Tim Harrell - Browning Recon Force Advantage Trail Camera Pickup

[@MaineWoodsbooger]

Dang! I guess they don't realize that your trail cams actually promote good conservation. Better spots coming soon I'm sure! ;) - Colin (Maine Woodsbooger)

[@kathybrandt6060]

The dancing deer was pretty funny. I always enjoy your videos.

[@slyflea]

Tim, I had a trail cam in one of our state parks (FL) and learned that the cams are not allowed. I had spotted others off the regular paths so figured it was okay. Upon further inquiry with a ranger I learned there is a way for citizens to place cams within state parks. It involves filing a request form with the park superintendent. I was told that the request must include where the cam will be, and what you hope to gain by the placement (i.e. what biological significance your data may have in the research of animals, etc.). Further, I was told that you had to be willing to share your captures with the park service. I never confirmed any of this with the superintendent, nor did I follow up with online verification. Thought maybe this info would be helpful in the event there’s a similar “rule” for the Strand that would allow you to keep placing trail cams. Your captures certainly offer biological significance to that ecosystem. Best regards, and thanks for sharing.

[@teamcrooks6913]

Or maybe the citizens in the area need to create a ruckus so the Park Service becomes more transparent or rescinds the restrictions. The Park Service is part of our government and should damn well be accountable to US.

[@slyflea]

That might work, Team Crooks, but before going the ruckus route I’d look into the permission process. It may be a breeze to get permission. Perhaps even easier than getting a driver license.

[@teamcrooks6913]

@@slyflea Perhaps, but did THEY ask permission from US to restrict US on our (public) land? I think not. Government overreach strikes again.

[@OchoVerde]

I enjoyed the video...hate that 'no trail cam rule'. I agree with your 👎assessment of it too.

[@larryyoung67]

Bummmmmer! Well I just want to tell you that your trail cams are the best on KZbin! I wouldn't even know the park existed if it weren't for your videos. Think about that park people.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I love those deer acrobatics! Thank you for the videos from this beautiful place🐝🤗❤️

[@petersassytruth3069]

Absolutely gorgeous captures, Tim! Thanks for sharing.

[@gailnorman1232]

Oh no! I enjoyed watching! I hope you will still put them up where you can!

[@amygilleland2656]

You have introduced me to the wonders of the Florida wildlife and parks. More beautiful then I would have thought. Thank you for showing us these films.

[@pamelar3607]

Another Great video!! I cant understand why they don't want trail cameras there. Its not harming anything or anyone. Thanks Tim for the cool video. Looking forward to the next one my Brave Friend!!

[@WildInNewEngland]

Excellent video, great wildlife views. There is a trend to make public lands more private, lots of areas being closed to drones for instance. Keep the good stuff coming, Tim.

[@brianfl33916]

The Conservancy Of Southwest Florida is one of the worse offenders of this. They manage huge swaths of land that is owned by the county (taxpayers) and close all access to the public.

[@sunshine19601000]

Awesome as always Tim. Those frolicking deer were amzing and those Ibises were just beautiful. Sorry that they are making it hard for you to put your cameras out, hopefully they will ease up.

[@michaelnotigan7796]

The Signs & Rules People need to review all of your videos to understand how great of an Ambassador of Good Will you are to these swamps and the creatures and animals that call it home. In fact, for what you do, Tim, you are the face of these parks people that we, the viewers get to see. And there is no better ambassador than you. Over 78 thousand subscribers would agree. Be well and always, be safe.

[@Objective-Observer]

Thank you for including the steam rising off the water and the owl hooting in the distance. Awesome halloween shot.

[@wildroses2649]

Thank you for all you do providing us with awesome content. Your videos are the best. Wishing you a fun summer on your excursions.

[@mariecasburn3895]

loved it when the deer stopped and turned and looked directly into the camera as if to say hello Tim. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep up the good work Tim.

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

That last shot of the deer walking in the dark and you saw their reflection in the water was awesome!. Some great pics, as always. Love your videos and all the critters. Thank you so much for all you do. Stay safe. Stay healthy!

