Mapping App?

[Neill_Prater]

Is there a "simple" app available for Android that allows you to save satellite images for use offline? I know Google maps has an "offline" feature, but from what I read, it doesn't save the satellite images, and is very limited in what it can be used for. Several places I hunt have very poor cell reception, and it is extremely frustrating to try and open Google maps to see where you are and find yourself unable to do so, or have to wait 5 minutes for it to load.

I don't need turn-by-turn directions, the nearest available restaurant, or the closest bed and breakfast. I just want to be able to look at the satellite image and see where I am.

[AC HAMMER]

Try the HuntStand app! It will show you exactly where you are, and also many other features like mapping your hunting area as well. I'm not sure if you can get it in Android though. I use it and love it! Hope that helps.

[southern_leo]

A cheap way to go is to screen shot the satellite images when you are connected then you never have to worry about reception. Especially if you can pick out simple landmarks around you

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[Gumby]

HuntStand is good and so is OnXMaps Hunt app (especially if hunt public land with private land surrounding....shows boundaries and landowner info)

[762]

Can you use huntstand offline?

[J-Shaped]

Trimble GPS Hunt is a pretty slick app that I've used in the past. It should allow you to do what you're looking for.

The public land overlay feature is really nice, especially if hunting an area where the boundaries aren't marked well.

[kjnengr]

Trimble GPS Hunt is a pretty slick app that I've used in the past. It should allow you to do what you're looking for.

The public land overlay feature is really nice, especially if hunting an area where the boundaries aren't marked well.

This is what I was going to suggest.  A buddy of mine uses Trimble a lot. 

[Tail Feathers]

Can you use huntstand offline?

No.  It won't work at my hunting lease due to lack of cell service.

[J-Shaped]

Can you use huntstand offline?

No.  It won't work at my hunting lease due to lack of cell service.

Cannot speak to the Huntstand app specifically, but on an iPhone, cell service is not necessary to use the GPS features. Put it in airplane mode to save battery life.

Excellent tutorial here http://www.adventurealan.com/iphone-gps-map-backpacking/

[The Woodsman]

Long before apps and cellphones there are things that still exist called maps. If you are just wanting a screenshot, how are you orienting?
I usually carry a map and compass whether I am heading into area that has good or bad cell reception. Chit happens.....

Good luck and Stay found.

[Neill_Prater]

Thanks for the replies. I never considered a screenshot, being somewhat less than tech savvy,    but for my purposes, they would work well. As The Woodsman said, we used to use maps. I don't hunt anywhere that I am concerned about actually getting "lost", but, find that looking at a satellite image can tell me a lot more than a paper map, plus since I am carrying my phone anyway, it simply eliminates one more thing to tote around and keep track of.

[paboxcall]

I like US Topo Maps, free app in the app store.  Can switch to lots of different views.

[Flounder]

I use US topo for the big woods and Huntstand for my farms.
I really like the tracks and way points on the US topo. Try the topo.

[paboxcall]

I use US topo for the big woods and Huntstand for my farms.
I really like the tracks and way points on the US topo. Try the topo.

I tried HuntStand, spent a lot of time creating a couple maps and then lost the account.  I didn't try to recover them, liked the US Topo better.  If I still bow hunted I would find HuntStand beneficial.

[Gobspur]

US Topos in google play is great.  Get the paid version like $11 or something.  I save a large map of the area I'm hunting for offline use (like couple of quad maps).  Then you can zoom in and out, switch between multiple layers, add GPS points, tracks, etc.  And don't need signal to do any of that.