Okay , it’s that time of year to start thinking about
setting camera trapping goals for 2024. Doing this helps keeps me focused and
adds additional purpose to my camera trapping. And by the end of the year ,I’ve
learned more about nature. The focus this winter is going to be bobcats. I have
found over the years that beaver lodges attract bobcats in search of food. Six
lodges , two inactive and four active have been set up with camera traps. The
goal is to monitor the lodges for the months of January and February ( 60 days
) . That will provide 360 camera trap days ( 6 lodges x 60 days = 360) The
objectives:
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10% total bobcat camera trap triggers over the two
months ( 36 videos)
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Of the 36 videos (4) hopefully “ Top Captures “
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Of the (4) top capture videos, hopefully one Unique Video
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Track the data on a spreadsheet!
Looking towards next spring and summer, otters and more
bears will be the focus.
Jim
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Thank You for following my blog !!
