Can I use onX Maps for tracking my hunting group?

Setting Up Your Hunting Group on onX Maps

To set up your hunting group on onX Maps, start by creating a free account and downloading the onX Maps app on your smartphone or tablet. Once you have the app, navigate to the “Groups” tab and click “Create a Group.” You can then invite other hunters to join your group by sending them a join code or by sharing the group’s link on social media. Be sure to set up the group’s default map layer, which can be a shared hunt map or a public land boundary layer.

Using onX Maps for GPS Tracking

Once your group is set up, you can use onX Maps for real-time GPS tracking. To do this, each group member needs to enable location services on their device and grant onX Maps permission to access their location. The group leader can then view the locations of all group members on the map, which can be especially helpful during a hunt when everyone needs to stay together. To take it a step further, you can also set up “waypoint sharing,” which allows group members to drop virtual markers on the map to communicate with each other.

Maximizing Your onX Maps Experience with Layers and Offline Maps

To get the most out of onX Maps for hunting, be sure to take advantage of the various map layers available, including public land boundaries, water sources, and topographic maps. You can also download offline maps for areas you plan to hunt, which can be especially useful when you don’t have cell service. To download an offline map, navigate to the map view and click the “Download” button in the top-right corner. This will give you access to the map’s data even when you’re not connected to the internet, allowing you to navigate and track your group with ease.