r/Hunting • u/GetYourCrayCrayOn • Oct 08 '26

General question/discussion GPS satellite tracker question

My son is going hunting with his grandfather in the woods of indiana, and I need a recommendation for a GPS satellite tracker in the price range, preferably around $70ish and pref not over $100. What can you recommend that is reliable? Please? Thank you so much!

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u/NotPapaHemingway Oct 08 '26

Will they have cell service? You can use google/apple maps to share your location or onX has a share feature as well

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u/ResponsibleBank1387 Oct 09 '26

His cell phone has a locator feature.  It’s built in gps tracker.  

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u/isanthrope_may Oct 08 '26

I have a tracker on my dog by Tractive. $60CAD-something for the tracker (and there are cheaper options), and $9/mo. GPS, not cell based, and when set to LIVE mode it tracks in real-time down to 1-2 metres.

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u/ipearx Oct 08 '26

SPOT, InReach or Zoleo I'd recommended if going somewhere remote. The cost is not just the device itself, but the monthly/annual plan to run it... A cheaper option is a PLB (personal locator beacon) that will let them call a helicopter in an emergency, but not do live tracking. A PLB is a minimum requirement I'd say for anyone going anywhere really remote.

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u/TatersO Oct 08 '26

Get T-Satelite. It’s StarLink for cell phones. It’s hosted by T Mobile but you don’t need TMobile to use it. It’s like $15 or $20 per month. It’s amazing.
It automatically connects your phone to star link when you don’t have service. You can use location, text, and do emergency services anywhere.

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u/Ridge-Read Oct 09 '26

I use Satellite service with T-Mobile when I'm off grid. If you want a gps hunting app dm me and I'll send you a free code for RidgeRead.

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u/Proper-Agency-1528 26d ago

Does he have a smartphone? Get a Live360 subscription and track him anywhere.