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How to Hunt Without Getting Haunted by Cell Camera Subscription Fees
Chris Grimes & Stephen Bird
September 17, 2025
How to Hunt Without Getting Haunted by Cell Camera Subscription Fees
I thought scoring Moultrie cell cameras two for one was a steal…until I found out the real killer was the $360 annual subscription to see deer on two cameras?
Here’s the breakdown so you don’t get played like I did.
My $175 Rookie Mistake
I walked into the cell camera game like a kid on Christmas morning.
Two Moultrie cams, 80 bucks total (that’s right, total) felt like I’d pulled one over on Academy, for sure, and Moultrie adjacently.
But then came the gut punch.
To actually see the photos, Moultrie slapped me with a $175-per-camera annual subscription. That’s $350 to watch deer scratch their backsides on a cedar tree.
And when I canceled? Two weeks later, I was still waiting for my refund. At this point, I figure the deer are probably passing my credit card around.
The Real Subscription Breakdown
Brand | Camera Cost | Plan Options & Pricing |
|---|---|---|
Moultrie | $80 | Standard: $9.99/mo or $107.88/yr (1,000 images + 10 videos) |
Spypoint | $100 | Free: 100 photos/month |
Browning | $150–$200 | Scout: $9.99/mo (1,200 images, first month free) |
Browning Tiered | n/a | Scout Plus, Hunter, etc. from $9.99–$49.99/mo with shared cameras and downloads |
Tactacam Reveal | $120–$140 | $9/mo covers all cameras on the account—includes unlimited HD, on-demand, and multi-shot images |
Cell Camera Quick Links
What I Learned the Hard Way
Subscription is the real trophy: companies make the hardware cheap, then wallop you with the plan.
Bundle-friendly wins: Tactacam allows multiple cameras to run on a single $9 plan. That’s a game-changer.
Pay up front or pay forever: Browning costs more up front, but you aren’t trapped in fine print.
Customer service counts: When you’re two weeks deep in refund limbo, you realize some companies treat your cash like a no-interest loan.
The Verdict
Buying a cell camera shouldn’t feel like signing a used car loan.
Moultrie got me once, but never again.
If you're looking for budget-friendly and reliable options, consider Tactacam.
If you want Cadillac-level ruggedness and don’t mind paying more, Browning’s your ticket.
Either way, remember, hunting season is expensive enough.
Don’t let your camera subscription sneak up and drain your wallet while the deer laugh at you from the holler.