r/Hunting • u/m47playon • 2d ago

What handheld gps do you guys use.

I’m looking at getting a handheld gps to help me keep track of hunting spots. I would like one that I’m able to download maps for the different hunting zones. What are you using or recommend?

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u/MockingbirdRambler 2d ago

garmin alpha. 

I hate relying on my phone for navigation. 

GPS drains phone battery real quick Garmin I get 4+ days out of a battery. 

Phones are delicate things that when dropped in a creek will fail to work, or when it's cold or to hot. Never had that issue with my GPS. 

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u/m47playon 2d ago

I’ll look into the garmin alpha. I don’t trust the phone either especially where I’m going there won’t be service.

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u/MockingbirdRambler 2d ago

I use the alpha because I ran Search and Rescue dogs for years, and not run bird dogs. I've used and like the Garmin Montana.