Keeping track of your cameras with a GPS

With the advancement of technology, prices of trail cameras have fallen a lot in the last several years. The lower cost allows a person to buy more cameras to spread around their property. I feel that using one camera for every 20 acres is a bare minimum. This allows you to cover most areas of use. It also allows for capturing deer that might only use a portion of your property. With the addition of multiple cameras and the frequent changing of locations, it is easy to forget where you placed all of the cameras. One of the new GPS units on the market is the ideal way to keep track of your cameras. It also allows you to mark the location on a map for future reference of where you captured a picture of that big buck. I have begun using my GPS for this exact purpose. A GPS allows me to mark the location to within 3 feet of the camera. I have then transferred the waypoints onto my computer where I can also download specific pictures of the buck I caught there. This allows me to keep a detailed record of where I have seen the buck, giving me an idea of his travel patterns. There are many different cameras out there and they all offer advantages over the others. I have personally used Magellan and Garmin GPS units. I prefer the new Colorado series of GPS units by Garmin. I highly recommend that you first take a look at what you need in a GPS and the possible uses you would have for it. Prices vary greatly and you can get a basic unit for less than one hundred dollars. I use mine for hunting and also on the lake. Therefore, I have found it necessary to buy one that has both topo and detailed lake maps. The Colorado series allows me to download both and this has been a great combination for me. However, it might not be the best for you. Do your research before buying and you will be happier in the end.