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Photo by Joel Shangle It was the perfect âAha momentâ: My very first week on the water with my new Garmin Panoptix transducer, on Lake Pleasant, just outside of Phoenix. I was as new as you could possibly be to Panoptix â I had just been added to the Garmin Pro Team, had just gotten my GPSMAP 7608, 7610 and 7612xsv units installed, and was literally using it for the first time. I had already seen some crazy stuff with what Garmin calls an âall-seeing sonarâ, and had just pulled up on a spot to throw an Alabama rig. Iâll never forget what I saw: I had my eyes locked on my 7608xsv screen on my front deck, and literally watched a fish come out of a tree, swim up to my bait, and then turn around and swim back into the tree. I put my A-rig rod down, picked up a drop-shot, threw back into the tree, and caught that fish. I didnât even know what I was doing with Panoptix yet, but there it was. Proof of what a huge advantage it could be on the water. I made the switch to Garmin electronics in January. This was a serious decision for me, because as most of you know, our electronics are where itâs at for us fishing the Elite Series. Every other piece of gear we use depends on what weâre able to find and decipher from our electronics. But from the minute I saw the very first video on Panoptix last year, I knew it was something I really needed to look into. I already knew that Garminâs quality was top notch. They were good enough to dominate the personal GPS market across the board, and the more I looked into their technology, the more I understood that their mapping was a step above everybody else, too. But Panoptix. That was the deal. A forward-scanning transducer mounted on the shaft of your trolling motor (officially the âPanoptix PS21 LiveVü Forwardâ transducer) that allows you to look underneath docks and scan across flats and breaks without having idle over them. The advantages are pretty profound. Panoptix at the Bassmaster Classic I can tell you without a doubt that Panoptix will make a difference for me at the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake in early March. Grand has a ton of docks, and I donât care how good you are at idling along a row of docks in practice, you canât idle your boat under a dock. With Panoptix, you can literally see fish under those docks. Itâll also be fantastic for scanning brush piles and throwing a jerkbait. You might be moving along, throwing a crankbait, see a brushpile on your Panoptix 80 feet in front of you, switch up to a jig and pluck a fish out of the brushpile. With a jerkbait, you can watch how fish are schooling, can see if fish are maybe following your bait and not biting, and adjust the way youâre fishing it. Iâm still on a learning curve with Panoptix, but as I dial it in over the course of the 2016 Elite Series, I feel like Iâll open whole new realms of possibility. I canât wait. Want more of the latest news and updates from Garmin hunting and fishing pros? Follow us at: @garminfishhunt on Twitter and Instagram, and on Facebook @Garmin Fish & Hunt. Donât forget to tag us using #FishGarmin or #HuntGarmin for a chance to be featured on our channel! Related articles Part 2 Crankbait Tips with Garmin Pro Casey Scanlon: Depth, Color, and Material Part 1 Crankbait Tips with Garmin Pro Casey Scanlon: Size and Speed Bass Fishermen: Win Cash for Using Garmin Electronics View the full article

<p><a class="asset-img-link" href="" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Screen Shot 2016-02-23 at 9.19.26 AM" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c81a5186970b img-responsive" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c81a5186970b-600wi.png" style="width: 599px;" title="Screen Shot 2016-02-23 at 9.19.26 AM" /></a></p> <p>The difference between the possible and the impossible lies in a personâs motivation and determination. Recently weâve teamed up with an exceptionally focused individual who possesses this type of raw fortitude. His name is Aaron Rice and heâs committed to skiing 2.5 million self-propelled vertical feet this year.</p> <p>Aaron grew up in New England where he fell in love with skiing at a young age. In high school he raced and instructed at the 240' vertical Nashoba Valley. In college he began exploring the backcountry and started to learn about avalanches. After graduating from UVM in 2012, Aaron moved to Alta where he has been backcountry skiing ever since. Year over year Aaron pushed himself to hike more vertical feet and ski harder, faster lines. Last year he completed 726,000 self- propelled vertical feet and this year he plans to more than double that.</p> <p>Aaron is currently at day 49 with 472,000 vertical feet under his belt. A recent broken hand has held him back a little, but overall he has skinned and skied 764 miles, and has been out skiing for nearly 400 hours.</p> <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Screen Shot 2016-02-23 at 9.21.25 AM" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c81a518e970b img-responsive" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c81a518e970b-600wi.png" style="width: 596px;" title="Screen Shot 2016-02-23 at 9.21.25 AM" /></a></p> <p>There are a lot of factors into deciding where Aaron skiâs each day. There have been elevated avalanche dangers in Alta for much of the season and that has often dictated where he skis. Aaron likes to ski big technical lines, so when conditions permit, he tries to ski steeper and more aggressive lines. His favorite place to ski is in Alta, UT, where thereâs an average of 550" of snow per year and easy access to unbelievable terrain.</p> <p>Aaron uses a Garmin <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/wrist-worn/epix-/prod146065.html">epix</a> for all of his adventures. The watch is equipped with auto-calibrating ABC sensors to provide relevant real-time information. The built-in altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, while the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term trends in air pressure. Garmin epix has helped Aaron push himself to go longer and faster.</p> <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Screen Shot 2016-02-23 at 9.20.58 AM" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201bb08bf1540970d img-responsive" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6a00d83451bb7069e201bb08bf1540970d-600wi.png" style="width: 596px;" title="Screen Shot 2016-02-23 at 9.20.58 AM" /></a></p> <p>âPushing through physical pain is easy, but convincing yourself that it's worth pushing through on any given day is hard.â</p> <p>Join the adventure and follow Aaronâs 2.5 million self -propelled record attempt <a href="http://airandrice.com/">here</a>. Donât forget to share with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and use #HaveNoLimits.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/ambassador-stories-aaron-rice/">Ambassador Stories: Aaron Rice</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=IGI5g3BQ0NY:CUUuynw2zOk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=IGI5g3BQ0NY:CUUuynw2zOk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

<p>The last time we caught up with the Sweitzers they were taking in all the sights and sounds of Cuba. Before that, the adventurous family had traveled across the US and into Mexico, Guatemala, Columbia, and now Jamaica, where Steve has updated us on their journey once again.</p> <p>After more than a week of barely eating the food in Cuba, we went straight to a jerk joint upon landing in Kingston, Jamaica. Jerk chicken and pork are favorites for me and Jamaicans have it dialed in. In fact, if you ask locals which jerk joint is the best, they will tell you that they are all good, but our favorite spot was a place called Scotchies.</p> <p><a class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c8164f04970b img-responsive" style="width: 526px;" title="12274637_10156320421990360_7861630261050582757_n" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c8164f04970b-550wi.jpg" alt="12274637_10156320421990360_7861630261050582757_n" /></a></p> <p>Once we settled into our hotel in Kingston, we researched and made plans to hike the famous Blue Mountains above Kingston. The combination of forest, grasses, fog and sunlight give the mountains their name. The hiking was at once scenic and challenging. We were surprised at the altitude we had reached. While we were taking in the fresh air and scenery of the mountain, we had climbed to over 4100 feet according to my <a href="mailto:https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod160512.html">Garmin fenix 3</a>. At the end of our hike we had a picnic overlooking the valley to the Caribbean. I should note that itâs important that you go with a local guide who knows the mountain. Sadly, there are bandits roaming some of the trails but, we had no problems.</p> <p>Before leaving Kingston, we spent an amazing afternoon at the Bob Marley home and museum. Itâs a, âmust seeâ for history and music fans.</p> <p><a class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201bb08bb20db970d img-responsive" style="width: 526px;" title="12246933_10156343221060360_2650461551601318511_n" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6a00d83451bb7069e201bb08bb20db970d-550wi.jpg" alt="12246933_10156343221060360_2650461551601318511_n" /></a></p> <p>In Negril, we met friends from the US. After being on the road for months, it was good to see familiar faces. Negril is easily the most beautiful and most popular tourist destination but after roughing it through most of Jamaica, it was nice to be in a comfortable place with friends and good food.</p> <p>Go to Jamaica and spend time in the water. Itâs the Caribbean at itâs most beautiful.</p> <p>Join the adventure and follow the Sweitzers as they create and share videos, <a href="https://instagram.com/sweitzpalooza/">photos</a>, and blogs throughout their two-year journey using Garmin products. Donât forget to share with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and use #HaveNoLimits.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/the-sweitzer-family-jamaica/">The Sweitzer Family: Jamaica</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=l7cWWvVO4sw:0Qe_27EkhOE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=l7cWWvVO4sw:0Qe_27EkhOE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

