Hey guys something else I do is mark all the scrapes,rubs trails w/direction (N-S or E-W) Anything of importance. then when your at home zoom out your GPS and see where the concentration of sign is at or where it is heading.
Works!
I enjoy a map and compass, practical purposes though the GPS is easier, and more conveniant, use all the tools at hand, use them in conjunction w/each other, a map and compass is pretty easy when you sit down and learn. Those sites some of yall speak of are great and there are a ton more on line. GPS is also like 4 wheel drive, 4 wheel drive has gotten more people stuck than 2 wheel drive ever will, due to overconfidence. GPS will make guys strike out to areasthey never thought they could make without it.
Chris-pacing is what I spoke of in another thread, I try to tell the guys that as we have no land marks(flat and wooded visibility is like 30 yards.) There is a big difference in actual navigation and a SWAG. Most of my hunting areas being truthfull if all I have is map and compass I am taking a SWAG. but it works when you mix in situational awareness.
Later
J