Deer season is here in Alcorn County, and if you’re not running trail cameras yet, you’re hunting blind. A good trail camera tells you what’s on your lease or back forty — when the bucks are moving, which scrapes are hot, and whether that shooter from last year is still around. Here are five of the best trail cameras you can order on Amazon right now, from simple no-glow cameras to cellular models that send pictures straight to your phone.
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1. Stealth Cam G42NG 32MP No-Glow Trail Camera
A longtime favorite among deer hunters, the G42NG shoots sharp 32MP stills and 1080p video, with 42 no-glow infrared LEDs that won’t spook a wary buck after dark. The 80-foot night range and fast 0.4-second Reflex trigger mean fewer blank frames and more usable pictures of what’s actually walking your food plot.
32MP stills, 1080p HD video with audio
42 no-glow IR LEDs, 80-ft night range
0.4-second trigger speed, burst mode up to 9 images
2. Moultrie Mobile Edge Cellular Trail Camera (2-Pack)
If you’d rather get pictures on your phone than pull SD cards every weekend, this is the easy way in. The two-pack of Moultrie Mobile Edge cameras connects automatically to the strongest nationwide 4G LTE signal, sends 33MP photos and HD video clips to the Moultrie Mobile app, and stores everything in the cloud with built-in memory as backup. Two cameras let you cover a feeder and a trail crossing at once.
33MP stills, HD 720p video with sound
Auto Connect to nationwide 4G LTE — no carrier choice needed
The follow-up to the original Edge, the Edge 2 bumps resolution to 36MP and records 1080p video with HD audio. The On-Demand feature lets you request a fresh photo or video from the app anytime instead of waiting for the next scheduled upload, and the 100-foot detection range covers wide food plots. Moultrie lists it around $99.99 on its own site, which makes it one of the more affordable cellular options.
Tactacam built its name on cameras hunters actually like using, and the Reveal X-Pro is a well-reviewed pick for Mississippi hardwoods. It captures 16MP HD photos and video with no-glow infrared, has integrated GPS so you can keep track of cameras across a big lease, and includes a built-in LCD screen for aiming the camera on the tree — no more guessing at the angle. Works on Verizon or AT&T networks.
For hunters who want the sharpest footage in the stand lineup, the Core DS-4K records true 4K video with no-glow night illumination. Bushnell’s dual-sensor design optimizes day and night images separately, so you get crisp detail in both. It usually sells in the $160–$180 range, which is fair money for 4K in a trail camera.
Trail camera buying guide for Mississippi deer season
Cellular vs. standard: Cellular cameras (like the Moultrie and Tactacam models above) send pictures to your phone, which means less scent in your hunting area and no wasted trips to check cards. Standard cameras like the Stealth Cam and Bushnell cost less up front and have no monthly plan, but you’ll be pulling SD cards. If your hunting land is an hour away, cellular usually pays for itself in saved gas.
No-glow vs. low-glow: No-glow (black flash) infrared is invisible to deer and people; low-glow gives a faint red blink with slightly better range. For public land or spots near a road, no-glow keeps your camera from walking off.
Trigger speed and detection range: Under half a second is the standard to look for — slower cameras miss deer walking past on a trail. Wider detection range matters most on food plots and fields.
Batteries: Most of these run on AA lithium batteries. Spend the extra on lithiums; alkalines die fast when the temperature drops in December and January.
The bottom line
For most Alcorn County hunters, the choice comes down to how often you want to visit your cameras. If you like checking pictures from the couch, the Moultrie Mobile Edge two-pack is the best value in cellular. If you’d rather keep it simple and cheap, the Stealth Cam G42NG has been putting bucks on hunters’ phones for years. Either way, get them out before the rut — the best camera is the one already hanging on the tree.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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