Trail Camera Flashback

 

18 Year Flashback!

 Recently I stumbled across an old trail camera photo album.

Oh how trail camera technology has changed. My first experiences “Camera Trapping “started nearly two decades ago. Back then trail cameras used C or D batteries and film. Changing out the film cartridges was a challenge, especially when the slotted film edges didn’t catch on the thumb gear in the camera. The exiting part then (and now) was driving out on Saturday mornings to change the film cartridges ,then driving  straight to the local pharmacy (waiting an hour) to have the film processed through the expedited “ One Hour  Film Developing Service “  

Camera Trapping a bobcat and fisher were highlights back then. Roadkill beaver and deer were used as attractants. The moose, coyote and bear were also first captures.  Over the years trail camera technology and learning wildlife behavior has helped to make camera trapping a passion for me.

Jim