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The pile should be constructed in a location where the remote camera can be attached to
a tree about 15 feet away facing the pile. Ideally the camera will be facing roughly north
to decrease the chances of the sun triggering the camera and also avoiding backlighting
animals which trigger the camera when they visit the bait.
Follow general guidelines for remote camera trap installation in regards to situating the
camera. Because the scent lure used for these traps is so powerful it is vital that who ever
is handling the bait does not touch or go near the camera. Ideally one person can be
responsible for handling the bait and another for the camera.
Putting out the scent lure should be the absolute last thing you do at the camera trap
location. Completely construct the entire debris pile and set up the remote camera and
test it first. Fill out the camera check datasheet completely. Once the camera is set with
all the appropriate settings and situated facing the debris pile correctly, turn on the
camera and close it. Then have one person open up the scent lure and apply it to the
debris pile and any overhanging structure available.
If possible constructing the debris pile around a tree sapling or snag or under the
overhanging branches of a nearby tree will give additional surface area to attach scent
lure too. In this instance pour a small amount of the attractant higher on the tree or dip a
branch or frond from the overhanging branch into the lure before pouring the remainder
over the debris pile. Be sure that wherever you place scent lure is within the field of view
of the remote camera and activity there will trigger the camera.
