p4rp Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Hi everybody. I've created a smart phone app (Android only) to help with fishing and hunting seasons and maps. Basically it has: - Map of Fisheries Management Zones (FMZ) - Fishing Seasons by Zone (FMZ) - Additional Fishing Opportunities (locations displayed on the map where known) - Exceptions to zone regulations (locations displayed on the map where known) - Map of Wildlife Management Units (WMU) - Hunting seasons by game category (Migratory Birds, Deer e.t.c.) - Hunting seasons by WMU - all seasons for all game in a given WMU Long click anywhere on the map allows to open seasons for this location. Hunting and fishing seasons are presented in familiar format, as in official regulation summaries, but at the same time much easier to look up. Ontario residents hunting seasons are shown by default (can be changed to non-residents in Settings). The app is about 10 MB download (from Google Play) and it's free! Check it out - maybe you will find it useful. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p4rp.smartout&hl=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Thank you very much. Very useful app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Sick! Good work man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Do you need a signal to use the app or does it store the data on your phone? I don't always have a signal when I am fishing; and most users have limits for their data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Do you need a signal to use the app or does it store the data on your phone? I don't always have a signal when I am fishing; and most users have limits for their data. Seasons and dates are stored on the phone. You can browse them as tables in the app anywhere even without cell phone connection. Background map data comes from Google Maps. So you need internet connection (data or WiFi) to open maps and locate where you are going. There is a good chance however that map fragment will be cashed (partially stored) on your phone and you would see that particular map area even without any cell connection. And of course GPS does not need cell connection. You should see your location on the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) Great app just downloaded it. Edited April 21, 2017 by wallyboss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwilly Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 available for iphone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 available for iphone? Apple wants me to buy Apple PC to develop for I-Phone. I simply cannot afford it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeisfun Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Well done! THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedfish Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Apple wants me to buy Apple PC to develop for I-Phone. I simply cannot afford it.. Sucks. It'd be nice to have it on iPhone. For those with iPhones though, you can use MNR's new web site FishOnline: https://www.gisapplication.lrc.gov.on.ca/FishONLine/Index.html?site=FishONLine&viewer=FishONLine&locale=en-US It's not as comprehensive as this app but still has lots of nice info - maps, depths, launches (at least some of them), species, seasons, limits, no fishing zones, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 For hunters - added Sunday gun hunting map and .275 caliber map. Do you have to be in service, or online (via wifi) to utilize the app? About offline - hunting and fishing seasons (tables) will work offline 100%. The maps will show whatever was last viewed when connection was available and maybe some cashed areas. But if you zoom into some new area details will probably be missing, the base map will be blurry. Nevertheless you should be able to see your GPS location, click near it and see what WMU/FMZ you are in and look up the seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Finally, new version with User Marks is available to download on Google Play. For some reason I cannot add post to this topic. please tell me you plan on staying ad-free Yes, it's my strong position to stay ad-free. Edited September 13, 2017 by p4rp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckewley Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Like the app a lot man, please tell me you plan on staying add free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Letto Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Like the app a lot man, please tell me you plan on staying add free. Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Happy New Year! Fishing regulations 2018 are added. Only few minor changes in Exceptions and Additional Fishing Opportunities. You can see differences in on-line version of regulations (highlighted in bold red font) https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder3g Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Thx p4rp! I couldn't even find printed regulation in English ( in tackle stores Chinese only ?? ). That's great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted April 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Hunting seasons 2018-19 added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted July 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Added migratory birds hunting seasons for 2018-2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXodus Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Awesome! I had something similiar this on my todo list to build as a Webapp/iOS App. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted January 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Added 2019 Fishing Regulations. Happy New Year! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted April 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 2019 Hunting seasons added. Note: MNRF has changed the official regulations format this year. Game order and seasons tables were re-arranged. We have re-formatted SmartOut to align with these changes. If you see any discrepancies please notify us. Use Contact->Email button at the bottom of main screen to email us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted April 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Hunting seasons 2020 added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted December 19, 2020 Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 When I see what could be an add for a commercial enterprise especially from a newer member with a handful of posts my pesimistic 1/2 thinks, free advertising, how much $$$ does this guy want from us, hair today gone tomorrow. The other 1/2 of me is far less pesimistic and just says "rip off." This is a fantastic app, absolutly fabulous. I would use it myself especially when we are in a group of small lakes that I can get in and out of without getting out of the boat. I always assume the slot limits are the same but who knows. I always say you better bring a copy of the regs or for those that can have the entire book on your phone, not me, don't forget the phone and the charger. Good work minnow p4rp. p4rp means what? You just made many freinds here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4rp Posted December 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 p4rp = programs for real people "how much $$$ does this guy want from us" - not quite sure what you meant. The app is free and there are no adds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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