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Old 07-06-2020, 07:20 AM
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Well after about 20 years of running camera's in a multitude of different areas I finally had a card stolen. First off thanks to the persons for leaving the camera intact on the tree. The person or persons who took the card are defiantly outdoors back woods types. To be where the camera was on a small game trail half way up the mountain easily a half mile away from any hiking trail. I don't know if they believe in karma and I'm wishing no ill will on their persons just a failure on their equipment when they are out that would bring misery and discomfort to them for a couple days.
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Old 07-06-2020, 07:28 AM
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Consider yourself lucky. Message being, don't use electronics to do the Grunt work.

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Old 07-06-2020, 07:41 AM
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Maybe someone didn't want their picture taken, and took the card for editing?

Hope it turns up again.
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Old 07-06-2020, 07:49 AM
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I have that happen a few times a year. Makes me wonder if it’s sasksquach my cameras are put up with a ladder.
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Old 07-06-2020, 08:25 AM
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Maybe they noticed you getting footage of them with their pants down? Every time I take a wiz in the woods I turn around and swing it around. No sense in being watched and they only see my back
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Old 07-06-2020, 08:26 AM
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, I think it should be illegal to use game cameras on public land. I would be frustrated as well if I were half way up a mountain, half a mile from the nearest trail and I had my photo taken. I'd be tempted to take the card as well, but would leave the camera.

We have to accept digital intrusion and surveillance in almost all aspects of modern life. A last bastion of expectation where you're not being filmed should be half way up a mountain and half a mile from a trail.
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Old 07-06-2020, 08:29 AM
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pull the card on the cam watching the cam....got ya….I always have a set up like that…..had a blind and camera go missing once...now I set up to catch not only game animals but scum bags too....the tree's are watching....
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Old 07-06-2020, 08:32 AM
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, I think it should be illegal to use game cameras on public land. I would be frustrated as well if I were half way up a mountain, half a mile from the nearest trail and I had my photo taken. I'd be tempted to take the card as well, but would leave the camera.

We have to accept digital intrusion and surveillance in almost all aspects of modern life. A last bastion of expectation where you're not being filmed should be half way up a mountain and half a mile from a trail.
wow so my cam catches elk etc and then you...I get pics right to my phone as you approach and steal then you walk out to a vehicle with no tires on....not saying I would do that but man two crazies don't make a righty....
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Old 07-06-2020, 08:43 AM
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wow so my cam catches elk etc and then you...I get pics right to my phone as you approach and steal then you walk out to a vehicle with no tires on....not saying I would do that but man two crazies don't make a righty....
Well that is what you are insinuating.
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Old 07-06-2020, 08:49 AM
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wow so my cam catches elk etc and then you...I get pics right to my phone as you approach and steal then you walk out to a vehicle with no tires on....not saying I would do that but man two crazies don't make a righty....
I don't think that's apples to apples. I need my tires to drive my vehicle, you sure don't need a game camera to have a successful hunt.

Look, I'm not interested in stealing or messing with other peoples gear, but I would really like to see the Province ban these devices on public land. They're entirely unnecessary and unfairly intrusive to the privacy of others using public land.
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Old 07-06-2020, 08:56 AM
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That would suck. Every time I come across a camera I go to the time and date screen on my phone and hold my phone in front of the camera so they know when I was there.

One time however I confiscated the SD card. First I saw their ladder stand, then I saw their camera, then I saw their pile of alfalfa cubes. I pulled the card and took it home. Elk moose, and deer on the card, nothing big but when I went back to see if he put another card in the whole setup was gone. I guess they don’t mind poaching just don’t like getting caught????
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Old 07-06-2020, 09:32 AM
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Wow a few of you are wound a little tight these days. Just take some deep breaths and you'll feel much better. I always pack a couple cameras with me when I'm wandering the high country. Not with the intent of hunting the spot but just out of curiosity about animals using the remote trails. I've got cameras I haven't seen for a couple years in places that I may not revisit for a year or two.
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Old 07-06-2020, 10:34 AM
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I think most of you know what I think of trail cams. They shouldn't be allowed on public land and only with the landowners permission o private ground. If you wanna see what's outside for gosh sakes go outside.
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Old 07-06-2020, 11:24 AM
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Been using trail camera since they first came out, I have no problem with them anywhere on public or private land if I find one I usually do a moon or a wave hope the thieves that steal mine would do the same thing but they just take the whole camera. I don't lose many cuz I put them where most people would never find them.

