Do you use Google Earth?

Founder · Feb 10, 2015

Question of the Day .... Do you use Google Earth? If so, how many times per year do you think you open it up to study an area you will be hunting?
What other map or aerial imagery tools do you use?
Do you think Google Earth has been a serious game changer?

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BLooDTRaCKeR · Feb 10, 2015

I use it quite frequently. When I am out in the field and see trails or canyons that I don't have time to explore, I make note of them and when I get back to civilization, I spend a fair amount of time studying these places to see how close they are to public access points or private land or??? Definitely a very useful tool! Once summer hits, I explore these new areas to see if they are something worth investing more time in during the hunting season.

Elkduds · Feb 10, 2015

I use Google Earth along w CPW's free Big Game Atlas, which has public property boundaries, USFS road/trail status, GMU boundaries and info Re summer, winter and migration ranges of deer and elk.

30Hart · Feb 10, 2015

I use Alltrails through Nat Geo...I like the way I can print/save customized maps (aerial, topo, 3D etc). Yes, but no substitute for boots on the ground...there have been many areas that looked good w/ the aerials but were impassable on the ground.

hank4elk · Feb 10, 2015

I do use it,but not as much I once did much since I have Huntmaps.
I use Flashearth for most sat. views.
I still like paper maps best.

WannaB · Feb 10, 2015

I love Google earth. It has saved me a lot of time and energy. I plan out full days using it, including distances. Sometimes it is hard to scout as much as I would like, but Google earth makes a great supplement. Notice I said "supplement" for scouting, not replacement. I don't have time to hike to everywhere I am curious about...google earth helps with this.

For me, it was and is a game-changer.

Hawkeye · Feb 10, 2015

I use it all the time. In fact, I was just looking at it with a buddy this morning. It is a great tool.

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bugleboy · Feb 10, 2015

What is google earth?

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sagebrush · Feb 10, 2015

I use it a ton for exploring new areas. Find routes into remote areas, water sources and cover.

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ICMDEER · Feb 10, 2015

I use it all the time. And it's really deceptive. Looks so easy on a computer screen and is so tough in real life. lol

carterj16 · Feb 10, 2015

daily

bigmoose · Feb 10, 2015

I find it useful, especially if I'm looking at a new area.

Moose

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txhunter58 · Feb 10, 2015

Yes, and did you realize they now offer Google earth Pro for free?

txhunter58

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jainoon · Feb 10, 2015

All the time.

jainoon · Feb 10, 2015

>Yes, and did you realize they
>now offer Google earth Pro
>for free?
>
>txhunter58
>
>venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore
>I am)

Details tx?

Gator · Feb 10, 2015

A lot

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WapitiBob · Feb 10, 2015

I quit using it years ago because of it's limitations.
Earth Pro is now available free and many of those limits are gone with the pro version.

tx_packmule · Feb 11, 2015

Use it to get a look at low elevation private property to see what kind of water they have that's not visible from public.

Pittman · Feb 11, 2015

I use Google Earth for work and outdoors. Its a great tool.

Hiker of the Woods · Feb 11, 2015

>I use Alltrails through Nat Geo...I
>like the way I can
>print/save customized maps (aerial,
>topo, 3D etc). Yes,
>but no substitute for boots
>on the ground...there have been
>many areas that looked good
>w/ the aerials but were
>impassable on the ground.

Is Alltrails free?

txhunter58 · Feb 11, 2015

>>Yes, and did you realize they
>>now offer Google earth Pro
>>for free?
>>
>>txhunter58
>>
>>venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore
>>I am)
>
>
>Details tx?

http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID5/22519.html#3

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)