# Tails n' Scales — MS Dept of Marine Resources

> Electronic reporting system for Red Snapper landings in Mississippi. (iPhone/iPad app by Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tails-n-scales/id986045701 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mississippi Department of Marine Resources](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637346879)
- Category: Sports, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.89/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tails-n-scales/id986045701/reviews.md

## What is Tails n' Scales?

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) Tails n' Scales app is an electronic reporting system that will be used to record all Red Snapper landings in Mississippi. All captains or owners of recreational and for-hire vessels landing Red Snapper in Mississippi must report their catch.
	
The purpose of this electronic reporting system is to collect information on all recreational Red Snapper landings in Mississippi to provide fishery managers the best available data to ensure Mississippi anglers the most opportunities and greatest flexibility for fisheries harvest. 

Users can also access the system online at www.tailsnscales.org. The goal of this app is to allow for quick and easy reporting.

Anglers will be required to register with their name, email and state vessel registration number or USCG vessel documentation number. Once registered, anglers must request a trip number for any trip on which they intend to target Red Snapper. New trip numbers will not be issued until previous catches are reported.

The required information collected at the end of each trip includes: landing location of vessel, the number of anglers, time spent fishing, the number of Red Snapper harvested and the area fished (natural bottom, rig, or artificial reef).

## Key features

- Electronic Red Snapper catch reporting
- Recreational and for-hire vessel support
- Trip number request system
- Detailed catch information collection
- Online reporting access

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tails-n-scales/id986045701/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Junk

*2017-03-05*

App has a glitch redirecting me back to the login screen. MS needs to get their crap fixed if they are gonna require us to report through this

### 1/5 — Don't work!!!!!!

*2016-10-20*

The app don't work! Cant create an account. As stated before can't get past the login page!

### 1/5 — Crap

*2016-08-31*

This app won't let you re enter your login information. It keeps redirecting to the login page.

## Frequently asked questions about Tails n' Scales

### What is Tails n' Scales used for?

Tails n' Scales is an electronic reporting system for captains to record all Red Snapper landings in Mississippi. It helps fishery managers collect data to ensure the best opportunities for anglers.

### Who is required to use Tails n' Scales?

All captains or owners of recreational and for-hire vessels that are landing Red Snapper in Mississippi are required to report their catch using this system.

### How do I get a trip number for Tails n' Scales?

Once registered, anglers must request a trip number for any trip where they intend to target Red Snapper. New trip numbers will not be issued until previous catches are reported.

### What information is collected by Tails n' Scales?

The app collects landing location, number of anglers, time spent fishing, number of Red Snapper harvested, and the area fished (natural bottom, rig, or artificial reef).

### Is Tails n' Scales available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Tails n' Scales is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Support for Android devices is not specified.

### How often is Tails n' Scales updated?

The latest version of Tails n' Scales is 11.05, and it was last updated on May 1, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update cycle.

### What is the user rating for Tails n' Scales?

Tails n' Scales has a rating of 3.9 stars based on 9 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception.

### Does Tails n' Scales have ads?

No, Tails n' Scales does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.04 — 2026-05-10

App updates for 2026.

### 11.05 — 2025-05-01

App is ready for the 2025 season.

### 11.01 — 2024-05-08

App updated for the 2024 season.

### 10.43 — 2023-05-22

Fixes for 2023 season.

### 10.41 — 2023-05-10

The Tails n' Scales app has been updated for use in the 2023 Red Snapper fishing season.

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