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Old 07-06-2020, 11:29 AM
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I think most of you know what I think of trail cams. They shouldn't be allowed on public land and only with the landowners permission o private ground. If you wanna see what's outside for gosh sakes go outside.
Camera's are a great tool, I really don't see any issues with these devices.. We are being recorded in public places with-out issue.. No sure why anyone would really care if there picture was taken or not...
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Old 07-06-2020, 11:47 AM
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Wow a few of you are wound a little tight these days. Just take some deep breaths and you'll feel much better. I always pack a couple cameras with me when I'm wandering the high country. Not with the intent of hunting the spot but just out of curiosity about animals using the remote trails. I've got cameras I haven't seen for a couple years in places that I may not revisit for a year or two.
While I don't have an issue with game cameras, this I think is wrong. If I am reading this correctly you are leaving your cameras out there for a couple years in places you may not go back to for another year or two. If you are using your stuff for a purpose and taking it home when your done, fine.
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Old 07-06-2020, 01:03 PM
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Well Dicknormal, you don't have to go very far to find the type of "outdoorsman" that would steal your stuff, apparently there are many right with in this thread..

A bunch of Karens that can't mind there own business
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Old 07-06-2020, 01:58 PM
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Well Dicknormal, you don't have to go very far to find the type of "outdoorsman" that would steal your stuff, apparently there are many right with in this thread..

A bunch of Karens that can't mind there own business
First off, I have read and re-read every reply on this thread, and I don't see anybody saying they want to go out and steal anyone else's stuff. Myself I'm just trying to understand the purpose of leaving them out there for up to 4 years. Unless Dicknormal knows where to get batteries that last that long and if so where can I get some?
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Old 07-06-2020, 03:29 PM
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Well that is what you are insinuating.
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Old 07-06-2020, 03:32 PM
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I don't think that's apples to apples. I need my tires to drive my vehicle, you sure don't need a game camera to have a successful hunt.

Look, I'm not interested in stealing or messing with other peoples gear, but I would really like to see the Province ban these devices on public land. They're entirely unnecessary and unfairly intrusive to the privacy of others using public land.
ok I get it...ban this...ban that....wait a minute that's what the turd is attempting to do too....and some do need a cam for a successful hunt...gather intel as apposed to covering lots of ground not beneficial to their quest....just saying....
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Old 07-06-2020, 03:34 PM
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That would suck. Every time I come across a camera I go to the time and date screen on my phone and hold my phone in front of the camera so they know when I was there.

One time however I confiscated the SD card. First I saw their ladder stand, then I saw their camera, then I saw their pile of alfalfa cubes. I pulled the card and took it home. Elk moose, and deer on the card, nothing big but when I went back to see if he put another card in the whole setup was gone. I guess they don’t mind poaching just don’t like getting caught????
should have called that one in.....
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Old 07-06-2020, 03:37 PM
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I think most of you know what I think of trail cams. They shouldn't be allowed on public land and only with the landowners permission o private ground. If you wanna see what's outside for gosh sakes go outside.
on another note some f these high end cams get great pics of wildlife and some only put them out for that reason....then go for a walk once a weak to recover their pics....fresh air and something todo that makes one happy....which is a good thing.
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should have called that one in.....
What for?
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Another vote for not using cams on public land...
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Maybe they noticed you getting footage of them with their pants down? Every time I take a wiz in the woods I turn around and swing it around. No sense in being watched and they only see my back


Be one heck of a zoom on that cam huh?

I can think of many days when all they'd get is 45 seconds of me fumbling around trying to find it. Then another 45 of me whizzing on my pants, boots, etc. Swinging around..uh no.
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Old 07-07-2020, 06:30 AM
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Ban cameras on public land? Yeah good luck with that. Hope some of you realize that government agencies, like the previous gov, have, and continue to use them. Fish and wildlife uses them, forestry dept's use them, parks use them. I don't think they will be all to swift on running that through.
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What for?
read kurts post.....baiting....if in alberta illegal....so let the law set up and catch the bugger(s) and nail them.....now they just moved off to another location….not saying it would completely stop them cuz some just live that life style....
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read kurts post.....baiting....if in alberta illegal....so let the law set up and catch the bugger(s) and nail them.....now they just moved off to another location….not saying it would completely stop them cuz some just live that life style....
How do you know it wasn’t a photographer?
It probably isn’t..... but it’s along the same lines as calling the cops because your neighbor owns a Ferrari and that at some point he’s gonna speed so stake him out.
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Be one heck of a zoom on that cam huh?

I can think of many days when all they'd get is 45 seconds of me fumbling around trying to find it. Then another 45 of me whizzing on my pants, boots, etc. Swinging around..uh no.
take 1/2 a Viagra....allows willy to somewhat clear your pants......
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How do you know it wasn’t a photographer?
hmmm treestand...just went off kurts post.... I guess they don’t mind poaching just don’t like getting caught???? but your right all speculation....I still put cams out and will until the law says different....smile
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