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Best Outdoor Regulations Apps

10+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
10 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good outdoor regulations apps. We benchmark 10+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Outdoor Regulations Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Texas Outdoor AnnualTexas Outdoor AnnualFree3.6★ (251)NoNoAug 2026
2Go Outdoors VAGo Outdoors VAFree3.6★ (227)YesNoJul 2026
3Go Outdoors OklahomaGo Outdoors OklahomaFree3.6★ (160)YesNoJul 2026
4Go Outdoors IAGo Outdoors IAFree3.3★ (91)NoNoMay 2026
5onX Fish: Midwest Fishing MapsonX Fish: Midwest Fishing MapsFree4.6★ (1.6K)YesYesAug 2026
6FieldRegs by onX: Hunting RegsFieldRegs by onX: Hunting RegsFree5.0★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
7CatchVault: Fishing Spots MapCatchVault: Fishing Spots MapFree5.0★ (4)NoYesJul 2026
8SmartOutSmartOutFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Outdoor Regulations

Texas Outdoor Annual#1

Texas Outdoor Annual by Texas Parks & Wildlife

Guide to hunt, fish & boat.
Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
3.6😐(251 ratings)
Free
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This app provides comprehensive regulations for hunting, fishing, and boating in Texas. It includes season dates, bag limits, fishing reports, boating safety information, and license details. Access information specific to your county and find nearby fishing spots.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
  • 📚 Comprehensive hunting and fishing regulations in one place
  • 📱 Offline access to regulations
  • 🎯 Quick reference tool for field use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • ⏰ Severely delayed seasonal updates
  • 🔄 License lookup service frequently unavailable
Go Outdoors VA#2

Go Outdoors VA by Go Outdoors Virginia, LLC

Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
3.6😞(227 ratings)
FreeAds
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Manage your hunting and fishing licenses, access regulations, and check game. This app provides tools like sunrise/sunset timers, moon phases, and tide information for outdoor enthusiasts in Virginia.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to find information
  • 👍 Convenient for licenses
  • 👍 Good for regulations
  • 👍 Usable with low data

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Confusing layout
  • 🐛 Slow map functions
  • 🐛 Licenses not showing

More Outdoor Regulations apps to explore

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Go Outdoors IA
Go Outdoors IA
Go Outdoors IA
by Go Outdoors Iowa, LLC
Free

Manage your Iowa hunting and fishing licenses, access regulations, and view season information. Features include a sunrise/sunset timer, moon phases, and harvest registration. It also provides event listings and maps for outdoor enthusiasts.

Store licenses on phoneAccess hunting/fishing regulationsSunrise/Sunset Timer & Moon Phases
⚽ Sports
(91)
free
5
onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps
onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps
onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps
Lake Finder, Weather, Species
Free

Discover new fishing spots with detailed lake data, weather forecasts, and GPS navigation. Plan your next trip with insights on fish species, stocking history, and land ownership. Navigate hands-free and access maps offline.

Lake Finder with species informationDetailed fishing maps and plannerGPS navigation and offline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
6
FieldRegs by onX: Hunting Regs
FieldRegs by onX: Hunting Regs
FieldRegs by onX: Hunting Regs
State Regulations by Species
Free

Access official hunting regulations, seasons, and legal requirements in a mobile-friendly format. Easily find state-specific information by species or season, and get instant answers to your questions with an AI-powered guide. Download regulations for offline use to stay informed and compliant.

Mobile hunting regulationsState and species informationAI-powered onX Guide
⚽ Sports
(3)
ad-supported
7
CatchVault: Fishing Spots Map
CatchVault: Fishing Spots Map
CatchVault: Fishing Spots Map
Track, measure & find fish
Free

Log your fishing catches with AI species identification and automatic length measurement on compatible devices. Discover new fishing spots, check detailed weather forecasts, and access species-specific information and regulations. An AI assistant provides personalized fishing advice.

AI species identificationAutomatic length measurement (LiDAR)Fishing spot discovery map
⚽ Sports
(4)
free with in-app purchases
8
SmartOut
SmartOut
SmartOut
App for hunters and anglers
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
9
YoJa
YoJa
YoJa
Regulate. Reflect. Reconnect.
Free

This app offers a nature-inspired digital space for mindfulness and self-reflection. It guides users through various intentional moments to help them slow down, reconnect with themselves, and build self-awareness through prompts and journaling.

Guided reflection pathsJournaling with voice recordingPhoto capture for reflection memories
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
freemium
10
Outdoor Master: Permit Wallet
Outdoor Master: Permit Wallet
Outdoor Master: Permit Wallet
by Nevad Brise
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Outdoor Regulations

What are the best outdoor regulations apps for iPhone?
Texas Outdoor Annual tops our outdoor regulations apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.6-star average from 251 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 10 of the top outdoor regulations apps we rank are free to download, including Texas Outdoor Annual and Go Outdoors VA.
Texas Outdoor Annual has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 10+ outdoor regulations apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Texas Outdoor Annual app serves as a comprehensive guide for hunting, fishing, and boating activities in Texas. It consolidates essential information such as hunting season dates and limits, fishing regulations, boating safety requirements, and details about licenses and certifications, all within a single application.
Key features include county-specific hunting season dates and limits, statewide fishing bag and length limits with water body exceptions, over 1,000 nearby fishing locations, fish identification tools, boating safety equipment lists, and the ability to view and connect with your licenses and certifications. It also provides links to report harvests and access the latest news from TPWD.