Jason Duby

Our family has used this recipe as long as I can remember and has changed the minds of many that would only use the word “disgusting” to describe eating bear. These delicious and very rich steaks are great for home but can also easily be cooked in the field when you’re lucky enough to harvest a bear early into your...

The DC50 collar has been discontinued by Garmin and is now only available used. However many houndsmen, especially those hunting with a buddy or in a group with mixed systems, still have fully functioning DC50 collars they would like to continue using in the field. Officially, DC50 units are considered incompatible with Alpha 100 and Alpha 200i handhelds as they...

So you got bit by the bug.  You can’t make it though a night without dreaming, or a day without thinking about dogs.  As with about everything in life, if you ask 100 people a question, you are bound to get a hundred different answers. The problem is when your new to the dog hunting world, there are a million...

You will first need to make the rotary dial is set to the "N" position.  -Press the dedicated "Tone" button -Press the lower stimulation button to Calibrate the compass -Follow directions on display and rotate the Pro 550 + in a figure 8 motion Once the compass has successfully calibrated you will see a check mark on the display verifying...

To turn the Tracer lights of your TT15 or T5 collar you will first need to make sure it has been paired with your Garmin Pro 550 +. Both units must be turned on and have connection to each other.  -Using the "Dog Selector" switch (upper switch), select desired collar to turn Tracer lights on or off. -Place "Function" switch...

You can activate the Garmin Pro 550 + Back-lite by simple short pressing the power button located on the right side of the handheld near the top. (near the base of the antenna).  You can also turn the Back-light off by simply short pressing the power button again.   Note: if you hold down the power button instead of a...

To "tone" a collar you will first need to use the upper selector switch and set it to the desired dog. (Black, Red or Blue selector) Then press the upper dedicated "tone" button to correct selected dog.  

First you will need to set the rotary dial on top of the unit to "N" or  "neutral" position. Follow the steps below to program your TT15, TT15 mini, T5 or T5 mini to the Pro 550 + -Place upper selector switch in the desired position for the collar you are adding -Press the dedicated "tone" button above upper selector...

To add an Alpha 100 to your contacts list make sure both units are on and within range. From the home screen of your Astro 430 follow the steps below. Select "Tools" Scroll all the way down and Select "Contacts" Select "Add" Select "Pair" on the Alpha 100 handheld (if you need further instructions to find your contacts icon please...

If you would like to change the "Usage Mode", please follow these steps From your Home Screen, select "Settings" Select "Usage Mode" You can select between, Prompted, Automobile, or Dog Tracking Prompted - This will automatically switch to Dog Tracking Mode you when it is connected to an Alpha/Astro Device. When your Alpha is turned off, your Drivetrack will automatically...