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18 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc. Game Trail Cameras come in a range of sizes, commonly 16GB, 32GB or 64GB. The lesser capacity cards are entirely suitable for still shot photos, but you may want to consider a higher capacity card for hybrid or video only camera setups, especially if the camera is being setup in high traffic areas. With the steady advancements in storage technology, most SD cards are suitable for all digital cameras these days. If you have different cameras setup at multiple sites it is recommended that you pair individual SD cards to individual cameras and label them accordingly. This can help in identifying which camera and location the photos were taken, especially where cameras are setup in locations that are very similar in appearance and there are no clearly identifiable features, for instance night photos of a track or open country. Some cameras have the capacity to enter the geo-location which can be a shortcut to pairing, as long as the geo-location is cleared or changed for each deployment. Another handy hint is to write the GPS coordinated in texta, big and clear on a piece of paper and trigger the camera once setup. For cameras that have a viewing screen this is easy to check if the picture was triggered and taken correctly and clearly, if not there are adapters that plug into an iPhone or Android device that allows you to view the contents of the SD card. Security Of particular concern when it comes to deploying cameras is their security. Too often there are stories of cameras being vandalised or stolen, especially when left unattended or unchecked for extended periods of time. Even the most elaborate of custom made setups which include concreted metal posts and protective surrounds are no deterrent for would be poachers and trespassers. At the very least a steel security box case fitted with a padlock along with a Python braided steel cable lock around a tree provides some comfort, but what is to stop anyone from cutting down the tree just to make off with the camera. In the coming years we are sure to see further advances in technology that allows for the tracking of lost or stolen cameras, just as there are apps on our smart phones these days like 'Find My iPhone'. Another feature that is beginning to increase in popularity are 3G compatible cameras that can send either SMS/MMS or emails. Obviously, these would need to be setup in areas where there is mobile coverage and setup on a mobile or data only plan where appropriate. The camera was redeployed a month later lower in the tree, facing south and with all tall vegetation removed. This resulted in just a dozen false triggers. Initial camera setup