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Which trail cam for the cold weather?

Mao

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Coshocton, OH
My $100 Moultree's last about a day in this weather. What trail cams work best in the dead of winter for you guys? I though my trophy cam might hold up well, but I wont find out since some cool guy tore the back half off of it to get it off my lock. I am looking to possibly get another one to try and help my dad scout who is late season hunting over corn. What do you recommend? Under $200.00.... Wish I could afford a buck eye cam, but can not at this time...
 

old hunter

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Buckeye Cam,6500 pics, since last January,I have charged the battery twice.It is unreal on battery life, and everything else,shutter speed is phenominal.It is the black I.R.D.Apollo model.I have a Truth Cam 46,runs on 4, "D" cells.I have had it out 6 weeks right now and it is down to 60% life.It is great for the money,about $89,00. I have three Moultries,I get about 2 weeks on a charge in cold weather like now,6 volt rechargeable.
 

hickslawns

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Ohio
My experience is limited to a Moultrie D40 which lasts 4-6 weeks in warm weather. Crap in cold weather. Then I have Trophy Cams which are excellent. Might consider another with a "Bear Proof Security Box". Good deal on them (security boxes) through Optics Planet right now.
 

CJD3

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NE Ohio
My Bushnell has had the same battery's since May 1,2010
Just changed the card yesterday- 3/4 battery life left...
 

jagermeister

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Ohio
Bushnell Trophy Cam... same set of batteries since December 2009 and running virtually nonstop... can't beat that for 200 bucks.