Garmin

Garmin and the Association of College Anglers (ACA) are pleased to announce the four (4) new college team members that have been selected to the join the existing Garmin College Fishing Team for the 2018 season. The four anglers were selected from dozens of applications from anglers across the nation looking for a chance to be a part of the Garmin College Fishing Team. Each of the anglers will be equipped with detailed lake maps and best-in-class Garmin marine electronics and technology to use on their boats during tournaments, television shows, and in public appearances. âWe are pleased to add these four young men to the Garmin collegiate roster,â said Ted Gartner, Garmin Director of Corporate Communications. âItâs only fitting that the best anglers have the best marine electronics. We wish the team good luck and tight lines as they compete this year.â The new 2018 Garmin College Fishing Team anglers include: Luke Miller â University of Louisville Jarrett Robertson â Tarleton State University Jesse Garren â Tennessee Tech University Andrew Marquez â Morehead University They will be joined by the returning Garmin College Fishing Team anglers: Nathan Bell â Bryan College Cole Sands â Bryan College Zach Clisch â University of Wisconsin-Platteville Jacob Harris â Southeast Missouri State University Ethan Raleigh â Morehead State University Christopher Oja â Ferris State University âThe Garmin College Fishing Team is a great opportunity for anglers to get a chance to use the newest technology on the water while gaining first-hand experience what the working directly with major companies is like,â said Wade Middleton, Director of the ACA and President of CarecoTV. âUnderstanding how to promote a brand is a difficult skill that Garmin is taking the time to teach to these collegiate anglers while allowing them usage of the best mapping and sonar capabilities available.â For more information about the Cabelaâs Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, please visit www.CollegiateBassChampionship.com, and follow along on Instagram and Twitter at @collegiatebass and on Facebook at /collegiatebasschampionship. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for tips from our pros, videos and blogs to help you become a better angler. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Garmin Announces 2018 College Fishing Team appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Just in time for hunting season, upgrade your dog training equipment with a new Garmin e-collar system. Customers who purchase a qualifying PRO Series dog training product from Oct. 29, 2017, through Dec. 24, 2017, are eligible to receive $50 USD via mail-in rebate when using the official Garmin rebate form. Qualifying products include the following: ⢠PRO 70 System (includes handheld & dog device) ⢠PRO 550 System (includes handheld & dog device) ⢠PRO Trashbreaker⢠System (includes handheld & dog device) Available in U.S. only ⢠Sport PRO⢠Bundle (includes handheld & dog device) ⢠PRO Control® 2 Launch System (includes handheld & remote receiver) Products must be purchased in factory-new condition. All submissions must be postmarked by Jan. 24, 2018. Limit 5 rebates per customer. Limit 1 rebate per valid product serial number. Download rebate form. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for dog training, fishing and hunting videos, tips from pros and to stay up-to-date on the latest Garmin products. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post $50 Rebate on Garmin PRO Series Dog Training Products appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Announcing the STRIKER Plus series â proven fishfinders with industry-leading sonar that are packed with new features to help anglers find and catch more fish, yet easy as ever to use. The new STRIKER Plus series has the features that will bring the benefit of built-in GPS, Quickdraw Contours and Wi-Fi to first-time users, and will convince existing STRIKER customers to upgrade. These new fishfinders are the perfect entry-level solution for anglers who want the best sonar available plus the ability to create and store their own contour maps. Like the first-gen STRIKER series, the STRIKER Plus offers built-in CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonar technology. In addition to crystal clear fish arches and remarkable target separation with CHIRP sonar, Garmin ClearVü shows a nearly photographic wide image of what passes below the boat, while SideVü gives anglers a crisp, clear view of what lies off to each side of the boat, including structure, submerged objects and fish. Nobody knows the waters better than the anglers that fish them, and now STRIKER Plus users can create HD fishing maps of the places theyâve been. Thanks to the built-in Quickdraw Contours mapping software, itâs easy to create and store up to 2 million acres of maps with 1-foot contours. Once the feature is turned on, users will instantly see contours with labels generated right on the screen as the boat moves â thereâs no waiting around or sending the files to Garmin. The results are quick and accurate, and can be viewed in real-time, or created in the background for use at a later time. For the most comprehensive coverage, Quickdraw Contours clearly shows where usable depth information has been collected and where gaps exist, so users can easily see what still needs to be collected. With the addition of built-in Wi-Fi1, users can take advantage of the free all-in-one Garmin ActiveCaptain mobile app that creates a simple yet powerful connection between a compatible mobile device and a STRIKER Plus unit. Thanks to ActiveCaptain, waypoints and routes can be transferred directly to a STRIKER Plus unit making it easier than ever for anglers to pre-fish a body of water. Smart notifications are also delivered right on the screen as well as over-the-air software updates so users will always have access to the latest feature improvements from Garmin before heading out for the day. ActiveCaptain also makes it possible to quickly and easily access the Quickdraw Contours Community to share or download new user-collected data. The STRIKER Plus series comes standard with a built-in high-sensitivity GPS receiver, so fishermen have the ability to not only see fish and structure below the boat, but also to quickly and easily mark favorite fishing spots and other areas of interest like brush piles, stumps and docks, and get back to them. When trolling, the high-sensitivity GPS provides an update once per second, giving fishermen the precision needed to dial in the exact trolling speed and optimize lure presentation. Users can also share waypoint data across multiple STRIKER Plus units, as well as the new ECHOMAP Plus series devices. Available with a 5- or 7-inch display, the Plus series also adds a larger 4.3- and 9-inch model to the lineup, all with bright, sunlight readable color displays. With a rugged design and keyed interface thatâs built to withstand the harsh marine environment, the STRIKER Plus series comes with everything anglers need â including transom- and trolling-motor transducer and mounting hardware â to make getting on the water fast and easy. The six new models offer flexible mounting so the devices can be tilted for an optimum-viewing angle. An optional flush-mount kit is available for in-dash installation. Additionally, the STRIKER Plus series is compatible with a wide-range of optional Garmin scanning transducers to customize sonar performance and installation options. The new STRIKER Plus fishfinders will be available soon with suggested retail prices ranging from $139.99 to $699.99. For more information, visit garmin.com/newmarine. 1Wi-Fi is only available on the 7- and 9-inch models. Love inland fishing or hunting? Follow us on social media @GarminFishHunt. Facebook Twitter Instagram If Saltwater fishing, coastal boating and sailing is more your style, check out @GarminMarine. Facebook Instagram The post Garmin introduces STRIKER Plus fishfinders appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Introducing ActiveCaptain, a free all-in-one mobile app for mariners that delivers a seamless content management system with unlimited access to cartography, automatic delivery of the latest software available, off-vessel planning capabilities, connected services and so much more in one simple, yet powerful application. ActiveCaptain blends features our customers know and love from our existing apps â Garmin Helm and BlueChart Mobile â and adds enhanced connectivity, community and planning functionality for the ultimate connected boat ecosystem. Staying connected on and off the water is important to our customers, so weâre excited to deliver a one-app approach thatâll keep them connected to their Garmin electronics, cartography and the marine community. Whether out on the water or planning the next trip, mariners can utilize the ActiveCaptain app as a one-stop-shop to manage their experiences from nearly anywhere, including: OneChart â Access, update and purchase maps and charts from the OneChart storefront from a mobile device at any time. Smart Notifications â Stay connected to the world with calls, text messages and more shown on the chartplotter display while the phone is stowed away, safe and dry. ActiveCaptain Community â See what others are saying with access to up-to-date-feedback from the boating community feedback on marinas, reported hazards and other POIs in the area. Planning â Make, save and transfer routes and waypoints between the app and the chartplotter with zero button presses. Mobile Quickdraw Community â Easily upload and download of the latest community-made Quickdraw Contours chart and map content. Sync User Data â Automatically synchronize marked waypoints and routes between the app and chartplotter. Over-the-Air Software Updates â Once the app is paired with the chartplotter, notifications and update details combined with seamless delivery eliminate the need to transport updates from desktops via an SD card. View and Control â View and control your chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet from anywhere on the boat. The ActiveCaptain app is available as a free download from either the App Store or on Google Play. Itâs compatible with a range of Garmin chartplotters and MFDs, including the new ECHOMAP Plus 6cv, 7cv, 7sv and 9sv; the new STRIKER Plus 7cv, 7sv and 9sv; as well as the GPSMAP 7×2/9×2, 10×2/12×2, 7400/7600, 8000/8200 and the 8400/8600 series. To learn more, visit activecaptain.garmin.com. Love inland fishing or hunting? Follow us on social media @GarminFishHunt. Facebook Twitter Instagram If Saltwater fishing, coastal boating and sailing is more your style, check out @GarminMarine. Facebook Instagram The post Introducing ActiveCaptain – the Ultimate Connected Boating Experience appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