Photo courtesy of Fired Up Outdoors Hunting seasons are largely over in North America, but that doesnât mean we canât stop dreaming about next season and begin planning the next adventure. Last week, we began the series with South Dakota pheasants coming in at #10. Today we continue our list of top ten North American hunts and focus on Caribou hunting in Alaska. A caribou hunt takes a vast amount of preparation. Once you begin to turn your dream into a plan, there are many things youâll need to take into consideration to make sure your trip is a success. First, be careful selecting airlines. If you want to take meat and antlers home, make sure your airline of choice allows it. Many airlines have restrictions and you want to be aware of these before itâs too late. After travel logistics, itâs time to figure out how youâre going to get into your desired hunting area. Aviation is a huge part of the Alaskan bush lifestyle and chances are, youâll need to find a bush pilot to fly you in there. Make sure to do plenty of research and choose a reputable, experienced pilot to get you in and out safely. There are many choices in charter companies and pilots so try to find ones with positive online reviews or someone who is referred to you. Photo courtesy of Fired Up Outdoors Whether youâre having an outfitter set up a drop camp for you or going with a seasoned guide, this is a hunt that you donât want to experience alone. Definitely bring a friend (or several) and pack a Rino 650t handheld GPS/two-way radio for everyone in your party, along with plenty of extra batteries and enhanced TOPO maps. Rino provides two-way communication with your hunting buddies, a high-sensitivity GPS antenna for locating your position even in thick cover, and NOAA weather radio. You will find Rino to be an invaluable asset on your adventures into the Alaskan bush. Season dates vary drastically from unit to unit, but the deadline to submit for a tag in a draw unit is typically mid-December. There are plenty of over-the-counter caribou tags available, but if this is a hunt youâre interested in, we strongly urge you look over the State of Alaska hunting regulations to make sure you are prepared. Tune in next week when we continue the series on our Top 10 North American Hunts. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin. Facebook Twitter Instagram View the full article

If a South Dakota pheasant hunt isnât on your bucket list, it should be. After all, it didnât earn a reputation as the âPheasant Capitol of the Worldâ for nothing. Whether youâre hunting endless cornfields or brushy CRP, ring-necked pheasants are extremely prevalent in The Mount Rushmore State. Admittedly, you can find shooting preserves in just about any state and shoot liberated birds all day long. South Dakota has those, too â quite a few, actually! But what South Dakota offers compared to other states is an unprecedented amount of wild roosters. If youâre willing to brave the cold late-season temperatures, you can have opportunities to flush hundreds of wild birds a day, as the cold weather pushes them to group together to stay warm. If youâre a do-it-yourself hunter, you can take advantage of more than 5 million acres of public and private land that has been leased for public hunting in South Dakota. Download the state land maps to load into your Garmin handheld GPS, Astro or Alpha to make sure you donât venture onto private property. Whether youâre an avid upland bird hunter or a beginner, a trip to South Dakota for the pheasant hunt of a lifetime is something you wonât regret. Tune in next Tuesday when we continue our series on our Top 10 North American Hunts. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin. Facebook Twitter Instagram View the full article

<p>The security of our usersâ data is extremely important to us. We continually work on making improvements to our software and devices, and we are committed to responding quickly to identified issues. We are working diligently to provide an updated version of Garmin Connect Mobile with enhanced data encryption. These updates for Android, iPhone, and Windows applications are expected to be complete and available for download by next week at the latest. We are not aware of any security incidents related to this issue.</p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=ZPpLGADZOGg:Jp3JJHCAvws:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=ZPpLGADZOGg:Jp3JJHCAvws:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

We sat down with extreme bowhunter, fitness enthusiast, and apex predator Cameron Hanes to get to know him and hear what itâs like to prepare for some of the most intense hunts on the planet. Garmin: What are your favorite species to hunt for? Cameron Hanes: Elk have always been at the top of my list. Shooting a big bull elk with my bow is what I dreamt of when I was young and itâs still right up there. Second to that is dangerous game. I like the adrenaline rush of hunting grizzlies, Cape buffalo, and in general, anything that can hunt you, too. G: What do you love about bowhunting? CH: I love the challenge of bowhunting. Becoming proficient with a bow is a challenge that has basically defined my life. G: What do you do to prepare yourself to go on a strenuous and physically demanding hunt? CH: I pretty much train every day, year-round. I never miss a day of training and the whole reason I train is so I can bowhunt. My goal is to become the âUltimate Predator.â I donât even know if thatâs achievable, but if I want to be that, I know that I need to work harder. There are a few other things that keep me motivated. I like doing endurance races and my motto is basically this: âI donât get ready for a season, I stay ready.â Iâm pretty much ready every day of the year and when that ultimate hunt comes, Iâm ready to give 100%. G: Do you feel like thereâs a direct correlation between your training and the success youâve had? CH: Definitely. The success of my hunts absolutely is because of my intense training regimen. The last time one of my hunts was not successful was in 2009. In 2015 I only bowhunted 10 times. Of those 10 hunts, I harvested 10 animals. Seven of them were in an âany weaponsâ season, so I could have used a rifle, but I decided to use a bow because thatâs all I ever use. I just like the challenge and preparation, and because Iâve prepared so hard, Iâve been successful almost 100% of the time. It goes hand-in-hand. I donât feel like Iâm a great hunter or overly talented. All I do is work very hard and it pays off. G: How does being physically prepared for a hunt help prepare you mentally? CH: You can be physically strong, but if youâre mentally weak, you wonât be successful. You need to balance them both. I work so hard in training, that when Iâm on the hunt, Iâve already sacrificed so much, so Iâve got to be mentally strong. Because Iâm mentally strong when Iâm physically training, Iâm like, âOK, Iâve got to do four reps,â or âIâve got to run further.â You canât have one without the other. To get that mental strength, thatâs where I test myself with the 100-mile Ultra Marathons and other marathons in back-to-back days. I want to make myself miserable. I want to be at my best on my worst days. Many times, hunting is just that. You get so rundown and beat down; youâre grinding it out and youâre not at 100%. Thatâs when you get the chance. When that chance comes, Iâve got to be able to take advantage of it, so I train for misery and when it comes time for the hunt, it pays off. G: How does the Garmin fÄnix 3 smartwatch help you while hunting? CH: Knowing where youâre going, how high you are, what the weather could potentially be doing; all of those things are a big deal to the mountain hunter. The more information you have accessible to you, the more successful youâll be. People want reassurance. They want to know if a big storm is coming, so thatâs where knowing the barometric pressure pays off. It makes a huge difference knowing your elevation if youâre reading a TOPO map. That information gives people peace of mind. So thatâs where I think electronics like the fÄnix 3 pay off. Itâs just a good tool to use. Any tool thatâs going to give you peace of mind or help you become successful, youâve got to add to your repertoire. Follow Cameron Hanes on social media, and be sure to check out his website. Also be sure to check out Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin. Facebook Twitter Instagram View the full article

