The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is pleased to announce the release of a new, cutting edge iPhone app that will empower anglers and hunters during their outdoor fishing and hunting activities in Florida. The new app is user friendly, and allows visitors to purchase their fishing or hunting licenses online, access regulations, pull up a copy of the user's current licenses, and use geo-locating tools to maximize a customerís recreational experience. Upon free download, users may purchase and download licenses and permits directly from their smartphone, determine sunrise and sunset time based on GPS location, access NOAA seas and weather information, and more! The Florida FWC has been a national agency leader in providing customers and visitors with the most robust technologies and systems to increase awareness and conservation amongst the natural resources community, opening up channels to customers to promote Florida's outdoors and preserve the sport of fishing and hunting.
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Fish | Hunt FL Positive Reviews
One Major Flaw!This is great for license convenience!!! Most of the other functions work well and are very useful. However, the sunrise and sunset feature has a major flaw in my opinion. Please add a feature to allow us to choose a location for sunrise and sunset!!!! The problem is that you have to have your "Location Services" on to find out what time the sunrise or sunset is. Most of the time, I'm trying to find this information for another location!!!! I'm not hunting or fishing in my house or at work!!!! I'm going to travel to another part of the state and I need to know what time the sunrise is at THAT location!!!! Florida and Georgia use basically the same app, so hopefully a change to one would carry over to the other app. I live in Florida, but I'm going to Georgia tonight and I need to know what time the sunrise will be in north Georgia tomorrow!!!! Others may be flying in to South Florida for a fishing trip and want to know what time the sunrise and sunset will be....Letgo pitaVersion: 3.4.1
Great app.. BUT....Excellent app that I use, while fishing, for accessing licensing information and records, as well as tide and seas information. However, many features are not accessible when you are offshore, fishing, in an area without cellular coverage. So, when you're out in the reef, you do not have access to fish ID pictures from the linked fishing handbook, license information and size/quota information. These would be very convenient to have actually downloaded into a user's phone, for offshore retrieval. Additionally, the app would benefit greatly by having a fish identification library with large photos, rather than only relying on the small bitmaps in the linked regulation pamphlets....BrewDude694uVersion: 3.1.1
Great usage and potential, fix text bugsLove having my license stored. I wish there was an offline mode to store a recent copy of fishing regulations, etc.. Also when the app pulls data from the website some pages do not display correctly. (I’m on iphone 6+ running ios 11.2.6 for bug reporting purposes)
After looking through other reviews for this app, one mentioning formatting errors from 3 years ago. It would be nice to see this issue fixed as navigating fishing regulations is too difficult. Luckily there is the workaround with the ‘view full website’ button but at that point it’s much easier to just navigate the website from your own browser of choice and not from within the confines of the app window..Egoistic stubVersion: 3.2.0
One issueI think this is a great app for anything marine life regarding fishing, hunting, lobstering, etc but I think there’s an issue with the identification of the salt water fish. Some of the saltwater fish have an identification picture but the others don’t. An example would be the black grouper. The black grouper has a picture of it so we know what it looks like when identifying it but the other grouper and some of the other fish don’t have a picture. How are we supposed to know what we caught? It’s important so we know what type it is to determine the regulations for them. Also there should be an improvement on the picture charts of the saltwater fish because the picture charts keep redirecting me to safari and then the FWC app redirects me to the homepage.BobbyhaningVersion: 3.5.0
Sunrise / Sunset timesSunrise / Sunset times off by one hour. Instead of using your current location, you have to input your location every time the sunrise / sunset tab is opened, even if you leave it to go to feeding times, for example, and immediately come back to it. It would be nice if the user’s current location is used as the default, and if you wanted times for a different location then change it..Clc5105Version: 4.5.0
Good start to a great appI use this often. Keeping up with regulations can be tricky to say the least and
This app makes it easier to access. Updating and purchasing licenses is easy. Would like to see downloadable regulations. Also the WMA brochures only open the first page and cannot view the rest of the pdf. Please fix this. This is important for quick reference while hunting. I use fishing regulations as well. Would like to be able to save the PDFs to my phone so they can be organized and viewed in the native apple app and printed through AirPrint. Please update often and keep up the good work..Florida SportsmanVersion: 3.4.0
Not able to purchase license on appAs of OCT 2023, not able to purchase hunting license through the app. When I click the “Add Another License” button, it asks for my last name, last four, etc. I enter all of that and it re-routes me back to previous page with the “Add Another License” button again…
This is a major bug that needs to be fixed..PAssword@23Version: 2023.218.2
Can’t Sync quota huntsThe app will display my license, but won’t sync my quota hunts. This used to work and is very useful when being checked by FWC officers. I have uninstalled the app and reinstalled multiple times. Can we get this fixed?
