DIY Trail Camera Hoods-CHEAP & EASY!!! 

Looks fantastic gonna have to give that a go.

Man! What fantastic and creative idea! Thank you

Just made one to cover a trail camera that I have mounted on a 5" diameter steel post in my yard for filming birds on my feeders. Previously I used an ice-cream tub (empty of course) but I've modified my set-up and now have the camera on a tilt head (with quick release plate) attached to a pole mounting bracket (as used for security cameras) secured with gear clamps - so the camera now extends further out from the pole. A 5 gallon (19L) PVC mixing bucket, cut in half (as shown in the video), works perfectly. I cut 1" slots in the half-moon 'base' part to lash it to the post with a 'tree strap'. That way I can easily adjust the height above the camera. A couple of things to note - I used an oscillating tool to cut up the bucket which melts the plastic as it cuts so I had to spend time scraping off the burs with a craft knife and sanding the edges smooth. Also the base of the bucket has a reinforced rim and is slightly raised in the middle which meant that the hood dipped when fastened to the post - so I jammed I piece of wood behind to bring it to level.

I love this idea. Its perfect for me because it's not complicated.

I really enjoy your project. I find them easy to follow and repeat. But above all VERY functional and cost effective. God Bless and Keep those projects comming.

I really like the camo pattern. I've watched several diy camo painting ideas. And they make it harder than it needs to be. I really liked the way you did yours. I believe I will use your method from now on.

Great idea and thanks for the video.

Great idea as always. They turned out great.

Cool, simple, practical, cheap and easy to execute idea. Thanks for sharing that.

Excellent job! Thank you for sharing.

Thanx for the idea. I've had mine for 2 years after first watching your video an they are still going strong an WGI cams still look brand new and are working great!!!!!

Good stuff there, quick and easy. My kind of work

I made some, and been using them for several years

Those turned out great. I have hastily cut old plastic plant potters in half before but was just out of necessity for heavy snow situations. But they looked like crap. I like what you did here. This may become standard procedure. 👍

Great idea. Building 2 tomorrow.

Awesome. I just made one myself . Works great 😃

Awesome idea. New subscriber! Thks

Genius idea! Great job brother.

Great camo pattern.

Thanks for the video bro!

Awesome 👍

Great idea and very simple. A good source for buckets is Firehouse subs if you have one nearby. They sell pickle buckets with lids for $2 and the money goes to their charities. You will have to air these out to get rid of the pickle smell. We use the lids for target practice. Keep up the good work.

I like this concept a lot. I was always was wondering why after a rain storm my trail cameras wouldn't work properly. Only thing, I like my trail cameras to be stealth, and this idea would make them stand out more, but I might definitely still try to do it on a few.

Good idea... !

nice video i will try it to my cctv camera out side

FYI, I’ve done this with a Camo bucket that TSC sells. Great video. Awesome job on the paint job!

Love watching your videos. I go on a hog hunt every year in Rhine. I noticed u said ur land is in Dooley county. Doesn't look 2 far away. Keep up the good work. God bless

Very nice! Looking forward to your next hog trap video.

** TECH NOTE: The smaller bucket option like LUCKY BUCK MINERALS come in, will work perfect as well for these BF cameras. IF you are not in a weak signal area, you can tilt the antenna outward to almost a 45 degree angle and the fit nicely under these smaller hoods with better above cover. They hold up better under a wet heavier snow load than the larger 5 gallon bucket style hoods.

great video as always Steve!! I been trying to burn 30 acres this month, but it has been very wet!! Have you been doing any burning??

Awesome Dude!!!!! Do you need to wipe the plastic down with anything before you prime it? Keep these great videos coming!!!!!

Genious

Hey...can you use this technique to paint your camera? My cam is the REOLINK GO PT PLUS which is white.

Hey I noticed you are using or trying out the little self contained solar +battery unit. Bigfoot reacktor etc they have different names pending where you buy. How is it working out for you?

Does this effect the picture quality at all?

How yaw been doing man you told me to stay in touch like your idea tell preston, preston said hi lol

Nice .. Can You Make 1 To Ship To Me I’ll Pay ?

Lazy person solution: buy dark green buckets. They cost more upfront, but you do not have to buy all those paint colors.