By: John Wick This subject is discussed and debated wherever dog trainers gather. Like most questions with uncertain answers, it has believers on both sides of its coin. Various trainers have different needs and goals; different backgrounds and strategies; and different mentors and reading materials. They also have vastly different attitudes toward being open-minded about differing opinions coming from proven pros. No wonder so many folks are confused and uncertain about whether or not they should yell at their dogs before they press their E-collar button. One often repeated theory in some dog training circles is that when a dog is misbehaving the trainer should loudly let the dog know that the misbehavior was seen or heard and now the trainer is about to dish out some discipline in the form of E-collar stimulation. In other words and in plain English, the trainer wants the dog to know itâs about to be punished, and the punishment is coming from the person doing the yelling. In my mind, many of these people are more dominators than trainers. Most of âem that Iâve watched seemed to get a little too much glee from correcting their dogs. I often felt they wanted to be boss of somethingâmaybe everythingâbut for now the dog will do so it will have to pay the price or penalty. That penalty often seemed to be a little stiffer than the offense called for. There are also other people who believe in the âyell before you pressâ strategy who are calm, sensible, and consistent and do a pretty fine job of getting their desired results some of the time. It seems that the majority of these folks learned this system from someone else who believes this is the best way to train. Often these people are not aware that thereâs another school of thought that is quite different and usually more successful. After they become aware of it and stew on it a bit, many will change their tactics if they give the opposite approach adequate thought and a fair try. This opposite approach is based on NOT yelling, screaming, or blowing a whistle to send the dog a message that the master is unhappy and about to deliver punishment. Whether itâs chasing deer or cars, harassing the cat or chickens, or jumping on the couch, followers of this quiet theory believe the dog knows what it was doing and thinking at the time of misbehavior. When stimulation is delivered to it at the instant of this wrong misbehavior or thought, the dog quickly and correctly assumes its wrong thought and action caused and delivered the sudden discomfort. For most folks and most of the time, this is simply a better way to reach our goals. And itâs easier on the human and the dog. While we should be the pack leader, we donât need to overdo it with most dogs. We certainly want to have a friendly relationship with our dogs in every way possible. When it comes right down to it, isnât that one of the fabulous advantages of using an E-collar in teaching and training? It allows us to be the best friend that dog ever had while still being able to deliver the exact right amount of punishment at the exact instant itâs needed without the dog suspecting we had anything to do with it. And there are more reasons for us to keep our mouths shut when weâre about to deliver a message. A primary one is that we all know the importance of being extremely consistent. How can we be consistent if one time we yell at the dog and itâs 50 yards away and can plainly hear us and then tomorrow itâs a quarter-mile away and when weâre looking at the dog the wind is blowing into our face extremely hard and we could yell until weâre purple and that dog cannot hear us? With most types of hunting dogs, we are often in situations where the brush or leaves are rattling in the wind, or the rain is coming down hard, or the dog is simply too far away to hear our yell. Anything we canât do ALL the time, we shouldnât do SOME of the time. Yelling a threat or warning for dogs that can hear it part of the time but not all of the time is certainly inconsistent on our part, and inconsistency from us is the leading cause of our dog training dreams not coming true. There may be very occasional situations when itâs appropriate and helpful to let the dog know that you know whatâs up, and youâre not going to tolerate it. Picking one or two offenses or training lessons you wish to teach that ALWAYS happen when the dog is close enough to you that you can yell and be clearly heard might be appropriate with some harder-headed dogs as a way of reminding them that you are the boss in this relationship, and that youâll be fair but firm. YOU are the pack leader! Yes, there may be times when a little of that strategy will be helpful. But for the biggest part of successful training, one of the requirements for correct and consistent results is to quietly keep yourself out of the discipline picture whenever possible. Let your E-collar handle rule enforcement all by itself, regardless of what kind of dog owns you! Related articles Attitude Effects Everything Introducing the Garmin Delta⢠XC Series: Bringing New Features to its Popular Line of E-Collars for Dogs View the full article

Sporting dog owners are celebrating the release of the new Garmin Tri-Tronics Sport PRO, as its feature-rich design makes dog training easier than ever before. Here are a few of our favorite things about it: The quick-turn dial makes changing between 10 stimulation levels and auxiliary functions easier than ever before! Separate buttons that are clearly labeled for continuous and momentary stimulation, vibration, and tone give the Sport PRO a simple, intuitive, âno lookâ 1-hand operation. Collar will work flawlessly on any breed with the included long and short interchangeable contact points to adapt the collar for the length of your dogâs coat. Easily set the BarkLimiter from the handheld to control unwanted barking. We even added in beacon lights to the collar to help locate your dog when hunting at night, or even on a walk around the neighborhood to help keep your best pup safe. Check out the Sport PRO and our full line of dog products at www.garmin.com/dogs. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin. Facebook Twitter Instagram View the full article

Sulking, showing resentment or displeasure, unsociable withdrawal, gloomy, sadâ¦pouting. While we usually think that behavior is for a teenager whoâs just been grounded for missing curfew, itâs not an attitude most people would attribute to their dog. However, itâs something weâve been seeing more of, both at seminars and in new dogs in for training. What does pouting look like? Displayed by a teenager itâs easy to spot. For example, when asked to take out the trash for the umpteenth time, the teen does itâ¦in slow motion, head down, shoulders slumped, and with an expression that clearly indicates theyâre responding but only under protest and they would rather be doing something else. Pouting displayed by a dog doesnât look much different. It can look like any one or combination of the following: turning a back to you and not wanting to face you; ear drooping; head hanging low; tail dropping and tucked between their legs; whimpering or whining; a sad, pitiful look in their eyes and not wanting to maintain eye contact; not wanting to do anything if they canât do it their way. Why do dogs pout? It can be a genetic thing, an inherited trait from a sire or dam, but more likely itâs learned behavior. Dogs repeat what works, and if pouting and sulking they didnât want to do, they will use that behavior over and over because it works. A pouting dog is responding to your demands under protest. It can be a form of dominance behavior in a dog with a dominant personality. It knows it will probably have to do what you asked, but itâs sending a clear message that it isnât pleased with the situation. Give the Boss the sad eyes and act pathetic, and the Boss may just back off from the current demand. The more times it works, the harder the habit is to break. A pouting dog that gets its way has been able to control the situation and make its own decision. That puts the dog higher up the leadership scale than it should be, and the only way to fix it is not to allow it to occur in the first place. Hereâs the key component: Ask yourself if youâve ever seen a dog pout when it was getting to do whatever it wanted to do (and this holds true for teenagers, too). They donât pout then â thereâs no reason to. When they get their way, theyâre happy. They donât display sulky, sullen behavior when theyâre getting to do whatever they want with no restrictions or rules. Pouting is a reaction to control. We usually see pouting and sullen behavior at seminars because often the dog is being asked to step out of its comfort zone. It has never been in that position before, having managed to manipulate the owner into giving in. It usually manifests on the chain gang first, with a dog that has never had to stay put for very long. First they get frustrated and may bark, dig, chew, jump around, etc. Then they start to give in and resign themselves to the fact that they canât go anywhere, but they do it with a pouting attitude. That changes when the owner approaches, because the dog is certain the owner will rescue it from being tied. Some of the dogs learn very quickly to be calm and still, which in turn gets them off the chain. Others may turn their backs and sulk, or any of the other behaviors that signify a pout. The next phase of training where the pout shows up is on the lead. A lot of dogs are used to being held in place by the leash via tension, and theyâve been allowed to pull because the owner didnât know how not to have them pull. When the Command Lead goes on and the dog is put in the position of having to actually pay attention and watch the handler and walk with a loop of slack in the lead, they will pout. Some will even fight it, since theyâre used to pulling on the lead to go where they want to go while dragging the person along. Theyâll stop and refuse to move, jump on you, try to push into you⦠and when all of that fails, they sulk and pout. From there, we go to teaching a dog to stand still, or âwhoa,â and the pout shows up there as well. Usually the dog tries to negotiate: Okay, I stood still for a bit, now itâs my turn to make a decision and I want to move. We canât allow the dog to make those decisions on their own, or theyâll take advantage and push harder to have their way. How do we deal with sullen, pouting dogs? We completely ignore those behaviors and go on with whatever weâre working on. If we acknowledge them at all, the dog âwins.â Even negative attention is still attention, and any sort of acknowledgement is feeding the dogâs behavior. Instead, we go on with whatever weâre doing as if the sulking isnât happening. Most dogs catch on pretty quickly, and we can watch their expression and attitude change in a matter of minutes from sulky and sullen to resigned, and then to interested and happy. Usually, thatâs a canine response to good leadership. At a seminar, the dog has no relationship with the teacher and therefore no history of misbehavior. If the teacher doesnât buy into the misbehavior, it is quickly eliminated. The tricky part is working the owner back into the equation, since the dog has already established how it behaves for that individual. The owner has to change his own behavior before he can successfully change the dogâs actions, since the two already have a history together. When working with a pouting, sullen dog, donât try to fix the pout around birds. Skip the bird work altogether until the sulky behavior is gone. Adding birds changes the dogâs focus from you to the birds, and the dog is likely to make errors that need to be corrected â and corrections are likely to cause a pouting episode, as well as forming a negative association with birds. Donât be in a rush, and take one step at a time. Come back to birds when you have a happy, compliant dog with a good attitude. Pouting doesnât develop any good traits, in dogs or in people. It has no positive function at all. Weâre sure youâve been around people that sulk when they canât have things their way, whether itâs a friend, relative, or coworker. Theyâre not fun to be around, are they? Think about how far in life whiny, sulky people get. There arenât too many of them at the top, mostly because they spend more time arguing and complaining than they do working. Somewhere along the way, they failed to learn to adapt and change. Parents, teachers, coachesâ¦there are people who shape our lives. Dogs are no different, and shaping their behavior is the owner/trainerâs job. We become that teacher/coach/drill instructor. No dog can reach 100 percent of its potential if itâs spending time sulking and pouting. Originally appeared in The Pointing Dog Journal. Written by Sharon Potter Related articles Trainin' Dogs with Rick Smith: Learning to Speak the Language Keep Your Dogs Safe with Garmin tempe Build a Better Dog: Garmin Adds to Sporting Dog Lineup Garmin Adds New Features to PRO Series of Electronic Dog Training Collars View the full article

