Post by: hornhunter1987 on July 04, 2016, 05:01:10 PM
Post by: Remnar on July 04, 2016, 06:20:17 PM
Post by: hornhunter1987 on July 04, 2016, 07:49:38 PM
Post by: Vo2max on July 04, 2016, 07:57:19 PM
I've been doing lots of google earth scouting trying to find some good areas to do some boots on the ground scouting. I'm just having a hard time figuring out where Hancock land ends and werhauser land begins. Was wondering if anyone had a link that had the timber company lands mapped out that I could cross reference with google earth. The areas I'm wanting to check out are a couple hour drive so I don't want to drive down there just to find out I need a permit to hike in there. Thanks for any help
Another option which I've found invaluable for scouting and answering these questions is using the OnXMaps app for an iPhone, iPad or Android. Has saved me hours upon hours of driving and hasn't failed me yet with its accuracy.
Erik
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on July 04, 2016, 08:22:13 PM
Click on the area and there's a link to the map of the weyco land
Post by: Waycott15 on July 04, 2016, 09:26:44 PM
Post by: hornhunter1987 on July 05, 2016, 07:28:48 PM
Post by: hornhunter1987 on July 05, 2016, 07:31:30 PM
Post by: Eric M on July 05, 2016, 07:34:04 PM
Do the onxmaps have the names of all private property or is it just listed as private property? Does the onxmaps for an iPhone run off of satellite or cell signal? Or do you just download the map?OnX list the names of the property owners. On my Android, the app runs off my cell signal. However, if you pre download the map for the area you want, you can go to airplane mode and it will use your phone's GPS to show you where you are. There are several threads on this forum about the app. Their website has a pretty good FAQ section also.
Post by: hornhunter1987 on July 05, 2016, 08:56:14 PM
Post by: Vo2max on July 24, 2016, 09:31:31 PM
Do the onxmaps have the names of all private property or is it just listed as private property? Does the onxmaps for an iPhone run off of satellite or cell signal? Or do you just download the map?OnX list the names of the property owners. On my Android, the app runs off my cell signal. However, if you pre download the map for the area you want, you can go to airplane mode and it will use your phone's GPS to show you where you are. There are several threads on this forum about the app. Their website has a pretty good FAQ section also.
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And, I've found several tracts of land previously comsiderd "unhuntable" d/t lack of apparent access. Found a 480acre parcel of property owned by the city and then called the Sheriff, the city and DFW to get the final say so on whether or not the tract is "ok." Yup! They all said to have anyone who takes issue with me hunting it to call them personally. Now, I keep each of their direct lines in my phone in case I need to.
I'm be found state land where I thought it was private. I've found access points into land which I thought was surrounded on all sides by private. I have a hard time scouting now without it. With limited time for boots on the ground scouting OnXMaps has become my best kept "secret."