30 Incredible Moments Captured on Trail Cams

We’ve all seen one of those scary movies in which the zombies approach their prey in slow motion, with odd stiff movements and open mouths. It seems as though this spooked deer also watched one of those films recently!

In reality, when bucks don’t have antlers to fight with, they stand straight up on their hind legs and battle with razor-sharp hooves. So, in other words, this deer was getting ready to battle.

Well, this is pretty terrifying. If you ever see a black bear stand on its hind legs like this, it could mean that it’s trying to get a better look or to pick up your scent if it can’t tell what you are.

If you ever find yourself in this position, alter your route or back away slowly, preferably in the direction you came. Walk, rather than run, and keep your eye on the bear so you can see how it reacts. In most cases, the bear will flee. If the bear walks toward you, yell and throw something at it.

Here’s yet another beautiful image displaying nature in all its glory. But, with so many ducks flying in one direction like this, it could mean two things — they are either escaping a possible predator or flying to a warmer place.

This may be an image from a trail cam but it almost looks like a professional photograph — like something you’d see in an issue of National Geographic.

You can’t miss the fox here! After all, it’s the main star, standing atop a tree trunk, facing some sort of audience! Pretty straightforward, isn’t it? A fox certainly does enjoy spending its time in the woods.

The fox in this trail cam shot seems like it’s ready to deliver a speech! Or perhaps a foxy lady (ha, get it?) just caught its eye…

It’s an odd scenario to witness a gang of elk rave in the middle of the day. But, here we are! Clearly, these guys are enjoying themselves.

From the looks of it, they’re going to rock the house until sundown! In all seriousness, we’re quite curious to know what’s actually happening here.

It’s hard to believe this picture was captured by a trail cam and not a photographer. We mean, the whole shot came together so perfectly! Isn’t nature just amazing?

Between the clear sky, lush green, calming waters, the slow-grazing herd of deer — this photo is just absolutely breathtaking.

This picture is just pristine and majestic! This bobcat is on the prowl, patroling the mountaintop with pride.

This wildcat probably patrols the snow-clad mountaintop like a pro, regularly in search of food. And looking at his approach, it seems the food needs to be of top quality! So, any small mammal or a frozen bird won’t do. It surely enjoys dining like royalty!

Did you know that a group of turkeys is technically called a ‘rafter’ or ‘flock’? And a rafter of turkeys can easily make any territory their own!

Just like the group in this trail cam photo. Do you see the rafter of turkeys here? You don’t want to mess with these guys!

Have you ever had a turkey stare into your soul? Well, here’s your chance! It seems he’s the last one standing. This turkey definitely knows what you did last Thanksgiving!

And last Christmas, too! He’s the only one left from his group, and just waiting to get his revenge! We’re only kidding — this guy seems adorable.

This trail cam moment is a mighty frightening sight! The king predator of the sky here is engaging in a deadly hunting game with its land-prowling counterpart!

According to an official record, an adult bald eagle was once caught carrying a dead deer that weight 15 pounds. This is officially the heaviest load ever carried by a flying bird! Knowing that, it’s no surprise that the mighty wolf here is running away from those razor-sharp talons and hooked beak.

Wolves obviously follow the ‘path of least resistance’ mentality, just like us humans! That’s why this pack of wolves is following the ready-made trail to swiftly scour the lands.

Wide trails are no doubt great, especially when it comes to a snow-covered path. And anybody can make the most of this opportunity, more so when the trail is well-traveled.

This trail cam shot seems to have come straight from a page of The Jungle Book. Look at Baloo majestically crossing a log over the river. With an average weight of around 200 pounds, American black bears can weigh up to 550 pounds.

And this one is surely leading the way. He seems quite intelligent, too! Bears are expert swimmers, but our Baloo here is cleverly avoiding the chilly water by taking a different route.

We don’t know what this little guy is looking at out there. But, there’s surely something intriguing. It may be distant, perhaps dreamy, even otherworldly — no one knows.

Whatever it is, it has obviously left this coyote in a state of trance. Is it gazing into the future? If it is, we hope it sees something good…

This high-quality nighttime shot was taken with an SLR trail cam by an Oregon-based professor. And as you can see, nothing better could have been used to capture the power and poise of wildlife than this picture — even in the dark of night.

The large wildcat here is taking a graceful leap over a fallen tree. Look closely, and you’ll understand just how acrobatic this four-legged cat is!

