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APPENDIX III: 2013 Survey Protocol for Remote Camera Checks
Cascades Citizen Wildlife Monitoring Project
Survey Protocol for Remote Camera Checks – 2013 Season
Contents:
Field Preparation…………………………………………………………………………….P. 1
Getting to camera site……………………………………………………………………… P. 2
Camera set-
up……………………………………………………………………………………………P. 2
Basic overview of camera check…………………………………………………………… P. 3
After your camera check………………………………………………………………………P. 4
Remote Camera Data Sheet and Online Photo Sharing Protocol…………………………… P. 5
CCWMP Communications Protocol……………………………………………........................P. 7
Technical Instructions for cameras by model……………………………………………… P. 8
o Cuddeback No Flash Model…………………………………………….......................P. 8
o Reconyx RC55 & R60 Camera Models:…………………………………......................P. 10
o Bushnell Trophy Cam XLT…………………………………………………………P. 11
Species Priority List………………………………………………………………………… P. 13
Wildlife Documentation Protocol……………………………………………….........................P. 14
Field Preparation
1. Know your site: familiarize yourself with your location, purpose of your monitoring, target species,
and site specific instructions (i.e. scent application, additional protocols).
2. Review this protocol including the Communications Protocol and Species Priority List to understand
processes and priorities for the overall program this year.
3. Coordinate with your team leader before conducting your camera check to make sure you receive any
important updates.
4. Gather the supplies needed for your check and schedule the pick-up either from the nearest
Conservation Northwest office or your team leader/members. Conservation Northwest contacts
Seattle Office: Alison Huyett (Volunteer Coordinator) 206.675.9747 ext 201, Jen Watkins (Project
Director) 206.940.7914, Bellingham office: Julia Spencer 360.671.9950 ext 10
Resources such as data sheets and protocols are available for download from our website at:
conservationnw.org/what-we-do/northcascades/resources-page-for-wildlife-monitoring-volunteers
5. Before going into the field, make sure you/your team members have a copy of this document as well
as everything else needed on the equipment checklist. Most important: keys for cable locks on
cameras, fresh camera batteries and memory cards, lure, blank data sheet, pencil, maps, a
GPS to find your camera/document wildlife sign, and a digital camera to document wildlife
sign.
6. Ensure you review the camera technical tips and field manual for your camera, and if you have access
to the camera conduct a mock set up.
7. Research the target species for your camera, including its habitat preferences, tracks and signs, and
previous sightings in the area you are going. (The Background Guide to Species in the I-90 Corridor,
along with a track ID field guide, are good resources for this. We also have track ID documents for
specific species in the office that we can provide).
