A backyard game camera can be a lot of fun to use. These game cameras are able to provide an eye into nature that is coming through your backyard. There are so many different brands of game cameras that come in all different shapes, sizes, qualities, and prices. This can make finding a game camera very hard. To help with that we made a list of the best wireless game cameras under $100 dollars.
Best Outdoor Game Cameras
#1 Campark T75
This camera is awesome and has quickly become our favorite backyard game camera. The image quality is amazing and it can also record very clear audio. The batteries last for a very long time. We have gotten over 2000, 10 second videos with sound on this camera in a 2 month period and it is still at 50% battery life. This camera has wifi capabilities and can connect to your phone. This allows you to download the game camera’s pictures and videos directly to your phone. Check below for videos and pictures from this awesome game camera! This camera usually retails between $70 and$80 this backyard game camera can be found on Amazon below!
#2 Apeman H55
Coming in second place is the Apeman H55 backyard game camera. This camera has good quality images and is incredibly durable. We have had elk come and bite this camera and throw it around. We probably should have gotten a camera protection box for it! This camera is still able to take awesome pictures and videos after all the beatings it has taken. The battery life is incredibly long and usually lasts about 4 to 6 months taking 10 to 20 second videos. Check out the awesome pictures and videos this camera has gotten below. The Apeman H55 game camera lands in second place because it does not have wifi capabilities and it has a slightly lower quality image than the Campark T75 game camera. This game camera can also be found on Amazon below! This camera usually retails around $45
#3 Campark T20 Mini Game Camera
This backyard game camera hits our #3 spot for a few reasons. It has the quality of the Apeman H55 game camera. However, it only holds 4 double A batteries instead of the usual 8 that the 2 cameras above hold. This means the battery life is almost cut in half. It also does not have the wifi capabilities of the Campark T75 game camera. One of the most important qualities of this camera is its size. Due to the size of this camera, it can easily be concealed. This can make it incredibly hard for animals or people to find. This camera can also be found on Amazon and usually retails around $85 for a pair of them. Check out some awesome pictures and videos from this camera below!
Backyard Game Camera Reviews
The above game cameras are some of our favorite game cameras that we have been able to use and review. If you would like to see more game camera reviews click the game camera review button below to see their reviews!
How to Use Backyard Game Cameras
Getting good pictures or videos of wildlife in your backyard can be tough with a game camera. There are a few steps that can help with setting up game cameras to get the best outcome.
Get a Good Camera
Choosing a good game camera can be hard. This is due to the large amounts of different game cameras out there. If you need help finding a good game camera make sure to use the above reviews or check out Youtube reviews on cameras before you buy them!
Know Your Wildlife
This might sound a little weird because usually, people are getting game cameras to see what wildlife is in their area. What we mean by this, however, is to do some research into what animals live near you. Knowing what animals live in your area of the world can help you to know what signs to look for that certain animals leave behind. This can help you know where to put your game camera for optimal pictures and videos.
Look For Animal Sign
When looking for a spot to set up your game camera, look for animal signs. Where ever animals go they leave some evidence behind that they were there. They will leave behind things like tracks, scat, and hair. Animals usually keep the same habits for a long period of time. This means that if you find animal signs somewhere they will most likely come back to the same spot. These spots are perfect for setting up game cameras. If you can not find animal signs, that doesn’t mean that there are not animals in the area. Sometimes rain or wind can make these signs hard to find or even wash them away. If you cant find animal signs you may need to use a trial and error system to find where animals are coming in at.
Don’t Check Your Camera Every Day
Checking your game cameras every day can be very discouraging. Sometimes animals can go 2 or 3 days without visiting some areas. This means that some of your game cameras won’t have any pictures or videos on your camera. We suggest initially checking your game cameras once a week initially. This will allow you to see generally what is coming through the spot you have chosen for your game cameras. After a while of checking your game cameras, you can check them after longer times if you would like.
Adjust When Necessary
Sometimes cameras need to be moved. If you go a long period of time without getting any pictures or videos of animals, it’s time to adjust them. Some animals only winter in some areas and during the summer and spring months move to higher elevations or just simply change their patterns. Leaving cameras in an area where you are not getting man pictures for long periods can make it so you miss out on awesome pictures or videos in another area. This will make it so you can always get pictures and videos of animals in your area.
Game Camera VS Trail Camera
A lot of questions we get here at Backyard Trail Camera is why we do not use game cameras. We actually do. Backyard game cameras and backyard trail cameras are actually the same things.
Backyard Game Camera
If you would like more tips and tricks for backyard game cameras (or trail cameras) check out our trail camera 101 page below.