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Figure 1. Layout of camera trap set. Illustration by Jenn Wolfe.
Remote Camera Settings
Photo, 3 shots in series, 1 second delay, 5 megapixels.
Data Collection
Based on the sampling protocol set by CCCP (Long et al 2013), each installation should be left for a
month. The CCCP protocol called for servicing each camera at 2 weeks but this was primarily to reduce
the destruction of genetic samples collected at the trap. For CWMP purposes the scent lure should
persist for an entire month and the remote cameras used can easily function for 1 month.
At one month, return to the camera trap location and walk in front of the camera to trigger it and capture
the date and time of when you arrive on the site. Before disturbing the debris pile, remove the memory
card from the camera and review the images on it using a digital camera or devise designed to review
images from SD cards. If it appears you have captured images of a grizzly bear AND it was engaging in
rubbing behavior on a tree or debris pile in the trap area inspect these locations and see if it has left hair
in this location, carefully collect these genetic samples if possible following directions below. If not carry
on with camera trap disassembly.
Fill out the camera check datasheet completely. Use a stout stick to deconstruct and disperse the debris
pile. Avoid getting residual scent lure on hands or gear. Ensure that who ever is handling the remote
