Iowa Public Cuddeback link cameras

[Forestryguy]

Looking through the refs and can’t decide if the Cuddeback Link cameras are legal during the season. Technically not a cell camera, and still have to go into the field to check. Anyone have experience with this on Iowa public?

 

[rem.ostrem]

I'm not sure how these cameras work but I do know that there will be new rules implemented for the 2027 season that will make all trail cameras illegal on state game management land.

 

[Forestryguy]

I read that. I will have to look into the details of the places that I hunt. Some state ground that is open for hunting is not always designated as game management land.

 

[Erict]

"You cannot use a one or two-way mobile radio transmitter, including cell phones and cellular
trail cameras capable of sending images or video while actively hunting, to communicate the loca-
tion or direction of game or furbearing animals, or to coordinate the movement of other hunters."

The Cuddeback Link cameras appear to meet the definition of "one-way mobile radio transmitter", as they are designed to send the pictures via WIFI to the "BASE" unit, which is then capable of sending pictures from ALL the satellite cameras out over CELLULAR. (WIFI is radio waves). I believe if you call them they will tell you that they are currently NOT LEGAL for use during hunting season on any PUBLIC or PRIVATE lands. Give them a call and update when you get their answer. Good luck.