Why a photo is worth more than a pin

Hunters drop pins every day, but a pin without context tells only part of the story. The easiest way to lock in what you actually saw and why it mattered, is to add a photo. GOHUNT Maps makes this simple, letting you attach real-time images to your waypoints so every pin carries a snapshot of the moment.

Think of it as pinning a page from your field notebook directly to your map. That wallow, rub, ridge, or track? Now it’s documented, time-stamped, and ready for future you to evaluate with confidence.

Why photos beat memory

After a few scouting weekends or a long season bouncing between units, memory fades. E-scouting sessions blur together, and verbal notes can only go so far. But snap a quick photo of a fresh rub, a game trail, or the exact face you glassed and you freeze that data point in time.

Return to the same location a week later, and you can instantly compare conditions. Is the wallow more active? Is that trail still being used? Visual breadcrumbs help reveal patterns that written notes often miss.

Two easy ways to add photos in the GOHUNT Maps app

1. Tag an existing waypoint

Your photo is now tied to that exact GPS location. No guesswork when reviewing later.

2. Drop a new photo waypoint on the fly

GOHUNT Maps will place a new photo waypoint at your current location. You can then adjust the icon type, glassing spot, water source, rub, trailhead, etc. whenever you like.

Both methods work offline. When your phone reconnects, your photos sync automatically to your account and show up on the web platform as well.

Fast sorting back at camp

Back at camp or during lunch, you can quickly filter for image-based waypoints inside any hunt folder:

This lets you refresh your memory and fine-tune your plan before the next hike.

What to photograph

Every image becomes a reference point. Months later, that photo may give you the edge when you need it most.

Desktop uploads for off-season planning

Working from a laptop or desktop? Just drag your scouting photos into GOHUNT Maps, select the correct waypoint, and your images attach just like in the field. It’s perfect for adding digiscope stills, zoomed lens shots, or trail cam pulls saved on your hard drive.

Turn your map into a living photo journal

Next time you scout or hunt, treat your phone’s camera like another essential piece of gear. Snap the shot, tag the waypoint, and start building a map that tells a complete story, not just a scatter of dots.

With photo waypoints, your e-scouting becomes smarter, your field notes more powerful, and your maps more than just digital tools. They become a record of your pursuit.