Abstract: The present invention provides a camera assembly operable to capture a surrounding scene. The camera assembly comprises a rotatable structure, a motor assembly operable to rotate the rotatable structure, a camera coupled to the rotatable structure, and a controller operable to control the motor assembly synchronous with the imaging device such that the linear device captures the image while the motor is rotating the camera. The imaging device can include a linear optical array (e.g., a CMOS image sensor). In one embodiment, the controller is programmed to rotate the camera at least 300 degrees, and preferably about 360 degrees. If desired, the amount of rotation of the camera is adjustable. For example, the camera assembly can further include an indicator (e.g., a magnet) that determines an amount of rotation of the camera, and a position of the indicator can be adjusted to change the amount of rotation of the camera.

Abstract: A gun stand comprising a base for supporting a gun and a ribbon of stiff material including a coiled portion and an uncoiled portion (e.g., having a curved lateral cross-sectional shape). A lock mechanism (e.g., movable between an engaged position and a released position) can be used to inhibit movement of the ribbon relative to the base. Preferably, the lock mechanism further includes a trigger for selectively moving the lock mechanism between the engaged and released positions. The gun stand can comprise two ribbons, each having a coiled portion and an uncoiled portion. At least one of the ribbons can include a releasable securing mechanism (e.g., magnets) for securing the uncoiled portions of the ribbons to each other. A foot brace can be secured to a free end of the ribbon. A releasable attachment mechanism (e.g., a strap) can be provided to secure the gun to the gun stand.

Abstract: A system for managing scouting images, including a scouting camera configured to record and store images of subjects at a particular location and an image management device which has a processor that creates a predictive statement based on image content of the images stored on the scouting camera or copies thereof and a display conveying the predictive statement to a user, wherein the predictive statement indicates a portion of a future time period that subjects are most likely to be at the particular location as compared to remaining portions of the future time period.

Abstract: A system for managing scouting images, including a scouting camera configured to record and store images of subjects at a particular location and an image management device which has a processor that creates a predictive statement based on image content of the images stored on the scouting camera or copies thereof and a display conveying the predictive statement to a user, wherein the predictive statement indicates a portion of a future time period that subjects are most likely to be at the particular location as compared to remaining portions of the future time period.

Abstract: A system for managing scouting images, including a scouting camera configured to record and store images of subjects at a particular location and an image management device which has a processor that creates a predictive statement based on image content of the images stored on the scouting camera or copies thereof and a display conveying the predictive statement to a user, wherein the predictive statement indicates a portion of a future time period that subjects are most likely to be at the particular location as compared to remaining portions of the future time period.

Abstract: A game scouting camera including a processing system having an operating system and a memory device and a user interface operably connected to the processing system that has (a) a visual display, (b) at least one operation key for inputting user commands, and (c) a multiple-stage manual switch movable to multiple alignment positions to control multiple camera functions during a camera setup procedure.

Abstract: An enclosure for a wildlife surveillance system includes a base configured to support at least a portion of the surveillance system, and a cover coupled to the base. In addition, the enclosure includes a means for minimizing light generated by the surveillance system within the enclosure from interacting with the surveillance system. The means can be a foam insert disposed intermediate the surveillance system and an inside surface of the cover to minimize light reflected from the inside surface from interacting with the surveillance system. The enclosure can also include a cable having first and second opposed ends, and the base includes at least one cavity supported by the base and configured to receive at least one of the first and second opposed ends of the cable.

Abstract: An enclosure for a wildlife surveillance system includes a base configured to support at least a portion of the surveillance system, and a cover coupled to the base. In addition, the enclosure includes a means for minimizing light generated by the surveillance system within the enclosure from interacting with the surveillance system. The means can be a foam insert disposed intermediate the surveillance system and an inside surface of the cover to minimize light reflected from the inside surface from interacting with the surveillance system. The enclosure can also include a cable having first and second opposed ends, and the base includes at least one cavity supported by the base and configured to receive at least one of the first and second opposed ends of the cable.

Abstract: An enclosure for a wildlife surveillance system includes a base configured to house the surveillance system, and a cover coupled to the base. In addition, the enclosure includes a locking assembly that secures the enclosure to a mounting structure. The locking assembly prevents removal of the enclosure from the mounting structure without opening the cover of the enclosure. The enclosure also includes a cable having first and second opposed ends, and the base includes at least one cavity supported by the base and configured to receive at least one of the first and second opposed ends of the cable.

Abstract: An enclosure for a wildlife surveillance system includes a base configured to house the surveillance system, and a cover coupled to the base. In addition, the enclosure includes a locking assembly that secures the enclosure to a mounting structure. The locking assembly prevents removal of the enclosure from the mounting structure without opening the cover of the enclosure. The enclosure also includes a cable having first and second opposed ends, and the base includes at least one cavity supported by the base and configured to receive at least one of the first and second opposed ends of the cable.