Identifying and Pinning Map Features from Long Distances

[KayakMacGyver]

I'm kind of embarrassed to admit this, but I have a hard time putting a pin (accurately) on the e-map when I see something with my eyes from a distance. I typically use the hybrid map, but toggle between topo as well and still have a bit of trouble accurately placing the pin where I have seen game.

Ideally, I want that pin exactly where the animal was standing, but realize that might not be realistic. Sometimes I miss by a small ridge or two...or three.

Are there any tips or tricks for this? I never grew up with much experience navigating by paper maps, so maybe I'm behind the learning curve . Or I'm just a dolt.

Go easy on me. I'm an OK hunter, I swear.

 

[Rack Daniels]

It can be difficult the further and more terrain you’re looking across for me too. I try to find easy-to-locate spots near the animal like say, three little humps on the ridge or a bald patch/meadow something that easily can be found on the map. From there it’s about using a combination of terrain features and what you judge the distance from that feature to the animal is VS OnX line-distance tool.. hope this helps. Good luck this fall.

 

[WapitiBob]

I believe onx and a compatible rangefinder will do that.

 

[Wild Bill]

I think this is still a feature. I’ve used it in the past. Works well for me.

 

[mtmiller]

I will trust you have rational for exact location. If you have a rangefinder, you can use "way point radius" to get you pretty close.

 

[WapitiBob]

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