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04-04-2011, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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Fishing regulations iphone App
It’s tricky to stay informed about the latest fishing regulations. Slot sizes, bag limits, seasons, and closed areas are frequently changing. I’ve found myself reeling in a species that I don’t usually catch wondering: what is this thing? Can I keep it? The sticker I have plastered to the side of my kayak is at least 3 years old; I know it’s out of date, and the tiny pictures don’t help me much with species identification. Its obvious, there is a need for a more reliable ways to keep up with fishing regulations.
To make it easier to stay on the legal side of things, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has just launched a regulations app for iphones and ipads. The App is free and allows users to access the most up-to-date commercial and recreational federal fishing regulations for species managed by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. The app also provides information on fish identification, measurement, marine sanctuaries and closures. If you’re interested in downloading the free App you can visit the App store and search “Gulf Council,” and click on the Council logo. The Council hopes to develop a similar App compatible with other smart phones in the future. And currently, the Council is developing a regulations hotline that will provide you with the most current regulations in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. I will be sure to let you know when those things are finalized. If you find this App to be useful please spread the word. Your Chum, Emily Muehlstein Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council |
04-04-2011, 11:43 AM | #2 |
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Re: Fishing regulations iphone App
Just tried on my Droid x and no app. there yet. It is a great idea. Ill be waiting.
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04-04-2011, 03:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: Fishing regulations iphone App
get an iphone!! just downloaded it. looks good. How often will the updates come out?
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04-04-2011, 05:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: Fishing regulations iphone App
great idea!
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04-04-2011, 06:08 PM | #5 |
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Re: Fishing regulations iphone App
You can launch an app but not keep the website regs up to date. Thanks for doing something for the majority of users...
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04-05-2011, 01:01 PM | #6 |
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Re: Fishing regulations iphone App
Sniper I did the same thing as soon as I read about it in the paper I tried several times before I reread the article, Darn I have a Droid
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04-06-2011, 04:44 PM | #7 |
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Re: Fishing regulations iphone App
will it still work when there's no signal or does it download directly to phone. being it would be pretty useless if signal is needed to access it. except for arguing with your budy's at the house if things are open or not, or what length you can shoot.
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04-06-2011, 05:24 PM | #8 |
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Re: Fishing regulations iphone App
You download it to the iphone and update it initially with a 3G or wifi signal. You don't need to have a signal when you're 50 miles out to view the regs...
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04-11-2011, 08:51 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Fishing regulations iphone App
I loaded the app and the first thing I see is a warning stating "regulation information is for reference purposes only. It is your responsibility to make sure you are in compliance with the most current regulations published".
Well, I thought that's what this app if for, no??? It states that the Gag limit thru 5/31 is zero, and 2 within the 4-grouper aggregate. Huh? For permit, it states a size limit and bag limit as None Specified, and says State Regulations may apply. And then if you click on the State Regulations tab, it takes you back to the app store so you can purchase state regulations for $7. So much for "free". It's a nice reference source, but I'm not ready to trust it with an FWC officer! Quote:
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04-12-2011, 09:05 PM | #10 |
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Must have been a pretty easy app to develop.
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04-17-2011, 08:10 PM | #11 |
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Re: Fishing regulations iphone App
best response i've seen for anything having to do with regulations. i'm making it my facebook status. lol
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04-18-2011, 10:05 AM | #12 | |
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Downloaded the app, and overall looks good. very useful.... Have to agree with Icthyophobia's comment : ... gag limit thru 5/31 of zero , and 2 within the 4 - grouiper aggregate...HUH ? |
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04-18-2011, 12:34 PM | #13 |
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what a great idea. hopefully this will catch on in other areas real soon
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04-20-2011, 12:14 AM | #14 |
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I'm calling it the why not to travel to the gulf to fish app! Only thing that would make it better is to add a FRA donation link instead of the BS reg. redirect.
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