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
