Garmin tracking system

Kauai Boy,
Thanks for the input. I have pretty much made up my mind on getting the system because of all the replies from everyone. I just need to get past this holiday season then I can invest in the sytem. Thanks to everyone for their input and Happy Holidays to All...

howz the garmin astro going for everyone kinda thinking of gettin it?? but dont know about battery life kinda short

jus hunt, to tell you the truth it is the best investment I ever made. The battery suppossed to last about 17 hrs. so if you hunting longer than that then its not that good, but like me if the dog dont come back when I ready to go home I give a couple calls then I watch the screen to see if the dog coming back if not, I go look for him. The thing is so accurate it'll walk you right up to your dog. I never left one dog in the mountain ever since I bought the garmin just because I know that if the dog dont come back I lose my collar and my dog. soon as the batteries die only going give you the last spot it was when your collar died.

Aloha and good luck.
BRYSON

Bryson,
Which screen is the best for you? The compass or the topo map? And how much collars you get tracking at one time. The reason why I ask is because I just ordered a four dog combo from Cabana and I am doing all the research I can right now before I get the system in. Kinda anxious for it to come in. Chad

The topo map

JUST COURIOUS HOW MUCH DID THE FOUR DOG SYSTEM SET YOU BACK??ALOHAZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

^me too. And if you ordered online, what site?

Gundogsupply.com selling their four dog system for $1,199.96. Not sure if that is including shipping and handling. Also not sure if it includes the topo map for Hawaii. Most web sites I went on was selling the unit and 1 tracking collar for $600 while every additional collar will cost you $200. That particular web site is selling up to a ten dog package deal. But I found it cheapest going with Chad Cabana at haynhogdogs.com. I don't know what the total damage is yet, but it is somewhere around $1200 that is including the topo map for Hawaii. I know you can save on the topo map if you know someone else with the system that can download it for you. Alohaz -Chad

hunta chad ,I stay running one four dog combo from chad cabana. I use both screens through out the hunt but the most effective for me when tracking down my dog is probably the map cause it shows you where your dog is. just make sure before every hunt you calibrate your compass, its fast and easy to calibrate you just go to menu and click on calibrate compass and read the screen hold it flat in your hand and turn till it tells you to stop. The reason I say that is because I have had my compass screwed up before and it tells you that your dog is for instance on your right when actually its on your left. I found out was because where it was telling me my dogs was, there would be no reason for them being there, so I immediatly went to calibrate compass and then everything was good and it took me right to where the dogs were. Other than that, its to me the best tracking system for your money. ALOHA BRADDAH,
BRYSON

Much mahalos bruddah Bryson!! Thanks for the advice. Everything that I've been reading about and getting advice on has been nothing but positive things. Can't wait to get it!! The places that I go hunt get choke traffic during the day and the pigs seem nowhere to be found. But I know they are there because get signs all over the place. Soon as I get this system wired, the pigs going get it because I coming at night when they seem to be the most active.

Thanks again,
Chad

No problem braddah chad, good luck hunting them hogs. Let me know what you think about it when you gett'em, I think you going like it as soon as you figure it out, its pretty simple to figure out. once again good luck and go gett'em.

ALOHA BRADDAH,
BRYSON

Bruddah Bryson,
I know I getting my money's worth on this system because I already using the garmin gps sytem for when I go freediving off my kayak. The handheld unit looks almost similar to the dog tracking one. It is priceless for diving because I don't have to search for my secret holes. The system will take you exactly on the spot. I can only imagine how good it will be for hunting. Much mahalos - Chad

right on braddah chad.........

Bruddah Bryson,
I finally got my system in and am trying to figure some things out. Got some questions if you don't mind calling me. Cell #620-8847. I may not answer if I don't know the number so if anything leave a message. Thanks - Chad

braddah chad, check your PM and PM me back.