A camera mounting system includes a mount and a mounting bracket removably coupled to the mount. The mount includes a plate and a screw extending rearward of the plate. The mounting bracket includes a tab and a base pivotably coupled to the tab. A camera may be mounted to the mounting bracket. In addition, a tool having a bit and configured to to interfit with a head of the screw to secure may be used to secure the mount to a tree-like object. The tool is further configured to interfit with an orifice formed in the mounting bracket and allow a user to lift the mounting bracket and removably couple the mounting bracket to the mount.