We are excited to announce the ECHOMAP Plus series, the next generation of chartplotters and sonar combination units with industry-leading features for both saltwater and inland anglers and boaters. Building on the success of its predecessor series, echoMAP CHIRP, the new ECHOMAP Plus features powerful sonar capabilities, preloaded charts and mapping, and built-in Wi-Fi for access to the new Garmin ActiveCaptain marine app for the ultimate connected boating experience. The ECHOMAP series has been popular since its introduction nearly five years ago. Weâve taken the proven design of these all-in-one combos and have given them exciting new functionality to meet the demands of todayâs angler, including keyed-assist touchscreens and connectivity capabilities. Whether youâre trolling for Mahi or targeting bass, the ECHOMAP Plus series has you covered. Available in a range of display sizes to accommodate nearly every boat and budget, the Plus series features a bright, sunlight-readable 4-, 6-, 7- or 9-inch display. The 6-inch units are new to the ECHOMAP series and are larger with more pixels and easier to read than previous 5-inch models. The ECHOMAP Plus series also offers the convenience of a new keyed-assist touchscreen on the 7- and 9-inch units, which gives users quick access to the features they use most. Staying connected on and off the water is easier than before with the ECHOMAP Plus series. Thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi1, anglers can take advantage of the free all-in-one Garmin ActiveCaptain mobile app that creates a simple yet powerful connection between a compatible mobile device and an ECHOMAP Plus. Use the ActiveCaptain app to access, update and purchase maps and charts from the OneChart storefront on a mobile device anytime, and reference the ActiveCaptain community for marina and other points of interest details, access to Quickdraw Community data and more. ActiveCaptain also provides smart notifications2 directly to the plotter/combo, over-the-air software updates, off-vessel planning capabilities and so much more. These new connectivity features make it possible for anglers to purchase the latest map and study it to plan their next trip all before stepping foot on the boat. Once the ECHOMAP Plus is powered on, the maps and charts will be instantly available, and the user can rest assured that the software will always be up to date with the latest feature improvements from Garmin before heading out for the day. For crystal-clear scanning of fish and structure, the ECHOMAP Plus offers built-in CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonar. Instead of just sending one single frequency, CHIRP sends a continuous sweep of frequencies and interprets them individually upon their return, creating crisper fish arches with better target separation. For anglers who want to see objects and structure below the boat, ClearVü provides a nearly photographic view with excellent resolution and target separation in both freshwater and saltwater. The ECHOMAP Plus âsvâ models also add SideVü scanning for customers who want to see whatâs located on both sides of the boat. All 7- and 9-inch Plus units provide support for all Garmin Panoptix all-seeing sonar transducers, so anglers can see real-time sonar imagery at video-like speed. Panoptix shows an image of fish swimming and moving toward or away from the boat â even while stationary â in real time and up to 100 feet away. A free software update planned for Q1 2018 will also enable the 7- and 9-inch ECHOMAP Plus units to share user and sonar data between devices. Available with preloaded cartography for coastal or fresh waters, the new ECHOMAP Plus units feature built-in BlueChart g2 charts, U.S. or Canada LakeVü HD maps. U.S. LakeVü is an extensive database of more than 17,000 inland lakes, reservoirs and rivers that includes over 13,000 lakes with high-definition 1-foot contours. Canada LakeVü features more than 13,500 lakes, 4,800 of which have 1-foot contours. The new ECHOMAP Plus series will be available in Q4 2017, with suggested retail prices ranging from $199.99 to $1099.99. For more information, visit garmin.com/newmarine. Love inland fishing or hunting? Follow us on social media @GarminFishHunt. Facebook Twitter Instagram If Saltwater fishing, coastal boating and sailing is more your style, check out @GarminMarine. Facebook Instagram 1The 4-inch models do not include Wi-Fi. 2When paired with a compatible mobile device. The post Introducing ECHOMAP Plus Chartplotter/Sonar Combos appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>Garmin is proud to announce that it has acquired Navionics S.p.A., a privately-held worldwide provider of electronic navigational charts and mobile applications for the marine industry.</p> <p>Navionics <a href="http://bit.ly/2gMLuhx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has long been known as a leading supplier of highly accurate navigational charts and mobile applications</a> for boaters. By combining Navionicsâ content with Garminâs <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/9618" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BlueChart</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2oioqJ9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LakeVü</a> content, we will be able to offer the best available breadth and depth of coverage to our marine customers. Going forward, we plan to retain the Navionics brand and will continue to support Navionicsâ existing customers.</p> <p>“Since our founding, Navionics has been passionate about creating products that enhance the boating experience,â said Giuseppe Carnevali, Navionics founder and president. âGarmin shares our passion for serving the marine industry, and is an ideal company to carry the strong brand and reputation of Navionics into the future.â</p> <p>In addition to a popular boating app, Navionics has developed an extensive repository of nautical charts for oceans, rivers, and lakes. Many of these charts have been developed with Navionicsâ proprietary surveys, done both in the field and with remote sensing such as satellite imagery and airborne laser scanners.</p> <p>Do you love freshwater fishing and/or hunting? Follow us on social media @GarminFishHunt.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>If Saltwater fishing, coastal boating and sailing is more your style, check out @GarminMarine.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://on.fb.me/1eMcOWT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1dlgwF2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/garmin-acquires-navionics-marine-charts/">Garmin acquires Navionics, premier supplier of marine navigational charts</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>Garmin is proud to announce its <a href="http://bit.ly/2fUlzkg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first chartplotter and transducer bundle with Panoptix all-seeing sonar technology designed specifically for ice fishing.</a> Anglers can now benefit from the game-changing Garmin Panoptix technology that shows real-time moving images up to 100 feet to locate fish in any direction below the ice. Equipped with everything needed for hard water fishing, the Panoptix Ice Fishing Bundle includes an echoMAP CHIRP 73cv chartplotter, a Panoptix PS22-TR transducer with LiveVü Forward and LiveVü Down capabilities, the new GTH10HN-IF ice fishing transducer, Panoptix ice fishing pole mount, and so much more â all in a convenient, glove-friendly portable bag.</p> <p>With the Panoptix Ice Fishing Bundle, fishermen will be able to see under the ice in ways they never have before so they can pinpoint schools of fish faster, drill fewer holes, and spend more time on whatâs important â catching fish. Weâre proud to offer a versatile hard water solution that will not only transform the way anglers fish on the ice, but one that can be used when the ice thaws, too.</p> <div id="attachment_27243" style="width: 5699px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-27243" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/shutterstock_561498814.jpg" alt="" width="5689" height="3793" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/shutterstock_561498814.jpg 5689w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/shutterstock_561498814-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/shutterstock_561498814-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 5689px) 100vw, 5689px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Find exactly where the fish are located and drill fewer holes with the Panoptix Ice Fishing Bundle.</p></div> <p>Paired with an echoMAP CHIRP 73cv chartplotter, the Panoptix Ice Fishing Bundle includes two transducers and offers three types of sonar views for use on the ice: a GTH10HN-IF ice fishing transducer with Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar that offers a narrow beam angle (8 to 16 degrees) for crystal-clear images with remarkable target separation and jig detection, and a PS22-TR that provides both Panoptix scanning views â LiveVü Forward and LiveVü Down â to see whatâs happening up to 100 feet horizontally around and below the ice. Unlike traditional or scanning sonar that only provides historical data of whatâs been passed over, LiveVü Forward shows an image of fish swimming and moving toward or away from the hole, and LiveVü Down shows moving sonar images below the surface.</p> <p>Preloaded with industry-leading LakeVü HD maps that cover more than 17,000 U.S. lakes, the echoMAP CHIRP 73cv includes more than 13,000 HD lakes with 1-foot contours shoreline to shoreline â two times more than the competition. Like all Garmin chartplotters, the echoMAP CHIRP 73cv is known for its easy-to-use interface that allows for customized combination screens, so anglers can easily access flasher, map, Panoptix views and more.</p> <p>The Panoptix Ice Fishing Bundle includes a swivel pole mount for the Panoptix transducer, a 12Ah battery with charger, power cable, and foam float. <a href="http://bit.ly/2fUlzkg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Available in the fourth quarter, the bundle will retail for $1799.99</a>. The GT10HN-IF ice fishing transducer will also be available separately for $169.99. For existing echoMAP customers, a portable ice fishing kit that includes a GT10HN-IF will also be available for $399.99. For more information, visit <a href="https://explore.garmin.com/en-US/panoptix/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">garmin.com/panoptix</a>.</p> <p>Follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on <a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX">Instagram</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0">Twitter</a> for the latest on new products and tips from our pros. Be sure to share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin.</p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/announcement-panoptix-ice-fishing-bundle-hard-water-solution-revolutionary-sonar-capabilities/">Panoptix Ice Fishing Bundle, a hard water solution with revolutionary sonar capabilities</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

After a long, grueling season capped off by an exciting Angler of the Year Championship at Mille Lacs Lake, the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series season has come to a bittersweet end. While many pros are ready to hang their treestands and pursue a giant whitetail, one thing is for certain â they are all looking forward to spending more time with their families. Eight Garmin pros have advanced to the 2018 Bassmaster Classic at Lake Hartwell. Mike McClelland, via his Central Open victory at Table Rock Lake, along with Elite Series qualifiers Jason Christie, Greg Hackney, Mark Daniels Jr., Russ Lane, Matt Lee, Josh Bertrand and Alton Jones. Christie and John Murray each picked up an Elite Series victory. We caught up with a few of the guys for an inside look into how they used their Garmin electronics this year. Jason Christie: Christie finished 2nd in Angler of the Year points and had three top-10 finishes in 2017 at St. Clair (1st), Toledo Bend (2nd) and Sam Rayburn (3rd). He relied heavily on LakeVü HD Ultra mapping, Depth Range Shading and Panoptix to seal the deal at Lake St. Clair. Hereâs what he said: Matt Lee: With four top-12 finishes, Matt Lee had an impressive year on tour. Heâll be fishing in his second Bassmaster Classic in 2018. âMy Garmin electronics are just as important to me as having a boat. In the last few events I would have been lost without them. Whether being exactly on a sweet spot on my GPS or being able to see a 5-pounder hiding behind a rock, my units have performed incredibly.