Gps

[bruisernilssen]

1st time hunting WY this fall and with all the private land, I'm looking into purchasing a GPS unit that will allow me to gain access to public land without getting into trouble with landowners. Anyone have any suggestions or preferences for such a unit, including what card I need to show private ranches? Any and all information would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[sneakypete]

I have a garmin Oregon 600, with hunt on x chips. I have Montana and Colorado chips. The Oregon is very easy to use, and you Should buy the Wyoming. Hunt on x chip. You won't regret either purchase!

 

[gman82001]

As stated the Garmin of your choice and the Wyoming chip and your set

 

[Browtinemt]

+1 for Garmin Oregon 600 and onx chip

 

[bruisernilssen]

Thanks for the fast responses and kinda the way I was leaning but wanted some feedback from those who've owned one. I see there are various models of the Oregon 600. The 600, 600T, 650 and 650T. Anyone have ideas of which one is the best bang for the buck?

 

[sneakypete]

There's no sense buying the 600t when you purchase the hunt on x chips it has topo!

 

[VAspeedgoat]

Garmin etrex 20 will most likely be the cheapest unit that will handle the chip. I bought mine refurbished for half price and it has done well for me. As mentioned the oregon is a great unit as is the rhino if you need a built in walkie talkie. My etrex 20 saved my butt from trespassing a lot. Good luck.

 

[sneakypete]

VA, isn't the grass always greener on the other side, especially during the draught!

 

[bruisernilssen]

I see the Oregon 600T is on sale at Cabela's for $269.99 while the Oregon 600 is priced at $399.99. Wonder why the more advanced version is $130 cheaper?

 

[sneakypete]

Sounds good, plus the hunt on x chip same price!

 

[VAspeedgoat]

VA, isn't the grass always greener on the other side, especially during the draught!

No kidding. First year I went after pronghorn my brother in law made a stalk on a group in a pivot irrigation alfalfa field. It was just over the walk in line. There ended up being close to forty pronghorns come in that evening. Not a single one came from or stepped foot on the the public side of the fence. So yes it was definitely greener on the other side under the irrigation.