Update: this issue has been resolved with a new version of the app, all working now. Thank you..Trssas1234Version: 4.6.0
Lost some features?Updated the app and lost the noaa sea state and tides information, Or were these removed?
Edit: I guess I had a older verison as when I would go To toolbox at the time it would just open a fwc webpage.
Now it actually has selectable actions when going to toolbox. Definitely change rating to solid 4-5 stars!.SicksecbeamerVersion: 4.1.0
Myfwc appPlease review your app I currently have a 5 year license & was logged in this app it continues to say I don’t have an account when I do have an account some one has hacked this also I want to renew my 5 year freshwater license i don’t need a snook or lobster permit somebody needs help creating a decent app of I can just go to Walmart.A1WorldRecordVersion: 3.7.0
Cannot add licenseThe app won’t allow me to put in my birthday. It always redirects the date back to the current date or today’s date. Please make it where we can type the date manually.
Update: Now I get it. You have to change the year first and then put in month and day..Ljdgkadbsg6382Version: 4.2.0
Great appI use the feeding time tool every time I go out fishing. It does seem to have pretty good accuracy on when the fish are feeding. I don’t quite understand what the stars are for, maybe perhaps the quality of the fishing day? But I really do enjoy using this app..Donald Lowell JrVersion: 4.6.1
Great app, add digital pass option!This is a great app that has been super useful to me, the only thing I could recommend is a digital wallet feature! It would be much easier to pull up your pass and have easy access to it! Overall a great app, very happy with it.EmarppmVersion: 2023.218.0
PDF troubleLately the app hasn’t been loading any of the pdf’s for any of the wma. Which is making it hard to find the information on the go..NickA863Version: 2023.219.1
Ok nowI had trouble buying my license with this app at first, but finally figured it out. The roll down menu confused me. You need to touch the words on the menu itself to enter. I was looking for a separate button. Once I got past this, it worked fine..FoolfoolfoolfoolfoolVersion: 3.1.1
Fishing License PlusI love this app. The biggest thing for me is the ability to sync your most up to date licenses through FWC. No longer have to worry about bringing that flimsy fishing license receipt with you on the boat. Just show the cop the app!.Shane LancasterVersion: 3.1.1
So far so good!So far it’s working as advertised. I was able to purchase a saltwater fishing license using it. I like the layout which is easy to navigate and all of the helpful information it contains..GunnygordonVersion: 3.7.0
Toolbox Needs UpdatingI have found the “Toolbox” needs updating.
