Corsair7 wrote:I have been using Google Maps to organize the property, hunting and scouting data.
https://www.google.com/maps/about/mymaps/
You can create your own private map, create shapes, drop pins, way points, add notes and even pictures to whatever you drop on the map. Create multiple layers as well and then you can turn on and off the different layers. For example I have a layer with all private property, a layer with all public, I have layers by year for buck sightings, a layer for deer sign, bedding, rubs, scrapes, etc. and add notes to each pin/area I add. What is really convenient is that you can pull the map you created into your google maps on you smart phone. Haven't be able to edit the map from phone but maybe there is a way.
I would share what I have put together but that would be dumb. Currently have 17 different properties outlined and starting to drop pins on them collecting data. How I add the properties is through creating shapes and using free information on public properties, a lot of which are not shown on Google Maps. I also have onXmaps but really only use that for property boundaries and finding owners of private parcels I'm interested in. I think onXmaps has a similar thing on their site but you'll have to pay for it. Not entirely sure though.
Moving forward and getting into more detail, I plan on adding layers to the map for each wind direction. So I can filter based on the wind depending on the day and time. I am really new to the form and the HB style of hunting, thought I'd drop my .02 if interested. Think it will be a valuable tool for myself over the many years to come.
I need to learn these things on google earth how to separate like you say the private from the public
I'm on a trip right now but when I get home wed night I'm gonna start my game plan for the year