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Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: longbow11b1p on June 15, 2011, 12:21:07 PM

Title: maps
Post by: longbow11b1p on June 15, 2011, 12:21:07 PM: Where is Best place to buy maps with game units.
Title: Re: maps
Post by: Deepinthetrees on June 17, 2011, 10:32:48 AM: I am looking into some of the options in these threads:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,35971.msg421329.html#msg421329 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,35971.msg421329.html#msg421329)

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,62389.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,62389.0.html)

I know in the past I have printed off the Nat'l Geographic maps from the map stations in the store. I think all of our local stores got rid of those map stations. You could have the GMU overlaid if you wanted. I like the idea, with it looks like some good reviews from some, of the Nat'l Geo software by state.

Hope this helps!

Deep
Title: Re: maps
Post by: NRA4LIFE on June 17, 2011, 11:08:03 AM: REI has a topo map making machine that you can have the GMU borders put on. A little spendy but I love them.
Title: Re: maps
Post by: Tony on June 17, 2011, 11:11:20 AM: LC Sportmaps sells a decent map that would be worth checking out. You buy them by the GMU you are looking for. The link below goes to the website then you can find all of the dealers that carry them or you can call and order them.

http://www.lcsportsmaps.com/dealers.html (http://www.lcsportsmaps.com/dealers.html)
Title: Re: maps
Post by: dupedc on June 18, 2011, 06:26:25 AM: Quote from: NRA4LIFE on June 17, 2011, 11:08:03 AM
REI has a topo map making machine that you can have the GMU borders put on. A little spendy but I love them.

I loved the REI maps too...I went to REI in Tacoma last week to print up a new area for me and found out that they no longer have the map station. You can buy the Nat. Geo. map software for about $50
Title: Re: maps
Post by: bobcat on June 18, 2011, 10:33:09 AM: Isn't there a "map station" like that at Wholesale Sports? I think I've seen it at the store in Lacey.
Title: Re: found maps at arnolds
Post by: longbow11b1p on June 18, 2011, 04:03:35 PM: Arnold's in Vancouver just got new mudflow maps.picked one up then went up there today, map was very detailed.still a little snow up there but the unit looks great .spotted a few elk in the felt ,this hunt should be the best I've been on. Plan on holding out for something big even if I don't fill my tag.
Title: Re: maps
Post by: h2ofowlr on June 18, 2011, 04:12:59 PM: Second Arnold's Map Service in downtown Vancouver, WA. I also picked up two of the mudflow maps yesterday. I have been using them since the 70's.
Title: Re: maps
Post by: huntnfmly on June 19, 2011, 03:11:32 PM: Quote from: Tony on June 17, 2011, 11:11:20 AM
LC Sportmaps sells a decent map that would be worth checking out. You buy them by the GMU you are looking for. The link below goes to the website then you can find all of the dealers that carry them or you can call and order them.

http://www.lcsportsmaps.com/dealers.html (http://www.lcsportsmaps.com/dealers.html)

:yeah:or you can go pick them up they are in covington i have gotten a few from there they are nice maps
Title: Re: maps
Post by: dupedc on June 19, 2011, 08:06:59 PM: Quote from: bobcat on June 18, 2011, 10:33:09 AM
Isn't there a "map station" like that at Wholesale Sports? I think I've seen it at the store in Lacey.

I stopped by the Wholesale Sports in Lacey today to check...no luck. They don't have the "map station" anymore either.
Title: Re: maps
Post by: bobcat on June 19, 2011, 10:40:54 PM: That's too bad. Thanks for letting us all know.
Title: Re: maps
Post by: watrapper on June 19, 2011, 11:01:32 PM: Cant go wrong with Arnolds maps, good choice. :twocents:
Title: Re: maps
Post by: Alchase on June 20, 2011, 02:36:13 PM: FYI, I just bought the L C Sportsmans inc. GMU 224 Pearrygen, and GMU 218 Chewuch maps from Big J's in Orting yesterday.

A couple of things, first off there is a big sticker on the ziplock bag they come in and stamped on the map itself that says:

"CAUTION: PROTECT FROM WEATHER"

No way is this paper going to hold up to repeated opening and refolding, let alone weather. The ink is very easy to smear. These are 7.5 minute maps, and the detail is horrible! You can't even make out roads, even if they were labeled, most are not. No elevations, or reliefs. Yes they do show a distinct GMU outline, no way would I trust these for correct location identification.
I will be returning these, looking for something more detailed.
Title: Re: maps
Post by: L8NITE on June 20, 2011, 02:40:44 PM: Cant go wrong with Arnolds...they are very helpful and the maps are of good quality :twocents:
Title: Re: maps
Post by: huntnfmly on June 20, 2011, 03:16:42 PM: the lc sportsmans like alchase said are not very detailed with elevation and such but are really just to show boundries.On the back they show what usgs maps to get that type of info that would be inside the boundries
Title: Re: maps
Post by: jechicdr on June 20, 2011, 08:09:47 PM: MyTopo.com. Doesn't have the GMU's mapped out, but they are easy enough to draw in. Also can highlight private and public land...especially in checkerboard type areas while you are drawing in the borders. The maps are waterproof and tear proof, you can change the size and scale. I have Little Naches on one map, Bumping-Rimrock-Nile on 4 maps. Taneum and Manastash on 3 maps (because of the slanted nature). Most of these have some overlap, but you can start at that map and adjust it. Order them folded. Not sure if all of Nile is in there...wasn't really targeting that area. You can preview the maps as well.

Manastash Taneum overlap http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=640448BABD (http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=640448BABD)
Taneum http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=64044903DC (http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=64044903DC)
Manastash http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=6404506C7A (http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=6404506C7A)

Western portion Little Naches (Norse peak) http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=640457971C (http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=640457971C)

NW corner-bumping nile http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=6404511C01 (http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=6404511C01)
NE corner-bumping nile http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=640452510A (http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=640452510A)
SW corner-bumping rimrock http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=640453C749 (http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=640453C749)
SE corner-bumping rimrock http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=64045461EC (http://www.mytopo.com/review.cfm?mytopoid=64045461EC)
Title: Re: maps
Post by: Alchase on June 21, 2011, 12:57:12 PM: Quote from: L8NITE on June 20, 2011, 02:40:44 PM
Cant go wrong with Arnolds...they are very helpful and the maps are of good quality :twocents:

Are these sold locally?
Title: Re: maps
Post by: The100Road on June 21, 2011, 01:02:44 PM: Quote from: NRA4LIFE on June 17, 2011, 11:08:03 AM
REI has a topo map making machine that you can have the GMU borders put on. A little spendy but I love them.

This sounds pretty cool. how much is a little spendy?
Title: Re: maps
Post by: NRA4LIFE on June 21, 2011, 01:16:23 PM: I think they are $10 or $11 a pop. What I like about them is they are printed on waterproof and tear-proof paper. Pretty much indestructible. I also like that you can center them anywhere, not like the USGS topos.
Title: Re: maps
Post by: L8NITE on June 21, 2011, 02:04:56 PM: Alchase, Not sure of any stores they are in. I have just called them when I needed a map and they hooked me up with exactly what I was looking for. They are very knowledgable.
Title: Re: maps
Post by: Alchase on June 22, 2011, 09:33:08 AM: Good info in this thread :tup: