Go Hunt

[Boom Stick]

Has anyone used this tool and found it very useful?  I was able to  see that certain counties have a lot of land to hunt with written permission, but your not able to get roads or landowner info.  I called WDFW and they said they do not release that info to the public.  I asked if we are just expected to drive around and find them.  They said yes. 

[bigtex]

And whats the problem with driving around and looking? 

It's a great tool and I have used it to bird and deer hunt

[Boom Stick]

12 mpg truck at $3.09 a gallon.  Believe me I have put my time in.  Everything I have left to hunt is from time put in finding land, the landowners, and developing relationships.  I just think the tool would be actually useful if they could give some roads.  From what I could see ,using the tool, I will need to drive several hours just to start the search for these areas.

[BuckeyeMan]

I use a combination of go hunt and Google maps, you have to really play with the parameters.  I usually have to choose the different road types, DNR vs state, and play with the zoom levels.  I can usually get real close, but you still need to drive and verify, since many of these places are a crossroads, and you'll need to figure out which land is actually feel free.

[teanawayslayer]

I bought a atlas from benchmark maps that shows all gmu's in the state and in the back it has a pretty detailed road maps.  I found it very usefull.  I found some private land to hunt from wdfw called the farmer. all the roads and canyons were on my map and he was able to explain to me what land was his.  saved myself like 6 hours of driving.  It's all about how bad you want something. Because there is always an easier way.

[yelp]

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Has anyone used this tool and found it very useful?  I was able to  see that certain counties have a lot of land to hunt with written permission, but your not able to get roads or landowner info.  I called WDFW and they said they do not release that info to the public.  I asked if we are just expected to drive around and find them.  They said yes. 
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What would you do on private land normally? My suggestion is learn how to read maps..period.  Too many guys don't take the time.

I use several tools to find who owns what and where.  I will show you two examples of how Go Hunt can help you..first map is of a map close up..GIS database maps can lose certain layers at certain levels of zoom..which is what happens with the private land layer. The first map is pretty detailed if you ask me..shows DNR public land and general locations of feel free to hunt and Hunting by written permission.

The second is just of private lands..you can save some gas by going to areas where there is several icons and concentrate you time there.

Also by using the info icon "i" click on Private lands layer and then use arrow and click on a triangle icon on the map.   It will show you what is available to hunt and how many acres. 


Hope this helps.  Also put yourself in the landowners shoes..would you want your phone number on the internet?  Remember most of these landowners are in these programs voluntarily they are not paid..if they were paid it would be a different argument.   

[yelp]

Map one

[Boom Stick]

Thanks for everyone's help.  I have already used different maps teamed up with the Go Hunt map and have it narrowed down.  I agree about the land owners info remaining private.  I would just like to have seen roads.  I think I'm going to start my search in Grant County around Royal City.  Anyone had any luck on the feel free to hunt land?  Its a long drive, but I would just spend that time walking locally for nothing. I might as well be driving. 

[yelp]

HEre you go man...

These are my favorites for finding out spots..hope this helps.


http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=46.98041&lon=-119.392929&z=8.7&r=7&src=msl 

(select Microsoft VE labels for road names)


http://gismapserver.co.grant.wa.us/index.asp

Click on take me to the maps and then play with layers.  Shows all of the ownership in Grant County.

[Boom Stick]

Yelp,
I appreciate that.  I'll spend some time ,this evening, reviewing them. 

[teanawayslayer]

Hey boom stick one other thing you could do is call the region office of where your going to be hunting and talk with one of the biologists.  I have done this in the past.  I have gotten names and numbers of farmers. 

[SirSpencer]

I've used this program it's super helpful. saves alot of time.

[Boom Stick]

teanawayslayer,
That is also a good idea. Thanks everyone!  I'm excited to get out there. 

[bigtex]

Have hunted many of those triangles in Whitman County