Game Cameras: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. The first cameras dedicated to capturing images of wildlife without a human presence date as far back as the 1890s. Photographer George Shiras is credited as the pioneer of the game camera movement and the popularity of wildlife photography. He originally used trip wires designed to trigger a flash and a remotely-controlled camera to take snapshots of animals in their natural habitats. His work was later published in National Geographic Magazine.
Fact #2. Between the 1920s and 1990s, game cameras lost some of their popularity due to both technological limitations and unreliable trip mechanisms. However, with the development of infrared triggers, followed soon after by the digital camera, the popularity of both game cameras and wildlife photography exploded. They're still going strong today, particularly from an educational point of view.
Fact #3. A game camera is a weatherproof, remotely or automatically-activated device capable of taking snapshots or videos of animals in their natural habitats. The device is built for extended, unmanned use outdoors. It leverages a combination of infrared sensor and motion sensor technology to act as an image trigger. The camera uses this to initiate the capture of either single or multiple snapshots or video of wildlife.
Fact #4. Game cameras have several applications. The most common use is for ecological and behavioral studies. For example, the camera can document activity patterns of a particular animal that includes the times of day it travels to a certain location. It's also useful for recording animal migrations or quantifying the number of species inhabiting a specific area. Game cameras can also be used for determining the best hunting trails.
Fact #5. The major advantage of a game camera is its ability to record visual data and natural behavior over time without physically trapping the animal or influencing its environment. This allows for a more accurate study of animal behavior. It also makes possible the discovery and observation of more elusive and critically endangered species. For that reason, the game camera can be used as a tool for raising public awareness of the need for conservation efforts.