<p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d1935c31970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Pro Control 2 Remote Receiver and Handheld" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d1935c31970c img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d1935c31970c-600wi" style="width: 600px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Pro Control 2 Remote Receiver and Handheld" /></a><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201bb08ae1741970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><br /><br /></a><br />Today Garmin announced a new PRO Control 2 remote receiver, designed for serious sporting dog trainers, field trialers, and hunt testers. When paired with the PRO Control 2 handheld, the new system provides reliable and consistent control of launchers, releasers, and other accessory devices (accessory devices sold separately).</p> <p>Trainers can configure up to 18 PRO Control 2 remote receivers to one handheld, and two devices can be connected to each remote receiver. The remote receiver can be activated separately, simultaneously (to simulate a flock of birds), or in a rapid sequence. The PRO Control 2 remote receiver can be triggered wirelessly over half a mile away.</p> <p>Sounds on the PRO Control 2 remote receiver are vastly improved as well â both in terms of volume and sound quality. The unit features a realistic mallard hail call, an attention-getting âhey, hey, heyâ voice, and a tone. For an even louder volume, the remote receiver can be connected to a powered speaker (sold separately) via the 3.5mm audio jack.</p> <p>For even more versatility, users can custom-load their own sound files onto the PRO Control 2 remote receiver, via <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoftware.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fexpress.html&esheet=51260812&newsitemid=20160118005180&lan=en-US&anchor=Garmin+Express&index=1&md5=e54458b3a3079ea2f24f9667207109f7" rel="nofollow">Garmin Express</a>. Loaded with other wildlife sounds, the PRO Control 2 system can pull double duty as a compact, long-range electronic predator or goose call.This capability will be available beginning in the second quarter of 2016.</p> <p>The PRO Control 2 remote receiver is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides up to 200 launches between charges. The unit is water rated IPX7 (withstands incidental exposure of water up to a depth of one meter of water for 30 minutes). The PRO Control 2 system is backwards compatible with legacy Tri-Tronics Pro Control components as well.</p> <p>The PRO Control 2 remote receiver has a minimum retail price (MRP) of $179.99, or can be purchased as a bundle with the PRO Control 2 handheld for an MRP of $299.99.</p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=4vBw4V3RzM0:HKUL3QTJPow:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=4vBw4V3RzM0:HKUL3QTJPow:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

By: John Wick The chances are great that if youâre reading this, you donât need to be reading this. Smiles. Thatâs because youâre already aware of the fact that you donât yet know everything there is to know so youâre trying to gain more knowledge, food for thought, and some training strategies that have proven successful for others. Sadly, to the peril of themselves and their poor dogs, way too many wannabe trainers think they know much more than they do, and, therefore, make little or no effort to gain new understanding and skills. You and I both know bunches of people that firmly fall into that category. But you and I also know thatâs not where we want to be. We want to do better, be wiser, and give our dogs the very best effort and education we possibly can. If a dog does not turn out to be our dream dog, or a strategy weâve tried does not accomplish our desired results, we want to be very sure that itâs not our fault. We did everything reasonable to do. We handled situations as well as humanly possible. We always strive to be open-minded, sensible, calm, and consistent. We always know thereâs more to learn. Every month of every year we put forth some effort to gain more knowledge and understanding. Striving to do better with E-collar influenced training certainly starts with reading your E-collar ownerâs manual, watching any DVDâs included, and then reading any books and monthly articles that pertain to your segment of dog interests. Did you think I was going to stop there? Nope, Iâm going to encourage you to then read everything you can get your hands on that you have time to read that pertains to other dog niches and interests. Youâll be quite surprised and pleased at all the ideas you pick up from thoughtful folks who work with dogs having much different jobs than your dogs. There are thoughtful, knowledgeable, savvy dog handlers in every realm of dogdom. Donât shortchange yourself by thinking only those in your interest group can be helpful to you. Learn, learn, and never stop learning. The more you do that, the better your results will be and the less often youâll be stumped or frustrated. By the way, have you ever read your ownerâs manual? If so, have you skimmed through it again recently? Doing so might help and sure wonât hurt. Having an understanding of your equipment and what makes it tick is almost as important as understanding how your dog thinks, regardless of what kind of dog owns you! Iâll see you here next month to share more thoughts. John Wick Related articles Trainin' Dogs with Rick Smith: Learning to Speak the Language Attitude Effects Everything Keep Your Dogs Safe with Garmin tempe View the full article

<p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d18c2da6970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Fenix3HR2_Linedup" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d18c2da6970c img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d18c2da6970c-600wi" style="width: 600px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Fenix3HR2_Linedup" /></a><br />Today weâre excited to announce an update to the <a href="http://fenix3.garmin.com/en-US/">fÄnix 3 multisport watches</a> that includes Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology, additional activity profiles and new, stylish watch bands. The three new sapphire-lens options include a premium version featuring a titanium bezel and band, a version with easily interchangeable leather and nylon straps, and a version touting Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate. All watches are also getting a software update with new activity profiles for golf, stand up paddleboarding and rowing, as well as the latest advanced running dynamics and physiological measurements. This free update will be available to all current fÄnix 3 owners, so all fÄnix 3 users can download the new profiles. These watches are being announced in conjunction with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and will be showcased at the Garmin booth, #35811.</p> <p>âAs one of our most popular watches, weâre thrilled to offer new fÄnix 3 devices to consumers,â said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. âWeâre excited to bring Garmin Elevate technology to the fÄnix line, and the updated leather and titanium versions will appeal to users no matter if theyâre hitting the trails, the boardroom, and now even the golf course.â</p> <p>Boasting a full multisport and navigational toolset, fÄnix 3 is also stylish enough to go from the trail to the office. The new genuine leather and nylon bands are easily interchangeable with no additional tools required, making switching back and forth a breeze. The premium titanium bezel and band looks sharp while also reducing weight and improving durability.</p> <p>Now featuring Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology, fÄnix 3 HR users now have the freedom to measure heart rate 24/7 at the wrist. FÄnix 3 HR users can get credit for their workouts and extra effort with the Intensity Minutes. By tracking daily Intensity Minutes, users can monitor their progress against weekly aerobic activity goals recommended by leading health organizations like he American Heart Association, World Health Organization, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Depending on settings, fÄnix 3 HR can get up to 40 hours of battery life in UltraTrac mode, 16 hours in GPS training mode, 3 weeks in watch mode and 2 weeks in smartwatch mode.</p> <p>Building off the previous version of advanced running dynamics like cadence, vertical oscillation and ground contact time; fÄnix 3 users will be able to utilize more data and physiological measurements. The new metrics include:</p> <ul> <li>Stride Length: Measures the length of a runnerâs stride in real time. </li> <li>Ground Contact Time Balance: Measures a runnerâs ground contact symmetry, which some runners have found to correlate with injuries or strength imbalances.</li> <li>Vertical Ratio: The cost-benefit ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length, serving as one indictor of a runnerâs efficiency.</li> <li>Lactate Threshold: Estimates the level of effort at which fatigue rapidly increases in terms of a runnerâs heart rate and pace.</li> <li>Stress Score: Measures heart rate variability to make an assessment of a userâs overall level of stress.</li> <li>Performance Condition: Provides a real-time fitness-level measurement relative to a runnerâs average baseline, which indicates performance readiness for the dayâs workout or race.</li> </ul> <p>All current fÄnix 3 owners will have access to a software update that will include the updated advanced running dynamics, as well as new activity profiles for golf, SUP and rowing. With the recently updated <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-go/apps/garmin-connect-mobile/prod125677.html">Garmin Connect mobile app</a>, users can download more than 40,000 worldwide golf courses for precise course data and use their watch as a digital scorecard. With the new SUP/Rowing mode, users can measure their paddle stroke count, stroke rate and distance per stroke to gauge their efficiency. The fÄnix 3 software update will come preloaded on new units and will is available for current users to download now.</p> <p>The new fÄnix 3 models will still be compatible with the Connect IQ platform for endless customization options. Through the Connect IQ store in the Garmin Connect mobile app, users can download any of the free apps, widgets, watch faces or data fields so their fÄnix 3 can suit their individual needs.</p> <p>The new fÄnix 3 Sapphire watches will be available in Q1 2015. The fÄnix 3 HR will have a suggested retail price of $599.99, the titanium fÄnix 3 Sapphire will have a suggested retail price for $799.99, and the fÄnix 3 Sapphire with leather and nylon bands will have a suggested retail price of $599.99.</p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=pmz36D8X5Ro:3sX69aworic:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=pmz36D8X5Ro:3sX69aworic:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

