BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 12, 2025
Wildlife monitoring technology has made huge strides. Remote cameras can not only record photos and color video, but track the date, time, temperature and even barometric pressure. The increased use of modern game cameras, some of which are quite valuable, also means they are tempting targets for thieves. While such theft is not an epidemic — the Maine Warden Service receives reports of several stolen trail cams each year. After making attempts to conceal a trail camera, the next line of defense is to attach it to a tree or other object using a cable or other mechanism with a lock. Hunters also say placing cameras where they are concealed by branches, while still providing a view of the area, helps keep them out of sight. Those who have experienced theft or vandalism say two cameras are better than one. While one is aimed at the target area, another is positioned to monitor the first.