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Hey there! I'm just curious, do you guys use any smartphone apps, and if so, what are they? My list is rather short for now, I use just two apps: a weather app and Spyglass gps app https://itunes.apple.com/app/spyglas...t=11lLc7&ct=fs, which is very helpful for navigation and marking stands. I hope to make my list bigger with your help. Thanks!

The following map link displays boundaries for the NY Wildlife Management Units. This map will always be up-to-date since the data comes straight from a GIS (Geographical Information System) server operated by the state. You can also turn various other GIS overlay layers on/off and change the stacking order. http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.php?ll=42.616023,-76.060753&z=7&t=m,Wildlife_management_unit&q=http://www.propertylinemaps.com/p/public_land_map/state/NY/NY_trail_public_land.txt To display the list of basemaps and GIS overlay layers, click the button (upper right corner) that is showing the name of the current basemap. Click the overlay layers to turn them on/off. The first layer you turn on will be #1 and at the bottom of the stack. The last layer you turn on will have the highest number and be at the top of the stack. Be patient. Some GIS overlay layers might take a short time to appear on your screen depending on how busy the server is when you ask it for data. If you open this map with a smartphone or tablet, then you will automatically see a touch-friendly interface. If you are hunting on any of the public land shown on the map and there is cell service, then you can: Open the above link with your smartphone Do Menu ==> My location The map will center at your position and display a symbol that will follow you just like a dedicated GPS unit. This will help you stay on the public land. To see high resolution topo maps, zoom in a bunch and then change the basemap to “t4 Topo High”. To see the map legends, click the "About this map" link in the upper left corner then scroll down a bit for links to the map legends. The "About" page also has a link to tips for using the map. You can search, change the coordinate format, display a UTM grid and a lot more. If you want to get the most out of the map please take a few moments to read the “Tips”. They are written in plain English since I never did learn how to write computer babble-speak. The overlay layer titled “Point of interest” includes different symbols for campgrounds, picnic areas, etc. This layer also has a lot of other information and will take a short time to appear on your screen. These symbols are easiest to see if you change the basemap to “All white basemap”. Yes, the map works offline but you have to give it some help. Please see this pdf file: http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/help_files/gmap4_offline.pdf The map is displayed by Gmap4 which is an enhanced Google map viewer. Full disclosure time: I am the developer of the Gmap4 browser app. It is used by people that enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation. Here is the recipe for making your own custom Gmap4 map link: 1. Pick the basemap you want 2. Turn on the GIS layers you want. Remember, the layers are stacked from bottom to top as you turn them on. 3. Adjust the panning and zooming 4. Click Menu ==> Link to this map The link that is displayed will reproduce the map you see on your screen. This map is part of a project I am doing to make Gmap4 links that show GIS recreation information at both the federal and state level. Here is the homepage for this project where you will find links to the other maps that have already been produced and the next state that will be processed. http://www.propertylinemaps.com/p/public_land_map.html Joseph, the Gmap4 guy

This may have been discussed before, It can certainly use updating. With the power and sophistication of the new breed of smartphones, GPS', Tablets and Home PCs there has never been a time with so many tools available to hunters and fisherman of all types. I'd like to know what if any of these tools you're using and how. I'll start off with Devices and Apps I'm using or testing. On my PC Google Earth and the KMZ files available from the NYSDEC have been an amazing source of information. All of which can be accessed on most smartphones. I have the Galaxy S2 (samsung) loaded with these apps, ALL ARE FREE, I aint paying for nuttin i aint tried out before. ActInNature Hunting - ActInNature Company ApS Backitude for Google Latitude - DownWind Development Cabela's Recon Fish -Trimble Navigation Coyote Sounds - PhotoBeat Coyote Hunting Calls - Pico Brothers Crow Calls - Clandestine Research Coyote Hunting Calls - Dexati Favorite Animal Calls - Favorite Android Hunting Calls - Clandestine Research KMLZ to Earth - WrightRocket Maps - Google Inc. Hunting Calls Pro - LexApps Mil Dot Calculator - Free - What I Feel Like Programming Predator Calls - Clandestine Research MoonShine Free - Bad Daddy Mossy Oak Hunting Weather App - HuntLogix Runtastic Altimeter - runtastic Sonic Turkey Lite - Bad Daddy Strelok. Ballistic calculator - Igor Borisov SkEye | Astronomy - Harshad RJ Smart Compass - Smart Tools co. Virginia Tech Tree ID - Bob Potts Turkey Hunting Calls - Pico Brothers As you can see i'm trying out quite a few so load up try em out and lets post some feed back. Thanks Buzz