<p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d18c2ff7970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="TactixBravo_HR_edited" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d18c2ff7970c img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d18c2ff7970c-600wi" style="width: 600px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="TactixBravo_HR_edited" /></a><br />Today weâre excited to announce tactix Bravo, a multisport GPS watch that combines tactical functionality with smart features for fitness training and outdoor navigation. Featuring an all-black, rugged design, tactix Bravo was built for the tactical environment with a scratch-resistant lens and bezel, as well as a sunlight readable display optimized for night vision goggle compatibility. Additionally, it comes preloaded with specialized software for both aerial and land missions. Complete with smart notifications and Connect IQ compatibility, tactix Bravo is also stylish enough for everyday wear. Tactix Bravo is being announced in conjunction with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and will be showcased at the Garmin booth, #35811.</p> <p>âWeâre excited to bring our tactical operators a new watch with tactix Bravo,â said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. âTactix Bravo was designed to handle the most demanding environments, and with specialized software, it will help users accomplish the mission at hand while still looking sleek and stylish.â</p> <p>Inspired by the requirements of Law Enforcement and Police Special Operations and able to handle the roughest conditions, tactix Bravo has a sapphire lens and a knurled bezel with a diamond-like carbon coating to prevent knicks and scratches. It has a sharp, all-black, non-reflective finish and the color display has a special mode making it compatible with night vision goggles. In addition to the standard black silicone band, tactix Bravo is also available with nylon watchbands in black and olive drab. The nylon bands can be easily interchanged with no tools required, so users can easily switch between the black and olive drab.</p> <p>Boasting an EXO antenna and high-sensitivity GPS with GLONASS support, tactix Bravo has a full multisport toolset to handle training, exploring, missions and more. Users on land can mark and store up to 1,000 waypoints, navigate back to their starting point using the TracBack feature, while users in the air can utilize the Jumpmaster software for three jump types: HAHO, HALO and Static. It also has a unique dual-position mode that can simultaneously display two sets of coordinate systems on a single data screen. Able to last through long missions or training sessions, tactix Bravo can get up to 50 hours of battery life in UltraTrac mode, 20 hours in GPS training mode, and up to three weeks in smartwatch mode.</p> <p>Tactix Bravo boasts advanced workouts and training modes, so users can get real-time performance data such as distance, pace, calories burned. Additionally, users can get advanced running dynamics like stride length, ground contact time balance and vertical ratio and physiological measurements like their individual lactate threshold, stress score and performance condition. Tactix Bravo is also compatible with other ANT+ sensors to collect more data like and temperature with <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/shop-by-accessories/fitness-sensors/tempe-/prod107335.html">Tempe</a>, or to control a <a href="http://virb.garmin.com/en-US/">VIRB</a> action camera remotely. Tactix Bravo uses will also have access to new activity profiles for golf, SUP and rowing. With the recently updated <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-go/apps/garmin-connect-mobile/prod125677.html">Garmin Connect mobile app</a>, users can download more than 40,000 worldwide golf courses for precise course data and use their watch as a digital scorecard. With the new SUP/Rowing mode, users can measure their paddle stroke count, stroke rate and distance per stroke to gauge their efficiency.</p> <p>With daily activity tracking and connected features, tactix Bravo doubles as a stylish smartwatch. Users can track their daily steps, mileage and sleep, then wirelessly upload all their data to the recently updated <a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/10/new-garmin-connect-mobile-app-available-now.html#.VnHW7TbWrLA">Garmin Connect mobile app</a>. They can also connect their watch to a compatible smartphone for call, text and email notifications right on the watch. Additionally, tactix Bravo is <a href="https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/">Connect IQ</a> compatible, so users can customize their watch with a variety of watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps.</p> <p>Tactix Bravo will be available in Q1 2015 and will have a suggested retail price of $699.99.</p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=BKkZqi_9Q8s:1zIpsVcy0X4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=BKkZqi_9Q8s:1zIpsVcy0X4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

By: Jason Christie The biggest thing Iâve learned from hunting with three kids is to make it fun for them. With my first kid, we got in the stand before daylight and sat there until I was ready to go home. Now, Iâm on my third kid and I can look at them and can tell if theyâre having fun or not. If theyâre not having fun, we head home. Itâs not even about killing something for them. There are days we can sit there for four hours and they are content⦠theyâre not bored, and are having a good time. However, there are also days that weâre out there for 45 minutes and theyâre tired. Over time, Iâve learned not to push them to stay out longer than they want to be out there. I want them to enjoy hunting, and enjoy spending time with Dad in the woods. I do what they want to do. Thatâs one good thing about me bow hunting â thatâs my time! At home, I donât have any interest in rifle or muzzleloader hunting, so that gives me time to take them and I donât feel like Iâm missing something. Nowadays, I feel like I have to kill a giant and itâs kind of taking the fun away from hunting smaller deer. What has brought that back for me, though, is hunting with my kids. There are days where they will happily shoot a 6-point and days that theyâll pass on 6-points. But theyâre like I used to be, where if Iâm in the mood to take a smaller deer, Iâll do it. Itâs important to get your kids into hunting and the outdoors, but know when to call it a day, otherwise it will leave a bad taste in their mouth and they wonât enjoy it, or worse, not want to ever do it again. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin. Facebook Twitter Instagram Related articles Q&A with Jason Christie - Part 1 Q&A with Jason Christie - Part 2 Bass Fishermen: Win Cash for Using Garmin Electronics View the full article

