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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....
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
Are Solar Panels Worth it For Cellular Trail Cameras?
Trail cameras have been exploding in the hunting realm. Trail cameras as a tool to see what is happening in the woods while you are gone has been a blessing and a curse at the same time. Trail Cameras are...
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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...