I haven't had that problem, but have always been worried about it. I've put my name inside the camera case, with my cell number...plus I have the serial number of my cams written down. Also, my cams are on private land with minimal tresspassin this time of year...but a guy just never knows.
I have moultries and there isn't really anyway to "lock" them to the tree.
Really sucks, Blaster, sure hope you get something figured out.
That's what sucks! It had my name inside of it plus my Phone # and it was on privet land! I think someone got caught tresspassing and took the evidence!
I use camlockbox on all my cameras. With python cable locks and a padalock. This adds more cost to each camera but I think it is worth it. I also use mounts on three of my cameras to mount them higher in the tree. Then they are out of the line of sight which also spooks the deer less. I need to get mounts for the rest of my camera tho. I havent had a camera stolen yet.
camlockbox
TeenageHunter said:Let me see, there's no way to keep them 100% safe. If I had wire cutters I would be able to steal any camera with any lock box.
I HATE Thieves! Two things I can't stand in this world... liars and thieves. If it were up to me, I'd throw someone in jail for stealing a trail camera; there is absolutely no reason for it. Same as stealing my truck far as I'm concerned.
I've had a few cameras stolen over the years, all on private property, all on property I had sole permission to be on.
Not much you can do really. You can lock them up but that won't deter many people. If I were a thief, I'd be looking up in the trees around every camera. You are more likely to get 2 cameras stolen if you take the 'catch them in the act' approach, and the law isn't much help unless you have perfect proof of the culprit. I knew exactly who stole one of my cameras, reported the theft....(the low-life even bragged about stealing it), and the sheriff couldn't do much because there wasn't any direct evidence. I just hope someday to catch someone red handed, especially that particular dirt-bag.
AIRASSAULT said:booby trap them with claymore mines
Wow Wilkerson, I didn't realize you'd be so upset with me taking your camera. I guess i'll give it back to you now, the darn thing quit working a few weeks back. I did get a few years worth of pics, and that's pretty good for a 'found' camera :way: