I tried the free version 2 years ago. I stuck with huntsand, but most people really like it around here. (Southern Illinois)
I will - the big thing for me is the DEM shading / Historical imagery.
In the area I hunt, I use DEM shading on CalTopo because it's a flood-prone zone. I can shade to 3' (which essentially creates a topo map with 3/ contour intervals) and lets me know areas that may need knee/hip boots, chest waders, or canoe. That elevation in the bottoms also let's me know areas that may product gum trees or oak trees. And a normal 7.5 minute topo w/20' contour lines is useless.
This is the second time GAIA has come up on mapping discussions. Time to go check it out.
My original point was simply - I like OnX in the field to mark locations and understand boundaries, but when really cyber scouting, it is NOT up to snuff for me ...which is why I use those other three sites.
Thanks again for the info. Going to check it out now...
I agree I also use multiple sites, Dan Infalt on a podcast said he uses Google Earth's historical maps feature so that he can see different months and different years. This is helpful for seeing where cover is if you look at a map from a month when foliage is off and can also help you see when an area was logged.I will - the big thing for me is the DEM shading / Historical imagery.
In the area I hunt, I use DEM shading on CalTopo because it's a flood-prone zone. I can shade to 3' (which essentially creates a topo map with 3/ contour intervals) and lets me know areas that may need knee/hip boots, chest waders, or canoe. That elevation in the bottoms also let's me know areas that may product gum trees or oak trees. And a normal 7.5 minute topo w/20' contour lines is useless.
This is the second time GAIA has come up on mapping discussions. Time to go check it out.
My original point was simply - I like OnX in the field to mark locations and understand boundaries, but when really cyber scouting, it is NOT up to snuff for me ...which is why I use those other three sites.
Thanks again for the info. Going to check it out now...
I agree I also use multiple sites, Dan Infalt on a podcast said he uses Google Earth's historical maps feature so that he can see different months and different years. This is helpful for seeing where cover is if you look at a map from a month when foliage is off and can also help you see when an area was logged.
Yes ...that is what I was referencing in 'historical imagery' and that is where you find it. Very helpful to see in winter months w/out the leaf cover... Check it out. Good stuff!
Here you go... the arrows did NOT transfer.
Select the icon 5 from the yellow pin (see image 2)
Then the timeline bar will come up as pictured in image 2
Then you can slide the image bar back and forth as pictured in image 3
This help?
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Awesome!!! Now how do I get that version because everyone I've downloaded or went to doesn't look like that?
it's google earth pro - search from your browser and download. It's free...
Totally worth it.Is the OnX app worth the purchase? I’ll be hunting in 2 states this year and was curious. If not, which app would you all recommend?
Is that a mobile version?
Yes, but it's the same format as my PC version as well. Headache.
I'm beyond my pay grade on technical help at this point
Sorry, and good luck! Maybe someone else can chime in. I looked to see if I had something 'turned on' allowing those options, but w/out any luck.
Try this link on a Windows Desktop or laptop
https://www.google.com/earth/versions/#download-pro
If you try this link select "Google Earth Pro On Desktop"
https://www.google.com/earth/versions/
Make sure you use a coupon code, there's a few floating out there for 20% off. Half off for military.
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@EricS i heard that HuntStand is integrating trail cam photos now? Can you confirm? Cuz that’s pretty slick. I wish OnX would do that.