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Habitat Maps..."Maps Taking You off the Beaten Path"
(For over 10 years we have been helping hunters see the Forest for all the Trees)
We have been producing Grouse Habitat Maps for the dedicated Grouse and Woodcock hunter since the fall of 2001. For 2011 we are proud to add to our products an enhanced line of our In The Field Grouse Habitat Maps first introduced last fall, a new line of Northwind 3- D Habitat Maps for deer, turkey, bear, and other game hunters, a new line of Northwind Public Hunting Lands Maps for all hunters that will be updated annually, microSD card formatted with either our In The Field Grouse Habitat Maps or 3-D Habitat Maps for Garmin gps units that accept custom maps, and Wall Maps customized as requested by the customer. You can click on each of the photos shownin the banner above for more details.
When we designed and produced our first Grouse Habitat Maps over ten years ago there had never been a hunting map like ours that has been found to be such an asset to the avid game hunter. Unlike most other maps that show lodging and trail systems for multi sports, we chose to stay away from the tourist type maps and not clutter the maps with information that is readily available for free on the internet. We have focused our efforts on providing maps that are truly a “Hunting Map.”
What makes our maps different from any other hunting map is the application of our extensive forestry and educational background. Map designer Ann Jandernoa is a graduate forester from Michigan Technological University. She uses her extensive background in Forestry and soils as well as aerial photo interpretation and GIS, along with her experience as a hunting guide, to design what have become known as Northwind Habitat Maps.
Ann was the first to incorporate the use of aerial photography and forestry information to create useable hunting maps for Grouse hunters. She is now appling her unique set of skills and experiences into designing enhanced, more user friendly, habitat maps for not only Grouse hunters but for other game hunters as the search for prime habitat.
All our maps are counter referenced with the latest in aerial photography and as a hunting guide Ann has proven the usefulness of these maps by utilizing what she creates for a very successful guide service.
Ann states “We don’t just talk about making maps, we use them in our guide service and the proof is in the repeat business we have from one year to the next.”
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To the left Ann and her clients Mike and Don set up a hunt strategy before entering the woods and starting the hunt.
Photo Paul Smith Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Understanding the soils and the lay of the land, where each timber type should grow according to elevation and soil type, is key to producing a good map. Another aspect is understanding the changes in habitat and soils and growth rates across the eastern part of the US and how this will change the age classification of what is considered prime habitat for grouse in that particular region.
The keys to making a good hunting map is understanding how to interpret the data, how to apply a knowledge of Forestry stand data and soils association, interpretation of aerial photography and satellite imagery, and personal experience, to provide useful information that has been “field tested” by dedicated hunter over many seasons and acknowledged as an valuable resource.
If you are interested in hunting grouse and would like more information and details about Grouse Habitat, the significance of the stand’s age, site quality requirements, and more (from the bird’s perspective) … please click here
Testimonials: What some of our customers have said over the years about our habitat maps:
"Ann, Just received my new [In the Field Grouse]Habitat Map. You’ve gone from a Chevrolet to a Cadillac! The new map is much easier to read and the graphics are user friendly. The map case that came with the map is a great added touch. I will be ordering more maps. " Yours, Ron Easter , Leeco KY
Hi Ann & Skip,
I have already put your maps to good use training my setters. They are already paying off!" Bill Host, Grand Rapids, MI
"I have purchased several maps from you, starting with probably one of your first maps, and have always been pleased. This current set is the best yet." Jim Thomas, Kewanee, IL
"Thank's so much for sending me [one of] your Grouse Habitat Map books. I have been hunting this area for over 20 years and the book showed me some places I never knew existed. Then I went to an area I rarely hunt and the results were fantastic! What these books are, are tremendous time and money savers. I run my own business so I simply do not have the time on week-ends to prospect for new areas. Now I don't have to. I can simply take your book and my GPS or topographical map and be right in areas that are environmentally friendly for grouse and woodcock.
I used to go for years and sometimes not hunt new coverts. No longer! Thank you so much for this service. Anyone who does not spring for the price of these books is an idiot. My time is worth far more to me than the little these books cost. The complete set is less than a trip to the Dakota's, and you have them for life!!!" Ken Mac Donald, Sturgeon Bay WI
"Ann,
I received the map [book of maps] last week and it looks great. Wow, I couldn't believe the amount of clear cuts that are all within spitting distance of my cabin that I have never even hunted!!! 4,000+ acres of what should be prime grouse cover. I think it will take me years and years to hunt it all.
Anyway, thanks for the map. I look forward to scouting a few of these places out this summer next time I am up at the cabin.” Sincerely, Greg Dahl, Mpls., MN
"Ann,
Hope Things are well in The North Woods.I have really enjoyed your maps over the last 3 years and have done very well for an Appalachian grouse hunter in your flat woods.I sure wish i didn't have
to drive so far to quench my thirst of these great game birds.I was wanting your thoughts on drumming this year and weather conditions. Hope all is well." Kurt Robbins, Rome GA