â Alton Jones: As a seasoned veteran on the Bassmaster Elite Series, Jones had three top-12 Elite Series finishes this season and also qualified to fish the 2018 Bassmaster Classic. âIâve now had a full season under my belt with my Garmin units and Iâm wondering how in the world I ever got by without them. My first real look at âvideo-gamingâ with my Garmins came at the season opener on Lake Cherokee. I kept seeing smallmouth directly under my trolling motor about 35 feet down, but by the time Iâd get my bait down there theyâd be gone every single time. Thatâs when my Panoptix LiveVü Forward really showed me something. These feeding smallmouth were chasing bait, swimming fast, and not sitting still. I figured out that I could spot these bass out away from the boat heading straight for me, then drop my bait down to the right depth before the fish got there. When they arrived, it was a bite every time. I could also spot fish moving that were not headed toward the boat. In that case I simply led the fish by casting out in front of where they were heading to, counting my bait down, then working the bait. Once they could see it theyâd eat it! At our final event, the AOY Championship on Mille Lacs, I was unhooking a fish and drifted off of my spot by about 100 yards. After returning to the front deck, I started to head back to the hot spot. As I was watching Panoptix, I noticed a lone boulder out off of the drop-off in about 30 feet of water. I made a cast with my drop shot in that direction and when it made contact with the boulder I felt that little âtick.â That cast produced my biggest fish of the event, a 5-3 smallmouth. The next day I revisited that boulder and caught my second biggest fish of the event, a 5-1 smallmouth. Thanks to Garmin, it was âmission accomplishedâ as I went on to qualify for my 19th Bassmaster Classic!â John Murray: Following his first-ever Elite Series win at Toledo Bend, Murray spoke highly of his Garmin units: Moving forward into the 2018 season, B.A.S.S. has imposed a âno-information ruleâ for anglers, leaving them to rely even more on their own skills, equipment, and electronics to propel them to the top. It should be interesting! Find out how our FLW Tour pros fared in 2017. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates from our pros, and be sure to share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin. The post Garmin Pro Team Anglers Find Elite Series Success in 2017 appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>Any time you put great talent with great electronics, you should expect great results. Garmin pro team anglers put their Garmin marine electronics with exceptional <a href="http://bit.ly/1ST6gGr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mapping</a> and sonar to great effect this season, winning 50% of the FLW tournaments in 2017. <a href="http://bit.ly/2m5hazJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Rose took the first two tournaments of the season at Lake Guntersville and Lake Travis</a>. Scott Martin won at Lake Cumberland, Bryan Schmitt won on the Mississippi River and Jason Lambert captured a victory at the Costa Central tournament on Kentucky Lake.</p> <p><em>âGarmin <a href="http://bit.ly/2gKk8Il" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Panoptix</a> helped me accomplish something this season that has never been done before in FLW history: winning back-to-back FLW Tour events. I donât even like talking about Panoptix because I donât want any of my competition to have it…â</em><br />â Mark Rose</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-27193" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-340-mark-rose-blog-crop.jpg" alt="" width="5616" height="2800" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-340-mark-rose-blog-crop.jpg 5616w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-340-mark-rose-blog-crop-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-340-mark-rose-blog-crop-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-340-mark-rose-blog-crop-164x82.jpg 164w" sizes="(max-width: 5616px) 100vw, 5616px" /></p> <p>In addition to those impressive victories, Garmin pro team anglers comprised almost a third of the field that qualified for the Forrest Wood Cup. Garmin also made a strong showing in the final tournament at Lake Murray, with Anthony Gagliardi capturing 5^th, Scott Martin taking 8^th, Andrew Upshaw 15^th, Cody Meyer 18^th, Shane Lehew 19^th, Darrel Robertson 22^nd and Bryan Schmitt 25^th.</p> <p><em>âPanoptix was key for me in several events this year, including the Forrest Wood Cup. Catching suspended fish can be tough sometimes, but seeing individual fish and being able to match the depth of my retrieve to those fish with Panoptix is a game changer. I weighed in numerous fish this year that in years past I have never had a chance to catch.â</em><br />â Anthony Gagliardi</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-27192" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-94-anthony-gagliardi-blog-crop.jpg" alt="" width="2768" height="1380" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-94-anthony-gagliardi-blog-crop.jpg 2768w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-94-anthony-gagliardi-blog-crop-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-94-anthony-gagliardi-blog-crop-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-94-anthony-gagliardi-blog-crop-164x82.jpg 164w" sizes="(max-width: 2768px) 100vw, 2768px" /></p> <p>Overall, six Garmin pro team anglers finished in the top ten for Angler of the Year points: Andy Morgan in 2^nd, Anthony Gagliardi in 3^rd, Cody Meyer in 6^th, Shane Lehew in 7^th, Bryan Schmitt in 8^th and Mark Rose in 10^th.</p> <p><em>âI found every one of my âcane pilesâ with my Panoptix sonar at the Cup. I could literally see the bass in each one and could tell how many were there. It allowed me to be super efficient and deadly with my cast.â</em><br />âScott Martin</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-27191" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-39-Scott-Martin-blog-crop.jpg" alt="" width="5430" height="2707" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-39-Scott-Martin-blog-crop.jpg 5430w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-39-Scott-Martin-blog-crop-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-39-Scott-Martin-blog-crop-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FWC-39-Scott-Martin-blog-crop-164x82.jpg 164w" sizes="(max-width: 5430px) 100vw, 5430px" /></p> <p>Thank you for following our FLW Tour pros all season long. Be sure to check back in a few weeks after the Bassmaster Elite Series wraps up for a full recap of our pro team’s performance there as well. Finally, be sure to follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for videos, tips from these pros and articles to help you become a better angler.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/strong-flw-season-garmin-pro-team-anglers/">Strong FLW Season for Garmin Pro Team Anglers</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>In winter 2016, Virginia resident Doug Herold discovered the benefit of carrying an inReach device while wolf hunting near High Level, Alberta, just south of the Northwest Territories. It was a week before Christmas, and a cold front came through that brought in subzero temperatures. The hunting outfitter dropped Herold off at a location about a mile and a half away from the wolf blind where he would hunt. Herold walked out to the blind and discovered that the regulator on the blindâs heater was frozen.</p> <p>âAt -40 [degrees], the cigarette lighter would not function, and there were not enough matches to heat up the regulator. The outfitter was long gone and there was no cell service in the wilderness.â At this point, Heroldâs hands were frostbitten from trying to get the heater started. Fortunately, he had an inReach device to contact the outfitter to request help. âIf not for the inReach, I probably would have frozen to death that day. I credit my device for saving my life. I will never be in the wilderness without it.â</p> <p><strong>Hunters Use inReach Satellite Messaging for More Than SOS</strong></p> <p>Josh Moremen is a regional sales manager at Garmin. When heâs not talking about Garmin products, heâs likely hunting in the remote hills and mountains near his home in Idaho. Moremen also devotes his free time to filming his hunting adventures with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TeamSouthernDraw/">Team Southern Draw</a> â a group of Florida-based hunters who document the reality of hunting in all parts of the country â or being featured on the television show <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HISNHERSTV/">His & Hers Outdoors</a> on the Pursuit Channel. Moremen is one of our resident authorities for how to use an inReach, particularly during a hunt.</p> <p>When Moremen discusses how he uses an inReach device while hunting, he always clarifies that some states have banned the use of texting for hunting purposes. He stresses that in general he is using his inReach to âhelp the hunter and not the hunt.â An example of this is that it is illegal in some states (including Moremenâs home state of Idaho) to send a text or communicate by cell or radio to indicate where game is located or likely to move. On the other hand, it is appropriate and an exercise of common sense and safety to share with your hunting companions that youâre moving down from a tree stand, to ask where you might find water, or to message a family member back home that youâre at a beautiful lake or coming home late.</p> <p>Moremen explained that a key difference between sending text messages via an inReach as opposed to texting by cell phone or talking via radio is that inReach messages include location coordinates. âRecently, I was hunting in Idaho, and a buddy shot a deer two miles from my location. We both had <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/561269/pn/010-01735-10">inReach Explorers</a>, and he sent me a text from his location, which I clicked on to get his exact location. I replied that I was on my way to help and followed that waypoint. Within a few hours, I crested over the hill without surprising him.â</p> <p><strong>Using Maps Before and During Your Hunt</strong></p> <p>Growing up in Florida, Moremen hunted typical game found in the south: hogs, deer and alligators. Now that he lives up north, he is usually bow hunting for elk and deer (and recently <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HISNHERSTV/videos/1400058700077492/">black bear</a>). His annual vacations take him on hunts in different parts of the country for seven to 10 days, where heâs camping and tracking game on foot. Moremen uses the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/577212">Earthmate app</a> and the <a href="http://inreach.garmin.com/Map">Map</a> tab on the Explore website (<a href="http://inreach.garmin.com/">inReach.garmin.com</a>) to review the topography where he will hunt and determine locations where he will get in and out, as well as routes for a quick exit in case of emergency.</p> <p>When Moremen is preparing for his hunt, he draws up routes and waypoints so he can find water, open fields, downhill evacuation routes and more, which he then syncs to his inReach device. Out on the hunt, these critical details are at his fingertips on the device and on his smartphone via the Earthmate app. In addition, he will use his inReach for blood trailing and recovering game. When he follows a blood trail, he will drop waypoints along the way. He can zoom out to a birdâs-eye map view on his Explorer+ and make an educated guess where an animal has likely moved (such as looking for water or circling around to the original spot).</p> <p>Moremen also uses his inReach device to prepare for changes in weather, and his wife in Idaho and father in Florida follow his track points and progress on his MapShare page so they know heâs safe and experience a bit of his hunting adventure in real time back home.</p> <p>âPreparation makes you better in just about anything,â Moremen said. âYou need to be aware of what youâre facing. Knowing where youâre going. Knowing what risks are out there, such as water or cliffs, and communicating with your buddies in the wild and your family back home keeps everyone safe and enjoying the hunt.