Trail Cams in AZ

[diablo]

What are the rules of having a trail cam on public land in AZ? I’ve seen conflicting answers.

[diablo]

@chumley
Thanks for all your help on this topic!!

[outdoor_lover]

I think that if you are looking to place trail cams, you contact the agency responsible for the land in which you intend to place them to see if they have any more specific rules about where and how you place them. And if they don't have any, but the area is highly trafficked by the general public, you show your ethical side and place them away from public, maintained trails and not pointed at public, maintained trails. Go off-trail, find a game trail and place it there, as inconspicuously as possible.

[diablo]

@outdoor_lover
Definitely. Haven’t even purchased one yet because I wasn’t sure about the rules but have some spots in mind far far away from humans!

[LindaAnn]

@chumley
The forest svc lists this site as a resource, so I’m assuming the info is fairly accurate. Hunting is allowed in certain wilderness areas (and I have hunted in wilderness areas) but game cams are not.

https://wilderness.net/learn-about-wild ... unting.php

[chumley]

@LindaAnn
So bizarre. Can I use a smart phone or gps?

When the officer issues a citation does it need to be carved in stone?

[LindaAnn]

@chumley
Yes, and yes.

Also, since it was recently mentioned in another thread, wheelchairs are allowed.