# Longspur — Hunting & Wildlife Management

> Hunting and wildlife management platform connecting hunters with recovery services. (iPhone/iPad app by Jared Hefner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longspur/id6794999518 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jared Hefner](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794999520)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longspur/id6794999518/reviews.md

## What is Longspur?

Longspur is a hunting and wildlife management platform. It connects hunters with certified tracking dog handlers and thermal drone pilots for game recovery, and other wildlife management tools.

WHEN THE CLOCK IS RUNNING

A shot that doesn't go the way you planned starts a countdown. Longspur puts your request in front of nearby handlers and drone pilots in minutes, instead of an hour spent calling around for a number that still works.

1. Submit a request. Drop your GPS coordinates, mark the shot placement, and add what matters: distance, angle, animal, evidence found, and how long you've waited.
2. Nearby trackers are notified immediately by push and text.
3. A tracker accepts, and their phone number and email appear in your request. Call them directly and coordinate the recovery.
4. Log the outcome so the result is on record.

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT TOOLS
- Whitetail recovery heatmap, filterable by season, so you can see where activity is concentrated
- EHD outbreak map for hemorrhagic disease reports in your region
- Feral hog activity map showing reported pressure nearby
- Submit your own EHD and feral hog observations straight from the field

Reports feed the public maps with their coordinates deliberately offset, so you can contribute what you saw without publishing exactly where you were.

FOR HUNTERS
- Guided request form with a shot placement selector and evidence photos
- Exact GPS coordinates, so a tracker can navigate straight to you
- Real-time status updates from request through recovery
- In-app messaging with the tracker who accepted
- Your recovery stats: request volume, outcomes, and recovery rate over time

FOR TRACKING DOG HANDLERS AND DRONE PILOTS
- See requests in your service area with the full detail before you commit
- Accept in one tap and get the hunter's contact information
- A public profile with your experience, certifications, dogs, and coverage area
- Analytics on accepted work, recovery rate, and response time
- Log external tracks, so a whole season lives in one place

PET RECOVERY
The same network of handlers and drone pilots, for a lost dog or cat.

WHAT IT COSTS
Creating an account and submitting requests is free. Trackers set their own rates, which you agree and pay directly with them. Longspur does not process payments and takes no cut.

A VETTED NETWORK
Every tracker completes an application covering experience, certifications, and service area, and is reviewed by our team before they can accept a request. Certifications are self-reported.

PRIVACY
Your hunt location is visible only to trackers viewing or accepting your request. Location is read only while the app is open, never in the background. Public wildlife maps never show exact coordinates. We do not sell your data.

Longspur is available in the United States.

## Key features

- Game recovery with dog handlers and drone pilots
- Wildlife management tools (heatmaps, outbreak maps)
- Pet recovery services
- Real-time request status updates
- Hunter and tracker profiles
- Public wildlife observation maps

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longspur/id6794999518/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Hunting and Wildlife Management

*2026-09-04*

Great, modern app that fills a hole in an otherwise tricky niche market for game recovery. Excited to see some wildlife management features. Looking forward to using this app for the upcoming season

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2026-09-03*

This app is simply amazing! The feral hog feature will be an incredibly valuable tool for landowners and hunters once it is fully utilized. Features like this have the potential to make a real difference in wildlife and property management. Great work on the app!

### 5/5 — Best app to connect hunters with trackers

*2026-09-03*

Hands down the easiest to navigate app to connect hunters with trackers. The live time analytic data for EHD outbreaks is awesome.

### 5/5 — Amazing tool

*2026-09-03*

Not only does it get your track to a ton of recovery specialists whether that be dogs or drones, there’s so many cool features all in one. The weather, EHD mapping, wild hog sightings, news articles, etc. this is a cool app to explore even just sitting in the tree stand and who knows, if you end up wounding one, you already know how to navigate the app!

### 5/5 — Hunting

*2026-09-03*

Must download!

## Frequently asked questions about Longspur

### How does Longspur help with game recovery?

Longspur connects hunters with certified tracking dog handlers and thermal drone pilots. You can submit a request with GPS coordinates and shot details, and nearby trackers will be notified to assist in recovery.

### What wildlife management tools does Longspur offer?

Longspur provides tools such as a whitetail recovery heatmap, an EHD outbreak map, and a feral hog activity map. Users can also submit their own observations to contribute to public maps.

### Can Longspur be used for pet recovery?

Yes, the same network of handlers and drone pilots available for game recovery can also be utilized for finding lost dogs or cats.

### How much does it cost to use Longspur?

Creating an account and submitting requests on Longspur is free. Trackers set their own rates, which are paid directly to them; Longspur does not process payments or take a commission.

### How are tracking dog handlers and drone pilots vetted on Longspur?

Every tracker on Longspur completes an application detailing their experience, certifications, and service area. They are reviewed by the Longspur team before being allowed to accept requests. Certifications are self-reported.

### What is the privacy policy for hunt locations on Longspur?

Your hunt location is only visible to trackers who are currently viewing or have accepted your request. Location data is only read while the app is open and never collected in the background. Public wildlife maps do not display exact coordinates, and your data is not sold.

### On what devices is Longspur available?

Longspur is currently available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Longspur updated?

The latest version of Longspur, 1.0.3, was last updated on September 3, 2026. Updates typically address bug fixes and feature enhancements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-03

• Confirming your email and resetting your password is now faster. Just enter the 6-digit code we send you, right inside the app.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-29

• Smoother sign-up experience for new users

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-27

• Smoother scrolling throughout the app
• The location request now clearly shows it's from Longspur
• Fixed push notifications

### 1.0 — 2026-08-24

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-28.*