FieldJournals

Foursquare is a location based social network that allows users to “check-in” to different locations.  Users receive points when they check-in to a certain location.  The user with the most points for that one location is considered the “Mayor” for that location.  When you also check-in, you can view other Foursquare users that are also checked-in at that particular location.

So how can hunters utilize this service.  This is a free service that is open to anyone.  Obviously you need to have a phone that is GPS enabled and you can download the app to your phone.  Here are a few ways for hunters to use Foursquare.

1. Suppose you own your own hunting store.  You sell guns, clothing, bullets, and other hunting accessories.  Run an advertisement at your store that provides a 25% discount for the person that “checks-in” the most times during the month.

2. If you are an outfitter, have your guests check-in to your ranch/service.  Foursqaure automatically provides updates to visitors Twitter and Facebook streams.  This will be free advertising for you.  Also, run a program similar to the one I described above.  Whoever has the most check-in’s in one year, can receive a 10% discount on next year’s hunt.

3.  Let’s face it, we all love to go out the woods and hunt.  Wouldn’t it be great to find out who is also in the woods with you, and to tell their locations.  For example, let’s say I live in Pennsylvania and I am hunting in State Game Lands # 231.  Upon entering the woods, I check-in via Foursqaure.  Not only does this provide an update to other hunters, it also provides my whereabouts to those not hunting.

Twitter and Facebook are catching on fast for hunter.  Foursquare is the next platform for hunters to enjoy.