Garmin Alpha & Astro Hunting Maps: Navigate with Confidence

At Double U Hunting Supply, our Garmin Alpha and Astro hunting maps empower houndsmen and trainers to navigate the toughest terrains with precision. Whether you’re tracking dogs in the Northeast, Southwest, or beyond, our selection of maps—like Garmin HuntView Plus, Outdoor Maps+, and BirdsEye Direct—enhances your Garmin Alpha 300, Alpha XL, or Astro handheld. These field-tested maps provide detailed topo, satellite imagery, and landowner data, ensuring you stay oriented and informed during every hunt.

Why Choose Garmin Alpha & Astro Hunting Maps?

• Detailed Navigation: HuntView Plus is the easiest and simplest way of putting 24k TOPO maps, public/private land boundaries, and landowner names and  BirdsEye Satellite Imagery provides high-resolution views of roads, treelines, and streams for Alpha and Astro handhelds for the entire state. 
• Outdoor Maps+ delivers frequently updated maps with elevation contours and wildlife management areas, downloadable via Wi-Fi to your Alpha 300, Outdoor Plus requires an annual subscription paid directly to Garmin.
• Compatibility: HuntView Maps are compatible with Alpha 300/300i, Alpha XL, Alpha 200/200i, Astro 320, and Astro 430.  OnX mapping is not compatible with Alpha 200/300 or XL.  Confirm compatibility with your handheld by calling 855-384-8687.
• Hunter-Focused Design: Preloaded TOPO maps and microSD card slots (e.g., for 24K TOPO or landowner cards) ensure seamless integration, outperforming generic GPS apps like OnX for hunting-specific needs.

Use Cases for Hunting Maps

Hound Hunting in Remote Areas: Load Garmin HuntView Plus on your Alpha XL for detailed public/private land boundaries and landowner names, ideal for tracking hounds across large, unfamiliar properties. The microSD card ensures offline access in deep forests.

Bird Dog Tracking in Uplands: Use BirdsEye Satellite Imagery with your Alpha 300 to visualize treelines and streams, helping you anticipate your dog’s path during upland hunts. Pair with BaseCamp for trip planning.

Multi-State Hunts: Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ for your Alpha 300i to access premium maps across all 50 U.S. states, updated via Wi-Fi, perfect for hunters traveling between regions.

FAQs

• Which handhelds support these maps? HuntView Plus and BirdsEye work with Alpha 300/300i, Alpha XL, Alpha 200/200i, Astro 320, and Astro 430. Outdoor Maps+ is exclusive to newer models like Alpha 300. Call 855-384-8687 for details.
• Do I need a subscription for maps? HuntView Plus and 24K Topo cards are available as SD cards; Outdoor Maps+ requires an annual Garmin subscription for premium content.
• Can I use maps offline? Yes, HuntView Plus and 24K TOPO maps on microSD cards work offline, ideal for remote hunts. BirdsEye requires initial download but can be stored for offline use.
• How do I load maps with a Chip the chip looks too big to fit into the Alpha?    Make sure you remove the MicroSD card out of the adapator,  there is a smaller map chip inside the big one!

Recommendations

For hound hunters with the Garmin Alpha XL, choose Garmin HuntView Plus for its landowner data and offline microSD card access, perfect for large properties.  For multi-state versatility, subscribe to Outdoor Maps+  ($50.00 per year)  for your Alpha 300i, and XL ensuring updated maps across regions.