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Hunting Gear / Trail Cameras

Research-based review: compiled from manufacturer specs and published expert/owner reviews; not hands-on tested by Lone Star Adventures.

Moultrie EDGE 4 Cellular Trail Camera

Moultrie's current EDGE-series cellular trail camera, with built-in memory, auto network connection, and AI tools including Buck Shot. Facts below come from Moultrie's product and plans pages and a Field & Stream field test.

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Price

$129.99 list; EDGE 4 Solar $169.99 (moultrie.com). A paid Moultrie camera plan is required; plans start at $8.99 per month per camera. (checked Nov 10, 2026)

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Key specs

Photo / video40MP photos, 1080p FHD video (Moultrie)
Trigger speed0.40 seconds
Detection / flash range100 ft
FlashLow-glow infrared
Field of view50°
MemoryBuilt-in; no SD card required (Moultrie)
CellularAuto Connect to major U.S. networks (Moultrie)
Other featuresOn Demand, Live Aim, GPS pin in the Moultrie app, Moultrie AI and Buck Shot (Moultrie)
WaterproofingIP67 (Moultrie)
PowerMoultrie lists USB-C power input and a POWER MAG III rechargeable pack sold separately. Field & Stream's test ran the standard model on 8 or 16 AA batteries, or a Power Mag pack.
SKUMMC-14227
PlansA paid plan is required for connected cameras. Moultrie's plans page lists Standard at $8.99/month per camera (1,000 images and 10 videos) and Unlimited at $12.99/month per camera (50 videos).

What the maker and reviewers highlight

  • Field & Stream verified the 100-foot detection claim and called the 0.4-second trigger fast enough to keep subjects in frame [source]
  • Field & Stream says nighttime image quality is the headline upgrade over the EDGE 3, and called the new on/off dial easier to use [source]
  • Built-in memory, Live Aim, On Demand, GPS mapping, and Buck Shot zoomed buck images (Moultrie; Field & Stream found Buck Shot useful in high-traffic spots) [source]
  • Field & Stream reported very few false triggers over 60 days, aside from one 80-mph wind day [source]

Things to weigh

  • A paid cellular plan is required, on top of the camera price (Moultrie) [source]
  • Field & Stream says the standard model goes through a lot of AA batteries if you do not add solar, and disliked the push-button door latch [source]
  • This is a new 2026 model, so long-term durability beyond a single-season test is still being proven in published reviews

Who it's for in Texas

A cellular cam for Texas feeder setups and senderos, so you can check photos without walking in as often. Budget for the monthly plan, and consider Moultrie's solar option if the camera will sit out all season.

My take: coming soon

We have not tested this one ourselves yet. If I get it in the field, my notes will go here. No rating is given.

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Sources

  1. Moultrie EDGE 4 product page (specs, price)
  2. Field & Stream: Moultrie Edge 4 Cellular Trail Camera Review
  3. Moultrie plans page

All sources opened Nov 10, 2026. Pros and cons above are summaries of what each linked source says, not our own testing.