REPORT ILLEGAL CELLULAR TRAIL CAMERAS?

[Archelk]

So yesterday, I took my son out to set a trail camera. I noticed when I got to that location, someone else had already set a cellular trail camera. These are illegal here in New Mexico. Would I be a tattle tell for reporting it? If they will break the law this far, what else will they do? I am not questioning this because of the frustration of them being here before me. I ran a camera on the same spot last year and know what kind of deer are there. I would love to run cellular cameras myself. Ignorance is no excuse for the law they say. Leave the guy a note, forget about it and move on... Idk!

 

[WapitiBob]

Perfectly legal for joe citizen to run a cellular camera if it's not for hunting or scouting big game. Girl Scouts could have set it looking for Birds for all you know.

 

[pabearhunter]

My question is can a cellular trail camera be used like a regular trail camera if it is not hooked up to internet ? Or won't it function.

 

[Forkyfinder]

My question is can a cellular trail camera be used like a regular trail camera if it is not hooked up to internet ? Or won't it function.

Yes. I can turn my cell cam on/off remotely and/or take the antenna off.

 

[Archelk]

Perfectly legal for joe citizen to run a cellular camera if it's not for hunting or scouting big game. Girl Scouts could have set it looking for Birds for all you know.

 

[Archelk]

Perfectly legal for joe citizen to run a cellular camera if it's not for hunting or scouting big game. Girl Scouts could have set it looking for Birds for all you know.

Yes. I can turn my cell cam on/off remotely and/or take the antenna off.

This one is still attached

 

[Carnage2011]

My question is can a cellular trail camera be used like a regular trail camera if it is not hooked up to internet ? Or won't it function.

Yes. If they don’t have an active subscription it would just be a regular cam.

 

[Wildabeest]

My question is can a cellular trail camera be used like a regular trail camera if it is not hooked up to internet ? Or won't it function.

Regulation in MT uses the word “capable” (I believe) to make it clear that simply turning off the transmission capability doesn’t make its use ok during hunting season. Not sure about the language in NM, but you may want to check the specifics.

I’d recommend leaving a note on it or reporting. I’m not a fan of damaging other people’s property as sometimes gets recommended in these threads.

 

[Wildabeest]

Here’s the MT reg:


And the language and glossary definition from the NM reg:




So I would opine that turning it off does not make it OK. But as stated by @WapitiBob, there’s a loophole that can possibly be exploited regarding the purpose.

 

[Bowhuntrben]

Hire somebody that trains animals and have them make a tame grizzly go in front of the camera. Bonus if they have it set to video or multiple shots and they can get you being chased by the grizz.

 

[El Jason]

I’m trying to determine the point of this thread.

 

[TrapperJ]

Just make you're presence known by it and maybe he will take it down if not then get a old camera and put it infront of his have some fun with it.

 

[Valley1320]

Just make you're presence known by it and maybe he will take it down if not then get a old camera and put it infront of his have some fun with it.

This

 

[Potsie]

I’m trying to determine the point of this thread.

 

[Forkyfinder]

I’m trying to determine the point of this thread.

I was hoping he was going to say he dropped a deuce for the guy using the cell cam.

 

[Dan O]

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I would recommend notifying the local game warden of the camera. If he can locate the camera's owner he can check to see if that person has a hunting license. If so then he might be able to be charged with scouting. That appears in the law listed as an illegal activity.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Who cares if you are a tattle tale....I would report it. Too many people feel entitled or above the laws these days.

 

[mrcowboy]

I have seen them in use in NM in front of bait and scent. Most likely nefarious in nature. If it stays up during the beginning of the season, I would make a call. Not fair chase in my opinion.

 

[SaskHunter]

If you feel the law is being broken, why not report it?

Also, why is your thread title all caps?

 

[RealMuddyboots]

If you feel the law is being broken, why not report it?

Also, why is your thread title all caps?

So we can hear it easier.