Elevation bands — Why this is a powerful layer for research

Quickly analyze a state to narrow down seasonal trends in animal behavior

August 21, 2020BY: Brady Miller

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Our Terrain Layer (elevation bands) is one of the best ways to quickly analyze a state to narrow down where you might want to do your research and scouting efforts. Animals move across the landscape and occupy different elevation bands during different parts of the year. Using this layer will help you analyze the unit you are hunting and will allow you to fine-tune your research. This layer is even more powerful when you jump into 3D.

Elevation layers are broken up into the following bands:

11,500+ ft
10,000 - 11,500 ft
8,500 - 10,000 ft
7,000 - 8,500 ft
5,500 - 7,000 ft
4,000 - 5,500 ft
< 4,000 ft

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John Davis

insider

8/31/2020, 1:30:49 PM

Brady, will the app have offline capability hopefully? Thank you!!

Brady Miller

team

9/5/2020, 6:59:59 PM

Hey John. Sorry I missed this earlier in the week. The app will have offline capability on mobile. We can't wait to release it!

Ryan Shipp

insider

8/21/2020, 6:04:26 PM

Specific features you all are adding to goHunt Maps are definitely winning over the competitors! I can't focus on my job and workload because I am spending all my time on Maps! LOL Good thing I have a desk job!