Using Trail Cameras to Detect Small Mammals

Authors

S. Nicole Frey, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

4-14-2025

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Traditional methods to detect wildlife, including nuisance animals, are not often successful at detecting small mammals. By modifying the deployment of trail cameras, including using a portable tunnel, we have successfully developed a "small mammal method" that has been used to inventory animals at Zion National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument. We provide details on how to modify simple trail camera deployment. We also provide detailed instructions on how to create a portable small mammal tunnel to improve species detection and identification.

Recommended Citation

Frey, S. N. (2025). Using trail cameras to detect small mammals [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.