[@chrislewis4241]

This is so ridiculous! Your videos are educational n entertaining n harmless. We enjoy them as we are elderly with health issues n can no longer hike n explore. We looked forward to your videos because we can never go there ourselves. Also your videos are useful to Fish n Game so they know what's out there n how it's doing. I'm a native Floridian lived there till age 36 never saw a black bear there until I saw your videos. What a shame Tim, please find some other allowable sites. As you say, good luck! God bless you buddy!

[@kennyarmer4092]

So far the park service leaves me alone, I’m not bothering anything or anyone and they know it, thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@DocLarsen44]

Good luck with the new location. Enjoyed this video it was great stuff, Tim! Thanks for all you do.👍 ✝

[@stjbananas]

I've been a subscriber of your channel for a few months now. My thought is, maybe they don't want everyone to know how many vulnerable animals there are. Not everyone is seeking wildlife for just beauty. Awesome video though, Tim. I have 5 trailcams on my land here in the Virgin Islands and, believe or not, all were set-up and are maintained and monitored by the US National Park Service. I gave them permission so they can monitor wild feral pigs, and I also get an instant notice via email when something triggers the cam.. You've a great channel.

[@morganrowe2330]

That second spot was on point! Great bear action! Sorry about the new rules. I hope it can be modified so you can continue in that area. As always, thanks again for the video!

[@BigDaddy-zh2rc]

The guy on the video had all the Hallmarks of a python Hunter👍 Another great ONE! Cinnamon colored bear was cool!! more cypress creek please. Thanks for what you do Tim!

[@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil]

Hey Tim 👋 Thank you for all of your time, energy, patience and love of the swamp(helps if there’s an m in swamp🙄) Hopefully you can get far enough out and away from the two most destructive animals in the the Everglades. Probably not, both could care less about the destruction they have caused / are continuing to inflict. Unfortunately, neither have any natural predators, they are not native species🤨Thanks again and be well 🤙

[@salimorton641]

I use to ride my horse on back trails in Brevard County. Back in the 70's. I avoided tall over grown areas due to Eastern Diamondback.

[@teresamc1337]

Maybe they will work out a deal with specific instructions for trail camera usage with you. Your work is so awesome!

[@kevinknight470]

Thanx for the video, great show from the deer.😃

[@Barley150]

Thanks Tim. We missed you.

[@thomasvaughn8339]

Thanks for all the hard work and great vids

[@Caddl123]

Greetings from Germany. Your Vieos are the best and i hope you wil never be arrested for your "crime" filming the areas. Its a suer thing i hope you can go on with the supper work you do. Im a fan since 2016.

[@pitbullgator]

Good afternoon Tim Hope You have a Happy 4th of July weekend 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎊 That sucks they band trail cams. Hopefully you can put them further out. Being a South Florida native I always enjoy your videos ❤️ Take care Always my friend 🙏🙏🙏

[@HuP1111]

Thank you for sharing this excellent footage. What you are doing is very important to share & truly appreciated. There are clearly other reasons for those signs, that are guaranteed - not - for the public's interest (& it is likely the signs are not even "legal' to post... If a sign, then, saying "trail cameras at your own risk if damaged or stolen, no sharing peoples' faces). If anything, the helpful pros outweigh any cons. I am grateful a non-gov. controlled cam is in there! The government should be more concerned about getting the alleged rampant python issue under control to protect the balance of the wildlife there than this. Heck, the trail cams can possibly help with that too. Regardless, keep following your intuition & heart, in tune with your surroundings for your protection, as you enter into some of these wild places out there). Anyway, it's a "wildlife camera", not a trail camera.🌞😉 Best wishes!

