Concealment Key to Warding Off Trail Camera Thieves 10-26-2011
gengberg October 26th, 2011
Concealment Key to Warding Off Trail Camera Thieves
LINCOLN, Neb. - Trail cameras are popular among hunters who want to scout for game and landowners who just like to see what animals are roaming their property.
Keeping the cameras safe from vandals and thieves is a top priority. “There is no fool-proof way to completely protect a trail camera,” said Aaron Hershberger, outdoor education specialist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
However, Game and Parks has the following suggestions for trail camera security:
– Any personal property left on public land likely will disappear. If you intend to install a trail camera on public land, consider using a less expensive model.
– Consider using a trail camera on private property that has limited access.
– Concealment of the camera is the key to securing it.
– Consider using steel cables and paddle locks to secure a camera.
– In an effort to keep a camera out of reach, mount one higher and angle it downward.
– Install two trail cameras in one spot and place emphasis on concealing one of them. That will increase the likelihood of getting a photo of a person trying to vandalize or steal the other camera.
– Record the camera as a personal possession in your homeowner’s insurance policy. Include the make, model and serial code of the camera.
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