There is no doubt trail cameras have revolutionized the way we scout and hunt.
November 25, 2024
It can’t be overstated how much trail cameras have changed the way we bowhunt whitetails and other big game. In fact, other than our highly tuned compound bows, today’s cellular trail cameras are by far the most effective tool in our arsenal and have certainly given new meaning to whitetail management. Whether you hunt in an area where cell service is spotty or you can take full advantage of the benefits of this ever-expanding technology, you would be hard-pressed to argue against what trail cameras bring to the table.
Take Browning Trail Cameras’ new Defender Pro Scout Max HD ($149.99). Not only is this camera an affordable option, it has been redesigned to offer stellar performance and image quality with its new ALL HD ALL THE TIME technology that delivers high-quality, 24MP images with full 1080p HD video quality directly to your phone. With its ultra-fast, .25-second trigger speed, robust 100-foot detection range and 120-foot invisible infrared illumination, nothing will slip by undetected, day or night. The icing on the cake is the camera’s highly receptive, high-gain antenna that easily connects to AT&T and Verizon networks and Illuma-Smart technology that automatically adjusts the IR flash for perfect nighttime images.
Connecting seamlessly with the AT&T and Verizon networks, Covert Scouting Cameras’ WC32 ($189.99) has become a fan favorite in whitetail bowhunting circles. It’s equipped with 48 Infrared No-Glow LEDs with a flash range of 100 feet, and it incorporates an ultra-sensitive, near-silent, .2-second trigger speed to ensure nothing spooks when triggered. Its 32MP image sensor also captures full 1080p HD video and records time, date, temperature and moon-phase data. Setup is a breeze via the 2.4-inch screen or scanning the QR code, and with the Covert Web Portal and mobile app, you have complete control.
If you are tired of trail-cam shots where the deer are too far away to see well or clearly, then check out Cuddeback’s new CuddeLink ZOOM ($199.99). This trail camera features a telephoto lens that zooms in on the subject when triggered, as well as patented Power House IR Low-glow LEDs to provide proper illumination, even at extended distances. The camera, which is ideal for monitoring food plots and field edges, boasts a .25-second trigger speed, delay mode ranging from 5 seconds to 5 minutes, seven sensitivity settings and a blue, backlit display for easy viewing. Plus, the Cuddeback network covers up to 24 cameras on a single data plan, starting at $10 per month.
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The new Matrix Cellular Camera ($119.99) is one of the latest cameras from Muddy, and as you’d expect, it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. Thanks to its high-resolution, 36MP image sensor, 1080p full HD video with audio and the new on-demand feature that lets you see what’s happening in real-time with the push of a button, you’ll be ahead of the game when it’s time to climb into your treestand. Plus, with the new Dual Network and Automatic Network Coverage technologies, the Matrix picks the best coverage option between Verizon and AT&T. You can also share images with the Command Pro app, as well as download photos and operate the camera remotely.
The new R4G-Gen2 ($199.99) is sure to be a hit among the Black Gate faithful. Designed with the latest 4G/LTE technology, with an updated PIR and camera sensor, this camera sports a quick, .4-second trigger speed with proprietary Dual Lens and Dual Sensor technologies to ensure all the action is captured with tack-sharp image quality. With its OneSIM technology, users can connect with any provider, while the anti-fog lenses and weatherproof housing keep the R4G working in any weather conditions.
Taking wireless trail cameras to the next level, Moultrie Mobile has launched the new EDGE 2 Pro ($139.99). Building on the features of the EDGE 2 that brought you the industry-first False Trigger Elimination Technology, the new model offers that plus a lot more. Its notable features include an upgraded GPS, On-Demand technology through the Moultrie Mobile App, tamper detection, a .3-second trigger speed and no-glow flash. Additionally, the EDGE 2 Pro is built with NYXEL NIR (near infrared) technology for enhanced low-light performance with minimized power consumption, while also providing a detection and flash range of up to 100 feet, with built-in, flexible power options. Its best-in-class 40MP image sensor and 1440p video with sound also produce stellar results, and with the nationwide Auto Connect feature, you’ll have no issues connecting.