[@dennisbowles9]

Tim Harrell, I really enjoy watching your videos, and especially the ones shown in the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve. Is there anyone we can write to help with trail cams on the Preserve? Perhaps Florida Wildlife Management. Perhaps they have an idea or solution that can make all of us happy that enjoy your videos. I see no harm to the animals by using the Trail Cameras. Plus, the cameras help with important information regarding these local species. I will be glad to write to whomever (State Park Service, etc.) to give my opinion for your trail cameras. Kind Regards, Dennis

[@peacefulscrimp5183]

Great video 👍 I really enjoyed it. I hope you find more places to put cameras.

[@jago76]

Florida Parks should understand that its action means the 99.9% of people who will never be able to visit Fakahatchee will never see what's there. Only people who are familiar with wildlife and our natural resources are passionate about protecting them. Surely they have the ability to institute a permit system-with limited numbers and preference to those with a long history in the park.

[@Born2BeWildOfficial]

We got a mother and her 4 cubs on a cam out by our swamp once,

[@kriswagoner4935]

That croc was cool to see . Im suprised your cameras didnt pick up more of them.😊

[@Samantha-eo3mc]

Another awesome video. Thanks for all the hard work and effort Tim xx

[@GrandadRufus]

Wood Duck livestream taken down ?

[@fillg]

12:08 is that deer in the back chewing on a bone? Looks like a deer rib or something. Maybe they're discouraging the cameras to cover up the fact that there are now carnivorous, cannibalistic deer out there. 😳 😜

[@tamarab5751]

Yes, deer in this exact area have been seen on previous videos eating old deer bones - right about the time those baby bears & their momma were in there & baby bear took a bone to go.

[@cawiltu]

I like the “too many ibis birds”

[@trailcameratexaswildlife9526]

Lots of nice footage Tim! I enjoyed when the water came up and the Bears started coming by to see investigate. Good to see the young Raccoons and the Fawns are losing their spots already in the 3rd week in May! The first Doe to give birth on my property was on May 23rd the the rest in June but different part of the country so time schedule isn’t the same. Interesting that you saw people going through there, makes you wonder what they were up to. Glad your camera was okay. Too bad they banned the cams there. Take care, Char😊🦌☀️👍

[@rennierad]

Thank you Tim. ❤👍

[@jimchambers4961]

Good one. Hope you found your keys.

[@PeterThieledigital]

Thanks Tim!!!! I really enjoy these. I share them on my social.

[@rubyd3745]

I appreciate the effort you put into making the videos.

[@beverlyrobertson6796]

THANK YOU, I ENJOY ALL OF YOUR MOVIES 🎥AND WORK ,BE SEEING YOU NEXT TIME.

[@darlenegood4101]

It's funny how some animals think they need to kiss the camera. lol

[@margaretterrebonne9596]

Awesome video as always.

[@fayedavis4154]

What type bird is that at the beginning of video? Reminds me of a wood snipe!! Thank you Tim I thoroughly enjoy your site!! Thank you and please keep yourself safe out there!!! Faye

[@kathryn.merlino]

I hope the no trail camera rule doesn't cause us to not get Thanksgiving at the Fakahatchee Hilton!

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

Hello Kathryn Merlino, I AGREE!!!! I wait all year for Tims' Thanksgiving at Fakahatchee Hilton Video :-) Best regards from Southern Mexico, Ben

[@1020LAStep]

Deer playing.

[@salimorton641]

I always enjoy your videos. I think you're so brave to shoo gators and walk in the swamp dry or wet!

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

Not sure, but the shell on that turtle looked too smooth to be a snapper. I would have guessed a soft shell.

[@bkmckenzie1]

Sorry about the regulations. Germany, where I live, has strict rules too. Fortunately, my cameras are on private property with permission. I had 250 wind-triggered videos once. Live and learn. It's an interesting hobby though. Keep safe.

[@jamesvatter5729]

What bird is at 11:54? Looks like a woodcock.

[@HH003]

Yeah seems like an american woodcock

[@tamarab5751]

@@HH003 thank you for the ID!

[@Susan71105]

Thanks again, I really enjoy it

[@JohnSims3]

The park service can't make rules like this without notice and public input. I question their 'rule'...

[@TheMikeFranzonePod]

What was that smoke at 24:53 ?

