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Price: Free

Category: Navigation

Updated: May 02, 2012

Version: 4.2.0

Size: 19.9 MB

Language: English

Seller: ParksByNature Network LLC

Rated 4+

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 4.3 or later.


Customer Ratings

Current Version
     

(6 Ratings)

All Versions
     

(14 Ratings)



Official GA DNR Outdoors Guide- Pocket Ranger® by ParksByNature Network

Official GA DNR Outdoors Guide- Pocket Ranger® Screenshots



Description

Created in alliance with and approved by Georgia State Parks & Wildlife Resources.

Embrace the outdoors with the official guide to Georgias State Parks, Historic Sites & Wildlife Resources. Enrich your experience at Georgias State Hunting and Fishing Sites with this FREE mobile appthe only official state DNR app that allows you to access the most up-to-date facility & wildlife information. Stay current on things like upcoming events and weather conditions, as well as rules, regulations and licensing information. Outdoorsmen can find their next catch in the streams and reservoirs of the State Parks and take part in the states rich hunting tradition on the more than one million acres of public hunting grounds. Choose an area to visit by location or by activity, like camping or boating, and then enjoy the natural beauty that Georgia has to offer.

The app offers users increased performance and activation speed with multi-tasking capabilities, enhanced user navigation, detailed park maps and interactive GPS mapping guide for use in areas with little to no mobile reception.

Use the photo waypoint feature to snap a photo and mark and record the coordinates of plant life, animal species or landscape views. Post or share these remarkable trophies with family and friends with the click of a button. Hunters and fishermen can also drop a waypoint to easily mark their favorite spots.

Interactive GPS Feature for on/offline use

For more adventurous outdoor enthusiasts, try your hand at one of our GeoChallenges, which includes geocache and geoquest activities and games.

The enhanced features of the Pocket Ranger apps utilize the functionality of an advanced handheld GPS device, making your park visit more memorable and fun through unique GPS capabilities.

With this FREE app, you can keep track of your friends on the trail, mark waypoints, record tracks, cache maps and share your activities with others.

GPS features:
Work with content, maps and features on/offline.
Interactive GPS mapping guide
Geocaching activities and games
GPS mapping options include Road, Satellite or Hybrid maps
Easy-to-cache GPS Terrain Map tiles for on/offline use
The GPS Parks Nearest Me feature will help locate parks nearest you
The Friend Finder feature lets you keep track of companions while on a trail
A built-in compass can help direct you
Use the Longitude/Latitude positioning to navigate with ease
Record, Save and Recall Tracks during your hike for future use
Mark and Personalize Waypoints and Landmarks such as campgrounds, trailheads, fishing spots, parking areas and other points of interest
Share photos, tracks, waypoints or current position with registered recipients through Facebook, Twitter or email.
Export tracks and waypoints in .KML and .GPX formats by email
Alert Communication feature lets your family and friends know your whereabouts

Standard Features:
Access information with ease on/offline
Search for activities of interest on-the-go
Locate sites by park or state region
Cache and view detailed maps of park facilities, trails and campgrounds
Access up-to-date park info
Get directions to each site
Stay current on a parks calendar of events
Access online reservations
Retrieve facility contact info (phone, address and email)
Receive news, alerts and weather updates
Find information on a parks accessibility, pet policy, tide charts, ozone and more
Share your experience through Facebook and Twitter

Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/pocketranger

Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/pocketranger

The enhanced pro features on the app are designed to function in areas with little to no mobile reception; however, some of the features require mobile data reception in order to function properly.
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

What's New in Version 4.2.0

Performance enhancements and minor bug fixes

Customer Reviews

NEEDS PICUURES. (4 stars)
This app would be a whole lot better if it had pictures! PLZ GET THEM

Just a wrapper (1 star)
Simply wraps the web pages into a smaller and harder to read format. Browsing the regular site in Safari is more functional. As it stands the app is pointless. Deleted.

Good start (4 stars)
Needs to be able to display the users hunting/fishing licenses.

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