[Narrator]: New for fall 2018, the Hunt Wild Wisconsin mobile
application has everything you need.
Whether you're looking to find new public lands to explore, brush up
on the regulations or listen to podcasts, we've got you covered.
With mobile mapping, up to the minute shooting hours and much
more, we've given you all the tools to focus on what's important.
Enjoying your time in the outdoors.
Features for the Hunt Wild Wisconsin app include the ability to build your
experience based on what you hunt.
You can access satellite and topographical maps, view public land boundaries and
regulations with or without a cell signal.
So let's get started.
First, you'll be prompted to either create an account or use the app as a guest.
We recommend creating an account to receive access to all features.
Creating an account is free of charge.
It can be done quickly using an email address and password, or simply linking
to your Facebook or Google account.
After you've logged in, you'll be asked to choose an activity or multiple activities
based on which species you plan to pursue.
These activities will be saved within the app for future use
and can be changed at any time.
It will be helpful for later use to select all species that you may want to pursue.
If you enjoy hiking, birdwatching or just going for a walk, select
the "explore public lands" option.
You will not be able to see the waypoint or track, or view any regulatory
information while in this option.
When you've selected the species you you'd like to pursue select "Done."
Next, you'll be asked to choose an activity.
Here you'll find a map, layers, a button to save or expand your
map, a shooting hours display, a "Waypoint" button, a "Tracks" button,
a "Regulations" button and "Menu" button and a "Notifications" button.
So let's get started using the mapping feature.
If location is not enabled on your device, you receive a prompt to do so.
If you have a location has been enabled, your map will automatically
focus to your current location.
It is important to note that if you do not have access to a GPS signal, the map
will not send it to your current location.
You can navigate the map using two fingers.
You can zoom out by pinching your fingers together, zoom in by moving your fingers
further apart or scroll by moving your finger in any direction on the screen.
To center your map back to your current location, press the "Center" button.
You'll notice that you have multiple options for displaying layers.
These corresponded, with the type of map you'd like displayed and are
also tailored to the species you selected earlier in the process.
You can change the base layer by selecting the "Layers" button and
selecting or de-selecting a layer.
Options include satellite view, street map view, and topographic view.
Here, you can also select which species hunting zones you'd like
featured on your map viewer.
Another cool feature is the ability to save a map for future use.
For example, if you know you're going somewhere without a cellphone
connection -- can save a map for that area for later use.
The "Save map" feature is intended for offline use only and allows you the
ability to access "Save Maps" for use when you're out of cellphone service.
You can also expand your map to the full extent of your phone screen
by clicking the expand button.
To go back to the previous screen from the expanded view, select compress.
You'll also find a shooting hours function on the mapping page.
This displays the current legal shooting hours for that day and shows
you how much time is remaining until the close of legal shooting hours for
that species based on your location,
provided your GPS is enabled.
Additional features allow you to save "Waypoints" and "Tracks."
A waypoint acts as a save location on the map.
You can mark your favorite hunting location or feature of interest and
it will be saved for future use.
To save a waypoint, select "Add a Waypoint", give the waypoint
a name and select a color.
After you saved the waypoint, you'll note the app tells you the distance from
the waypoint to your current location.
You can edit the waypoint by changing the name or color.
You can also delete "Save Waypoints."
The "Track" feature allows you to record a path that you've taken while in the field.
If you would like to record a track, select the "Add a Track" button.
You will then be prompted to name and select a color for the track.
To begin recording a track, select to "Start Tracking."
The app will use your GPS signal to record the path that you are traveling.
When you have reached the end of the trail you'd like to record,
simply select "End Tracking" located near the top of the screen.
You'll also find a "Regulations" button tailored to the species you've selected.
All regulation content that is available in paper form is now available in the app.
This information will be available with or without a cellphone signal.
While on the regulations page, you have options to view
categories like season dates.
You can toggle between the main regulation categories by using the arrows
on the left and right of the screen.
In the top left corner of the app, you'll also find a menu option.
This page serves as a home base for the app.
Here you can update your account settings.
This includes changing your password, editing your favorite
species, accessing "Save Maps" and logging out of your account.
Below the account option, you'll find a Go Wild heading.
If you have a cellular connection, you can register your harvest, purchase hunting
licenses or view your purchased licenses, permits and tags all in one place.
Below the Go Wild heading, you'll see the "Plan a Trip" function.
This allows you to select a future date and a species to pursue.
And the app will tell you what day the season begins for that species,
along with the shooting hours for that day.
Within the menu page, you can also donate to the Cherish Wisconsin
Outdoors Fund by selecting the support your public lands button.
If you're a podcast listener, the Wild Wisconsin podcast link will
send you directly to the Stitcher or iTunes channel for the DNRs Wild
Wisconsin -- Off The Record podcast.
Whether it's a slow day in the field or a long drive to your favorite spot, our
podcasts will help you pass the time.
The menu also gives you the ability to provide feedback on the app,
access the DNR staff directory, report a game violation or contact
a customer service representative.
Lastly, the app's privacy policy is also viewable from the app menu.
That brings our tutorial to a close.
Thanks for joining us.
You can find more information at dnr.wi.gov, keyword "hunting
app." Wisconsin is home to some of the best hunters in the world.
And we're confident that the Hunt Wild Wisconsin app will help take your
time in the woods to the next level.