Trail Camera Deer Survey: How to Count and Age Your Herd
Run a game camera deer survey on your land: cameras per acre, the 14-day method, how to count bucks, does and fawns, and work out your buck to doe ratio.
How to Pattern a Mature Buck With Trail Cameras
How to pattern a mature buck with trail cameras: where to start your camera grid, how to ID the same buck, what to log, and when to move in for the hunt.
Deer Movement by Moon Phase: What Trail Camera Data Really Shows
Does the moon phase change when deer move? What the moon theory says, what GPS and trail camera research found, and how to test it on your own cameras.
Deer Movement Chart: How to Use Trail Camera Timestamps to Predict Movement
Build your own deer movement chart from trail camera timestamps. Log photos, add wind and temperature, spot patterns and turn them into a hunt plan.
When Do Deer Go Into Rut? 2026 Rut Dates by Region
When do deer go into rut in 2026? Peak rut dates for the North, Midwest, South and Texas, what triggers the rut, how long it lasts and the signs to watch for.
Deer Scrape vs Rub: What Your Trail Camera Photos Are Telling You
Deer scrape vs rub: how to tell them apart, what each one says about a buck, when they appear, and which sign deserves your trail camera this season.
How to Set a Trail Camera Over a Deer Scrape (Height, Angle, Settings)
Set a trail camera over a scrape the right way: 10–15 ft away, 3–4 ft high or up high angled down, 45° side angle, video mode. Plus a mock scrape setup.
Trail Camera Strategy During the Rut: Where to Put Cameras in November
Where to put trail cameras during the rut: pre-rut scrapes, peak-rut doe bedding edges and funnels, post-rut food. Plus the best settings for November.
