How to Use Field Notes for Real-Time Property Updates Before Your Hunt

What Field Notes Is (and Why It’s Different)

Static maps and old imagery only take you so far. Habitat changes weekly. Crops get cut. Landowners move blinds. Access points shift after a rain. If you’re only e-scouting with maps, you’re missing the on-the-ground updates that make or break a hunt.

That’s why LandTrust created Field Notes — owner-authored, real-time property updates tied directly to listings. It’s the only hunting app feature where landowners share photos, access notes, and activity details with followers before a booking and right up to the hunt.

Competitor apps like onX, HuntStand, and HuntWise focus on parcel ownership, boundaries, and recent imagery. Useful? Absolutely. But they stop short of telling you what’s happening right now on a specific property.

Field Notes are different. They’re written by the landowner who manages the ground you want to hunt. Updates can include:

• Fresh trail-cam photos of deer, turkey, or upland game.
  
• Crop harvest status or food plot readiness.
  
• Habitat projects like prescribed burns or new water sources.
  
• Parking, access, or blind relocation notes.
  
• Recent hunting pressure and quiet hours
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Set Up in 60 Seconds: How to Follow Listings and Get Alerts

Getting started with Field Notes is simple:

1. Find a listing you’re interested in.
   
2. Tap Follow on the property page.
   
3. Enable notifications (push and/or email).
   
4. Choose your preferred channels so you never miss an update.
   
   

From then on, you’ll see the Field Notes module on the listing page, plus alerts when new updates post. You can also filter by updates only, so your prep stays focused.

Read Updates Like a Pro: Turning Notes into a Plan

Each Field Note is a clue you can turn into an advantage.

• Timing cues: A fresh water source or cut field means new travel patterns.
  
• Pressure windows: If the landowner notes high activity last weekend, consider waiting a few days.
  
• Access changes: A new parking note or blind location can shift your approach.
  
  

Decision tree for hunters:

• Update = prime conditions → Book now.
  
• Update = transitional activity → Wait for next post.
  
• Update = unclear? → Message the landowner directly.
  
  

Build a Pre-Hunt Workflow with Field Notes

Think of updates as a tactical timeline:

• 7–3 days out: Watch for crop harvests, water changes, or recent pressure. Confirm access times.
  
• 48–24 hours: Align updates with forecasted wind and weather. Decide on stand/approach.
  
• Morning-of: Re-check for overnight changes. Message the landowner if anything looks new.
  
  

This rhythm minimizes surprises and maximizes your odds.

E-Scouting + Field Notes = The Winning Combo

Maps and imagery show you terrain, but only Field Notes reveal real-time updatess. The smartest hunters combine:

• Maps & pins for routes and stand placement.
  
• Imagery for habitat changes.
  
• Field Notes for the latest intel.
  
  

Sometimes the best move is pivoting to a different followed property when updates show better conditions

Messaging Landowners: Templates That Work

Field Notes make it easier to start respectful, targeted conversations. Instead of generic asks, reference the update:

• “Saw your note about the blind move — should I plan to park at the north gate now?”
  
• “The food plot looks great from your photos. Are you seeing evening or morning activity?”
  
  

Short, specific messages save time for both hunters and landowners.

FAQs About LandTrust Field Notes

How often are updates posted?
It varies. Some owners post weekly; others add notes when habitat or access changes.

Do I need Plus for Field Notes?
All members can see Notes. Plus unlocks early access, more follows, and enhanced notifications.

Can I get push/email alerts?
Yes — you control how you want to be notified.

What content do owners typically post?
Photos, trail-cam images, food plot/harvest updates, blind moves, and pressure notes.

Where do I see past updates?
On the property listing page, in the Field Notes section.

CTA: Put Field Notes to Work Today

Hunters: Follow 3–5 target listings today and turn on alerts. You’ll book with more confidence, and show up prepared.
Landowners: Share timely updates and earn loyal return guests who respect your land and time.

Explore Field Notes now: LandTrust.com/fieldnotes

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