Google Earth

[andrew_in_idaho]

Any of you use Google earth to do some pre season scouting? 

I'm new to hunting mule deer, last year was the first time and now I'm hooked.  Was up in the NE corner Saw lots of mulies,  lots of fork horns and does, hiked a lot of country. Even found a moose shed (3rd pic) Didn't harvest a mule deer, but I am going to make it happen this year.

Last year  Area was really think, so I'm trying to locate some spots to scout come Spring that will allow me to get deep 5 miles or so, and be able to glass.

Hopefully I'll  draw multi season, so I'm Looking to do the early high buck hunt. My question is what do you look for on Google earth?  What makes an area look "bucky" to you from a satellite view?  Any tips?  Everything I've seen online is more oriented towards whitetail stand hunting,  I'm looking to be able to spot and stalk.

Anyone wants to PM me a sample screenshot of an example to what I should be looking for would be great.  Doesn't have to be from this state.  I've got a few spots marked up on google that I'm looking to scout.  I'll post a few screenshots up later to see if I am on the right track.

Few pics from last year.

5th pic down.... How many deer?

I use it alot, onXmaps sells a topo for it just like the one that goes into your GPS i think its like 30$ If I remember, I bought it like 4 years ago so I dont remember off the top of my head. Its great, can search around from home and see who owns what properties and what GMU's your in. Its a one time fee so Its a killer price IMO.

I don't think they do the google earth layer anymore. I was looking into it last year and they said they no longer support google earth


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Mine sure still works.

I'm sure if you bought it from them it will still work I just don't think they offer the product anymore


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That's a shame if they don't, I use it more than I use my layering system on my GPS map. I mostly only use it when Im trying to find a specific GMU line or someones property line, Kept me from illegaly trespassing and recovering my deer last year. Had to jump through hoops and knock on every door in the neighborhood to find someone that knew the land owner, He was not happy the deer wound up on his property. Although he did let me recover it. Best part was I knew the name of the land owner so I could get right to the point.

I have the onx app on my phone, knowing the landowner names is awesome but really wish it had some contact info as well


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[Smossy]

Any of you use Google earth to do some pre season scouting? 

I'm new to hunting mule deer, last year was the first time and now I'm hooked.  Was up in the NE corner Saw lots of mulies,  lots of fork horns and does, hiked a lot of country. Even found a moose shed (3rd pic) Didn't harvest a mule deer, but I am going to make it happen this year.

Last year  Area was really think, so I'm trying to locate some spots to scout come Spring that will allow me to get deep 5 miles or so, and be able to glass.

Hopefully I'll  draw multi season, so I'm Looking to do the early high buck hunt. My question is what do you look for on Google earth?  What makes an area look "bucky" to you from a satellite view?  Any tips?  Everything I've seen online is more oriented towards whitetail stand hunting,  I'm looking to be able to spot and stalk.

Anyone wants to PM me a sample screenshot of an example to what I should be looking for would be great.  Doesn't have to be from this state.  I've got a few spots marked up on google that I'm looking to scout.  I'll post a few screenshots up later to see if I am on the right track.

Few pics from last year.

5th pic down.... How many deer?

I use it alot, onXmaps sells a topo for it just like the one that goes into your GPS i think its like 30$ If I remember, I bought it like 4 years ago so I dont remember off the top of my head. Its great, can search around from home and see who owns what properties and what GMU's your in. Its a one time fee so Its a killer price IMO.

I don't think they do the google earth layer anymore. I was looking into it last year and they said they no longer support google earth


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Mine sure still works.

I'm sure if you bought it from them it will still work I just don't think they offer the product anymore


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That's a shame if they don't, I use it more than I use my layering system on my GPS map. I mostly only use it when Im trying to find a specific GMU line or someones property line, Kept me from illegaly trespassing and recovering my deer last year. Had to jump through hoops and knock on every door in the neighborhood to find someone that knew the land owner, He was not happy the deer wound up on his property. Although he did let me recover it. Best part was I knew the name of the land owner so I could get right to the point.

I have the onx app on my phone, knowing the landowner names is awesome but really wish it had some contact info as well


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As nice as that may be for some circumstances, I think that would cross the line of privacy. Would have ever joe shmoe calling you looking to hunt your piece of land. Its probably better with just a name.

[andrew_in_idaho]

Any of you use Google earth to do some pre season scouting? 

I'm new to hunting mule deer, last year was the first time and now I'm hooked.  Was up in the NE corner Saw lots of mulies,  lots of fork horns and does, hiked a lot of country. Even found a moose shed (3rd pic) Didn't harvest a mule deer, but I am going to make it happen this year.

Last year  Area was really think, so I'm trying to locate some spots to scout come Spring that will allow me to get deep 5 miles or so, and be able to glass.

Hopefully I'll  draw multi season, so I'm Looking to do the early high buck hunt. My question is what do you look for on Google earth?  What makes an area look "bucky" to you from a satellite view?  Any tips?  Everything I've seen online is more oriented towards whitetail stand hunting,  I'm looking to be able to spot and stalk.

Anyone wants to PM me a sample screenshot of an example to what I should be looking for would be great.  Doesn't have to be from this state.  I've got a few spots marked up on google that I'm looking to scout.  I'll post a few screenshots up later to see if I am on the right track.

Few pics from last year.

5th pic down.... How many deer?

I use it alot, onXmaps sells a topo for it just like the one that goes into your GPS i think its like 30$ If I remember, I bought it like 4 years ago so I dont remember off the top of my head. Its great, can search around from home and see who owns what properties and what GMU's your in. Its a one time fee so Its a killer price IMO.

I don't think they do the google earth layer anymore. I was looking into it last year and they said they no longer support google earth


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Mine sure still works.

I'm sure if you bought it from them it will still work I just don't think they offer the product anymore


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That's a shame if they don't, I use it more than I use my layering system on my GPS map. I mostly only use it when Im trying to find a specific GMU line or someones property line, Kept me from illegaly trespassing and recovering my deer last year. Had to jump through hoops and knock on every door in the neighborhood to find someone that knew the land owner, He was not happy the deer wound up on his property. Although he did let me recover it. Best part was I knew the name of the land owner so I could get right to the point.

I have the onx app on my phone, knowing the landowner names is awesome but really wish it had some contact info as well


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As nice as that may be for some circumstances, I think that would cross the line of privacy. Would have ever joe shmoe calling you looking to hunt your piece of land. Its probably better with just a name.

I believe they did have a version with landowner contact info. I agree seems to cross a line but if the technology exists may as well use it


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