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Thinking outside the trail-cam box, Stealth Cam has changed the game with the new Revolver PRO 360 ($179.99) and Revolver 360 ($149.99). Offering the equivalent of six cameras worth of coverage in a single unit, these cell cameras provide a full 360 degrees of visibility to ensure nothing slips by unnoticed, day or night. Thanks to a silent motor, the Revolver can get more than one photo from a single zone when the camera is triggered. Responding quickly to movement, it situates the lens to the correct zone to deliver high-quality photos up to 40MP with 1440p QHD video/audio. Its 360-degree capture mode is ideal for food plots or other situations where a more panoramic view is needed, but it can also be set up in a single-zone mode like traditional cameras, or a 180-degree-zone capture mode that captures images on each side of the triggered zone.
Ensuring you have the best coverage regardless of your network, SPYPOINT drops another gem in its FLEX series with the new FLEX-PLUS ($149.99). Equipped with Dual SIM technology, this camera automatically connects to the best network in your area, while the optimized antenna ensures you stay connected, even when service is weak. It features a flash and detection range of 100 feet while delivering sharp HD images and video thanks to its 36MP sensor. Best of all, setup is a snap with the SPYPOINT App. With the FLEX-PLUS’ responsive, .3-second trigger, plus SPYPOINT’s innovative photo and camera management app with BUCK TRACKER AI filters, you will have the latest deer intel as you head afield.
Thanks to its Intellitag Smart AI Image Recognition, the new HyperFire 2 Cellular Covert IR Camera ($599.99) from Reconyx allows users to filter images to see only the animal images that they want to see and download them directly to the mobile app. The HyperFire’s .2-second trigger speed, along with its 150-foot NoGlow Covert Infrared Flash and 100-foot detection range, ensures little slips by unnoticed. Dual antennas offer a solid connection to either the Verizon or AT&T network, and data plans start at just $5 per month.
Building on the success of the original Reveal, Tactacam adds another gem to its lineup in the all-new Reveal Pro 3.0 ($154.99). With the ability to interface with multiple networks, the Reveal Pro 3.0 sets up in a snap thanks to the 2-inch LCD screen and offers excellent photo and video quality with its improved 4K image sensor with 1080p FHD video. The new on-demand video and photo option downloads imagery directly to the app, but the camera is also equipped with an SD card slot and built-in storage in the event cell service is not an option. Other notable features are its exceptional battery life, built-in GPS, fast trigger and a flash/detection range of 80 feet, with Low Glow IR technology so you don’t have to worry about spooking game.
Taking innovation to the next level, Bushnell makes a splash once again with the new CelluCORE Live ($299.99). Feature-rich and simple to operate, this camera delivers impressive HD image quality thanks to its 32MP sensor while seamlessly connecting to the strongest network in your area. However, what sets the CelluCORE Live apart is its live-streaming capabilities. Simply touch a button on the app and you’ll have up to two minutes of live-streaming action. Other notable features are an ultra-fast trigger speed; notifications when triggered; image sorting based on weather, wind, moon and more; and high-output NoGlow IR LEDs with 100-foot nighttime range.
Another camera with on-demand functions is Spartan’s GoLive 4G/LTE ($399.95). As its name suggests, users can live stream content up to 30 fps, while also grabbing stellar images and videos at the touch of a button through Spartan’s Camera Management app. The camera’s .4-second trigger speed, coupled with a wide, 56-degree field of view and 80-foot detection range, ensures you capture as much action as possible. Other highlights include GoLive’s invisible Dual Blackout Infrared Flash, handy 2-inch IPS LCD screen for easy in-the-field adjustment, an anti-theft GPS and an internal 5300 mAh lithium battery for extended run time.
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