Most people who purchase and use trail cameras expect a fast return on investment. That instant gratification of seeing pictures is like a drug, and nothing will stop them from seeking that feeling of a big buck on camera. But sometimes, it’s better to leave these cameras in bedding cover, and then come back months later to see the rewards.
Of course, trail cameras aren’t easy to place and keep deep in bedding cover. Still, the longer trail cameras run untouched, the better intel they provide. And you can’t frequently check cams in bedding areas without pressuring deer. But soaking them for long periods can do much good.
So, from innate to learned behaviors and from simple mannerisms to ingenious survival instincts, the lessons I’ve learned about whitetails from soaking cameras is nothing short of incredible. Here are 18 of these.
1. CELL CAMS CAN WORK
Most hunters who soak trail cameras in bedding areas do so with non-cellular trail cameras. They place them there knowing that the data won’t help them with the current season but can offer clues for next year. That alone is worth a lot if you hunt a deer for multiple seasons,
