Bow Video Camera

[JimT]

Hi everyone. I am thinking about getting a camera for my bow. Cabelas sells a few, The Roscoby, Epic, and BVR. The Epic does not rate very well, but the BVR and Roscoby do. Anyone use one? I think it would be very cool to be able to video your hunts. Any suggestions or reccomendations?

[Leo]

Personally I think you are better off using a tripod or "tree"-pod to film your own hunt.

Beware that in some states (Colorado is one I believe) anything electronic on your bow makes it an illegal bow. That goes for even lighted nocks.

[GWSmith]

I understand what your saying Leo...but I believe most of those regulations are reffering to electronic sights or rangefinders(I.E. "As a means of Taking game").

[pointing_dogs_rule]

in my early days I tried one of these cameras. If it is of consideable weight it will really throw off your bow. Put on on your bow and try it first. The nice thing about Cabelas is that you can return it if you do not like it.

good luck to all

the dog

[Leo]

I understand what your saying Leo...but I believe most of those regulations are reffering to electronic sights or rangefinders(I.E. "As a means of Taking game").

I agree that is likely the intent of the regulation but the wording of the regulation for Colorado does not make that distinction.

Scopes, electronic or battery-powered devices cannot be incorporated

into or attached to bow or arrow.

In short, no battery-powered device attached to the bow or arrow.

The regulation is right here on page 7

http://wildlife.state.co.us/NR/rdonlyres/3F234E0F-9A7E-4E36-9263-7DE1CE74B424/0/index_information.pdf

[Michiganbowhunter_SQ2]

Have you looked at this one?

http://www.thehuntcam.com/index.htm

the huntcam...I think this is the one Waddell and the roadtrips crew have use inthe past...there is a video section on there to show the footage it takes.

[Jorden]

I had the Deer Ridge Gun and Bow Camera Mount and really didnt like it very well. I had what I thought was a small camera but even that added a lot of weight. I would recommend a arm that you mount to the tree.

[GWSmith]

I agree that is likely the intent of the regulation but the wording of the regulation for Colorado does not make that distinction.

In short, no battery-powered device attached to the bow or arrow.

After some time on the phone with Bill Anderson at the Colorado DOW Headquarters(303)297-1192 and him talking to a Law Enforcement Officer for me to get clarification on the subject...here is what I found out:

1. According to the Colorado DOW Regulations Book the statute concerning Page 7, #4, letter F........the Big Game Book closely follows the statute in wording. Except in the Statute it adds the word "Equipement".

2. According to the Law Enforcement official who states: There are no exceptions and video cameras are not allowed to be attached to the "hand held bow".

Being extremely helpful and doing what anyone could hope for when calling this DOW employee did a fantastic job in researching and getting the answers to my questions.

He also suggested that if anyone wanted to attempt to have this Statute changed that now was the time to get in contact with them.

According to him the DOW are in the process of Deciding the Future Regulations!

He suggested to go to this webpage:

http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGAme/SeasonStructure/

...And also suggested to use these features there:

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Write To Us—Send your ideas and comments—at any time—by filling out the online form, sending an e-mail to [email protected], or writing to: Big Game Season Structure, Public Involvement Unit, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216.

As far as JimT's original post I was unable to get any other information today as the offices of Maine's Inland Fisheries & Wildlife were closed.

Thier contact information is:

Main Office

284 State St., 41 SHS

Augusta, ME. 04333-0041

(207) 287-8000

WWW.MAINE.GOV/IFW

[HOYTnMUZZYboy]

I use a tree pod. We have the Epic at my proshop but have not heard great things about it. It's really lightweight but its common sense that its if your bow jumps at all which they all do to a certain extent, your footage is messed up. IMO your best bet is to use a tree pod. Even if you do the filming yourself your footage will probably turn out better then if you were to use a bow mounted camera. And like others have said it can throw your bow off. Unless you are use to shooting with it on your bow, it can mess you up. Let us know what you decide.

[MichiganHunter]

You know I have tried a few different mounts....but never the special cameras, i have a mini DV camcorder made by JVC I'm not sure what one to go with i will recommend that if you don't use a bow mount got with the screw in-to the tree kind and mount it on you strong hand side.