Covert vs. Semi-covert Trail Cameras
Filed under: Ask Grant, Trail Cameras
Dr. Woods, You talk quite a bit about using trail cameras for successful scouting and for setting up camera stations to better manage your deer herd. I was curious if you opt to use no-glow or true IR cameras vs. low-glow or near IR cameras at The Proving Grounds? Do you see an advantage or disadvantage of one over the other? Great site by the way! I’m learning a lot of new information! Christopher
Christopher,
Thanks for the kind words! I desire to cover the maximum distance at nighttime in each image without spooking deer. The Reconyx semi-covert units seem to offer the best solution to my objective. I’ve used both Reconyx covert (no glow) and semi-covert (low glow) units. I prefer the low glow as I don’t notice any deer spooking from the “flash” of the semi-covert units and they allow nighttime images to be taken at a greater distance. This may or may not be true with other brands of trail cameras.
Growing Deer together,
Grant