<p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201bb08a55ede970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="John wick dog trainer garmin january blog" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201bb08a55ede970d img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201bb08a55ede970d-600wi" style="width: 600px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="John wick dog trainer garmin january blog" /></a></p> <p><em>By: John Wick</em></p> <p>The chances are great that if youâre reading this, you donât need to be reading this. <em>Smiles. </em>Thatâs because youâre already aware of the fact that you donât yet know everything there is to know so youâre trying to gain more knowledge, food for thought, and some training strategies that have proven successful for others.</p> <p>Sadly, to the peril of themselves and their poor dogs, way too many wannabe trainers think they know much more than they do, and, therefore, make little or no effort to gain new understanding and skills. You and I both know bunches of people that firmly fall into that category. But you and I also know thatâs not where <em>we</em> want to be. We want to do better, be wiser, and give our dogs the very best effort and education we possibly can. If a dog does not turn out to be our dream dog, or a strategy weâve tried does not accomplish our desired results, we want to be very sure that itâs not our fault. We did everything reasonable to do. We handled situations as well as humanly possible. We always strive to be open-minded, sensible, calm, and consistent. We always know thereâs more to learn. Every month of every year we put forth some effort to gain more knowledge and understanding.</p> <p>Striving to do better with E-collar influenced training certainly starts with reading your E-collar ownerâs manual, watching any DVDâs included, and then reading any books and monthly articles that pertain to your segment of dog interests. Did you think I was going to stop there? Nope, Iâm going to encourage you to then read everything you can get your hands on that you have time to read that pertains to <em>other</em> dog niches and interests. Youâll be quite surprised and pleased at all the ideas you pick up from thoughtful folks who work with dogs having much different jobs than your dogs. There are thoughtful, knowledgeable, savvy dog handlers in every realm of dogdom. Donât shortchange yourself by thinking only those in your interest group can be helpful to you. Learn, learn, and never stop learning. The more you do that, the better your results will be and the less often youâll be stumped or frustrated.</p> <p>By the way, have you ever read your ownerâs manual? If so, have you skimmed through it again recently? Doing so might help and sure wonât hurt. Having an understanding of your equipment and what makes it tick is almost as important as understanding how your dog thinks, <em>regardless of what kind of dog owns you!</em></p> <p>Iâll see you here next month to share more thoughts. </p> <p>John Wick</p> <fieldset class="zemanta-related"><legend class="zemanta-related-title">Related articles</legend> <div class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;"> <div class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/07/trainin-dogs-with-rick-smith-learning-to-speak-the-language.html" style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i.zemanta.com/354021376_80_80.jpg" style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" /></a><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/07/trainin-dogs-with-rick-smith-learning-to-speak-the-language.html" style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" target="_blank">Trainin' Dogs with Rick Smith: Learning to Speak the Language</a></div> <div class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/07/attitude-effects-everything.html" style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i.zemanta.com/351718344_80_80.jpg" style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" /></a><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/07/attitude-effects-everything.html" style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" target="_blank">Attitude Effects Everything</a></div> <div class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/04/keep-your-dogs-safe-with-garmin-tempe.html" style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i.zemanta.com/336355528_80_80.jpg" style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" /></a><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/04/keep-your-dogs-safe-with-garmin-tempe.html" style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" target="_blank">Keep Your Dogs Safe with Garmin tempe</a></div> </div> </fieldset><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=oixXr0PTUGQ:dlPhUFfiRQA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=oixXr0PTUGQ:dlPhUFfiRQA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

The holidays in full swing and time is running out to find the perfect gift. The idea of finding the right gifts for your loved ones can become an enormous challenge. Weâve been counting down our favorite gifts for outdoorsmen and have finally reached the holy grail of all holiday gifts â VIRB XE. Does the person you're shopping for want to re-live those intense moments they had in the outdoors? Well at the top of our list of great gift ideas is the VIRB XE action camera. The VIRB XE action camera shoots rich, high-definition, wide-angle footage at 1080p60, 12 megapixel photos at up to 30 frames per second, and captures more of your action. Designed for the toughest environments, VIRB XE is able to dive down to 50-meter depths without a case, allowing capture of cleaner and clearer audio. With VIRB XE you can capture more than just video, you get data. Powered by Garmin GPS, VIRB XE has built in G-Metrix that allows you to track and overlay how fast, how far, how high and how intense the moment truly was. You can even play your experience back in higher definition than ever before by using our free mobile or desktop software to automatically overlay gauges, graphs and more, showcasing your speed, acceleration, heart rate, and much more in real time. You can tell a much better story with VIRB XE. With simple one-touch recording, multi-camera synchronization, and a variety of versatile mounts, the VIRB XE helps you create incredible video without any hassle. So whether youâre ice fishing on the lake or hunting moose in the bush, VIRB XE is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to capture their love for adventure and the great outdoors. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for even more hunting and fishing tips, videos, and blogs. Facebook Twitter Instagram Happy Holidays from all of us at Garmin. Check out the rest of our Top 12 Gifts for Outdoorsmen: #12: epix #11: Rino 650t #10: HuntView Maps #9: GPSMAP 7600xsv series #8: VIRB Gun/Bow mounts #7: STRIKER fishfinders #6: Alpha #5: Panoptix #4: Montana 680t #3: echoMAP combos #2: fÄnix 3 #1: VIRB XE View the full article

Still struggling to find that perfect gift for the outdoorsmen in your life? The holidays have arrived and it can definitely be a challenge to find the right gifts for your loved ones. Weâve been counting down our Top 12 Holiday Gifts for Outdoorsman over the last 10 days. Coming in at #2 on our list is a watch that will put a smile on anyoneâs face this holiday season. Are you looking for a product that delivers both in the outdoors and your everyday life? Well look no further than the Garmin fÄnix 3. The smart multisport training GPS watch has feature sets for both fitness training and outdoor navigation, plus it packs some serious style into your daily routine. The fÄnix 3 is equipped with ABC sensors to provide relevant real-time information. The built-in altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, while the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term trends in air pressure. Plus, with the 3-axis electronic compass, you can keep your bearings whether youâre moving or not. FÄnix 3 provides comprehensive navigation and tracking functionalities to guide you on and off the beaten track. The functionalities of the fÄnix 3 donât stop there either. You can personalize your smart watch with free downloads from the Connect IQ store where you can add new data fields and widgets, innovative apps, and even customize your watch face. The fÄnix 3 also has smart notifications so you can receive emails, texts, and alerts directly from your wrist. So whether youâre dressed for work or geared up for the trails, the fÄnix 3 is the perfect holiday gift for anyone who lives an active lifestyle. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for hunting and fishing tips, videos, and blogs. Facebook Twitter Instagram Check out the rest of our Top 12 Holiday Gifts for Outdoorsmen below: #12: epix #11: Rino 650t #10: HuntView Maps #9: GPSMAP 7600xsv series #8: VIRB Gun/Bow mounts #7: STRIKER fishfinders #6: Alpha #5: Panoptix #4: Montana 680t #3: echoMAP combos #2: fÄnix 3 #1: TOMORROW View the full article

For the past nine days, weâve been counting down our 12 favorite holiday gifts for the outdoorsmen in your life. We begin the top three with a feature-rich combo unit for anglers: echoMAP. The echoMAP series combines traditional HD-ID sonar with crystal clear DownVü and SideVü scanning sonar images. If youâre looking for the perfect gift for a casual angler who enjoys heading out on the weekends in a canoe, a kayak angler, or even the competitive weekend warrior, there is an echoMAP model to fit their needs. There are echoMAP models available in 4â, 5â, 7â and 9â and at price points for any budget. For the ultimate fishing experience, all echoMAP units include DownVü, and the 7â and 9â versions also add SideVu. Every echoMAP unit is preloaded with LakeVü HD maps, which include over 17,000 lakes â and 5,700 of them have 1-foot contours. For even more coverage, a free update is available that increases that number to over 13,000 HD lakes with 1-foot contours. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media in the coming days for our top three favorite holiday gifts for outdoorsmen. Facebook Twitter Instagram Check out the rest of our Top 12 Holiday Gifts for Outdoorsmen below: #12: epix #11: Rino 650t #10: HuntView Maps #9: GPSMAP 7600xsv series #8: VIRB Gun/Bow mounts #7: STRIKER fishfinders #6: Alpha #5: Panoptix #4: Montana 680t #3: echoMAP combos #2: Coming soon #1: Coming soon Related articles A Garmin For Fishermen This Father's Day ~ 21 June 2015 ~ Which Fishfinder is Right For You? Best Combo Units for Serious, Budget-Minded Fishermen 2015 Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship to Have Record Payouts View the full article