â<em> </em></p> <p>Donât forget to follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/garminfishhunt/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/garminfishhunt">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/garminfishhunt/">Instagram</a> and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #HuntGarmin for a chance to be featured on our channels.</p> <p><em>Thanks to Doug Herold for sharing his Canadian hunting experience via inReach Stories. If you have an inReach story youâd like to share, please feel free to contact us at: </em><a href="mailto:inreach.stories@garmin.com"><em>inreach.stories@garmin.com</em></a><em>. </em><em> </em></p> <p><em>Josh Moremen is a regional sales manager at Garmin serving Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. In addition to the links to Joshâs work shared above, you can watch his video â</em><a href="https://youtu.be/aqX71HD2k6s"><em>Journey Within</em></a><em>,â which was featured in the 2017 Badlands Film Festival.</em></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/inreach-no-matter-hunt-essential-tool/">inReach: No Matter Where You Hunt â an Essential Tool</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p class="p2">Today we have announced the Rino 700, an affordably priced addition to our popular Rino series of rugged two-way radio and GPS navigation handhelds. The Rino 700 features a sunlight-readable monochrome display and thumbstick control. It boasts built-in high-sensitivity GPS with GLONASS support to give users superior reception in the most challenging conditions. Similar to the existing Rino handhelds, it includes position reporting capabilities that allow users to see the location and send messages to other Rino users on their same channel. With the easy-to-operate, powerful communication features and preloaded worldwide basemap, explorers of all kinds can have a sense of security and safety with the Rino 700 in tow.</p> <p class="p2"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-27100" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/4102-rino-700-announcement-01-2.jpg" alt="" width="424" height="296" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/4102-rino-700-announcement-01-2.jpg 424w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/4102-rino-700-announcement-01-2-300x209.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px" /></p> <p class="p2">âThe Rino 700 lets you stay-in-touch with your group anywhere, anytime,â said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. âItâs a budget-friendly option thatâs perfect for a family or group of friends who want an easy-to-use device for basic communication and navigation.â</p> <p class="p2">With the built-in 5-watt GMRS radio, the Rino 700 has a range of up to 20 miles to communicate at the touch of a button. Compatible with all existing Rino devices, FRS and GMRS, the Rino 700 features a unique positioning reporting capability that allows users to send their exact location to another Rino user on the same channel and view it on the map display, or request a position from another Rino device with the position polling feature. This new handheld also supports unit-to-unit text messages with other users in the area, another way to stay in touch with other Rino-carrying members of the group. VOX capable with a 3.5mm headphone jack for headset support, this radio is equipped with all the essential Rino series core features.</p> <p class="p2">The new Rino 700 has high sensitivity GPS with GLONASS support for better satellite reception, even in challenging environments like heavy tree cover or deep canyons. Additionally, this handheld has a sunlight readable, 2.2-inch monochrome LCD display making outdoor viewing a breeze. It offers an adjustable backlight for night operation, and the thumbstick selector provides easy one handed control, even when wearing gloves. This rugged unit has an ergonomic design, and with a water rating of IPX7<span class="s2">1 </span>it can withstand the elements. This device houses an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and a battery life of up to 13 hours between charges.</p> <p class="p2">The Rino 700 handheld navigator is expected to be available in August 2017 and will have a suggested retail price of $349.99. For more information, <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/c10341-p1.html?series=BRAND476&sorter=featuredProducts-desc">visit </a><span class="s3"><a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/c10341-p1.html?series=BRAND476&sorter=featuredProducts-desc">www.garmin.com</a>.</span></p> <p>Donât forget to follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin for a chance to be featured on our channels!</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/garmin-introduces-rino-700/">Introducing: Rino 700</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>We are proud to announce the Panoptix PS22-TR, our newest Panoptix transducer featuring LiveVü Forward and LiveVü Down that offers a narrow 20-degree beam angle for crisp, improved resolution and clear images of whatâs all around and below the boat â in real time and even while stationary. Paired with a compatible Garmin GPSMAP or echoMAP CHIRP chartplotter, Panoptix delivers a whole new perspective to fishing that lets anglers watch the movement of fish and the reactions to their bait, up to 100 feet away. Designed for trolling motor installation, the PS22-TR is the latest addition to the popular Panoptix product line, which now includes seven models with varying installation options for inland and offshore application. <p>âGarminâs Panoptix all-seeing sonar technology continues to change the way people fish,â said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. âItâs the only sonar of its kind that gives anglers the ability to see all around their boat in real time, and weâre excited to expand this unique capability to even more inland and near-shore fishermen with the introduction of the PS22-TR that provides two LiveVü modes in one transducer.â <p>With a Panoptix PS22-TR on board, fishermen can see real-time sonar imagery at video-like speed using the view of their choice â forward or down â and thanks to its simple design, itâs easy to change mounting configurations between the two. By providing both LiveVü scanning views, anglers have the ability to tailor the PS22-TR to best fit how they fish. Unlike traditional or scanning sonar that only provides historical data of whatâs been passed over, LiveVü Forward shows an image of fish swimming and moving toward or away from the boat and LiveVü Down shows moving sonar images below the boat. The PS22-TRâs 20-degree narrow beam angle allows users to pinpoint fish and structure so they know exactly where to cast.</p> <p>The Garmin Panoptix PS22-TR LiveVü Forward and LiveVü Down trolling motor transducer is expected to be available in the third quarter for $999.99. Mounting hardware is included to install the PS22-TR on the shaft or barrel of a trolling motor. Itâs compatible with select echoMAP CHIRP 7- and 9-inch models, as well as the GPSMAP 8400/8600, GPSMAP 7400/7600, and the GPSMAP 7×2, 9×2, 10×2 and 12×2 series chartplotters.

Today we have announced the Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition, the newest wrist-mounted GPS navigators for outdoor and tactical use. The Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition helps users keep their bearings nearly anywhere in the world thanks to the built-in GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellite system support. In addition to its high-sensitivity GPS, the new Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition adds Applied Ballistics Elite software to calculate aiming solutions for long-range shooters. After a dominant showing at this yearâs King of 2 Mile shooting competition, where the Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition with AB Elite software made its first appearance, the advantages were clear. âHandling the various devices required to spot and engage targets with precision rifle fire can be an overwhelming task. Having your AB fire control strapped to your wrist frees up a hand for other tasks, which enables the shooter to execute more efficiently,â said Bryan Litz, champion shooter and Applied Ballistics Chief Ballistician. The Applied Ballistics Elite solver includes the entire Applied Ballistics bullet library and allows users to enter a variety of parameters including wind, temperature, humidity, range, and firing direction. It provides the information needed to fire projectiles through Extreme Long Range (ELR) including elevation holdover, windage, velocity and time of flight. The Applied Ballistics Engine calculates variables such as Horizontal Coriolis Effect, Vertical Coriolis Effect, Spin Drift, Aerodynamic Jump, and more. It also includes the most extensive database of custom drag models for hundreds of bullet types, which are live fire verified in the Applied Ballistics Lab. When strapped to the wrist, the shooter never has to take their eyes off the downrange target to check their paper DOPE charts, and with the dynamic Range Card feature, the shooter can make quick adjustments based on environmental conditions to dial in the shooting solutions to actual impact points downrange. âWith the Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701, we were able to pack more features than ever before, including the addition of GLONASS and Galileo support into a very durable, but compact device,â said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. âThese Foretrex models help you keep your hands free while you focus on easily navigating the path ahead.â` Explore longer with the Foretrex 601 and 701 thanks to a battery life that exceeds 48 hours in navigation mode, up to one week in UltraTrac mode, and up to one month in watch mode (requires 2 AAA batteries, not included). Every bit as tough as they look, these devices are constructed to military standards for thermal, shock and water performance (MIL-STD-810G standard), and are designed to withstand the elements. The units are BLE and ANT compatible, and support external ANT+ sensors such as the tempe temperature sensor, heart rate monitors and cadence/speed sensors. Users can also remotely activate any of Garminâs VIRB cameras. Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701 allows for a host of connected features like smart notifications that allow the user to receive emails, texts and alerts on the device, plus automatic uploads to Garmin Connect and LiveTrack. Compatible with Garminâs exclusive QuickFit 26 bands as well as Nylon straps, itâs easy to customize for any of your adventures. These devices are expected to be available in July with a suggested retail price of $249.99 and $599.99 respectively. For more information, visit garmin.com/outdoors and appliedballisticsllc.com. The post Announcement: Foretrex 601 and 701 Ballistic Edition appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Written by Anthony Ferro of Fetching Feathers. Most of us have heard the saying âThe only good snake is a dead snake,â which a large part of me agrees with, though Iâd rather just avoid them altogether. Snakes in general have always been affiliated with evil and death, from the well-known biblical references of Adam and Eve to the mythical creatures of the Greeks in Medusa. Snakes have been creating fear in the hearts and minds of people for decades; the same goes for modern day dog owners and gun dog handlers today. Many Americans reside in snake country; most of the western and southern regions of the U.S. in fact coexist with these serpents daily. Nonetheless, if youâre a weekend warrior and enjoy the outdoor activities of camping, hiking or my personal favorite, Upland Hunting, you are sure to have a run-in with the venomous variety. What if I told you there was a training course that lasted 8-10 minutes and would condition your four-legged family member to avoid slithering snakes altogether, would you be interested? Trained from the blue print of Ivan Pavlovâs âTheory of Conditioning,â we can teach dogs how to avoid being bit by conditioning them to the sight, smell and sound of all snakes, both non-venomous as well as the life-threatening venomous varieties. It was a warm day in southern Colorado and opening weekend for scaled quail season 2013. The sun was beating on my shoulders and the dogsâ tongues were darn near dragging the desert floor, but my game vest was filling up with feathers and we were doing what we love most. Amongst me and my two German Shorthaired Pointers, Gnarli and Radar, was my good buddy and upland guru Ken and his two GSPs. Roughly two miles from the truck and working cactus bundles for covey rises, I notice my eldest pup stray from his obvious run and outwardly avoid a typical hot spot for a covey, as did two of the three other dogs. Storm, just eight months old and never been snake broke went in nose first. It was that day my heart felt fear for a dog like it have never felt before, and it was that same day I learned the value of a Snake Avoidance Training Course. For background sake, all rattlesnakes used for the class are defanged and milked prior to the introduction of dogs. No dogs, snakes or handlers are harmed during the course. The process and the theory is quite simple to grasp. Put your hand in the cookie jar, the hand gets slapped. Repeat a few times and the hand no longer reaches for the jar. Hosted by Colorado Gun Dog Association out of Denver, Colorado, the class is very organized and typically only takes 8-10 minutes per pet to condition. To achieve the avoidance completion, we use a three snake scenario process. Snake one is a rattlesnake with his rattle taped. We want the dog to focus on sight and scent on the first introduction to a snake. The owner is asked to step away so that the dog isnât focused on them but the training at hand, as a handler takes the lead and walks to the coiled rattler. As soon as the dog makes eye contact, he follows scent to the snake and in many cases the snake strikes. A second trainer holding the E-Collar remote applies a generous dose of stimulation, at which point we allow the dog to exit as it wishes. This process is repeated as needed, typically two, but no more than three times until the dog takes a very wide path around the snake avoiding it at all costs, both sight and scent. By applying collar pressure with each look or smell of the snake we are applying the Theory of Conditioning to a T. The dog thinks, âEvery time I look at, smell, or get close to this thing, it doesnât feel good,â at which point the dog no longer wants anything to do with the biting âtoyâ on the ground. Once completed, we walk 15-20 yards to a mature rattlesnake without a taped tail. Often times the noise of the rattle is enough to draw the attention of a dog even after stimulation was applied on the previous silent snake. We repeat the same process with the E-Collar until the dog avoids the location the sound is coming from and takes the widest route possible away from the snake. Again, we have now conditioned the dogâs brain that the sight, smell and NOW sound of these creatures is nothing but bad news. Lastly, we bring the owner into the field at the third and final snake of the course. What we ask the owner to call their dog to them but we place the third rattlesnake between the owner and the dog, forcing the dog to run around the snake to get to its owner. If the dog doesnât run around the snake to get to its owner, collar pressure is repeated. By snake three, most pups have it figured out and take a very obvious path of avoidance to get back to Mom and Dad, completing the course just as expected. In closing, there is a just a few rules of thumb to pay attention to and hopefully will help answer some questions you may have. ANY breed of dog, house or hunting, over 6-months of age can go through the course, though it is suggested to wait until your dog is a year old. Not because they canât handle the course but solely for the purposes of retention. Young dogs have a tendency to get âsquirreledâ fairly easy. Secondly, if you are able be sure to complete the course three years in a row, as this will ensure the best odds of snake avoidance retention possible. Hunt hard, hunt safe and Fetch Feathers. Anthony Ferro’s passion for the outdoors and the uplands is extraordinary. Be sure to check out his Fetching Feathers website and follow his social media channels on Facebook & Instagram. The post What is Snake Avoidance Training? appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

With Fatherâs Day right around the corner, itâs time to find Dad a gift to accompany him on all of his outdoor excursions. Here are some Fatherâs Day gift ideas for the dad who loves to hunt and fish: For the Dad Who Loves to Fish: Letâs be real. Americaâs greatest pastime isnât really baseball. Itâs fishing. After all, who doesnât remember fishing with their dad as a kid? Here are a few gifts to help dads continue to pass those priceless memories on for generations to come⦠Starting at only $119.99, STRIKER fishfinders are available in several sizes and with varying sonar options. Stack the odds in your dadâs favor while fishing with a STRIKER fishfinder with built-in GPS and a CHIRP sonar transducer. Thereâs so much value packed into a single unit, we believe the STRIKER 7sv the Best Fishfinder Under $500 available today. If he is a more advanced angler and wants built-in maps, Garmin echoMAP CHIRP chartplotters are a fantastic budget-friendly option. With crystal-clear CHIRP sonar and built-in LakeVü HD maps that feature more than 13,000 lakes with 1-foot contours, finding where the fish are hiding will be easier than ever before. For the Dad Who Loves to Hunt: Give the gift of peace of mind this Fatherâs Day. Everyone in your family will celebrate Dad having our new inReach Explorer+ or inReach SE+ satellite communication devices. When Dadâs out hunting where there are no cell towers, he will be able to send you text messages and breadcrumb trails with his GPS location. In the case that unfortunate events were to unfold, the inReach also includes an SOS button to communicate directly with first responders and help aid search-and-rescue operations. For the DogFather: Dog training season is in full swing and a new e-Collar would be a perfect gift for all dog dads out there. Your dadâs next training session will be a breeze with our Simple and Intuitive e-Collar Training solution. The Garmin Sport PRO is loaded with features and is extremely easy-to-use for both beginner and professional trainers. If your father wants an all-in-one solution for his hunting dogs, you canât go wrong with the cream of the crop when it comes to e-Collars. With built-in GPS for tracking and training, the Garmin Alpha 100 can do it all! For Every Outdoorsy Dad: Itâs 2017 and smartwatches are the must-have gadget, making the easy-to-use Garmin fÄnix 5 series GPS smartwatch the perfect gift this Fatherâs Day. Itâs the perfect daily wearable for anyone from outdoorsmen to triathletes. The fÄnix 5 series combines GPS with activity tracking features, Elevate wrist heart rate technology and advanced fitness metrics, creating the ultimate smartwatch. It will even connect with smartphones via Bluetooth for text and call alerts. Over in the Connect IQ Store, you can download apps, widgets and watch faces. Best of all, you can upload a photo of yourself on Dadâs watch to remind him that youâre his favorite child using our Face It watch face app. We all love to capture memories to relive the most memorable moments and share with our family and friends. Pick up a Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 action camera for Fatherâs Day so he can relive the catch and the hunt. We hope weâve helped you find the best Fatherâs Day gift for the outdoorsy dad in your life. In the meantime, donât forget to follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin for a chance to be featured on our channels! Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Fatherâs Day Gifts for Dads Who Hunt and Fish â 2017 Edition appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

It happened before. Recently it happened again. Iâm stilling kicking myself, and if you see me, youâre welcome to kick me too. Itâs no excuse for my bad behavior that Iâm over 60, or that it was after midnight, or the pain in my back was flaring up badly enough to be quite distracting. Nope, thereâs no excuse thatâs good enough. Though I thought I always try to be careful, I know now that I have to try harder. My young hound that was lightly started was struggling to trail an old, cold raccoon track all by himself. He was doing a fine job considering the conditions and circumstances. A hundred yards away another young hound that I didnât expect was ready to do any work yet must have bumped into a whitetail and instantly lit up and the chase was on. As always, my transmitter was in my chest holster on my brown hunting coat, and I did a quick draw for it. Some misbehaviors call for an extra light tickle. Others a gentle tickle. Worse problems may require a light shock. Jumping a hot deer and going crazy over it usually calls for a pretty serious jolt. And thatâs exactly what I did, but I did wrong. Real wrong! I had gotten confused about which dog was wearing which E-collar and instead of zapping the deer runner, I scorched the young dog doing exactly what he was bred and trained to do. It was bad. The poor pup that was doing right squalled and came running to my side and refused to leave. A month later, heâs still mixed up and messed up and itâs all my fault. Hopefully with lots of TLC and opportunities, heâll gradually come out of the funk Iâve put him in, but heâll probably always bear some mental scars of what I did to him. In addition to the feeble excuses offered above, let me now also say that I had been working seven different dogs starting at dark and giving them short turns one or two at a time to hopefully learn to chase and tree some ringtails in dazzling style and fashion. Each time one or two different dogs were turned loose, they were, of course, wearing the E-collar necklace that all of my dogs wear anytime theyâre being worked or trained in any way. Back and forth from this dog to that dog, and then back again, different collars were switched. As the hour gets very late, it becomes easier to make a mental error. Keep in mind that Iâm doing this almost every night and have done so for many years. Even so, Iâm only willing to plead guilty to the terrible offense of shocking the wrong dog about once every ten years. But that is certainly one time too often. I hope it never happens again, and I hope youâll do as I say, and not as I did. Any time any of us are using multiple collars on multiple dogs, we must be extremely careful and vigilant to know FOR SURE which dog is wearing which collar. If Rip is wearing green, Rex is wearing red, and Rock is wearing orange, itâs all easy to remember when we first turn them loose. However, after a few hours of walking, talking, lack of sleep, and diminishing caffeine in our blood, we can all fall asleep at the transmitter wheel and make the harmful and inexcusable mistake I did, especially after swapping those collars on a few other batches of dogs earlier in the hunt. The mistake is easy to make; therefore, we have to bear the responsibility of doing whatever we gotta do to avoid it and the very negative consequences that could be caused. Most people have only two or three dogs and an E-collar for each of them. By putting the same collar on the same dog EVERY time out, it will be much easier to keep accurate track of which dog is wearing what. You know Rip always wears green, so itâs very unlikely that youâll push the red button by mistake. But if you have more collars and more dogs, things can easily become more difficult and confusing. In that case, itâs probably best to carry a small tablet and a pen. Every time collars are switched, indicate on your little cheat sheet what dog is wearing what color. Quickly glance at it every time before you press a button. By putting some thought to it, Iâm sure you can easily figure out some other ways to help back up your memory. Try a few things and see what works best for you. Most of all keep this potential problem in mind and always be aware of the possibility of it. Always be very careful, no matter what kind of dog owns you! The post Donât Make My Mistake – John Wick appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>Earlier this year, <a href="http://bit.ly/2lMR7gx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Garmin announced its sponsorship of 10 collegiate anglers/teams</a> for the 2017 college fishing season. The group was selected from dozens of applications from anglers across the nation looking for a chance to be a part of the first-ever Garmin college fishing team. Now, seven of these anglers will be competing for the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing National Championship presented by Cabelaâs.