Where do you get your information?

Why should I purchase your maps?

Are your maps the same as the National Forest or BLM maps?

How long have you been in business?

Do your maps show all the roads?

Do all of your maps show migration routes?

Is all the land public land?

Do your maps show private lands?

How do I order a map?

How often do you up-date your maps?

1. Where do you get your information?  

Practically all of the information comes from State and Federal biologists that work in the area being mapped. They are professionally trained and accumulate considerable knowledge through time by observing wildlife and talking to hunters. Some of our information also comes as feedback from return customers.

2. Why should I purchase your maps?

What you would really be purchasing is hunter information. If you have tags for an area unfamiliar to you, you face this tough question. Where do I hunt?   Our hunting maps face this question head on by providing you with area specific information.  The circled areas shown on each map represent good habitat and these are the areas that big game prefer. Hunting areas are color coded on the map into popular and quality areas. Briefly, the popular areas are those where the habitat is good and where some hunters are successful. You’ll often see more hunters in these areas due to the ease of access. Quality areas also have good habitat however, they typically lack vehicle access.  In addition to being more remote, they could have steep topography and tough vegetation to hunt. Quality areas offer more solitude and more difficulty in getting in and out. You can use the information displayed on each map to develop a hunting strategy and plan that works for you.

3. Are your maps the same as the National Forest or BLM maps?

We use the National Forest or BLM maps as a base map to add hunting information. The information added includes hunting unit boundaries, popular and quality hunting areas, and many times a map will show migration routes.

4. How long have you been in business?

We have been in business since July 1990. Since then, we have exhibited at several sportsmen’s shows each year.

5. Do your maps show all the roads?

Usually not.  Most federal agency maps do not recognize informal roads, routes or trails often established by hunters.

6. Do all of your maps show migration routes?

No.  Some maps have very detailed migration information while others have little or no migration information.  In some cases, we just haven’t obtained the information and in others, migration is not a factor in that particular herd.

7. Is all the land public land?

While most of the land is public, individual maps will vary. Our principle focus is “where to hunt on your public lands”? So we select areas with larger blocks of public lands that you can access.  Even then, you can run into private lands intermingled throughout so it something to watch out for.

8. Do your maps show private lands?

The National Forest and BLM maps easily distinguish between private and public lands. Private lands will always show as white on these maps. Rarely, we use a USGS topographic map when BLM is out of stock. USGS maps do not show land ownership.

9. How do I order a map?

Complete the order form shown on this website and either Fax or phone your order to us at 805-967-4482 using a Visa or Mastercard.  You can also mail your order accompanied by a check or money order to Big Game Hunting Maps, 6288 Marlborough Drive, Goleta, CA 93117. Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

10. How often do you up-date your maps?

Maps are up-dated on an as needed basis and as we receive new information about an area. The typical up-date involves adding information such as new areas or migration information.