 Trail camera surveys are a great tool to estimate deer density, buck to doe ratios, and keep up with fawned recruitment. Early fall tends to be the best time to perform these surveys. For best results, place one trail camera per 100 acres and run the survey for 10 to 14 days. Survey locations should be evenly distributed across the property and a good aerial map can help determine these locations. Depending on local regulations, you may be able to use bait to get deer in front of your cameras. Be sure to clear any vegetation that could interfere with pictures. To avoid issues with the sun, face your camera lens towards north. Lastly, adjust the picture delay setting to either a five or ten minute interval. Once you have completed the survey, there are resources that can be found with a simple internet search to help calculate deer per square mile and buck to doe ratios.