</p> <p>Each of the anglers were equipped with detailed lake maps and best-in-class Garmin marine electronics to use on their boats during the season. We caught up with a few of the anglers before the Championship to recap their season and find out what winning would mean to them.</p> <p><strong>Chandler Robertson â University of Missouri</strong></p> <p><em>Winning the national championship has always been one of our top priorities because it would confirm that we are able to compete and win at the highest level of collegiate bass fishing. The momentum would be great going into our upcoming tournaments, and the recognition for our school is much needed! </em></p> <p><em>Our electronics have been priceless for us, as we are able to navigate and track routes very effectively. Garmin LakeVü HD Ultra mapping is far above the rest of the competition and we have benefited a ton from that. The sonar and </em><em>ClearVü</em> <em>technology gives us the ability to locate schools of fish and structure easily, giving us an edge over our competition.</em></p> <p><em>The Garmin sponsorship has provided a way for me to afford having advanced sonar capabilities. Not only has it given me an advantage on the water, but the Garmin team has been awesome in showing me what the professional fishing experience is about. Our season has been successful to this point and with the help of Garmin, we hope to continue with positive momentum!</em></p> <p><strong>Samuel Haines â Kansas State University</strong></p> <p><em>Winning the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship would mean a great deal to me and it would potentially help me get my fishing career jump started in a huge way. My Garmin units have been a huge help to me this year so far. For instance, while at Lake of the Ozarks my <a href="http://explore.garmin.com/en-US/panoptix/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Panotpix</a> transducer allowed me to see where brush piles were, in and around docks, as well as see individual fish that were in those brush piles. Here at Pickwick, I have been using the ClearVü, SideVü and LakeVü mapping features to help me break down this fishery. </em></p> <p><em>Being sponsored by Garmin this season has allowed me to use top-of-the-line technology that has helped me find and pattern fish faster on lakes. Since I am able to pattern fish faster, I can cover more of the lake in order to find more productive areas.</em></p> <p><strong>Daniel Holt â Tennessee Tech University </strong></p> <p><em>Winning the National Championship would be an amazing task and would be a great accomplishment. It would push me to continue to pursue my passion of tournament fishing. My Garmin electronics have given me advantages over other electronics due to their detailed sonar, ClearVü, and SideVü. Garmin LakeVü HD Ultra mapping helps keep me safe on the water, as well as assist me in breaking down the lake in just a few days.</em></p> <p><em>Even though I have only been partnered with Garmin for a few months, it has already changed the way I fish and look at a lake. The electronics are by far the easiest to use and have been a huge upgrade over my previous electronics. One of the biggest things I like about my Garmin electronics is the depth range shading. It can help you break down the lake faster and keep you on fish by following the pattern you found. </em></p> <p><em>Garmin electronics played a big part in my 3rd place finish at Lake Dardenelle earlier this year. We used the mapping to find spawning areas and by using the shading we were able to duplicate what we had found.</em></p> <p><strong>Nathan Bell â Bryan College</strong></p> <p><em>We are all super excited to be in the position we are in going into the championship at Pickwick. After winning the BASS Eastern Regional this past weekend at Lake Cherokee, we feel that we are in a great position to be able to win School of the Year. We have been so blessed to have strong showings in the events leading up to this. Winning SOY would be huge for our young program because the school has invested so much in our team. It would solidify our teamâs standing with the school as being something to take seriously. </em></p> <p><em> </em><em>The preparation that went into this season has been different for every team. For us, it was studying the lakes that we would be going to and getting the right gear to do well on those particular lakes. The main thing for Cole Sands and I was installing Garmin electronics on my boat. It has been a game changer for us this season. The ClearVü and SideVü is so good that it has helped us find fish in several events we did really well in. I cannot wait to see where Garmin will take us at Pickwick.</em></p> <p>Best of luck to the following Garmin sponsored college anglers who will be competing this week at Pickwick Lake and Wilson Lake near Florence, AL:</p> <ul> <li><em>Chandler Robertson â University of Missouri</em></li> <li><em>Sheldon Rogge â Kansas State</em></li> <li><em>Team of Nathan Bell & Cole Sands â Bryan College</em></li> <li><em>Daniel Holt â Tennessee Tech University</em></li> <li><em>Samuel Haines â Kansas State</em></li> <li><em>Ethan Raleigh â Morehead State University</em></li> </ul> <p>There are bright futures ahead of these young gentlemen as they chase their dreams. To stay up to date on the Collegiate Bass Fishing championship be sure to follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on <a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX">Instagram</a>.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/garmin-college-fishing-team-contends-championship/">Garmin College Fishing Team Contends for Championship</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

Youâve waited all year for this trip, the first, big out-of-state hunting trip for you and your dog. The closer your departure date gets, the more your excitement builds. Seeing a new part of the country and enjoying the outdoors with scenery the exact opposite of what youâre used to back home is a thrilling adventure, and the fact that you get to hunt birds makes it even better. Your dog has quite a bit of hunting experience back home on your native gamebirds, is in good shape, and youâve trained hard all summer. All thatâs left to do is pack up and go. As youâre driving across the country, you wonder just how well your dog will adapt to hunting a new area and different birds. Thereâs a first time for every experience, and those first experiences usually come with some educational mistakes. Thatâs not a bad thing, since we learn from those mistakes and improve. Dogs are no different. They learn to handle new terrain and new birds by just getting out there and hunting, but there is always a learning curve that comes with anything new and different. A dog that has spent most of its life finding single grouse in the thick cover of Maine or northern Wisconsin is going to be challenged by pointing coveys of quail in the wide open deserts of the Southwest (or the other way around). That doesnât mean it wonât be a great hunt, but it does mean youâve got to let the birds and the country help educate your dog. Whatâs the best way to prepare a dog for these changes in terrain and game? Letâs say youâve got a pup youâre training and you want it to be experienced enough to handle any bird, anywhere. In a perfect world (the one we havenât discovered yet!), youâd take a month off work and hit the road. First, start on the prairies of Canada and turn that pup loose to run and hunt prairie chickens, Huns, and sharptails. A week or 10 days should do it. Next, drive down to Wisconsin and hunt the aspen clearcuts and thick timberland for ruffed grouse for another week. From there, pack up and head to the farmland, shelterbelts, and CRP of North and South Dakota, and let that pup learn about pheasants for a week. Since Montana is right next door, hop on over for more opportunities on pheasant, Huns, and sharptails in some more new terrain. About a week there should do it. Pack up and head south, where bobwhite quail are waiting in the creek bottoms, fence lines, tree lines, and shinnery of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas Better figure a week and a half or so to hit all three states. Then itâs off for another week in New Mexico to hunt blue quail in the desert country. Whatâs that you say? Our addition is off because thatâs at least a month and a half? And you canât take that much time away from work? We canât do that either, although it does sound like fun. In all seriousness, any dog having this opportunity would be light years ahead in maturity and hunting experience. A pup given that kind of experience would grow up to be a great bird finder and likely to adapt well in most any situation; but for the majority of us, that kind of training trip is not reality. Plus, we missed hunting chukars on the steep, rocky slopes of Idaho; we never got to Kentucky or Georgia or California for more quail; and we completely missed the woodcock flights. Maybe next year. So how do we accomplish that in the real world? Letâs look at Plan B. Do the best you can, where you can, when you can. All dogs will be their best in familiar territory, hunting the game they are most familiar with. They can adapt pretty easily, though. Remember first and foremost that dogs are predators. Their instincts to hunt for food will help then find game in any location, regardless of the cover or type of bird being hunted. The trick is in learning how different types of birds need to be hunted for maximum success. A dog used to woodcock holding tight will find a running pheasant frustrating; a dog used to bobwhites is going to find blues a challenge. Experience is the best teacher, and this is one time when hunting an inexperienced dog with an older dog that knows the game and the cover can be a big benefit. The older, experienced dog will know where to find birds in the cover, and an inexperienced dog will catch on pretty quickly by following the experienced dogâs example. Ideally, if you are at an unfamiliar place and can spend a day or two hunting with someone local to the area, do so. This way, both you and your dog are likely to come away with a better understanding of how to hunt a particular bird in that part of the country. Back home, get your dog into as many birds as possible. When itâs not nesting season, try to train on your native wild birds, even when it isnât hunting season. Training doesnât have to mean shooting birds: Itâs more about finding, working, and holding the birds. Dedication and determination are two very important factors in building a bird-finding dog, and once those have been developed, your dog can take that drive and use it anywhere. If all