Blogs

Mar 19, 2026

Mineral Sites and Trail Cameras: March Setup Tips for Better Deer Inventory

March is one of the best months of the year to run trail cameras for deer inventory. Hunting season is over, pressure is low, and deer are transitioning from winter survival into early spring feeding routines. That’s also why mineral...

Mar 10, 2026

Trail Camera Settings for Early Spring: Reduce False Triggers and Save Battery Life

Early spring is one of the best times of year to run trail cameras. Deer are moving predictably, winter pressure is fading, and you can gather valuable scouting data that helps all the way into fall. But early spring also...

Mar 04, 2026

Cellular Trail Cameras for Spring Scouting: Why March Is the Best Time to Go Wireless

If you’re serious about scouting, March might be the most underrated month of the year. Most hunters wait until late summer to hang trail cameras. But by then, you’re already behind. The best scouting happens when deer are relaxed, patterns...

Feb 25, 2026

Shed Hunting with Trail Cameras: How to Find Antler Drop Zones Faster

Shed hunting is one of the best parts of late winter and early spring. It gets you back in the woods, helps you learn your property, and gives you real insight into which bucks survived the season. But there’s one...

Feb 24, 2026

Best Trail Camera Placement in March: Spring Scouting Locations That Pay Off in Fall

March is one of the most underrated months for trail camera scouting. Most hunters are thinking about spring weather, shed hunting, or turkey season. But if you want a better deer season in the fall, March is the perfect time...

Feb 09, 2026

Black Gate Trail Camera Accessories Every Hunter Should Use

A quality trail camera is only as effective as the system supporting it. While modern trail cameras deliver impressive performance on their own, the right accessories can dramatically improve reliability, extend battery life, protect your investment, and reduce time spent...

Feb 07, 2026

Ultimate 2026 Trail Camera Comparison: How Black Gate Stacks Up in a Crowded Market

Trail cameras have evolved fast over the past few years, and heading into 2026, hunters have more options than ever. From cellular trail cameras to no-glow infrared flash, longer battery life, and sharper photo and video quality, the differences between...

Feb 02, 2026

Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Your First Trail Camera

Buying your first trail camera can feel overwhelming. Cellular or non-cellular? No-glow or low-glow? How fast does the trigger need to be? With so many specs and features, it’s easy to overthink the decision. The good news is this: most...

Jan 28, 2026

Cellular Trail Camera Benefits: Why Go Wireless in 2026?

Trail cameras have come a long way. In 2026, one of the biggest decisions hunters face isn’t brand or megapixels — it’s whether to go cellular or stay traditional. Cellular trail cameras have become more reliable, more affordable, and easier...

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UPDATES

Apr 29, 2025

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...