Trail Cams for the Dove Opener

[Hunter527]

On the dove opener, we usually drive by the fields the day before to see which ones have the most birds. This has worked pretty well, but it doesn't always work. I think putting trail cameras out in the dove fields in the weeks before the opener can make our dove hunts even better. By knowing how many birds were in each field every morning in the weeks leading up to it, I can practically guarantee an awesome opening morning. I have two concerns. One, how many trail cams should I place in each field? Two, is it better to place the cameras on stakes for a wider view, or nestle them into the wheat stubble for concealment?

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

I dunno about cams for doves.. I'd just drive it once or twice before opener. Tell me which fields you're watching and I'll let you know.

 

[Hunter527]

I dunno about cams for doves.. I'd just drive it once or twice before opener. Tell me which fields you're watching and I'll let you know.

You're not getting spots from me, put out your own cams!

 

[Creeping Death]

Cameras for dove? Wow, I have now seen it all.

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

What if someone taps into your camera and uploads, fake dove news, and makes it look like a great area just to throw you off from their spot. Bet you never considered that.

 

[Bowman]

scouting usually does the job, I have to say MJB save my hunt once, hooked me up, at a dove hunt.

 

[Ahidog]

I swear Larry is back

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

I swear Larry is back

Fortunately if he's not I can always find over on the Slid.

 

[TRICER]

I would recommend the really expensive cellular cameras. You want to keep a constant eye on the dove, pattern them etc. Tricky animals for sure but once you have their flight patterns and eating habits down you should be able to bag a few trophies.

Dude they are just dove!

 

[dblsmk]

Stake out cameras in wheat stubble? I like that you think outside the box, but, what makes you think they will be there when you come back to retrieve them. You should put 6 or more to a field to verify flyways in and out of the field.
Good luck and I hope you have deep pockets.

 

[IVhunter]

find the water, find the feed... put cams out. You should have kept this on the d-low now everyone will try this. I thought I was the only one, guess I was wrong.
I use these..

SPYPOINT – Game & Trail Cameras

SPYPOINT, superior quality game and trail cameras. We strive to provide all our customers with a positive experience and unparalleled service.

www.spypoint.com

 

[Hunter527]

What if someone taps into your camera and uploads, fake dove news, and makes it look like a great area just to throw you off from their spot. Bet you never considered that.

I will have to conceal them very well and lock them. Decoy cameras could help as well.

 

[Hunter527]

I would recommend the really expensive cellular cameras. You want to keep a constant eye on the dove, pattern them etc. Tricky animals for sure but once you have their flight patterns and eating habits down you should be able to bag a few trophies.

Dude they are just dove!

What if I pattern a banded dove and them knock him down on the opener, that would be the story of a lifetime. I’ll need at least 30 megapixels to see the bands, but its worth it.

 

[Hunter527]

Stake out cameras in wheat stubble? I like that you think outside the box, but, what makes you think they will be there when you come back to retrieve them. You should put 6 or more to a field to verify flyways in and out of the field.
Good luck and I hope you have deep pockets.

I’ll need plenty of brush to conceal them if I go the stake route. Thats why placing them near or directly on the ground might be the better option. A small tarp over the camera might keep them from being cooked out there in the sun.

 

[socalhntr]

This is just to help @HATCHET1 feel better today, right? dafuq?

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

Get a drone with a 2 mils radius and sit in truck. You Only need to be out a few hours both morning and eve.

 

[Hunter527]

Get a drone with a 2 mils radius and sit in truck. You Only need to be out a few hours both morning and eve.

If they were next door, yes. But I can’t drive 3 hours to the dove fields every morning and sit there for three hours, that’s ridiculous. I’d have to quit my job. Unless I could convince them what an important undertaking this really is.

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

If they were next door, yes. But I can’t drive 3 hours to the dove fields every morning and sit there for three hours, that’s ridiculous. I’d have to quit my job. Unless I could convince them what an important undertaking this really is.

You really only need to go out a day or two, Once they find a flyway they stick to it.

 

[Hunter527]

You really only need to go out a day or two, Once they find a flyway they stick to it.

But those darn Euro shooters could screw up the flyways at any moment. Why can’t they just wait for the opener.

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

But those darn Euro shooters could screw up the flyways at any moment. Why can’t they just wait for the opener.

It's like, why climb a Mt. because they are there.