Trail Camera Placement Tips
1. Choose the Right Spot
Animal Trails or Game Paths: Look for natural funnels—creek beds, ridgelines, fence crossings, or obvious game trails.
Feeding Areas: Food plots, berry bushes, or watering holes are high-traffic spots.
Security Use: Cover driveways, gates, or hidden property corners.
2. Face North or South
This avoids the sun rising/setting directly in front of the lens, which can cause glare and false triggers.
3. Keep It at the Right Height
For deer and similar wildlife: Mount at about waist to chest height (3–4 feet off the ground).
For security or broader views: Mount 5–6 feet up, angled slightly downward.
For smaller animals: Go lower—maybe 1–2 feet, depending on your goal. This may require trial-and-error.
4. Angle It Properly
Angle the camera slightly downward for a better full-body view of animals and to reduce the risk of false triggers from wind or moving branches.
Point it along the trail, not perpendicular. This gives a longer detection window.
5. Avoid Obstructions
Clear brush and branches within 5–10 feet of the camera to avoid false triggers and blurry shots.
Avoid pointing the camera at waving grass or hanging limbs—wind can easily set it off.
Mounting Tips
1. Use a Tree or Post
Strap it tightly around a solid tree, post, or metal T-post. Make sure it's secure to avoid angle shifts from wind or animals.
2. Use a Mounting Bracket (Optional)
For more adjustability, use a swivel mounting bracket or tripod. This helps especially when trees aren’t positioned perfectly.
3. Use a Security Box & Cable Lock (Optional)
Protect against theft and animal tampering by securing the cam in a lockable steel box.
Cable locks (like Python locks) can attach around trees or posts.
4. Test the Angle
After mounting, walk in front of the camera to ensure the motion detection is picking up your movement correctly. Browning Trail Cameras are equipped with a Motion Test feature for this purpose!