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Game Cam to Tee Post #6883292 09/10/17 04:53 PM
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I am new to game cameras. I need to monitor ducks and geese on several ponds. NO trees or other structures in site. How difficult would it be to attach securely to a Tee Post


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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883295 09/10/17 05:07 PM
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There is a product made specifically for that application. We use them but I can't recall the manufacturer. Google "trailcam t-post mount. We've purchased ours at Los Cazadores in Pearsall. You could call and ask them.


Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883301 09/10/17 05:20 PM
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thank you,


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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883347 09/10/17 07:34 PM
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I use the t-mate! Made by a guy here on the THF. They are awesome! I have 5-6 set up around the ranch.

Check them out in the classified (sometimes discount deals available) or at their website: http://www.gunnyart.com

Good to support fellow THF's if you can, and I vouch for the product. Good stuff!


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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883355 09/10/17 07:46 PM
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I just use a heavy duty zip tie and strap it to the t-post, as long as you don't have cows it will work.

Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883358 09/10/17 07:50 PM
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I just put the post in upside down and secure my cams to the fins of the post. It's worked really well for me. You may need to put a small twig or something behind the edges to make up for the bumps in the post but it works. As long as you don't have livestock messing with it like said above.

Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883366 09/10/17 08:10 PM
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I'm the guy who makes the T-Mate camera mount. If you want to check them out you can visit www.t-mate.biz
And as a member of THF use coupon code THFFS to get free shipping.


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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883382 09/10/17 08:36 PM
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Another bump for the T-Mate, I have several of them.


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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: Gunnyart] #6883478 09/10/17 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted By: Gunnyart
I'm the guy who makes the T-Mate camera mount. If you want to check them out you can visit www.t-mate.biz
And as a member of THF use coupon code THFFS to get free shipping.


Good guy and product...






Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883565 09/11/17 01:11 AM
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I just use a cedar post in a five gallon bucket of sand.

Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883745 09/11/17 03:54 AM
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I wired a limb to a t post recently and then mounted the cam to the limb. Worked well for having to figure it out on the go.

Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883760 09/11/17 04:58 AM
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T-mate and it fits my hog lights perfectly


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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6883811 09/11/17 11:29 AM
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T-mate is hard to beat.

Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: Gunnyart] #6883823 09/11/17 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted By: Gunnyart
I'm the guy who makes the T-Mate camera mount. If you want to check them out you can visit www.t-mate.biz
And as a member of THF use coupon code THFFS to get free shipping.

I am a satisfied customer too, I have 6 of them.


Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: Gunnyart] #6883876 09/11/17 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted By: Gunnyart
I'm the guy who makes the T-Mate camera mount. If you want to check them out you can visit www.t-mate.biz
And as a member of THF use coupon code THFFS to get free shipping.


This looks like the best way to go up


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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: Gunnyart] #6883921 09/11/17 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted By: Gunnyart
I'm the guy who makes the T-Mate camera mount. If you want to check them out you can visit www.t-mate.biz
And as a member of THF use coupon code THFFS to get free shipping.


First time I've ever seen that....looks awesome! And you're my neighbor in Mansfield!

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I'm sure the t-mate is a good product.
If you want a cheap alternative I use these t-post brackets.
They run about $4 at Tractor Supply.
just search "American FarmWorks T-Post Bracket"
I then put a 1/4" - 20 bolt in the bottom to hold the camera

If you are concerned about movement, I like the last image and put a 90 degree bend at the bottom , then secure it to the t-post with wire.
The red shows place to bend and area to wire secure it.



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before bend:

after bend:




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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: doogie] #6884049 09/11/17 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted By: doogie
I'm sure the t-mate is a good product.
If you want a cheap alternative I use these t-post brackets.
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I then put a 1/4" - 20 bolt in the bottom to hold the camera



What sets T-Mate apart is the fact that it is held to the T-Post with a draw bar type configuration. It will stand up to cows or pigs rubbing on it without coming loose and you have the option to lock it to the post.

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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6884067 09/11/17 04:08 PM
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This morning's orders. If you got your order in it's on the way.


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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: Gunnyart] #6884316 09/11/17 07:57 PM
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What sets T-Mate apart is the fact that it is held to the T-Post with a draw bar type configuration. It will stand up to cows or pigs rubbing on it without coming loose and you have the option to lock it to the post.


I have no doubt the T-mate is a superior product.

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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6884321 09/11/17 08:02 PM
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Iv always used tpost without a mount... just used the strap that it comes with and wrap the post to seat the camera tighter on it.

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I just use bailing wire


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Originally Posted By: Gunnyart
What sets T-Mate apart is the fact that it is held to the T-Post with a draw bar type configuration. It will stand up to cows or pigs rubbing on it without coming loose and you have the option to lock it to the post.


put me in the department that didn't have any luck with cows not knocking them off the t-post. It's a great idea/design, but my experience is cows can tear anything up. I had to take and wire a 2X6 to the t-post to keep my camera mounted. That and neither of my Proof Cam 2's worked with the the T-Mate without using the strap.


Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: rdhibbs] #6884431 09/11/17 09:44 PM
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t-post with secure fastens will do the job


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Re: Game Cam to Tee Post [Re: TxBuck] #6884877 09/12/17 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: TxBuck
I just use a heavy duty zip tie and strap it to the t-post, as long as you don't have cows it will work.
This and it has worked great for me.

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