[SOLUTIONS] Wildgame Innovations Trail Camera Not Taking Pictures

Let’s just assume that your Wildgame Innovations trail camera isn’t taking pictures.

You just got a brand new game camera and set it up in the woods. And, it just stopped working, right?

But, don’t worry you’re not the only one. We’ve been there too!

I know how frustrating it gets when you’re trying to capture animals roaming around. But your trail cam just won’t take pictures!

Now before you chuck it in the woods, let’s troubleshoot this thing.

No need to worry about the model—these solutions apply to all Wildgame Innovations trail cameras!

Solution 1: First, Check the Batteries

It might sound obvious, but low battery power is often the silent culprit.

Trail cams use a lot of juice, especially at night with those infrared sensors. In fact, It really eats up twice the energy at night compared to daytime.

Here’s what you should do:

Swap the batteries with fresh ones, preferably alkaline or lithium.

Double-check the orientation. Ensure they’re in correctly, matching the positive and negative signs.

Recommendation: Try Energizer Lithium battery pack!

Solution 2: Fix or Format SD Card

Almost every trail camera depends on the SD card to store all those game pictures.

Besides, it’s also responsible for keeping the game pictures too.

So if the card isn’t working properly, your camera won’t capture anything.

First, I would check the compatibility because most Wildgame Innovations cameras require a standard SD card. And, it should be at least 32GB.

Now once everything seems compatible, I try to look at other SD card stuff.

For example, if the SD card isn’t formatted, it’ll mess up everything already stored there. As a piece of advice, always format the card whenever you put it in the camera!

It’s always a good idea to format it inside the camera to clear up potential issues. You might want to go into camera settings and find the “format SD card” option. If you don’t find this option, you could try inserting it in laptop and formatting it from there. But don’t forget to back up your photos in your laptop before doing so!

Lastly, make sure the card is inserted correctly. It might sound simple, but if the card isn’t fully clicked into place, your camera won’t recognize it.

Solution 3: Double-check the settings

I’ll admit that I’ve often forgotten to turn on my trail cam after leaving it in the woods.

It happens to almost all of us. So don’t worry!

I would say you double-checke the camera settings after setting it up in the woods.

It’s often easy to overlook, but sometimes the simplest mistake is leaving it turned off.

Your camera should be switched to the proper mode—whether it’s “start” or “on”—before you walk away.

A quick check can save you from missing those crucial shots!

Solution 4: Reposition the camera

Maybe, your trail cam does take pictures, but they’re all blank?

If that’s the case, I’d suggest moving your trail camera around a bit to at the right height and angle.

Here’s a pro tip: don’t set it up near tall grass or branches that sway in the wind. It might either trigger false alerts or stop the camera from catching real movement. Just find a sweet spot, and you’re good to go!

Solution 5: Fix the sensor issue

Wildgame Innovations trail camera still not taking pictures?

Well, the reason could be its infrared sensor!

Start by checking the infrared LED bulbs. Look for any burnt out or damaged part.

Also, make sure there’s nothing obstructing the sensor or camera lens. For example, dirt, debris, or even spider webs can interfere with your nighttime shots.

 A quick cleaning could be all it takes to get it working properly after dark.

Got a cracked sensor? Not much you can do there, unfortunately. If it’s still under warranty, reach out to Wildgame Innovations. Otherwise, you might be looking at a replacement

Don’t Forget to Test it at Home

Before I head out, I always run a quick test at home. You might wanna do the same!

Think of it as a little effort now that’ll keep you from making unnecessary trips later.

Set it up in your backyard or even indoors. Walk in front of it, test different settings, and see if it starts working again.

Sometimes moving it to a different location helps shake out the cobwebs (literally and figuratively).

Final Thoughts

Hopefully, one of these solutions helped get your Wildgame Innovations trail camera back to taking pics! Most of the time, the issue is with the SD card or the battery pack. Once you sort those two out, your camera should be good as new. But if you’re still having trouble, it’s definitely worth reaching out to Wildgame Innovations for help!