you have available are pen-raised and planted birds, use them. Try to vary the type of bird as much as you can, rather than just using one kind. If youâve got access to chukars, pheasants, and quail, use all three. Chukar, quail, and pheasant all act differently and have some different habits, so help your dog learn the difference by planting them in realistic spots where that species would be found. If youâre heading west to hunt quail and your dog has only seen preserve pheasants, then find some quail and use them before you leave. The more variety your dog sees in training, the better. Experience canât be trained â it needs to be gained through repetition, and trial and error. Thereâs no fast way to accomplish it. One other factor to mention is helping you dog (and yourself) with the requirements of different terrain. Things like higher altitudes can take a toll on both human and dog, so in addition to having your dog in good physical shape before you go, prepare to slow down a bit and give yourself time to adjust. And remember, our dogs often have bigger hearts than they should, and they donât always pace themselves according to what their bodies can handle. That means we have to be responsible for keeping them fit and hydrated and also know when to quit or take a break to let them (and ourselves) rest. In the Southwest, remember that your dogâs feet may need extra attention if the sandburs are thick; and if your dog is a breed with longer hair and feathering, keep a close watch for burs in the coat. They can tangle and work their way into a sore spot in a hurry. Using a horse product like Cowboy Magic or Show Sheen on the dogâs coat before hunting can help burs from getting stuck and can help them slide out easily. If your dog isnât used to cactus, be prepared to go over them and check for cactus spines. If you plan to hunt in areas where snakes may be a problem, consider vaccinating your dog and/or having a snake-breaking session before you go. There are few things more frustrating than spending a lot of time and training and money on a big trip and ending up with problems that could have been easily prevented by a little advanced planning. The bottom line with any dog is that the more they hunt and the more birds they find, the better theyâll be. If the genetics are there, the training is thorough, and they get consistent exposure to plenty of birds, theyâll likely make a pretty good bird dog most anywhere once they learn the game. The time spent preparing is well worth the effort in the long run. Check out our extensive line of dog tracking and training solutions to find out which one is right for you. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for more dog training videos and tips. Facebook Twitter Instagram Originally appeared in The Pointing Dog Journal. Written by Sharon Potter The post Traininâ Dogs with Rick Smith: Adapting to New Terrain and Birds appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>Now is the perfect time to upgrade your <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/cIntoSports-c10342-p1.html" target="_blank">dog training equipment</a> with a new Garmin e-collar system.</p> <p>Customers who purchase a qualifying dog training product from March 4, 2017, through April 23, 2017, are eligible to receive $30 USD or $50 USD via mail-in rebate when using the official Garmin rebate form. Limit 5 rebates per customer. Limit 1 rebate per valid product serial number.</p> <p>The product must be purchased in factory-new condition. All submissions must be postmarked by May 20, 2017.</p> <p>Qualifying products include the following:</p> <p><strong>$30 USD</strong><br />⢠Delta Smart (includes dog device only)<br />⢠Delta Smart Bundle (includes dog device & Keep Away Tag)<br />⢠Delta Smart Premium Bundle (includes dog device, Keep Away Tag & remote)<br />⢠Delta XC Bundle (includes handheld & dog device)<br />⢠Delta Sport XC Bundle (includes handheld & dog device)<br />⢠Delta Upland XC Bundle (includes handheld & dog device)</p> <p><strong>$50 USD</strong><br />⢠Sport PRO Bundle (includes handheld & dog device)<br />⢠PRO 70 System (includes handheld & dog device)<br />⢠PRO 550 System (includes handheld & dog device)<br />⢠PRO Trashbreaker System (includes handheld & dog device)<br />⢠PRO Control 2 Launch System (includes handheld & remote receiver)</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/promotions/Dog_Training_Product_Rebate_en.pdf">Download rebate (English)</a></li> <li><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/promotions/Dog_Training_Product_Rebate_fr.pdf">Download rebate (French)</a></li> </ul> <p>Follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media for dog training, fishing and hunting videos, tips from pros and to stay up-to-date on the latest Garmin products.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/50-rebate-select-garmin-dog-training-products/">Up to $50 Rebate on Select Garmin Dog Training Products</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

We are happy to announce our 2017 release of Garmin LakeVü HD and LakeVü HD Ultra mapping, which includes over 13,000 lakes with 1-foot HD contours. The 2017.0 release of U.S. LakeVü HD and LakeVü HD Ultra enhances our inland mapping products with the following user benefits: Added 1â contours for more than 100 key fishing lakes in Florida and more than 25 key lakes in Texas. Significant increase of MaxDef lakes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. LakeVü HD Ultra customers will also receive 700 MaxDef lakes, featuring extremely detailed and accurate contours, and will reveal humps, holes, peninsulas and ledges. 118 of those MaxDef lakes have been surveyed by Garmin crews and include surface and side scan sonar photos of notable spots above and below the water. Users of LakeVü HD Ultra also receive 3-D MarinerEye and FishEye views, our patented Auto Guidance technology, dynamic lake levels, Fishing Hot Spots Pro for Garmin, and high-resolution relief shading. To ensure compatibility, be sure to update your Garmin chartplotter(s) to the latest software. Find LakeVü lakes near you with our interactive online map. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for the latest updates from our pros, and be sure to share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin. Facebook Instagram Twitter The post Garmin expands LakeVü HD mapping with 2017 release appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>New from Garmin, our <a href="http://bit.ly/2mwYZmi" target="_blank">inReach SE+</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2mAVZGf" target="_blank">inReach Explorer+</a> handhelds are a perfect companion for boating enthusiasts. inReach allows boaters, their family, and friends to communicate anywhere in the world, land or sea. Beyond checking in and updating family, inReach satellite communicators also include an SOS button for troubled times.</p> <p>Recently, a family of sailors found themselves in an unfortunate situation on the water, <a href="http://bit.ly/2iwkYo9" target="_blank">but were able to be saved thanks to Garmin inReach technology</a>. Continue reading to find out more about what inReach technology can offer to boating enthusiasts.</p> <p><strong>Handheld Satellite Communicators with GPS Navigation</strong></p> <ul> <li>100% global Iridium satellite coverage enables 2-way text messaging from anywhere (<a href="http://explore.garmin.com/en-US/inreach/#subscriptions" target="_blank">satellite subscription required</a>)</li> <li>Trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center</li> <li>Track and share your location with family and friends</li> <li>Pair with mobile devices using the free <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod577212.html" target="_blank">Earthmate app</a> for access to downloadable maps, U.S. NOAA charts, color aerial imagery and more</li> <li>inReach Explorer+ device adds preloaded DeLorme TOPO maps with onscreen GPS routing plus built-in digital compass, barometric altimeter and accelerometer</li> </ul> <p><strong>Explore Anywhere. Communicate Everywhere.</strong></p> <p>Using the worldwide coverage of the Iridium satellite network, these go-anywhere portable devices let you exchange text messages with any cell phone number or email address anywhere â while using GPS to track and share your journeyâs progress. You can also post to social media or even communicate inReach-to-inReach in the field.</p> <p>In case of an at-risk situation, you can also use inReach to trigger an SOS to the 24/7 monitoring center, text back and forth about the nature of your emergency, and receive confirmation when help is on the way.</p> <p><strong>No Cell Tower? No Phone Service? No Problem.</strong></p> <p>inReach SE+ and Explorer+ give you all the tools to stay totally connected. You donât have to worry about being within range of a cell tower â or encountering spotty coverage in fringe zones or blackout areas. Your inReach communicator works anywhere and everywhere â so youâre never out of range, never out of reach even on the furthest water.</p> <p><strong>Who Will Answer Your SOS? GEOS Will.</strong></p> <p>GEOS is the world leader in emergency response solutions and monitoring. Theyâve supported rescues in more than 140 countries, saving many lives in the process. And theyâre standing by 24/7/365 to respond to your SOS, track your device and notify the proper contacts and emergency responders in your area. Then, while help is on the way, GEOS will continue to text back and forth with you, providing updates and critical information until your situation is resolved.</p> <p><strong>Affordable, Flexible Satellite Airtime Plans</strong></p> <p>To access the Iridium network and communicate with your inReach SE+ or Explorer+ device, an active satellite subscription is required. Depending on your usage level, you can opt for an annual contract package or flexible month-to-month airtime plan. Month-to-month plans allow users to only pay for the months they need it.</p> <p>When cruising from destination to destination, fishing many miles offshore, or fishing a lake with sketchy cell reception, be sure to always consider bringing an inReach device. Whether you want to be the first one to report a huge catch or check in with your loved ones back home, everyone in your circle will be glad you had one.</p> <p>For our marine audience, we have designed a special <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/572043" target="_blank">flotation lanyard</a> to ensure your inReach device stays afloat if it falls overboard.</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/2hVNT9a" target="_blank">Learn more about Garmin inReach here.</a></p> <p>Love inland fishing or hunting? Follow us on social media @GarminFishHunt.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>If Saltwater fishing, coastal boating and sailing is more your style, check out @GarminMarine.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://on.fb.me/1eMcOWT" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1dlgwF2" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/marine/inreach-satellite-communication-boating/">Garmin inReach Satellite Communication for Boaters</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>Are you attending the final day of the 2017 GEICO® Bassmaster Classic® <a href="https://www.bassmaster.com/expoattend" target="_blank">Outdoors Expo presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods®</a>? Be sure to swing by the <a href="http://bit.ly/2moXgAl" target="_blank">Garmin booth (#2237)</a> this Sunday to meet and chat with Garmin pros and receive autographs from some of bass fishing’s top anglers.</p> <p>Sunday’s booth schedule can be found below.</p> <p>For discounted specials on Garmin products, be sure to visit our retailers exhibiting at the show.</p> <p>Be sure to follow us on <a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX">Instagram</a> at @GarminFishHunt for more coverage of our pros at the 2017 GEICO® Bassmaster Classic®.