50 CWMP 2013-2014 Winter Field Season Report
Contents
Field Preparation…………………………………………………………1
Installing a Remote Camera Trap………………………………………3
Scent lures and imported attractants…………………………..4
Setting two remote cameras in the same area………………..5
Servicing a Remote Camera Trap ……………………………………...6
Considerations for relocating a camera trap…………………..7
Remote camera data sheet and online photo submission…...7
Remote Camera Data Sheet and Online Photo Sharing……………..8
CWMP Communications Protocol………………………………9
Track and Sign Documentation………………..………………………..16
Acknowledgements……………………………………………………….17
Appendix: Track Photo Documentation Guidelines…………………19
Field Preparation
1. Research the target species for your camera, including its habitat
preferences, tracks and signs, and previous sightings in the area you are
going.
2. Research your site, consider your access and field conditions. Where will you
park? Do you need a permit to park in this location? What is your hiking
route? Call the local ranger district office closest to your site for information
on current field conditions, especially when snow is possible to still be
present.
3. Know your site: familiarize yourself with your location, purpose of your
monitoring, target species, and site specific instructions (i.e. scent application,
additional protocols).
4. Review this protocol and the species-specific protocol for your camera trap
installation, to understand processes and priorities for the overall program this
year.
5. Coordinate with your team leader before conducting your camera check to
make sure you receive any important updates.
6. 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 (Monitoring Project Coordinator) 206.675.9747 ext 201
7. Resources such as data sheets and protocols are available for download from
our website at: www.conservationnw.org/what-we-
