GPS units have proven to be a useful tool for hunters over recent years. A lot of hunters now realise that they are both affordable and easy to use.

If choosing a GPS unit specifically for hunting make sure you purchase one that will work well under tree cover. There has been much debate over which types of GPS work best. The Garmin 12 (recently discontinued) has proven to be an excellent value for money hunters GPS. Some say the Etrex models do not work so well under tree cover.