For the first time, DRD is utilizing trail cameras. We know that we are late to the game with trail cameras, but we have gotten onboard. In Georgia, there is a fantastic deal available on trail cameras. Although we never want to endorse purchasing products from Dick’s Sporting Goods, there is a deal that we can’t avoid telling you. In the Georgia Hunting Regulations, there is a $10 off coupon for in store use at Dick’s. They have several different Wildgame Innovation Cameras that are between 40-50% off. With the camera prices being under $50 (after coupon), we expected the quality to be lacking. This is definitely not the case. Although we have had a few blurred pictures from moving deer, more of the pictures have been at least the quality of the one below.
For the very few people that aren’t using cameras yet, we do highly recommend them. It is exciting going to pull a SD card to see what has been through your area. Having 24/7 surveillance on your hunting area is a huge advantage. Areas that we believed no deer were using, have been proved otherwise. Especially in our busy daily lives, it is great to have this scouting tool available for us. It also provides us with a few minutes in the woods on days that we wouldn’t normally make it.
Trail cameras should not replace scouting. Nothing beats boots to the ground, miles and hours of scouting to keep that skill set strong. Good scouting is a true skill and we need to continue to teach to the new outdoorsmen and women that we introduce to the sport.
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