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-26708" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-sunday.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="1500" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-sunday.jpg 1200w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-sunday-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-sunday-819x1024.jpg 819w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/meet-pros-sunday-2017-outdoors-expo-houston/">Meet the Pros: Sunday at the 2017 Outdoors Expo in Houston</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>Are you attending the 2017 GEICO® Bassmaster Classic® <a href="https://www.bassmaster.com/expoattend" target="_blank">Outdoors Expo presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods®</a> this Saturday in Houston? Be sure to swing by the <a href="http://bit.ly/2moXgAl" target="_blank">Garmin booth (#2237)</a> to meet the pros and receive autographs from bass fishing legends such as Scott Martin, Clark Wendlandt, Mark Rose, and more!</p> <p>Saturday’s booth schedule can be found below.</p> <p>For discounted specials on Garmin products, be sure to visit our retailers exhibiting at the show.</p> <p>Subscribe to the Garmin Blog to receive updates on which pros will be in our booth the rest of the weekend, and follow us on <a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX">Instagram</a> at @GarminFishHunt for more coverage of the 2017 GEICO® Bassmaster Classic®.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-26707" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-saturday.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="1500" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-saturday.jpg 1200w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-saturday-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-saturday-819x1024.jpg 819w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/meet-pros-saturday-2017-outdoors-expo-houston/">Meet the Pros: Saturday at the 2017 Outdoors Expo in Houston</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>Are you attending the 2017 GEICO® Bassmaster Classic® <a href="https://www.bassmaster.com/expoattend" target="_blank">Outdoors Expo presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods®</a>? Be sure to swing by the <a href="http://bit.ly/2moXgAl" target="_blank">Garmin booth (#2237)</a> Friday, Saturday and Sunday to meet and chat with Garmin pros, and receive autographs from bass fishing legends such as Bill Dance, Andy Morgan, Mark Rose, and more!</p> <p>Friday’s booth schedule can be found below.</p> <p>For discounted specials on Garmin products, be sure to visit our retailers exhibiting at the show.</p> <p>Subscribe to the Garmin Blog to receive updates on which pros will be in our booth the rest of the weekend, and follow us on <a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX">Instagram</a> at @GarminFishHunt for more coverage of our pros at the 2017 GEICO® Bassmaster Classic®.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-26706" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-friday.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="1500" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-friday.jpg 1200w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-friday-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/booth-friday-819x1024.jpg 819w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/meet-pros-friday-2017-outdoors-expo-houston/">Meet the Pros: Friday at the 2017 Outdoors Expo in Houston</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>The majority of experienced and successful dog trainers will heartily agree that the E-collar is the greatest training aid yet invented. Over 40 years ago, the forward thinking folks who owned Tri-Tronics/Garmin started marketing this wonderful gadget, and this company has never stopped trying to improve their products. Every improvement Iâve seen them make in all these years has made their E-collars even closer to perfect for the jobs it is so good at. Maybe it would be better to say jobs the E-collar is <em>helpful</em> at because what also has to be in good working order for this product to get the great results itâs capable of is the important question of whose hand is holding the transmitter.</p> <p>Knowledge, experience, and good old fashioned dog savvy are very helpful aids to the person and product getting the best results possible. But the really great news is that <a href="http://bit.ly/2bDZZAK" target="_blank">even if youâre not a pro trainer, you can quickly and easily learn to properly use an E-collar</a> to greatly help or solve about 90 percent of the problems or issues your dogs have.</p> <p>It is simply amazing how long the list is of faulty dog thinking or behaviors that we can tweak or eliminate with a bit of careful planning mixed with sensible use of the magic button. The magic button operates the magic necklace hanging on the dog, and that in turn quickly activates his or her decision to make sincere efforts to change their ways.</p> <p>When considering all the different types of dogs in the world, the list of ways E-collars can help various folks with various dogs is extremely long. In the hundreds!</p> <p>Itâs my experience that most folks (including many experienced trainers) donât yet fully realize how much good they can accomplish by gently and sensibly using their E-collar for more big and little issues than they ever thought possible.</p> <p>Iâll sum up this segment of my thoughts by stressing to you to always <u>try to think like your dog</u>. No matter what the problem is that you wish to correct, donât give up without a fight. In other words, try some type of logical strategy before giving up or feeling the situation is hopeless. Ninety percent of the time there is a way, if there is a will. Ninety percent . . . thatâs pretty darn good!</p> <p><u>There is, however, another side to this coin that we hardly ever talk about or see addressed</u>. Iâm frequently reminded of this because some people are under the mistaken impression that I know everything about dogs and can fix every incorrect trait, habit, behavior, lack of talent, or rebellious idea they have. The reason we can fix only 90 percent of problems is that in probably every type of dog sport or job, there are possibly 10 percent of issues that we just canât do much about. But I donât want you jumping to a conclusion now and say, âWell the problem Rover has right now is probably in that 10 percent so Iâll just accept it, or do my best to ignore it even though itâs kind of driving me crazy.â No, the number I wish you to remember first is the 90 percent. Ninety-percent of unhelpful behaviors can be helped.</p> <p>However, we do all have to acknowledge there are occasions when a problem is such an inborn trait or inherited attitude that we are licked on that one. We should always think positive and be very gung-ho, but at the same time a piece of our mind must also know our limitations, or maybe more correctly the limitations Rover was born with.</p> <p>Iâm not experienced with every type of dog activity, but Iâm quite experienced with several types of hunting dogs. For example purposes, Iâll explain a few things about treeing dogs that I donât believe we can change or cure no matter how much we may want to, or how much that one fault keeps an otherwise dandy young prospect from being the next superstar.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Backtracking</strong> â This is whenever any trailing hound goes the wrong direction on a track made by any type of scent producing creature. People often ask how a dog knows which is the right direction to go. Iâm not entirely sure, but do know that most hounds almost instantly can tell which direction is going to get them closer to their quarry and which will take them away from it. Most hounds quickly and vigorously go the correct direction. Then there are some that are about 50/50âhalf the time they go the correct direction and half the time the wrong one. Some dogs go the wrong way 70 to 90 percent of the time. Some dogs really want to go the right way, but they just canât seem to tell which is right and which is wrong. Many others that are frequently wrong donât seem to care if they are going right or wrong. They just care they are working a trail of some sort. The fact that it gets colder and colder and harder and harder as they go does not seem to register to them that this must be wrong, and that they need to try harder to pick the correct direction.</li> </ul> <p>In my considerable experience, Iâve tried all sorts of things including setting them up in various ways and trying to catch them going in the wrong direction and tickle âem lightly or a bit more with the E-collar, and I donât believe Iâve ever succeeded at helping to correct his very bad trait thatâs born in too many hounds.</p> <p>Heredity is sometimes a stronger force than an E-collar. This is one example of an occasion where we probably have to simply accept backtracking as part of the 10 percent pile.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Chewing the tree that the quarry has climbed and that the dog is treeing on, as well as running up the tree, jumping, falling, climbing around, and acting a fool instead of treeing like a sensible and steady dog doing its job</strong> â These are also problems I have not found a cure for. These are parts of the treeing style that some dogs are born with. In my experience, they simply cannot tree without doing these goofy things if that is the tree style born and bred in them. When that is the case, stopping them from any of these unwanted behaviors while treeing will also stop them from treeing. In the same part of the package they inherited that enables them to have a burning desire to tree are assorted other pieces that in some cases are unhelpful or hurtful enough to make the dog nearly useless for the purpose it was originally intended.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Also on the 10 percent pile pertaining to tree dogs or hunting dogs in general is that you canât force a dog to hunt harder, faster, or wider.</strong> You canât force them to work out a track faster just because you want them to. As a general rule, we often can stop dogs from doing things, but it can be very difficult or impossible to force them to try harder or work faster.</li> </ul> <p>Amazing to me, experienced trainers can force-break dogs of many types to retrieve all sorts of items. Until I saw that being done, I would have doubted it could be. Using an E-collar we can also force a dog to come to us much more quickly, willingly, and consistently when we somehow signal to that dog that it should return to us. So yes, there are some examples that prove we can sometimes force dogs to do things they werenât planning to do, but that is not the norm.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Forcing a dog to tree harder, which means bark faster, louder, more frantically when it is treeing is for sure another item in the 10 percent category.</strong> Here again, heredity rules, and we have to realize our limitations.</li> </ul> <p>The list of canâts is only 10 percent as long as the list of things we can accomplish. So think deeply, think positively, assume the best, and seldom give up without a good try first. However, realize that there are occasionally times and problems where inherited traits or attitudes are beyond our abilities, <em>regardless of what kind of dog owns you!</em></p> <p>Follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media for fishing and hunting videos, tips from pros and to stay up-to-date on the latest Garmin products.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/hunting-dog-behavior-ecollar-training/">Some Things Canât Be Fixed</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article