Thanks for the info doubleup and uncle mike. I am running wildgame and what you described sounds exactly like my cameras age problem. 2 of the ones I rely on with IR are the oldest I have another wildgame that does not have IR that I am going to try and see if that will work. The 2 wildgame IR cameras are atleast 3 years old. For now I will probably stick with the wildgame. I do not use external power and have gotten pretty good battery life from the 8 AA batteries they need. My cousin uses Stealth Cam with external power and he has had good luck with his. The folks near me use wildgame as well and seem to like them. I do like that the cameras do not cost so much. Probably a good time for them to break ...seems like sales are going on.
This weekend I think my hunting partner and I get out for some calling time not far from here. A logger friend says the coyote tracks have been fresh in the morning and with some areas opened up in the woods from cutting, it should make for some interesting setups. Plus the temps will be a little warmer. When we go I usually carry the shotgun and cover the flank and he carries his 22-250 for head on shots. I really want him to get one....we have had called them but he has not connected. I shoot on the bait pile and have shot my share.....he does not have that opportunity....plus I would like to shoot one with shotgun while its sneaking in.
