E-Scouting

[hughjorgan]

How many guys on here are using google earth pro and kml files to do e-scouting? I am new to KML files and just listened to a podcast on it and found it to be really useful tool.


What websites are you guys using to get your KML files.

TopRut.com was the one they suggested using on the podcast; it gives you topo layers of contours, fires, public land etc that overlays your google earth.

[optic2]

You should check out onx maps.

[7mmfan]

All the time. Hugely beneficial. I have OnxMaps open on a separate screen to check land ownership boundaries for access, but otherwise I pretty much just use Google earth with KML files.

[The Marquis]

Used Google Earth and KML until I got OnX.  OnX takes that and does 99% of the groundwork for you.  Super easy stuff and worth every penny.

[7mmfan]

The imagry quality on OnX isn’t near what you can do with Google earth though. Plus the addition of road use maps that show closed and open or seasonal roads clearly, google earth still has an edge as far as I’m concerned. OnX is making great strides though.

[bracer40]

The imagry quality on OnX isn’t near what you can do with Google earth though. Plus the addition of road use maps that show closed and open or seasonal roads clearly, google earth still has an edge as far as I’m concerned. OnX is making great strides though.

Do you have a source for kml files showing road status?

[The Marquis]

The imagry quality on OnX isn’t near what you can do with Google earth though. Plus the addition of road use maps that show closed and open or seasonal roads clearly, google earth still has an edge as far as I’m concerned. OnX is making great strides though.

Do you have a source for kml files showing road status?

Yeah, I'd like to see that too.  That's kind of a game changer.

[7mmfan]

I've browsed through Toprut.com like the OP said. I've also got many from governing agencies like USFS, and BLM. For the area I hunt in Idaho the BLM guys were a tremendous help, and provided a KML file that showed all road/trail systems color coded by seasonal dates as well as user restrictions.

[kisfish]

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[ThurstonCokid]

I scroll around onx then copy and paste coordinates into google earth to get a better picture. It has helped me find new spots and good spots more times than i can count


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[returnofsid]

How many guys on here are using google earth pro and kml files to do e-scouting? I am new to KML files and just listened to a podcast on it and found it to be really useful tool.


What websites are you guys using to get your KML files.

TopRut.com was the one they suggested using on the podcast; it gives you topo layers of contours, fires, public land etc that overlays your google earth.

What podcast was this?  I'm very unfamiliar with this process, though I've read about it. 

[hughjorgan]

How many guys on here are using google earth pro and kml files to do e-scouting? I am new to KML files and just listened to a podcast on it and found it to be really useful tool.


What websites are you guys using to get your KML files.

TopRut.com was the one they suggested using on the podcast; it gives you topo layers of contours, fires, public land etc that overlays your google earth.

What podcast was this?  I'm very unfamiliar with this process, though I've read about it.

https://elkshape.com/blogs/podcast/elkshape-podcast-ep-84-escouting-google-earth-pro-klm-files