A gun camera answers the question every hunter asks after a miss, or after a hit they can't explain: where was my barrel when I pulled the trigger? This guide covers what matters when you choose one for hunting in Canada: cold mornings, no cell signal and a lot of different guns.

Barrel-mounted, head-mounted or scope camera?

• Head or chest cameras film what you're looking at. They're great for the story of the hunt, but they don't show where your gun was pointed.
• Scope cameras film through a riflescope, so they only work on scoped rifles.
• Barrel-mounted gun cameras like the ShotKam sit under the barrel and point exactly where the gun points. That's the only way to see your lead on a duck or your shot placement on a deer.

1. It should record on its own

In the moment, you won't remember to press a button. A good hunting gun camera starts recording on recoil and saves the seconds before and after the shot. The ShotKam Gen 4 does this automatically.

2. It should show your aim

The video only helps if it shows where you were aiming. The ShotKam shows an adjustable red-dot reticle that you calibrate to your gun, so you can see whether you were behind, ahead, high or low.

3. The video should be sharp enough to learn from

Look for enough resolution to zoom in on the target. The ShotKam Gen 4 records 4K video with 2x to 8x zoom, sharp enough to see your shot pattern.

4. It should handle Canadian cold

Late-season goose, December deer and January rabbits all happen in the cold. The ShotKam Gen 4 is rated IPX6, keeps recording down to -10°C and lasts up to 15 hours on a charge. For colder days, see our tips in Does ShotKam work in the cold?

5. It shouldn't need a cell signal

Plenty of good hunting spots have no coverage. The ShotKam has its own built-in WiFi, so you replay your shots on your phone with the free ShotKam app (iOS and Android), with no data, no Bluetooth and no signal needed.

6. It should fit all your guns

One camera, several guns: the ShotKam Gen 4 fits shotguns from .410 to 10 gauge, side-by-sides, rifles and compound bows, with mounts sized to your barrel. The 12 gauge mount comes in the box. For rifles, see which ShotKam mount fits your rifle.

7. It should be easy to buy in Canada

Watch for surprise duties at the door. The ShotKam Gen 4 sells for C$899 with duties and taxes included, ships free by FedEx in 2 to 5 business days, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 2-year warranty.

Is the ShotKam Gen 4 right for you?

It's a great fit if you want to understand your misses, improve your lead on birds, confirm shot placement on big game, or keep video of your hunts. Shooters rate it 4.9 out of 5 across more than 1,000 reviews.

It might not be what you need if you mainly want to film the scenery or yourself. A head or chest camera does that better, and some hunters run both.

Quick answers

Does a gun camera affect my shooting?
The ShotKam clamps under the barrel. Most shooters say they forget it's there.

Can I use it for bird hunting and big game?
Yes. Choose Flying Birds or Ground Game in the app. See our guides for duck and goose and moose and deer.

How much does it cost in Canada?
C$899, duties and taxes included, with free shipping.

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