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A full range of BCM-supplied gear is currently in use in the United States and abroad
by numerous local, state, and federal agency biologists and bat-workers.
Capture Gear
BCM Triple High Mist Net Pole System

BCM Triple High Mist Net Pole System
$1,595.00
Bigger is Better! The Original Triple High Forest Filter Mist Nets. The portable Forest Filter mist net system consists of poles and an associated hoist system capable of creating a huge mist net 24’ (7.3m) tall. To remove a bat or bird from any net, a pulley system quickly and carefully collapses the net stack until the animal can be reached...

BCM Single High Mist Net Poles
$38.75
Heavy duty black anodized seamless poles for single high mist nets, double high mist nets, and bat detector microphones Pleasures of these mist net poles include: Easily handles single high nets of any length Easily handles double high net sets without any extra hardware Seamless connections so nets slide without any obstruction. Ma...
Bat Harp Trap Replacement Catch Bag by BCM

Bat Harp Trap Replacement Catch Bag by BCM
$175.00
Our bag is made from heavy-duty vinyl and is easily cleaned/decontaminated. Just set it up, spray with an appropriate decon solution, and rinse. Bats cannot easily climb up the smooth bag and a center plastic baffle inhibits them from simply flying out of the bag. Drain holes at the bottom of the bag prevent moisture from accumulating in the b...
Eastern U.S. & Canadian Bats ID Key
Eastern U.S. & Canadian Bats ID Key
$12.99
Waterproof. Tear-proof. Heat and Chemical-resistant. A field-ready, visual guide for US Eastern Bats by Bat Survey Solutions. We sought out to simplify the process of in-hand bat identification by creating a dichotomous key that was not only intuitive, but also visually engaging. Whether you’re new to bats, or a seasoned bat biologist, we’ve in...
Western U.S. Bats ID Key

Western U.S. Bats ID Key
$14.99
Waterproof. Tear-proof. Heat and Chemical-resistant. A field-ready, visual guide for US Western Bats by Bat Survey Solutions. We sought out to simplify the process of in-hand bat identification by creating a dichotomous key that was not only intuitive, but also visually engaging. Whether you’re new to bats, or a seasoned bat biologist, we’ve inc...
Bat Banding Pliers

Bat Banding Pliers
$75.00
The best bat banding pliers available. Nothing to wear out or break. Made from Surgical Grade Stainless Steel type 410 to be rust free. Handcrafted pliers hold an opened band securely and allow the bander to place and crimp the band with minimal effort while minimizing the potential of wing membrane damage caused by an over-crimped band. Easy t...
BCM Pole Bag

BCM Pole Bag
$130.00
Is your gear disorganized? Are you splitting staff into multiple net teams every other night and people are wasting time constantly reorganizing mist net poles? Perhaps you might keep all poles for 1H nets in one color bag, and another color reserved for 2H net sets, so the right bag can be grabbed out of the truck. Made tough. We use the same m...
BCM Triple High/Harp Trap Storage Bag

BCM Triple High/Harp Trap Storage Bag
$180.00
Made tough. We use the same material expedition cavers are packing their gear with and dragging through nasty caves. Two sizes are available. 6' bags are for the BCM Triple High system, BCM 6' Harp Traps, or Austbat 6' Trap. 3' bags are for the 3' traps. Of course, they will hold whatever else will fit, such as long and somewhat bulky items, lik...

Handy Bag - Mist Net Storage Bag
$9.00
The problem. Mist nets ship in grocery bags. The grocery bag handles provide a great way to keep trammel lines separated and easy to find. Unfortunately after so many uses the bags are destroyed and replaced. We searched for a thick mil color coded grocery bag for our own use and apparently this type of bag just is not manufactured. White Nose ...

Handy Rope - Guy Rope for Small Mist Nets and Handy Bags
$0.15
Feeling tied down? It may seem overkill to use an entire page talking about thin accessory cord, but we actually had a customer who wanted to return a quantity of 1H net poles because, she claimed, they were defective. Pressing her further she was upset that the poles just fell over when any kind of tension was applied to the net. It became appa...