<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d184998a970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Montana 680t hunting" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d184998a970c img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d184998a970c-600wi" style="width: 600px;" title="Montana 680t hunting" /></a></p> <p>Finding the perfect gift for the outdoorsman can be a daunting task at times. However, weâre here to help! Weâve been counting down our favorite gifts for those who love to spend their days in the woods or on the water.</p> <p>Handheld GPS devices are a must-have for the hunter in your life. Navigating unknown terrain and wooded areas or going off the beaten path can be difficult and you donât want the hunter or huntress in your life to get lost. Garmin has a <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into-sports/hiking/cIntoSports-c10340-p1.html" target="_blank">wide variety of handhelds</a> with a vast selection of features available, from built-in cameras to two-way radios.</p> <p>Number four on our list of favorite gifts is the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into-sports/hiking/montana-680t/prod523677.html" target="_blank">Montana 680t</a> handheld, which is packed with features. It has a 4-inch dual-orientation, glove friendly touchscreen display, TOPO U.S. 100K maps, and even includes a 1-year subscription to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery. Add on additional <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/maps/on-the-trail-maps/topo-24k/c452-c456-c602-p1.html" target="_blank">TOPO 24K</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/1RaU3fN" target="_blank">HuntView</a> maps for even more detailed maps of a specific region.</p> <p>You can even pre-plan and scout hunting trips using our free <a href="http://www.garmin.com/us/products/onthetrail/basecamp" target="_blank">BaseCamp</a> software that lets users view topographic maps right from their computer.</p> <p>It also includes an 8-megapixel camera that automatically geotags photos, which is perfect for remembering important landmarks or waypoints.</p> <p>The Garmin Montana 680t truly is the quintessential handheld for hunting. Read more about it <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into-sports/hiking/montana-680t/prod523677.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media in the coming days for our top three favorite holiday gifts for outdoorsmen.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/garminfishhunt" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/garminfishhunt" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/garminfishhunt" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>Check out the rest of our Top 12 Holiday Gifts for Outdoorsmen below:</p> <p>#12: <a href="http://bit.ly/1QrWusF" target="_blank">epix</a></p> <p>#11: <a href="http://bit.ly/1PWma2j" target="_blank">Rino 650t</a></p> <p>#10: <a href="http://bit.ly/1RaU3fN" target="_blank">HuntView Maps</a></p> <p>#9: <a href="http://bit.ly/1OVVUls" target="_blank">GPSMAP 7600xsv series</a></p> <p>#8: <a href="http://bit.ly/1OX2HwT" target="_blank">VIRB Gun/Bow mounts</a></p> <p>#7: <a href="http://bit.ly/1QCXlqG" target="_blank">STRIKER fishfinders</a></p> <p>#6: <a href="http://bit.ly/1QaRGJU" target="_blank">Alpha</a></p> <p>#5: <a href="http://bit.ly/1UqU0LC" target="_blank">Panoptix</a></p> <p>#4: Montana 680t</p> <p>#3: Coming soon</p> <p>#2: Coming soon</p> <p>#1: Coming soon</p> <fieldset class="zemanta-related"><legend class="zemanta-related-title">Related articles</legend> <div class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;"> <div class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/06/become-a-better-hunter-and-angler-with-garmin-f%C4%93nix-3-.html" style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i.zemanta.com/345932943_80_80.jpg" style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" /></a><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/06/become-a-better-hunter-and-angler-with-garmin-f%C4%93nix-3-.html" style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" target="_blank">Become a Better Hunter and Angler with Garmin fÄnix 3</a></div> <div class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/07/rino-adventure-with-confidence-.html" style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i.zemanta.com/355307084_80_80.jpg" style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" /></a><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/07/rino-adventure-with-confidence-.html" style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" target="_blank">Rino: Adventure with Confidence</a></div> <div class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/04/bass-fishermen-win-cash-for-using-garmin-electronics.html" style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i.zemanta.com/339833458_80_80.jpg" style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" /></a><a href="http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2015/04/bass-fishermen-win-cash-for-using-garmin-electronics.html" style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" target="_blank">Bass Fishermen: Win Cash for Using Garmin Electronics</a></div> </div> </fieldset><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=i1ariIVdz58:6Q5Exl0Mu38:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=i1ariIVdz58:6Q5Exl0Mu38:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

<p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c7fa7722970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Gcm3_win_appstore_screen_My-Day" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c7fa7722970b img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c7fa7722970b-600wi" style="width: 600px;" title="Gcm3_win_appstore_screen_My-Day" /></a></p> <p>Weâre excited to today announce Windows 10 compatibility for Garmin Connect Mobile, an intuitive application where Garmin users can easily find the information, data and features that are important to them.</p> <p>Garmin Connect Mobileâs modern and colorful design, with a new graphical interface can be tailored to the user based on individual interests. Whether users are training for a marathon, trying to fit in more steps throughout the day or working to improve their golf game, Garmin Connect Mobile will show the most important and relevant data to meet their needs.</p> <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c7fa7747970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Gcm3_win_appstore_screen_Activity" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c7fa7747970b img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c7fa7747970b-600wi" style="width: 600px;" title="Gcm3_win_appstore_screen_Activity" /></a></p> <p>Helping keep users on track with their health and wellness goals daily and over time, the appâs easy-to-navigate look and feel includes daily snapshots, leaderboards and a newsfeed for optimum user experience and engagement. The interface can be tailored to the individual user for easy access to data thatâs most relevant to the user. Users can select their own snapshots (or dashboards) that allow them to focus on their goals and interests, ranging anywhere from increasing daily steps, getting a better nightâs sleep or training for an upcoming race. At a glance, Garmin Connect Mobile users are able to track their progress and get valuable insight into their activities with metrics that matter.</p> <p>Utilizing Microsoftâs Cortana voice technology, users are able to ask Garmin Connect Mobile questions including âHow many steps did I take yesterdayâ and receive integrated responses with their data. The app also uses Microsoftâs Live Tiles to show things like active calories, number of connections requests that a user has, last activity information, how much sleep a user got the previous night, how many steps the user has taken toward their goal, and more.</p> <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201bb089ee9d5970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Gcm3_win_appstore_screen_Steps" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201bb089ee9d5970d img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201bb089ee9d5970d-600wi" style="width: 600px;" title="Gcm3_win_appstore_screen_Steps" /></a></p> <p>This update also allows for additional social sharing through the newsfeed, leaderboards and the updated Challenges feature where users can compete in a weekly step challenge against other Garmin Connect users that average the same amount of weekly steps. With compatible devices, users can wirelessly upload their data directly from the device to the online network and share progress on social media.</p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=IgPH-tN--oQ:Upl8xnFgEEw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=IgPH-tN--oQ:Upl8xnFgEEw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

