# ADFG — Alaska Dept of Fish & Game

> Digital licenses, regulations, and harvest tracking for Alaska hunters and anglers. (iPhone/iPad app by Department of Fish & Game.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adfg/id1582653381 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Department of Fish & Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532674073)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 97 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 161 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adfg/id1582653381/reviews.md

## What is ADFG?

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game realizes that people are now accustomed to carrying a lot of information and credentials on their mobile device. This mobile app is designed for anglers and hunters in Alaska and designed to enhance pre-trip planning and in-field experience. It provides access to the information and services needed to follow applicable hunting and fishing regulations. Currently, that includes the following: 
• Display licenses, permits and big game locking-tag records – The mobile app allows you to purchase and view your hunting, fishing, trapping, and most combination licenses. You can also obtain big game locking-tag records, commercial crewmember licenses, hunting permits, harvest tickets, and some personal use fishing permits.  All licenses, permits, and big game locking-tag records are valid to carry and display to enforcement in the field on your mobile device. 

• View Hunting and sport fishing regulations – The mobile app allows you to view all current hunting regulations (including some personal use regulations) for the entire state.  Additionally, you can view hunting regulations based on your physical location, search locations statewide, and download maps and regulations for offline use. In the future, the mobile app will include support for sport fishing regulations.

• Record Harvest – The mobile app allows you to record hunting and fishing harvests in the field and report some personal use fishing harvests.

• Sport fish species identification – Additional features include separate sections for a species identification guide complete with images and text descriptions of commonly targeted sport fish species; definitions, regional and statewide methods and means, prohibited acts and other necessary regulatory content that is not displayed at site specific or sub-levels.

## Key features

- Digital licenses and permits
- Big game locking-tag records
- Hunting regulations
- Record harvests
- Sport fish identification guide
- Offline map and regulation downloads

## What do users think of ADFG?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to navigate regulations
- 👍 Digital licenses accepted
- 👍 Useful for sport fishermen
- 👍 Can report results offline
- 👍 Good idea for an app
- 👍 Intuitive layout and navigation
- 👍 Offline maps and GMU info

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Sync errors
- 🐛 Long load times
- 🐛 Error messages
- 🐛 Can't download maps
- 🐛 Regs require WiFi
- 🐛 Support link broken
- 🐛 Can't change address
- 🐛 Unstable app
- 🐛 Unusable for some login methods
- 🐛 Limited functionality
- 🐛 Clunky and glitchy
- 🐛 Harvest reports crash
- 🐛 Maps crash
- 🐛 Secondary login app doesn't work
- 🐛 Not commercial fishing friendly
- 🐛 Login with Google fails
- 🐛 Doesn't import hunting draw tags
- 🐛 Login issues with MyAlaska/Facebook
- 🐛 Identity provider sign-in fails
- 🐛 Harvest not properly recorded
- 🐛 Can't pull up regs without WiFi
- 🐛 App doesn't work on iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 🐛 Can't create an account
- 🐛 App is pointless without license info
- 🐛 Doesn't show current license
- 🐛 Login unavailable for Google
- 🐛 App rolled out too soon
- 🐛 Spinning wheel of death on login
- 🐛 Google login button disappears
- 🐛 Can't upload permanent licenses
- 🐛 Doesn't open half the time

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Sync errors
- App crashes
- Harvest report submission crashes
- Map crashes
- Identity provider sign-in failure
- Login with Google fails
- Can't create account
- MyAlaska login issues
- Support link not working
- Can't change address
- Harvest not properly recorded
- Can't download maps
- Regs require WiFi
- Clunky and glitchy
- Login with Facebook issues
- Spinning wheel of death on login
- Google login button disappears
- Can't upload permanent licenses
- App doesn't open
- Login adds @myalaskaprod.local to username
- Email confirmation not received
- Randomly logs out and can't log back in
- MyAlaska login adds @myalaskaprod.local
- Doesn't show current license
- Login unavailable for Google
- App won't download/load

**Most requested features**

- More push notifications for dates
- Push notifications for emergency orders
- Commercial announcements and regs
- Permit card digital storage
- Separate app for commercial fishing
- Hunting draw tag information import
- Tide charts
- Option to skip login for regs access
- Add hunting permits picked up locally
- Auto-populate permits
- Link online purchases to app
- Mapping function in fishing
- Emergency Orders and updates via app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adfg/id1582653381/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not user friendly

*2026-07-28, version v1.13.3+3433*

Overall the app is bad. Clunky and not easy to navigate. Always difficult to sync your info to the app as well.

