Why Cellular Trail Cameras? Are They Worth It?

There is no doubt in my mind that the shift to cellular style trail cameras are probably one of the single most important tools we can use to monitor large mature bucks that frequent small properties across the whitetail domain here in North America. And they definitely have allowed we as hunters to change the way we hunt our small properties as well, as they give what most naysayers would consider "an unfair advantage," which in my book is the entire point. 

As the old adage goes, "you can't kill a deer sitting on the couch!" Oh yes I can! And keeping the pressure off small properties is vitally important. Cell camera intel, and even cameras that still require one to physically enter the deer woods, have dramatically allowed many hunters change the way we hunt and become more successful at killing mature bucks more consistently, year after year.

But I Want To Hunt As Much As I Can When I Can!

There are no truer words than the above statement when it comes to my own personal philosophy. And, yes, there is no doubt that I am very blessed that I and my family own 3 different properties to take the pressure off. But if you want to have a chance this year, and in the future, at killing the largest mature buck in the area, he cannot not know you are hunting him. And there are so many factors that go into that strategy that I will leave for a future YouTube video. So, stay tuned to my YouTube channel for that.

I love to hunt as often as I possibly can when I can, too! Now with the implementation of trail cameras, especially my own shift to cellular, I am able to better let the bucks tell me when they are ready to be hunted and killed, putting the odds in my favor. And as long as it's still legal where I hunt, you better believe that I will take advantage of it. Even on the public lands I hunt in our area. Which ultimately allows me to kill mature bucks from the comfort of my couch in the living room of my home.

Best Cell Cameras

I believe there are many great cell cameras on the market today that are available to hunters at very affordable pricing that provide value across a very wide spectrum of individual budgets. What is a cell camera worth to you?

To me, a cell camera is worth every single penny. Why? Because even with three different family owned properties to hunt, my largest being just 200 acres, they are small in the grand scheme of relativity. And that mature buck that calls any one of those properties home during the hunting season MUST NOT know that I or any of my family members and friends are in pursuit of him. Cell cameras have changed the game completely.

I've used several cell cams in recent years working with outfitters and land owners across the country over the course of my career. And I have narrowed it down to three brands that I feel are the best and would recommend checking out to anyone.

They are:
 1. Tactacam
 2. The Cudde-Link System from Cuddeback
 3. Black Gate (Which I know works really well in the deep valleys of southern Ohio)

All three have there advantages. But again, it's all a matter of preference and personal choice. I'm not here to pressure you into purchasing anything. 

But if you are interested and/or committed to making the shift toward cell cams yet this fall, check out the three above. All three can be purchased from the banner you will find at the bottom of this blog, or from your favorite retailer.

​Thanks for reading!