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With the offseason in full swing and summer approaching, many hunters may be tempted to turn their cellular trail cameras off or pull them from the field until deer season gets closer. While the slower pace of summer scouting can make it tempting to take a break, shutting cameras down can actually mean missing some of the most valuable scouting intel of the year.

Using cellular trail cameras is one of the most effective ways to pattern wild hog movement and behavior. Once you understand how and when hogs are using a property, you can turn that intel into a successful hunt.

SPYPOINT Pro Staff member and Legends of the Outdoors Outdoor Sportsman of the Year recipient Larry Renken has 15 Grand Slams, including nine single-season slams. He also has two World Slams, so it’s no wonder I chose to hunt with him on opening day in Missouri. It could also be that he’s a longtime industry friend and an all-around great guy. I’ll let you decide.

The SPYPOINT Insiders Club offers a way to grow your camera network while keeping things efficient, giving you more coverage and more information without needing to manage separate plans for each device.

Spring can be a great time to scout for fall. Managing land for wildlife means attracting animals year-round so they come to feel at home there. Spring is one of the best times to see what’s happening on the landscape. Grasses are short, food plots haven’t grown tall yet, and animals are under less pressure.

Great taxidermy allows us to relive incredible moments in the field over and over again. And regardless of what some might think, the process that results in a world-class mount involves teamwork between a hunter and their taxidermist. Understanding that process is key to ensuring your taxidermist can preserve your trophy to the best of their ability.