IRLamp7 PRO - Infrared Illuminator for Video
$645.00
Limited Stock - Special order Most powerful, compact, robust, & dimmable infrared light available for video recording in total darkness; for wildlife & filmmaking professionals. When your job is to count bats exiting from a roost or viewing any sort of nocturnal wildlife, you need to be able to see the entire area. Any you need enough li...
Cavity Peeper Camera - Wireless

Cavity Peeper Camera - Wireless
$689.00
This color camera transmits images wirelessly to a handheld video monitor/DVR where they can be viewed and recorded as still images or as standard-definition video. The camera housing is made of durable, light-weight PETG plastic. Both the camera and monitor have built-in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The camera will fit into cavities as ...

Digital Borescope - Dual lens, 1080P resolution
$149.00
Have bats in a crack, bat house, wall, or other hard-to-reach place? A digital borescope can slip between baffles in a bat house to provide full color, up close views of bats. The camera end is waterproof, features low wide-angle distortion, huge depth of field, and contains onboard white LED lights for illumination. Twin cameras provide a "fron...
Apodemus Bat Counter

Apodemus Bat Counter
$2,849.00
The BatCounter is an electronic device developed to use in field applications for counting bats, birds or other small animals passing through its rectangular or square shaped aluminium frame. The aluminium frame of the BatCounter has had a black anodized surface treatment that protects the BatCounter in the outdoor making it a rugged and reliab...

IRLamp6 Plug Expander (w/Automotive Plug)
$14.00
Allows 2 IRLamp6 lights to be plugged into 1 battery. Available In Stock, Usually Ships 1-2 Days

3 Position Light Bar - Silver
$29.99
This bracket allow 2 IR lights + any camera to be attached to a tripod quick release. Includes 3 knobs. Must be used if you intend to attach 2 lamps to a camera. The recommended configuration is to place two IR lights on this bracket on a small tripod and aim as desired. The battery powering the lamps can be fastened to the tripod with rubber b...
Universal AC Adapter

Universal AC Adapter
$24.99
This AC adapter can: Run an IRlamp6 off a standard wall socket for lab use Run a Pettersson D500x bat detector off a wall outlet thanks to the common external power jack on the chassis Run the BatCam video monitoring system off a wall outlet Selectable output: 3V, 4.5V, 6V, 7.5V, 9V and 12 VDC adapters at 500mA. Unit has four different output ...
12V Battery Tender Charger

12V Battery Tender Charger
$39.00
The Battery Tender Charger is essential tool for all 12-volt sealed lead-acid (SLA), AGM, and gel cell batteries. This "smart" charger features a 4-step charging program to ensure batteries are not overcharged, and includes fused ring terminal and alligator clamp connector cables. Additional Features: Reverse polarity protection 2-color charge...
Lamp Bar - Black

Lamp Bar - Black
$19.99
Lamp Bars allow versatility setting up cameras, IRLamps or other equipment with a standard 1/4'' tripod socket. Two versions are available, accepting 2 or 4 accessories. Each has a threaded 1/4'' hole in the middle typically for attachment to a tripod or light stand. The recommended configuration is to place two IR lights on a bracket on a small...

IRLamp6/IRLamp7 2.1mm male-to-male Power Cord, 24''
$8.50
Allows 1 IRLamp6 light to be plugged into 1 battery or other cables with the 5.5mmx2.1mm plug system. 2.1mm connector ends for IRLamp6 lights sold after August 2020. 2.1mm plugs are common ports on certain lithium-ion battery packs and common cables in the CCTV industry. DC power 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm barrel plug DC male to male extension cable 22 AW...

Ravelli Tripod Pistol Grip Ball Head
$50.00
Ravelli Tripod Pistol Grip Ball Head 8.5"H Spirit Levels and Quick Release Plate Camera Mount We have a quantity of these in brand new condition, removed from tripod legs that were used for another project. Sale is for the tripod head and one camera quick release plate only. Simple to use camera mount that is instantly adjustable. Just squeeze...