Hunting GPS - The 3 Biggest Mistakes That Hunters Make When Using a GPS Unit

Everyone is using GPS units now and hunters arehours on one set of batteries, who knows how
no exception. They are great for marking gamemany hours you have used your GPS for before
sign, waterholes, potential hunting spots, andyour hunt and how long you may need it after
marking a blood trail. But before you go in theyou are in the field.
field with your GPS unit make sure you are not3. Not Looking Around at Their Surrounding - GPS
making these 3 mistakes.technology is very good for marking the location
1. Not Marking Your Truck or ATV position - Thisof your vehicle or hunting spots but it is very
is the biggest mistake most hunters make whenimportant that you do not rely on it as your only
using a GPS. They are so excited to get startingdirectional device. Always look around at your
on their hunting or scouting trip that they left theirsurrounding and make mental notes of landmarks
vehicle without marking it in their GPS unit. Beforeof your vehicle location and hunting area. A
they know it they are a mile from the truck andcompass is also a great device to have in your
remember that they didn't make a mark of theirpack. When tracking with a GPS make sure to
vehicle location. Don't let this happen to you. Makelook up and notice the sights around you.
a habit of marking your vehicle position in yourTechnology can fail. The GPS could stop working
GPS unit before you put your pack on or pick upor you could drop and break it. Always use
your gun/bow.common sense when on your hunting trips and
2. Not Carrying Extra Batteries - It is extremelydon't rely solely on your GPS for your direction.
important to always carry extra batteries forBy avoiding these mistakes when using your GPS
your GPS in your hunting backpack. Even thoughon your next hunting trip you will get more out of
most GPS units can be used for more than 25your GPS as well as having a safer hunt.