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Cellular Trail Cameras 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Going Wireless

Cellular Trail Cameras 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Going Wireless

Going wireless doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right gear, smart placement, and a few minutes of setup, cellular trail cameras open up a new level of efficiency and effectiveness in the woods.

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Pre-Season Trail Camera Setup Checklist: What to Do Before the Deer Start Moving

Pre-Season Trail Camera Setup Checklist: What to Do Before the Deer Start Moving

Getting ahead of the season with a proper trail camera setup gives you a major edge. It’s not just about collecting pictures—it’s about gathering actionable intelligence that can shape your entire hunting strategy.

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The Best Time of Day to Capture Deer on Trail Cameras (And Why It Matters)

The Best Time of Day to Capture Deer on Trail Cameras (And Why It Matters)

Don’t just collect photos—collect intelligence. The best time of day to capture deer on trail cameras isn’t a secret. It’s a pattern. When you combine seasonal timing, location strategy, and the right gear, your camera becomes a year-round scout that never sleeps.

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Top 5 Trail Camera Placement Tips to Maximize Deer Captures

Top 5 Trail Camera Placement Tips to Maximize Deer Captures

A well-placed trail camera can be the difference between capturing the moment that makes your season—or coming up empty. Whether you're chasing a mature buck or tracking deer movement through different phases of the season, placement is everything. This guide...

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Using Trail Cameras for Property Surveillance: A Dual Purpose Tool

Using Trail Cameras for Property Surveillance: A Dual Purpose Tool

When most people think of trail cameras, they picture them deep in the woods capturing images of trophy bucks or mapping deer movement patterns. But hunters aren’t the only ones who benefit from the power of a well-placed trail camera....

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Best Trail Cameras for Deer Hunting in 2025: Top Picks and Features

Best Trail Cameras for Deer Hunting in 2025: Top Picks and Features

If you're serious about deer hunting, a high-quality trail camera is more than just a helpful tool—it's your eyes in the woods when you can’t be there. In 2025, trail cameras continue to evolve with smarter features, better image quality,...

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Avoiding Common Trail Camera Mistakes: Tips for Better Results

Avoiding Common Trail Camera Mistakes: Tips for Better Results

Trail cameras are one of the most effective scouting tools in a deer hunter’s arsenal. But even the best trail camera can fall short if it's not used properly. From poor placement to overlooked settings, small mistakes can lead to...

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What is No Glow and Why It Is a MUST for Your Trail Camera

What is No Glow and Why It Is a MUST for Your Trail Camera

No Glow is an industry-coined term meaning that light emitted by a trail camera is undetectable when taking a photo. Before jumping into the details about what No Glow is and why it is a MUST for your trail camera,...

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How to Determine When the Rut Will Happen At Your Property

How to Determine When the Rut Will Happen At Your Property

Believe it or not, there is a pretty awesome way to determine when the rut will happen in your neck of the woods. You can go by regurgitated knowledge of specific dates which will most likely get you in the...

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Important App Update Notes For Version 2.2.1

Important App Update Notes For Version 2.2.1

We have been working on some big updates in the app for both Android and IOS. This blog post will cover some of the new features that are in version 2.2.1 of the Black Gate Mobile application along with an...

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