Specifically the tides section. The tides are way off. Yesterday the Toolbox section said high tide 10:33am when in fact NOAA website said 12:15pm for Lake Worth Pier. NOAA was correct not Toolbox..Brad CoxVersion: 2023.218.2
Better!So much easier to find my license now! Thanks for updating.SeaCraft23Version: 2023.217.0
Shockingly usefulThis app is so handy. Haven’t had any issues with a single of its features..WholemilkpapiVersion: 4.1.0
MehThe app works great on iPhone, barely functional on iPad. Crashes constantly every time I change the dates on the tide predictions on iPad..GusjebsidokejegdifofVersion: 2023.218.2
Great features!Sunrise and moon info by location is awesome. I use it all the time, even outside for Florida. The tides and seas are also useful..WasupoakieVersion: 4.6.0
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Fish | Hunt FL Negative Reviews
Total garbage as of nowCan't print permits. Only shows hunt numbers and not wma names. Dates of hunts are incorrect. Old system was much better. Why would you make a change during hunting season that does not work. As stated in previous review should have been fully functional before release. Fl is making harder to hunt public lands and obtain permits. Should be able to see license and permit detail and print your quota permit from there. Similar to old system. The web site is also functioning the same as the app. The app is basically just a shortcut to the online site. This new update also caused hunters to miss a week of applying for reissue permits. Very aggrevating all the way around..Fishbones182Version: 4.0.3
Need to support older IPhonesI tried to contact App support through this page and it did not work. App developers need to test app before updating. I tried to renew my license on my IPhone 6.0 and couldn’t because it requires IOS 13.0. Apple doesn’t allow many older IPhones to update to the latest IOS. If you want people to use an App for fishing and hunting licenses and then show them to law enforcement when asked, you must support older phones. I have bought the plastic license card because the State of Florida has people that are not doing their jobs to the best of their ability..Desperate4NewsVersion: 4.6.1
Total garbageWould give it negative stars if I could. App is nothing more than a clumsy browser which interacts with the main FWC website, which is also garbage. Nothing in the app you can’t access from Safari. Worse, I tried creating an account for my minor child, and it tells me they are a non-resident, despite having the same address that I do. This cannot be edited via the app or the website. And I cannot purchase a resident fishing license for them now. And also cannot create a different account for them because it requires social security number (another security risk). The whole enterprise is a piece of crap..TKsixNineVersion: 3.4.1
Used to be good until v3.4.1This app used to be great and simple to use! I used it all the time but now its junk ever since version 3.4.1 like a year now it does not load pages and gets stuck loading. whatever y’all did, take it off and this will fix itself
P.s I give 2 star because this app used to be so great and I reminisce on those times I can check the tides that easy, without going on internet or maybe I want to see the sunrise that day ... .. . Meh ..
Anyways y’all have a good one.0ldsk0olVersion: 3.5.1
Good for lincense, but not much else...I am not sure why FCW decided to completely rework it’s website, but it the new version has never been overly user friendly, and given that this app is just a portal to the website, it is understandable that the app is just as frustrating as the main site. I do really like being able to sync my license and quotas on the app - I have always thought that was a great feature, but my goodness FWC, clear everything else up..NuslieVersion: 3.5.1
Needs a lot of work to beThe best thing about it is that it syncs your permit. Other than that it is no better than the Notes app + a clunky browser. To be a useful app it needs to at least get: the ability for full account management, purchase/upgrade/renew permits, wallet support, and offline mode (who has service in the middle of nowhere?).Needs a ton more workVersion: 3.10.0
Doesn’t work anymoreEver since the last update the app is broken. What’s the point of an app to view your license when you can’t view it. My wife can’t view her license on her phone either. Why pay a convenience fee when there isn’t any convenience. Going back to buying from Walmart instead of a broken app..Funtimes1703Version: 4.3.0
Cant select any of the limited entry permitsApp has lots of great and easy features but I’m trying to apply for an alligator tag and it won’t let me scroll down past the Falcon tag on the app or website. Might work on computer but pretty inconvenient when trying to get it done quickly on the mobile app..CallmedaddylolVersion: 4.3.0
Very Poor DevelopmentFWC new app is useless!
Navigating this new app isn’t what you would expect and finding information is very annoying and it becomes necessary to stop and open your browser and go to the website in order to get the information needed. This app should have allowed for better access than this piece of Ill designed
garbage does..Wi378Version: 4.1.0
Fishing licenseThis app is terrible!! I just need to buy a fishing license and you bunch of money hungry punks put everything in my cart. Just go back to the way it was so I it is easy to purchase a license. It you cost my son $5 for a hard card that he did not want due to just trying to buy a fishing license before we got to the lake. Y’all need to tighten up or put it the way it was!!.Crews05Version: 3.9.0
Georgia BoySo I live in Georgia and have the Georgia version of this same app. and it great. So what happened? I would call this app garbage but I don’t want to disrespect garbage. Other than helping with getting a license what is it for. There are other places you can get rules and regulations, I did. Get help with the whole thing and make sure the developers at least like what they do..Georgia Boy 45Version: 2023.218.0
MEHNice that you can have your fishing license available. Good boating regulation info, but not being able to locate a boat ramp is ridiculous! When I try to access "Find a boat ramp" it says, "the virtual display does not allow content to be displayed." Then why have the selection? Total waste! Really? I hope they can fix this and make it usable!.BrianK316Version: 3.1.1
Don’t bother, use the website1) No advantage as far as I can tell. Just use the website. Not integrated with Apple Pay, wallet or anything else Apple.
