Anyone use a GPS?
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Anyone use a GPS?
Just curious if anyone here uses a GPS while hunting? I've found it's great while scouting. If I find a spot I'd like to hunt and find good tree my climber can handle, I'll stand next to the tree and mark it as a waypoint on my GPS. The next morning, I can usually find the tree with no problems with the GPS. It also beats marking a trail to your tree because others can find your markings.
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Park Ridge New Jersey USA
Posts: 177
RE: Anyone use a GPS?
I bought one because I was hunting some paper company land in Maine a couple years ago, and getting lost up there isn't a good idea. I have used it ever since. It is an invaluable tool for scouting, and I never have to worry about getting lost.
#7
RE: Anyone use a GPS?
I have one but don't use it much when I hunt locally. I could probably find most of my stands with my eyes closed in the dark....
However, when we hunt up in the Poconos for rifle season I always have mine with me. I have the Magellan Sportrak Map model and I would highly recommend it for ease of use at that price point.
However, when we hunt up in the Poconos for rifle season I always have mine with me. I have the Magellan Sportrak Map model and I would highly recommend it for ease of use at that price point.
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MB.
Posts: 2,984
RE: Anyone use a GPS?
ORIGINAL: Firstimer
What brands do you own ? And if it's not getting too personal, what price did you pay ?
What brands do you own ? And if it's not getting too personal, what price did you pay ?
#9
RE: Anyone use a GPS?
Garmin Vista with topo maps loaded is a real nice unit. I hunt big woods of Maine, NH, NY and VTand don't leave home without it. I also carry spare batteries just in case.
#10
RE: Anyone use a GPS?
I just purchased a Garmin Legend for $149.00 U.S. I got it off there homepage as opposed to buying one from Cabelas or BPS and saved 20 bucks. Its not the most expensive nor the cheapest but kinda in the middle. The thing is absolutely amazing and I wonder how I ever got along without one. I'm still tring to figure out to use all the bells and whistles on it as I'm going to order the instruction vidio for $10.00.
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