### 1/5 — Barely functional

*2026-07-09*

I’m glad this app exists but only to hold on to a digital copy of my license. It has numerous problems including several critical bugs and design flaws: 1) it crashes repeatedly, 2) the button for recording harvest doesn’t work, and 3) it requires you to add birthdate, phone number, and other PI even if it already recognizes your account. I could build a better app than this one!

### 5/5 — BEST GAME IVE EVER PLAYED

*2026-02-15, version 1.9.1*

I’m thinking about devoting my life to this game because it’s so fun and competitive I’ll always keep this game in my heart forever and I’m thinking about divorcing my wife to get better at this game I LOVE YOU ADFG!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😻

### 5/5 — Great App, just needs more improvements!

*2025-09-06*

Hi,

I seriously recommend more push notifications and reminders through the app informing fishers and hunters of harvest and season end dates. Additionally, posting those with each license/permit as an easy reminder. 

I have enjoyed the ease of use this app offers and the collections of tags/permits that can be loaded digitally.

### 1/5 — Helpful trash

*2025-08-24*

Everything about how this app functions is flawed. Long load times, constant error messages, not syncing with your account to update any tags, harvests not properly recorded, can’t download any of the maps, can’t pull up any of the regs unless your on good WiFi. This app has potential and if it works as advertised it would be great to have. However it doesn’t, but…. I still have it for electronic proof of licensing and tags.

All in all.. download it, but don’t count on it working.

### 2/5 — Still has a way to go

*2025-08-17, version 1.7.2*

The support link doesn’t work, I continue to get a sync error, and there is no way to change my address. 🤔😒🤷

### 1/5 — Waste of Time

*2025-08-05*

To be fair, the app may actually work ok. However, I’d never know because it proves to be impossible to login with an existing account, or to make a new account. The app is also unstable and entertained me by throwing error codes or just hanging in login screens. The fact that the app is rated 2.6 out of 5 might be a good indicator that the State should start over and hire some competent developers.

**Developer response:** Hi, We would love to hear more about your struggles to sign in.  You can reach us at:
dfg.das.licensehelp@alaska.gov or (907) 465-2376.

Your feedback is important to helping us build a better app!

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2025-07-31, version 1.7.2*

The app is unusable because it’s impossible to sign in. The identity provider sign in fails to respond. A complete waste of taxpayer dollars.

### 1/5 — Very little functionality

*2025-07-03, version 1.4.6*

The app does not provide any added benefit to us citizens because of the limitations it has.

### 3/5 — Great… Needs work

*2025-06-01, version 1.4.6*

The ADFG app should allow opt-in push notifications for emergency orders.

## Frequently asked questions about ADFG

### What does the ADFG app do?

The ADFG app is designed for Alaska's hunters and anglers to enhance pre-trip planning and in-field experiences. It provides access to essential information and services, including digital licenses, permits, regulations, and harvest recording.

### What features are available in the ADFG app?

Key features include the ability to purchase and display hunting and fishing licenses, permits, and big game locking-tag records on your mobile device. You can also view current hunting regulations, record harvests, and access a sport fish identification guide.

### Is the ADFG app free to use?

Yes, the ADFG app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the app's description.

### Can I use the ADFG app offline?

Yes, the app allows you to download maps and regulations for offline use. This is particularly useful for hunters and anglers who may be in areas with limited or no cellular service.

### Who is the target audience for the ADFG app?

The app is specifically designed for individuals who hunt or fish in Alaska. It aims to simplify the process of managing licenses, staying informed about regulations, and documenting their outdoor activities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### v1.14.2+3435 — 2026-08-14

This update includes substantial improvements to the user interface and is recommended for all users.

### v1.13.3+3433 — 2026-07-10

This version includes updates to the log in process and is recommended for all users.

### v1.12.3+3430 — 2026-05-01

This update adds support for VoiceOver, updates the color scheme for better readability, and includes new mapping features. It is recommended for all users.

### v1.12.2+3429 — 2026-04-29

This update improves accessibility with VoiceOver support and refreshes the app’s color system for better readability.

### v1.11.2+3427 — 2026-03-21

This version includes updates to the General Species Regulations as well as numerous bug fixes and performance improvements. It is recommended for all users.

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