Abstract: A trail camera includes a camera for capturing images; a sensor for sensing an object in the vicinity of the trail camera; and a control system for triggering operation of the camera in response to the sensor so as to capture an image of the object when it is in the vicinity of the trail camera. The trail camera also includes memory that stores a set-up program that includes code to allow a user to select camera operating parameters for the trail camera and a memory card port that can write to and read from a removable memory card so that the set-up program can be transferred to and executed by an external computer.