Anglers can “Find MO Fish” with MDC updated free mobile app

 For more than a million anglers in the Show-Me State, conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) updated “Find MO Fish” free mobile app can help find them. The app has been improved for better and faster performance

for Android mobile devices and iPhones and iPads.

Find MO Fish features include a map of Missouri with locations of MDC public boat ramps for major lakes, rivers, and streams of Missouri. The map also shows exact locations of MDC underwater fish structures, which serve as habitat for fish. With the app’s geo-location feature, anglers can guide their boats right up to their favorite fish attractors and start fishing.

With the new version, users can now view state and special regulations for each fish species, along with regulations for specific conservation areas and special areas where applicable. The app also provides a Fish Guide with detailed information on various species, and information on how to obtain fishing permits.

The app includes annual fishing prospects and weekly fishing reports for many Missouri lakes, rivers, and streams that are popular for fishing.

Find MO Fish also includes a “Best Bets” feature for certain fish species. When a user clicks on a type fish in the Fish Guide section of the app, a Best Bets button will appear if any areas have been chosen by MDC staff or other anglers as good places to catch that species. By clicking the Best Bets button, anglers can view a list of areas and read the latest weekly fishing report or annual fishing prospects report for the areas.

Learn more and download the Find MO Fish app online at mdc.mo.gov/node/15421.

New apps make it easier to find information on Missouri state parks

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO., JULY 18, 2011 -- If you are looking for an easy way to access information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, the answer is in the palm of your hand. A new free mobile application for smartphones is designed to provide visitors with convenient access to detailed state park information. The app is currently available for the Apple iPhone and is coming soon for Android smartphones. Innovative features within the app are sure to enhance any visit to a Missouri state park or historic site.          

            "Our amazing state parks are timeless in what they offer and these new mobile applications will make sure today's visitors have the latest technology to easily access information about them," said Bill Bryan, Missouri State Parks director.  

            The free Lite version of the Pocket Ranger™ Mobile Tour Guide enables you to find a state park by location or activity. Features such as the Trails menu in the individual park pages make it easy for hikers and bikers to view a list of available trails. With a quick glance at each trail’s description, you will even find the app helpful in finding a trail to match your ability.

            The spectacular scenery at any of Missouri’s state parks and historic sites provides you with plenty of opportunities to snap a photo. With the app’s social networking feature, you can easily share these photos with family and friends and post a message to have them join in the outdoor fun. Additional features of the app include a direct link to the park’s reservation site so you can make arrangements for an overnight stay or extend your vacation. Along with this feature, you will appreciate having access to useful information such as weather alerts, operational times and park events at your fingertips.

            Additional features are available by upgrading to the Pro version with a portion of these profits going to Missouri State Parks. By purchasing the Pro version, you can have an even more dynamic visit by recording trails and marking waypoints during an outdoor excursion so you can go back to that favorite fishing spot time and time again. With the friend finder feature, experience the comfort of knowing where your family and friends are within the park. Feel even more secure with the alert feature of the app, which notifies select contacts in the event of an emergency.  

            The Pocket Ranger™ Mobile Tour Guide can be downloaded from the iTunes Store and Android’s Market, or directly at StateParkApps.com. Download your Official Guide for Missouri State Parks & Historic sites today.

            For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com or contact the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf).