GPS Recommendation
10-10-2014, 03:41 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 4
GPS Recommendation
I just moved and will soon be hunting white tail in northern Alabama, in a large unfamiliar area that is heavily wooded, with mountains and deep ravines.
Although I have been scouting all summer, I know I can get turned around and lost in a heartbeat.
What reliable, affordable hand held GPS can you people recommend for a simple in and out walk, without breaking the bank ?
Although I have been scouting all summer, I know I can get turned around and lost in a heartbeat.
What reliable, affordable hand held GPS can you people recommend for a simple in and out walk, without breaking the bank ?
10-15-2014, 04:07 PM
#6
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1
I have a Garmin 72H Waterproof Handheld GPS. It doesn't have any maps, which I don't need anyway. I find it very easy to use.
In the last couple of months I used it to explore 300 acres of wooded area, and it works great for me.
I use it along with Google Earth to mark locations for rubs, scrapes, places I jumped deer, etc.
In the last couple of months I used it to explore 300 acres of wooded area, and it works great for me.
I use it along with Google Earth to mark locations for rubs, scrapes, places I jumped deer, etc.
10-15-2014, 06:15 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Posts: 2,186
A top end Garmin.
I have a 5 year old version of such a Garmin unit and it is a great tool, however don't forget a GPS unit can fail to triangulate in heavy cover, and batteries can go dead, or the unit just "die" .... also carry a quality, accurate map and compass. I like to use a topo and a "Google Earth" view of where I hunt. The combination works great for getting around. Laminate them and you'll have a durable map that will last for years.
I have a 5 year old version of such a Garmin unit and it is a great tool, however don't forget a GPS unit can fail to triangulate in heavy cover, and batteries can go dead, or the unit just "die" .... also carry a quality, accurate map and compass. I like to use a topo and a "Google Earth" view of where I hunt. The combination works great for getting around. Laminate them and you'll have a durable map that will last for years.
10-16-2014, 08:30 AM
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 118
If you have a smartphone, just download an app.
Trimble GPS Hunt & Fish
www.gpshuntfish.com
There is a free and paid-for version.
Pros:
Cons:
Onx Maps
I mainly use this to find new areas to hunt and identify landowners.
www.onxmaps.com
Pro: The paid-for version will show you all the landowner info and public lands. I believe this is $34 / year.
Cons: The app doesn't have any track capability and the waypoint functionality is pretty rudimentary.
Trimble GPS Hunt & Fish
www.gpshuntfish.com
There is a free and paid-for version.
Pros:
- Able to track your paths
- Able to mark waypoints, take pictures of waypoints, and have meaningful icons on the waypoints
- Show Sunrise/ Sunset times
- Able to view your waypoints and paths online
- Able to create multiple 'hunts'
Cons:
- Doesn't show landowner boundaries / info, but available for $99
- Doesn't show public lands, but available for $99
Onx Maps
I mainly use this to find new areas to hunt and identify landowners.
www.onxmaps.com
Pro: The paid-for version will show you all the landowner info and public lands. I believe this is $34 / year.
Cons: The app doesn't have any track capability and the waypoint functionality is pretty rudimentary.
