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Beat gps collars for hunting dog tracking?
Posted on 8/12/25 at 5:54 pm
Posted on 8/12/25 at 5:54 pm
I know technology is changing at a rapid speed. With all of the advances in gps, is there a better, cheaper version that’s capable? Want to start letting my blood dog start tracking off leash.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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Posted on 8/12/25 at 6:08 pm to Tiger In the Swamp
Was going to suggest what my friend uses in MS. He is a professional tracker. Had no idea it costs this much though.
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Posted on 8/12/25 at 8:53 pm to Tiger In the Swamp
I have a garmin alpha 300i. If you gonna spend that much money might as well get the latest and greatest…..for now ha. I use this for my Catahoula blood tracking dog and to keep with my brothers hounds when I occasionally hunt with them. There are cheaper options around but this is a situation IMO you very much get what you pay for.
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This post was edited on 8/12/25 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 8/13/25 at 5:33 am to Tiger In the Swamp
I just purchased a Dogtra Pathfinder 2 mini for my small beagle for $429.
It’s the only tracking collar I’ve ever had but I highly recommend it.
I have a buddy who uses the Garmin units and says they are great too.
It’s the only tracking collar I’ve ever had but I highly recommend it.
I have a buddy who uses the Garmin units and says they are great too.
Posted on 8/13/25 at 10:36 am to Jvalhenson
Another vote for the Garmin. Works great with the dog and I like that I can use it for in reach as well when I go offshore and in the back country.
Posted on 8/13/25 at 11:18 am to Tiger In the Swamp
Alpha 300
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And a good recall with the tone button
TT25
And a good recall with the tone button
Posted on 8/13/25 at 11:58 am to LSUduckhunter
Thats why I went with the 300i vs the 300. Use it offshore as a backup to my PLB and of course for texting out there on occasion.
Posted on 8/13/25 at 1:50 pm to Tiger In the Swamp
We just tried a Halo collar- the app is cool, and it's pretty damn accurate- buuuuttttt.......the second day in Grand Isle saltwater killed it.
Impressively enough, they automatically sent a replacement- the app knew the collar failed, so we'll see if this was just a fluke or not.
Impressively enough, they automatically sent a replacement- the app knew the collar failed, so we'll see if this was just a fluke or not.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 2:41 pm to LEASTBAY
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Was going to suggest what my friend uses in MS. He is a professional tracker. Had no idea it costs this much though.
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That's on the cheap side. Track and train with a 300 handheld will run $1200 or so for a lab or bird dog.
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