Is there any software that will satisfy my needs?

[+NWMOhunter]

Hey all, I'm new to geocaching, but I've been using my GPS for about 2 years now. I'm an extremely avid outdoorsman who uses my GPS for plotting points I need to return to later or find in the dark.

 

I've been thinking for about the past year on what I would want in a GPS software. I currently use the Garmin 12 which just about fits my needs exactly. I don't utilize maps in the field. I normally just take a waypoint at the truck (so I can find my way back if lost) and then either find saved points or find areas to save.

 

I would like to have a software that allows me to plot all the points I take on a topo or satellite photo of the place I am hunting. This would be so I can chart animal movements, feeding, bedding and drinking areas to attempt to find patterns in their lifestyles.

 

I have tried UglyBass Utilities and I cannot get the dang thing figured out. It is not as easy as the directions say it is. As far as getting the topo or photos of the area, I usually get them off the internet so I won't need software that already has that installed.

 

Am I just dreaming or is there something that will satisfy my needs?

[Atilla the Pun]

Try this

 

AtP

[+NWMOhunter]

Oh my golly! I think that is exactly what I'm looking for! That works awesome so far. I'll have to send that guy an email and thank him for that. That is what i've been looking for. Thanks Atilla!

[Atilla the Pun]

Glad I was able to help, I'm still pretty new to this myself.

 

AtP

[+infosponge]

You might also want to look at ExpertGPS (http://www.expertgps.com). It's not free but is reasonably priced and worth it's weight in gold...I use it constantly for making maps with GPS data included, planning GPS expeditions, etc...

[jfitzpat]

I too would recommend Mr. Cox's USAPhotomaps. You can also plot waypoints on aerial and topo maps online at http://www.lostoutdoors.com

 

Good Luck,

-jjf