Trail Cameras for Hunting and Wildlife

Frequently asked questions about the legality of trail cameras

Can I place a trail camera on my own land, cottage or yard?

Yes. A trail camera on your own land is the same kind of property protection as a security camera. Aim it so that it does not film your neighbour's land, a public road or a footpath. If it may capture visitors or workers, warn them with a sign.

Can I put a trail camera in a forest or a hunting ground?

On someone else's land you need the owner's consent, and in a hunting ground the consent of its user. A trail camera for observing wildlife is a common tool for hunters, but place it away from hiking trails and forest roads so that it does not capture people.

What if the trail camera captures a stranger?

An incidental image of a person on your own land is not a problem as long as you do not publish it. Hand an image of a thief over to the police. Do not publish faces on social media or in hunting groups, as that would violate the rights of the person captured.

Do I need to register a trail camera with a SIM card?

No. A trail camera with MMS or a 4G app uses an ordinary SIM card with data, which you can buy from any operator. We recommend a prepaid card with a data package; no registration of the device is required.

These answers are general information, not legal advice. Always check the rules that apply in your country before use.