This may sound a little surprising — you might not even believe us — but wild turkeys are actually capable of flying.

In fact, they can fly up to 55 miles per hour for short distances! You’ll likely see them on the ground, though, as they typically remain grounded unless they’re spooked by something.

There’s no other word to describe this frame other than majestic! Again, this is an unbelievable trail cam capture. The lighting, the color, the composition — all of it combined has painted such a picture-perfect shot!

In this trail cam photo, it looks as though the brown bear has its eyes set on something specific. If only we knew what exactly…

We don’t know about you guys but one look at this photo and we instantly felt a wave of calmness wash over us.

Whether it’s the snow-covered ground or the lax vibes that these two deer are giving off, there’s just something so serene about this whole image. We guess it makes sense, though, considering that there’s so much beauty in simplicity.

Whatever the species or size, a cat is still a cat! Take a look at this trail cam pic and you’ll understand what we mean. Self-grooming routines are not just for humans!

This wild one just happened to be sitting under direct sunlight atop a fallen tree to catch up on some afternoon self-care. For such a mighty predator, regular cleansing and grooming is a must! is it time for you to book your session at the spa yet?

We’ve all experienced a bad hair day at least once in our lives! It could have been a Sunday morning that you woke up after a night of partying. You then couldn’t have your coffee and didn’t have time to wash or comb your hair before rushing to brunch with your friends.

Or think about that rave weekend party — where you tried a wild hairdo for the first time. Well, it’s all the same in the elk world, too! Why should humans have all the fun?

We all know that male deer have pointy horns — a.k.a. antlers. The points on a buck are the individual tines of the buck’s antlers.

Generally speaking, the more points a buck has, the more prestige its reputation is. Personally, we prefer to admire these antlers from a distance.

Have you ever wondered why deer hunting is so tough compared to others? Well, take a look at this trail cam picture, and you may understand exactly why. Look at the incredible body flexibility of the deer on the left.

With such Matrix-like reflexes, this one can outrun any other animal, while dodging weapons like a pro! It’s now quite obvious as to why deer hunting is not as easy as we thought…

Now, this is one friendly buck! While most of the animals are generally camera-shy, this guy is so ready for his close-up shot!

Some practice on pose and poise, and this little guy will be model-ready before he knows it! See you at the next photoshoot, bucky!

It’s not so often that you get a snap of a whole bear family. This trail cam picture has captured that rare moment. Look at this adorable bear family spending some wholesome time together.

While the manmade debris of barrels and boxes is a strange sight in the middle of a forest, the lovely bear family has made the most of it.

Now, this is what we call the beautiful nature of camouflage. This trail cam picture perfectly captures, yet hides, the existence of wildlife.

Don’t see it? Look closely — you’ll notice a fox weaving around the rocks and boulders, on the prowl for something to eat.

It’s an emergency nighttime meet! And wherever these does are headed, it’s clearly a women’s-only meeting. Not a single stag can be spotted among the group of does. They look quite focused and somewhat determined about something!

We wonder, what’s the urgent call about? Is this some indication of a possible revolution in the deer world? Clearly, it’s time for the females to lead the way.

Nothing’s more terrifying than coming across a predator, especially while it’s in the middle of a hunt. And this trail cam snap is glaring proof of that. We mean, it’s absolutely bone-chilling!

It’s not easy to catch a picture like this when a wild animal is in action. A trail cam is obviously one of the best ways to capture this kind of moment.

Young or old, it’s clear that these two panthers share a connection. They’re completely oblivious to the rest of the world — because love is in the air.

Who knows what the future holds for them. For now, they’re just enjoying the moment. And who are we to disturb the lovebirds? Er, sorry… panthers.

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Sometimes, you just need to have a good scream to get on with your day! Clearly, this stag feels the same. So, here he is screaming at the top of his lungs, letting out all his frustrations.

And he couldn’t care any less about the trail cam right in front of him! Or so we think.

The whole point of a trail cam is to capture animals in their natural habitat. The idea is that they’re unaware they’re being watched or captured. But, this guy looks like a smart one.

He seems to have found the camera and is looking right at it. It feels as though he’s looking right at us and saying — “Gotchya, buddy!”

Isn’t this just absolutely breathtaking? The deer is gallantly crossing this body of water, without a care in the world. This particular deer is a Chinese water deer.

Native to fertile river bottoms in Korea and the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) valley in China, the Chinese water deer is the only species of deer in which males lack antlers.