[@pamelar3607]

I was wondering the same thing. Tim give us yr thoughts on the smoke please..

[@captpeady2176]

The infamous "swamp gas".

[@joeparker7508]

What are they hiding

[@gheffz]

Great video despite all the troubles you had to overcome.

[@paulesj]

Tim, I sure hope they at least let YOUR cameras in. Perhaps you can get a special projects permit from the state? PS I was in the Fak when I got the alert of this video, and I saw my first Panther today!

[@captpeady2176]

It's all about govt. control. They are hurt that your cameras are doing better than theirs.

[@captpeady2176]

@23:25: see the mouse watching the bear. @24:55: the infamous "swamp gas". Tim: I know the signs are disturbing. The land I had permission to use got sold to developers and land clearing has begun. I lost two cameras, one was my fault not marking the spot? the 2nd to surveyors?

[@aprilharvey2225]

Is that a Limpkin or Curlew bird?

[@wfomph1435]

what is the image on your home page ?... snake? alligator ? it is cool

[@gemigirl5521]

Great video!

[@Oldsparkey]

Why not check with the local State Game Biologist. I'm sure he knows a camera is a great way to get an idea of the game population. Plus you can do it for them , free of charge. The (24:54 ) mark is what I love to listen to out in a swamp laying in my Jungle Hammock. If I don't hear some Owls on a trip I consider it a failure , so far I haven't had any failures.

[@JustPlainMoro]

What if the park were to require permits for trail cams? Each cam could require like a registration sticker or something

[@simpleman3473]

Hope you can continue

[@acastillophotography]

This place was one of my favorite places, I never go there again. It is a place full of restrictions, an army of volunteers who believe they are the owners of the park, when you enter there you feel uncomfortable

[@robertfisher517]

Loved to see the deer playing!!

[@PTuffduty]

what a deal. what harm does it do?

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

Hello tuffduty, You are 100% correct...trail cams do NO harm to the flora or fauna, The ban is unjust. I hope Tim & others fight The Florida State Parks Foundation to have the ordinance removed. Best regards, Ben

[@hollyann127]

What happened to your wood duck live feed??

[@franc2063]

Any idea ?

[@aprilhernandez4840]

🤷🏻‍♂️????????

[@aprilhernandez4840]

I loved the raspberries on each 🚫

[@michaelnicholas9086]

I just can't see how they're justifying a ban on trail cams. The only thing I can come up with is ridiculous - there's something going on in there they don't want the Public to know about...!

[@hstetser5376]

My wife just said the same thing

[@teamcrooks6913]

Tim, what about getting hold of your local news crew and asking them to do a segment on who (individually) came up with this dumbassery and why. Next they will be outlawing bikes on the trams! YeeSh…

[@nathaniel.7172]

I don't even live anywhere near yall but banning the bikes sounds a bit stupid, a bike gets you movin compared to walkin an get you to cooler places quicker

[@teamcrooks6913]

@@nathaniel.7172 Can you think of a GOOD reason for outlawing trail cameras?

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

WITH ALL DUE RESPECT Tim, You can't take this "unjust" ban on trail cams laying down. Furthermore, I advise you to remove all your trail cameras from state park property. You MUST petition your objection with The Office of State Parks Director Hatcher & The Office of Governor DeSantis. To make more of an impact, You SHOULD organize others in Florida & nationally who set-out trail cams. Browning & other trail cam manufacturers may be willing to help you; by contacting their trail cam customers; putting them in-touch with you. I assure you the parks foundation cannot simply enact an ordinance. There are legal procedures that MUST take place. As well as environmental impact studies, etc; showing a need to ban trail cameras. Especially if Florida State Parks Foundation receives "ANY" funds, grants, etc. from the federal government; which they certainly do. If you & others cannot personally get the foundation to remove this unjust ban, hire a lawyer. There are a wealth of good lawyers in Florida who'd love to fight for your rights. At that point, your lawyer should contact the news media; TV, radio & news papers. But a "good" lawyer knows this. Best regards, Ben

[@hstetser5376]

Was that a woodcock or Wilson's snipe?

