Anybody Using a GPS

[team sidewinder]

Anybody using a GPS when they metal detect ? I use my GPS and leave it tracking when metal detecting to grid off a large area so if I don't get finished I can come back and start where I left off. It also give me an idea if I missed spots. Granted I don't use it all the time or in smaller areas but it does have a purpose for me anyway in metal detecting.

 

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[Scrammer]

Excellent question and I am anxious to see the answers. I just downloaded GPS essentials (for droid) to try and I know someone on here was promoting one he built. I haven't actually used mine yet, just finished the research and location find of a great potential spot. Have the permission and am waiting on the rain to stop. A mile in the woods and need to somewhat grid off a 200 yard x 100 yard area. If you do find something worthwhile (especially that can do smaller areas) please let us know! What is the accuracy while you are out?

 

[team sidewinder]

It varies with sat reception but can be anywhere from 10 to 20 feet. Besides using my gps for gridding an area I guess I should have added that I have a map chip in my Garmin Montana from huntinggpsmaps.com that also shows private property ( with the owners names ) , Forest Service, State Lands and BLM land and topo on all those. Really works great if you aren't sure if you are detecting on private or public land. The map chip only has one state per chip though.

 

[BadM0nkey]

Actually, I use one all the time when I am trying to find a particular place in the woods. But, now that you mention it, I am pretty sure there are some handheld GPS units that will actually grid an area for you. I seem to recall a few years back, my son's Garmin had a game that gridded an area of any specified size....

 

[christo000]

Ya I been detecting for quite a while now but this year I picked up a used gps there are a couple very big areas that I like to mark off & for when I'm out in about in thr car I can just turn it on quickly drop a way point & research a new spot without forgetting where it was so far so good

 

[LifeNRA]

I own a Garmin GPSMAP 60 CSx. Best GPS I ever used! Works great under heavy tree tops. I have had several GPS's over the years. Get one with a HIGH sensitivity antenna. I have 80 old homesteads on my GPS at the moment. Most of the time I have 3-9 foot accuracy. This will get me close enough to start hunting. Cell phone GPS's are about worthless because if you loose cell signal, you loose your GPS. They are ok in a pinch, but I would get a real dedicated GPS unit if your wandering in the woods or back country.

 

[Rawhide]

Team Sidewinder, can you post a link to the garmin and program you have. I cover a lot of ground and that kind of knowledge would be very helpful.

 

[FreeMindStuck]

I use my android phone and the software Locus Pro. With the plugin gps averaging the accuracy is to about 3 feet. The software supports overlays and multiple map types.

 

[team sidewinder]

Hunting GPS Maps - Public/Private Land Ownership names for your GPS

Like I mentioned they are for only one state per chip but for me that is all I ever need. Guess they have adde a multi state chip but I think it doesn't have some of the same info the single state plat chip has. I use mine for my shed antler hunting, atv riding, geocaching, hunting and any outdoor activity where I don't want to get onto trespass trouble on private land/property. You will have to check their map to see if they have your state listed.

I must have the premium chip but when I bought mine I don't think they had those other options. I would still go with the premium chip though.