2) Requiring full social security number for a fishing license is very irresponsible. Not a comment on the app itself, more the Florida process.
3) otherwise works fine..JsikorskiVersion: 3.4.1
App won’t launchI have been using this app for two years and now all of a sudden it won’t launch from my iPhone 8 I even deleted and reloaded it still will not launch. All my other apps launch! Something is wrong somewhere!.Sophiedog 2022Version: 4.5.0
App no longer displays my current license/s.Used to to display my current fishing licenses. No longer does. Only gives the option to add family members or others. Ridiculous..XLH83Version: 4.0.4
Unable to retrieve my licenseIt only worked once for couple of weeks! But then it shows of what some people were complaining about... It would’ve been great if it retains my license using this app. Going back to the old classic way by printing a hard copy is more reliable than this app..Ruffles CheddarVersion: 3.6.1
Buggy appBuggy and poorly written/tested app. Basic features do not function. For example, I cannot view any of my licenses. I get “Unable to load image” errors. Trying the Sync function gives a nondescript message of “Error. Unable to sync your license.” Having to resort back to printed paper license.MDev66527Version: 3.5.0
Nice idea, but can’t load licenseThe idea is great, app seems good, but I can never load my license. I’ve tried cellular service, WiFi, deleting and reinstalling, but unfortunately can never get past the add license click..Pflem727Version: 2023.218.2
As ExpectedIt’s basically functional but the user experience is poor. I feel like I need to rest after using it. I wonder how much it cost taxpayers to repackage their bad website..NfksjshhxusVersion: 3.9.0
Tide reports will not loadSince the update the tide reports will not load, which is unfortunate because I downloaded this app to use specifically that function. When it worked it was great but now it isn’t..WvdeliueVersion: 3.6.1
Violation ReportingThis app has good intentions and gives users a fast and efficient platform to report wildlife offenses. However, they desperately need to add an option to include photographic/videographic evidence. Otherwise, it makes the entire process pretty pointless. PLEASE FIX..RobsterMobsterTheLobsterVersion: 3.4.1
New updateReceived notification that new update was available. Still no access to limited entry or quota hunt shown in app thatold version had. Very disappointed with app and the functionality it currently has..Benny1079Version: 4.1.0
Good idea, poor executionI like being able to apply for re-issues and having my licenses in one place but I HATE having to log in every time I use the app. Entering my social or DL number each time is annoying..Mike-Richards.comVersion: 3.4.1
Not working.App is great when working properly. Won’t recognize me as a fl resident I’m not the only one either. I hope people are not getting ripped off and not checking..WbrozerVersion: 4.3.0
Won’t let you change birthdayI had to change my license and when I went to add my new license it will not let you change the dates on the date scroll to search. It defaults to todays date!.BaracudaslimVersion: 4.2.0
App doesn’t open, crashesThis app sounds like a great idea but it won’t open. Every time I open the app it crashes. I’ve uninstalled, reinstalled, and turned my phone off and on. It just doesn’t work..ScarnevaleVersion: 3.9.0
Florida hunterStill Not showing my quota’s and not a detail of My hunting license! Maybe they will fix the bugs very soon! Old Version was much better!! The FWC webpage is not working right also!!!! It all needed to be fix before they issue the APP!!.Dogman870Version: 4.0.3
Fire the DeveloperI have never had such a confusing experience to simply register for a government license. I do UX for a living and it took me almost 1 hour to figure out how to signup for a fishing license. The form fields are messed up and defaults to International users. This is for FL residents you dumbies!.Golfing McGolfVersion: 4.0.0
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