of course not practical for every set.

They spook some animals. Canines especially.

Coyotes sure don’t like them but I like that to keep them away from my cat sets so it can work for a guy.

Hog trappers like them so they don't have to drive a hour or two out to see if anything is caught. Love those reveal tacticams.