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35 changes themselves can actually trigger the camera, but note that pointing the camera in a north-south direction often offers the best results when possible. Visual obstructions and False Triggers: Look for a clear site or one that you can easily clear the camera's view if obstructed by branches, leaves, or brush – plan to use a knife or saw if needed in forested areas to clear the screen. Be diligent about removing vegetation in the camera's view, especially from the foreground, as it can produce false triggers when swaying in the wind or when the sun hits it and creates shadows. Mounting Instructions: Attach the camera to the mounting tree, above eye level (or at chest level) and pointed downward toward the trunk of the other tree/feature that you are spreading lure on. Depending upon the camera model you have, use the laser or test feature (see details below) and other team members to help aim it at the right location. Consider the size of the animal species that you are targeting while aiming the camera. Point it low enough to capture smaller animals like wolverine and pine marten, while the placement of the actual camera on the tree is high enough to get a view of larger animals, like deer or bear, walking by in front of it. Most often, cameras are mounted with an error of pointing too high, so aim on the low side. Once you have the camera in position, use bungee cords and/or other methods to secure the camera to the tree. Branches or nearby wood may be helpful to help tilt the camera downward to ensure the aim is correct. Anticipating spring snowmelt and changing conditions in many locations, this step may need to be repeated during future camera checks. After camera is secure, place your lock around the camera or through the provided lockbox the camera is mounted in. Test Your Set: Some of our cameras have a test function in setup mode. Following your camera model instructions, place your camera in test mode. Have one person walk in front of the camera and look for the red flashing light. Test the range of your camera by walking back and forth. The red flashing light indicates where the camera catches an image. Some cameras have a viewer feature that will allow you to actually view the test images recorded. Use this feature if you have it, or you can use a standard digital camera to view images as well. Set up your camera and walk in front of it in the location you anticipate wildlife to travel. Then turn off the camera, remove the memory card and view the photos on your viewer or camera. Reposition as needed. Be sure to replace the memory card back in the camera and turn it back on! For cameras without a test function, turn on the camera and walk in front of it in various places, then open the camera and see what is captured in the photo frame. Index Photos: Whenever you set up or visit a camera trap be sure to capture an index photo. When approaching an existing site walk in front of the camera to be sure to capture the camera team visiting the camera. Before leaving a newly set up or serviced camera trap, once again step in front of the camera to capture an image of the research team. For new installations hold up a sheet of paper with the following information written in large clear