gps question

[tommyc50]

hi everyone thinking of buying a gps for hunting anyone use one? are they worth it and a good one under $200 are they hard to use thank you

[Perchlake]

My father i think was looking to sell his garmin 60csx i will find out i live close to you i am right in broad channel

[DirtTime]

I have used them before. Planning on picking up a new one.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Garmin-eTrex-10-2.2-Portable-GPS/17167593

 

They come in handy if you get one that can be set to lock in specific locations. Helps a lot when on public land and you don't  want to leave markers to your stand location.

I still use and carry a compass though.

[HectorBuckBuster]

I just use my Iphone and the hunting apps they have out for free.

[thphm]

Been using them ever since the Etrex came out. Great tool.

[EspressoBuzz]

I love mine! you can mark droppings, food sources, bedding areas, all with different symbols.

[HectorBuckBuster]

There is a Iphone App called Hunt Stand that you can mark stands, trails, runs, and everything else. It gives you wind direction and where you scent will got, it also has a yard marking with it.

[tommyc50]

thank you for responding i hunt  state land [ bear spring mountain]use a compass and  small map have a tomtom  for the car  want one for hunting , sorry  for not resonding earllyer went to see my friend in the hospital percklake i use to keep my boat in smittys know broad channel well

[Perchlake]

Tommy let me know if you are interested I will get the info I have the same 1 and love it I hunt in andes I used to hunt some state lands near bear spring

[tommyc50]

will do , you ever shoot @proline achery on 101 ave?

[RTGobbler]

I also have a 60csx and love it. The waypoints, tracks, etc can be imported to the Garmin map software, Google Earth, or a lot of other maps(even Bing birds eye I think). I have used it in some spots where my old Garmin and my cell phone GPS didt not work at all.

 

My biggest problem with it is that I regularly forget to turn it off and kill the batteries. But I solved that with some rechargeable. But that’s a me problem more than anything else.

[nyslowhand]

Oh yeah, the Garmin 60csx is a great GPS. Especially love the software, MapSend. Can download points, tracks, routes, etc and actually make a reference map on your PC. I do not have a smart phone with GPS, so I can't compare advantages of one to the other!!

 

Not the biggest screen, but usable and can zoom in/out. Wish I had it decades ago when I was wandering around the 9k acre state forest with a compass & 4 topo maps looking for turkeys.

 

Are they easy to learn & use? If you've never used a handheld GPS, could be a little intimidating. You may need a 12yo to decipher the electronic technology..LOL. Definitely not something you'd buy, put in your backpack & expect to navigate w/o some preparation/learning. Has a few little quirks when selecting waypoints, so play with it before using it for the 1st time!! Accuracy is listed at like +/-10', IF you've acquired initial satellite links in a open canopied area. BTW - Not the model to use if you expect to use it in the woods and the vehicle!

 

Basic MapSend map of my property showing property lines & ATV paths/trails that I annualy insert treestand &/or trail cam locations, all w/specific GPS coordinates. Very handy tool!

Edited October 25, 2014 by nyslowhand

[Perchlake]

will do , you ever shoot @proline achery on 101 ave?

Yes I used to shoot there all the time I was in the hunting league for a couple of years great group of guys

[Vince1]

I use garmin etrex 20,

 

cost me about 200 after purchasing the maps from garmin.

 

cost less if you are willing to do legwork yourself and find free maps