new tool for hunting in MN

[Kirsch]

Gators, the list is up to date as of MNTRAX 2009. Upper Red has not been surveyed by the DNR (at least not when I last pulled the data) and Mille Lacs data was incomplete. I will have to check on Vermillion.

[Kirsch]

azsearch, yes it will work with a Nuvi 255. The amount of memory is only an issue if your GPS does not take a card. Simply insert the memory card into the GPS and the Trax map appears as you zoom into an area. There is no uploads/downloads or anything.

[Scoot]

Kirsch, 2:30 in the morning? Don't you sleep??? I've stopped by the store a couple times but haven't seen you or your bride the last couple trips in. I'll catch you over there eventually...

[azsearch]

that sounds great, I'm going to have to get one.

[gators06]

Kirsch, thanks for the info and quick replys.

[Kirsch]

Scoot: Sleep is over-rated. I needed to catch up on some work so pulled a late night. It will be nice to see you and catch up. Talk to you soon.

[Ed Carlson]

A little update on my new Garmin 500 and the NDTRAX and MNTRAX.

I uploaded both sets into my 500 from the DVD's, and so far no glitches. I also run a Garmin Inland Lakes chip in it, and occasionally a LakeMaster/Garmin LOTW chip, but only select what regions/map data I need on that particular day from the "My Maps Data List".

The only thing I needed to learn was to de-select the Garmin new 2010 updated roads and just run the lakes packets when I go into "marine mode" or boating Mode...and then it works flawlessly.

The Garmin 500 and the NDTRAX & MNTRAX Data is a big "PASS" as far as I'm concerned. It has proven to be a handy addition on the dash on the road and on the bow on the water with the NDTRAX, MNTRAX, or the Garmin software.

[Capt'nMorgan]

Kirsch, will the lowrance chip work in either of the H20'S(color and b/w)and are there going to be any updates/upgrades to the 2011 chip?

[pulleye16]

Will MNTRAX work with ANY Garmin Nuvi that takes a SD card?????

[Kirsch]

Capt'nMorgan,

Yes the chip will work in all the H20's. On the grayscale units, the land will show as a bit of different texture. The older the GPS the slower the processors so refresh rates can be a bit slow on an extensive map such as a TRAX map. Also, on the real old Lowrance handhelds like the iFinder Pro, etc, the firmware needs to be updated if they never were. However, I believe all H20 units had new enough firmware.

There are always updates to the TRAX maps each year. Changes to lands at the very least as well as I am always looking to add data that would help sportsmen. The typical data for the next year version is usually in March. Updates are only $20 and are not required but highly recommended. Hunting units changed this year as well and was a change to the last MNTRAX update.

[Kirsch]

pulleye, MNTRAX will work in virtually any Garmin handheld, automotive, 2-way radio, aviation, motorcyle, cross-over, or dog collar that takes a Garmin SD or Garmin microSD card. The only exceptions that I have found are the Nuvi 200, 250W, and 650. These 3 units have an issue that the GPS only wants to allow one map to be loaded on the GPS. I had to create a special version for these 3 GPS units to trick the GPS into believing MNTRAX is only one map. There are probably 40+ other Nuvis that work with the standard MNTRAX. It has to be the exact numbers listed above to need the special version as other 200 series such as 205W, 255W, 265W etc work fine.

[pulleye16]

Thanks, If I get my Nuvi for christmas I'll be sure to give you a call! I think It would be great for Pheasant hunting finding the public land.