ExpertGPS Hunting Maps Lead to Trophy Deer

Kirk Kitchens shares the secrets of his deer hunting success

I use ExpertGPS for everything from vacationing in NYC to geocaching, and even in my business for job locations, but trophy deer hunting is the number one use.

ExpertGPS allows me to scout hunting spots from the comfort of my home, and around my busy schedule. It literally saves me hundreds of hours of walking and looking to find good hunting locations.

Opening morning of the 2001 Missouri deer season found me walking to a hunting spot that I had never stepped foot on, but had scouted extensively. Two hours later I was looking at the buck of my dreams. I harvested this massive 24" 10 point, and I feel that I owe a large part of my success to Dan and the guys at ExpertGPS.

Here is how I hunt with ExpertGPS:

1. First I find the area I want to hunt using that state's downloadable waypoints. This gets me close.
2. I then open topo maps to find the particular piece of land I can hunt.
3. At this point, I use the aerial and topo maps to look for funnel type areas where deer are naturally necked down when moving from one area to another.
4. Now, I just mark a waypoint at the best looking place and download it to my GPS. I even make a route of the best way to walk in.

The good thing about this technique, is that it doesn't matter if you're scouting your home town, or five states away. You'll have the confidence of knowing that you're hunting a good spot.

To Dan and the guys at ExpertGPS - Thanks and keep up the good work.

Kirk Kitchens

Tupelo, Mississippi