[@andreinarangel6227]

I think it was a Common Snipe.

[@joepurchacki1567]

Cool man you got a woodcock that kept showing up!

[@robertwilson2489]

I have got to ask. Why the band on trail cams?

[@teamcrooks6913]

@robert wilson Excellent question. The older I grow, the more Libertarian I become. How is it that the government (the peoples’ representatives?) may put cameras wherever they want, but they want to limit the People on where WE may put cameras? Is there an expectation of privacy in National Parks? Certainly trail cameras are not intrusive. I would really like an answer to this. I’m going to call my Representatives.

[@vickykirts7956]

The baby raccoons!

[@janieclaypool9842]

Typical of the current atmosphere. More control by big brother, less freedom as individuals. Just shades of things to come………

[@brianfl33916]

That’s SWFL for you. Make up a new rule to squash something fun even if it’s something small like a trail cam.

[@duanequam7709]

I know its a lot of work to go so far out . I like so many others will miss your amazing videos should to have to stop. What a shame that would be .

[@MrSoarman]

Love it.

[@MSTOutdoors]

You caught an entire ghost on camera! Lol

[@johnkellmer5133]

You'd think that before the bureaucrats made rules like that - and I know because once I was one and had a number of arguments with my supervisor over this sort of high-handedness - they would make efforts to get public input regarding those rules, and make more balanced decisions.

[@En_Marche]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Danwrnr1]

I question the legality of them saying "no trail cameras allowed" I would challenge it

[@patchorley1140]

Why, do they think hunters might take advantage?

[@ginaperry2599]

Why are they prohibited? What do they not want the public to see? That's a violation of our rights! Isn't that public land!

[@rolandoperez8248]

I do not get why a camera that is off the trams where 99% of people that visit the park will never go is an issue. If the amount of cameras is the issue then create a permit system with a limit for each people and a total limit of people that can set up cameras on a monthly basis. Better yet create a permit fee so they can also make some money out of it and another stream to support the parks. The state parks and the national parks unfortunately are full of lazy bureaucrats that think it is easy just to ban things instead of creating a system that works for everyone. They think they own the land and forget that our taxes and or entrance fees are the stuff that pays for the parks. Trail cameras are also a great resource for biologists and even the park so they know the amount of animals that are around, how healthy they are etc. If I remember correctly it was a trail camera that revealed that several panthers had developed feline leukomyelopathy and it was a trail camera that revealed that bobcats were preying on Burmese python nests ? Why not use this kind of technology to improve the knowledge about the animals and the environment on the parks? At this rate in a few years the only way to setup a trail camera legally is going to be knowing someone that owns forested land and asking permission to set the camera on their private property. its a real shame

[@ShrikeZone]

They tried the permit system a couple years ago. I'm not sure what the deal is other than there were a bunch of cameras on the trams.

[@aprilharvey2225]

Beautiful healthy deer

[@timmotherway9892]

Who was the guy that took a photo of your camera?

[@KonTikiBea]

maybe the game wardens will give you special permission as you are a good steward of the nature and you do not harass or endanger wildlife but protect it and also educate others on the importance of maintaining these precious resources..so you would think they would like to see what the camera captures etc gives them a good report of how the animals are doing , what animals are there, and approx numbers etc. especially if you agree to share them to the game warden... I hope they will be agreeable, would hate for you to no longer do such videos they are so amazing to watch .. it's worth a shot asking ~ GOOD LUCK!

[@CheshireTomcat68]

The Browning cameras do have a habit of getting stuck after one video with movement, for quite a while just taking quite a number of extra videos with nothing going on.

[@mikeblanch3453]

Good idea to use bike to lead the way in the water

[@wfomph1435]

thanx

[@denisehanson4259]

Why prohibited

[@bullgator]

There were too many people leaving trail cams and it was allegedly detracting from people's aesthetic of the undisturbed, natural environment.

[@louisianawildman]

First time to see a woodcock on your videos Tim