Bear proof box ideas?

[jballeau1689]

How are you guys stopping black bears from destroying or moving your cameras? Lost a few cameras last year. Several were knocked down as well. They even got into the bear proof boxes or knocked those down. Was thinking of running some self tappers from the inside out. Looking at what’s worked for others.

 

[JustABritCrazy]

I Use the manufacturer’s box for the camera, python lock it around the tree. I have multiple pictures of bear mouths. They still bat them around, but haven’t lost a camera to bears in over 10 years. Downside is the boxes make it easier for the two legged critters to find your setups. I’ve lost 2 to thieves over the years. Also have had to cut several off trees due to the lock failing to open.