<p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c7fa378b970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="PanOptix_FishonDropOff_WadeholdingFish" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c7fa378b970b img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b7c7fa378b970b-600wi" style="width: 600px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="PanOptix_FishonDropOff_WadeholdingFish" /></a></p> <p>Weâre coming down the homestretch in our series of favorite holiday gifts for the outdoorsman in your life. Coming in at #5 is <a href="http://bit.ly/1Fcws90" target="_blank">Panoptix</a>, a sonar technology that has been a complete game changer in the fishing industry since we announced it earlier this year. It has helped anglers find and catch more fish, which has translated into huge paydays and an <a href="http://bit.ly/1MsbHcA" target="_blank">Angler of the Year title</a> for Scott Martin.</p> <p>If youâre searching for the perfect gift to get the fisherman in your life, look no further than the Panoptix <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/shop-by-accessories/trolling-motor-mount-transducers/panoptix-ps31-forward-transducer/prod503830.html" target="_blank">PS31</a> or <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-water/transducers/panoptix-ps21-livevu-forward-transducer/prod530077.html" target="_blank">PS21</a>. Here are a few of the many reasons why fisherman of all types â from weekend warriors to pros â would love a Panoptix this holiday season.</p> <p>Panoptix makes fishing even more awesome. Itâs like playing a video game with a rod in your hand and a foot on the trolling motor pedal. Just scan out there to find the fish, make a cast and then catch âem. Best of all, Panoptix is a Garmin product, so itâs designed to be easy to use.</p> <p>Nobody hates being in the money at a tournament. If the angler in your life isnât using Panoptix, theyâre going to be at a huge disadvantage on the tournament trail.</p> <p>Watch the videos below to see how the pros use Panoptix:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kj1NuZTgZm0?list=PLZQteomUj15NvNqbGxsgaJfgEZ3Ptybc4" width="560"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8fudQAe5-98?list=PLZQteomUj15NvNqbGxsgaJfgEZ3Ptybc4" width="560"></iframe></p> <p>Here are <a href="http://bit.ly/1LO2t9i" target="_blank">six more reasons to buy Panoptix</a>.</p> <p>Follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media in the coming days for more of our favorite holiday gifts for outdoorsmen.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/garminfishhunt" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/garminfishhunt" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/garminfishhunt" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>Check out the rest of our Top 12 Holiday Gifts for Outdoorsmen below:</p> <p>#12: <a href="http://bit.ly/1QrWusF" target="_blank">epix</a></p> <p>#11: <a href="http://bit.ly/1PWma2j" target="_blank">Rino 650t</a></p> <p>#10: <a href="http://bit.ly/1RaU3fN" target="_blank">HuntView Maps</a></p> <p>#9: <a href="http://bit.ly/1OVVUls" target="_blank">GPSMAP 7600xsv series</a></p> <p>#8: <a href="http://bit.ly/1OX2HwT" target="_blank">VIRB Gun/Bow mounts</a></p> <p>#7: <a href="http://bit.ly/1QCXlqG" target="_blank">STRIKER fishfinders</a></p> <p>#6: <a href="http://bit.ly/1QaRGJU" target="_blank">Alpha</a></p> <p>#5: Panoptix</p> <p>#4: Coming soon</p> <p>#3: Coming soon</p> <p>#2: Coming soon</p> <p>#1: Coming soon</p> <fieldset class="zemanta-related"><legend class="zemanta-related-title">Related articles</legend> <div class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; 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<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201bb089db89a970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Alpha gear shot" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201bb089db89a970d img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201bb089db89a970d-600wi" style="width: 600px;" title="Alpha gear shot" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">When your loved ones spend most of their time in the woods during the fall months, communication on what they really want for Christmas might not be as good as youâd hope. If you know someone who runs pointers, setters, coonhounds, beagles, retrievers, or anything in between, there isnât a better GPS dog tracking and training solution on the market than the Garmin <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/dog-tracking-training/alpha-/prod107225.html" target="_blank">Alpha 100</a>.</p> <p>The Alpha 100 bundles are available with either a <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod160889.html" target="_blank">TT 15</a> or <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod160889.html" target="_blank">TT 15 mini</a> collar. If the person youâre buying it for has smaller dogs such as beagles or terriers, you will probably want to go with the TT 15 mini, due to the reduced weight and smaller diameter collar strap.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vY_cV-pRdkc" width="560"></iframe></p> <p>Built with the legendary quality of Tri-Tronics electronic dog training technology, and combined with proven Garmin GPS, Alpha can do it all. Not only will it track your dogâs location from up to nine miles away, Alpha can also be used as a training device with 18 levels of momentary and continuous stimulation.</p> <p>It will track your hunting buddies as well, provided theyâre running another Alpha handheld.</p> <p>Know someone who already has an Alpha unit, but needs extra collars? <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod160889.html" target="_blank">We got âem!</a></p> <p>If youâre reading this thinking, âI donât know anyone with a hunting dog, but they do have a yippy little mutt that loves to run away,â check out the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/dog-tracking-training/astro-/prod89564.html" target="_blank">Astro 320</a>. Like the Alpha system, Astro is also great for hunting, but also perfect for people who take their dogs to large dog parks because you can track the dogâs every movement right from the handheld.</p> <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d18301d0970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="_Z0A3177-5edited" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d18301d0970c img-responsive" src="http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e201b8d18301d0970c-600wi" style="width: 600px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="_Z0A3177-5edited" /></a></p> <p>Just in time for the holidays, through December 27, 2015, receive a <a href="http://bit.ly/1WQDJ7E" target="_blank">$50 rebate</a> when you purchase select Alpha/Astro bundles.</p> <p>Follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media in the coming days for more of our favorite holiday gifts for outdoorsmen.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/garminfishhunt" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/garminfishhunt" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/garminfishhunt" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>Check out the rest of our Top 12 Holiday Gifts for Outdoorsmen below:</p> <p>#12: <a href="http://bit.ly/1QrWusF" target="_blank">epix</a></p> <p>#11: <a href="http://bit.ly/1PWma2j" target="_blank">Rino 650t</a></p> <p>#10: <a href="http://bit.ly/1RaU3fN" target="_blank">HuntView Maps</a></p> <p>#9: <a href="http://bit.ly/1OVVUls" target="_blank">GPSMAP 7600xsv series</a></p> <p>#8: <a href="http://bit.ly/1OX2HwT" target="_blank">VIRB Gun/Bow mounts</a></p> <p>#7: <a href="http://bit.ly/1QCXlqG" target="_blank">STRIKER fishfinders</a></p> <p>#6: Alpha</p> <p>#5: Coming soon</p> <p>#4: Coming soon</p> <p>#3: Coming soon</p> <p>#2: Coming soon</p> <p>#1: Coming soon</p> <fieldset class="zemanta-related"><legend class="zemanta-related-title">Related articles</legend> <div class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; 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The holidays are here and it can be difficult at times to find the perfect gift for those who love spending quality time in the woods or on the water. This week, we have been begun counting down our favorite holiday gifts for your hunting and fishing buddies or your loved ones. Coming in at number seven on our list is the Garmin STRIKER line of fishfinders. Recently announced in November, several STRIKER series units will be shipping just in time for Christmas. For the casual angler in your life, there isnât a better or more budget friendly fishfinder on the market. Mark and return to hot fishing spots, boat ramps and docks, or share waypoints and routes between other STRIKER and echoMAP combos. Available in 3.5â, 5â and 7â color displays, STRIKER fishfinders have a built-in flasher, display speed data, and some models even have the ability to see 750 feet directly below or to the side of the boat. The STRIKER 4 Portable Bundle would make an excellent holiday gift for someone who loves ice fishing or fishing out of his or her kayak. It includes a rechargeable battery and a nice carrying case, along with the STRIKER 4 unit and CHIRP transducer. Itâs time to STRIKE! Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media in the coming days for more of our favorite holiday gifts for outdoorsmen. Facebook Twitter Instagram Check out the rest of our Top 12 Holiday Gifts for Outdoorsmen below: #12: epix #11: Rino 650t #10: HuntView Maps #9: GPSMAP 7600xsv series #8: VIRB Gun/Bow mounts #7: STRIKER fishfinders #6: Coming soon #5: Coming soon #4: Coming soon #3: Coming soon #2: Coming soon #1: Coming soon Related articles Which Fishfinder is Right For You? Best Combo Units for Serious, Budget-Minded Fishermen 7 Techniques for Summertime Bass Fishing View the full article

We continue our countdown of our top holiday gifts for those who love spending time outdoors. Whether in the woods or at the range, the Garmin VIRB Picatinny Rail Mount and Archery/Bow Mount make the perfect holiday gifts for your hunting buddy or loved one who enjoys spending quality time outdoors. Picatinny Rail Mount The ability to attach VIRB to firearms is an awesome way to capture all the right angles to create a perfect shooting video. The detachable Picatinny Rail Mount is available for both VIRB Elite and VIRB X/XE, and is compatible on all picatinny/weaver rails. Watch the video below to see how we use the Picatinny Rail Mount to tell a better story. Archery/Bow Mount If youâre looking for the perfect gift for an avid bowhunter, look no further than a Garmin VIRB with an Archery/Bow Mount. This mount replaces the stabilizer and is great for capturing arrow shots. The VIRB Archery/Bow Mount is also available for both VIRB Elite and VIRB X/XE. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media in the coming days for more of our favorite holiday gifts for outdoorsmen. Facebook Twitter Instagram Check out the rest of our Top 12 Holiday Gifts for Outdoorsmen below: #12: epix #11: Rino 650t #10: HuntView Maps #9: GPSMAP 7600xsv series #8: VIRB Gun/Bow mounts #7: Coming soon #6: Coming soon #5: Coming soon #4: Coming soon #3: Coming soon #2: Coming soon #1: Coming soon View the full article