Outdoor AL Reviews

by Junk_stuff

Not sure what you guys changed, but OutdoorAL is slow, hangs up, and is hard to find info. Can’t believe you’re posting PDF files. Almost impossible to read. I’d been using the old version for years. Been hunting around the new app for 20 minutes, and still can’t find where to purchase a non res freshwater permit

by Bhmal

Can’t fill out survey through app so auto renew of fishing license will work. When renewing fishing license when presented the license it is in a frame in OutdoorAL where so you cannot save it or print it from your iPhone Safari browser. You cannot access a copy of your fishing license that is acceptable for a game warden from OutdoorAL . The auto renew license feature has a bug where it will never auto renew your license. Contacted support and they were not helpful or cared in the least bit. The state of Alabama should find another provider for this service.

by Buccaneer84

I purchased a hunting/fishing license almost a month ago and it still hasn’t shown up on OutdoorAL. Around two weeks ago, I emailed support and they stated that it was because the license was still being confirmed by DCNR. I get if it takes a week or two, but it’s been almost a month with no change and I’m not convinced that this is solely due to waiting for confirmation. The fact that something this simple can’t be handled correctly looks very bad for everyone involved.

by Scott R ITunes

Terrible is all that I can say about OutdoorAL. I have never written a review on any app until now. No matter what I do, I can not log into OutdoorAL. It is supposed to work off line but it doesn't. At least I can still report a deer harvest on the old PocketRanger app. Otherwise I would have gotten a ticket today from the game warden. AWFUL APP!!

by Hawk1023

I don’t care for OutdoorAL. It fails all the time when you try to login and access your license information. The old license allowed you to download a copy to Apple wallet and that was great because you could put all your family members license on one device. OutdoorAL doesn’t allow that without logging out and in. It relies too much on internet access for login and when your on the water or wood you don’t always have great access. I wish the state would revise the entire app.

by Fjayenebsufb

Incredibly frustrating and inconvenient to use. Very very slow app and they took away the ability to add your license to your iPhone wallet. Why would anyone take the very convenient simple iPhone wallet function away?!?!? My advice: buy your license somewhere else next year. These people are not keeping up with technology.

by Papa2951

Downloaded OutdoorAL after the last update. Can’t read the regulations on a smartphone because the pages are too small. All of the regs are not posted. Season dates etc are not shown. No worthwhile information. No current maps. Worthless in this format.

Tried to leave negative feedback previously but OutdoorAL would not allow it. Claimed all the random complicated nicknames I came up with were already taken.

by Calm2Chaos

The snapper check on OutdoorAL never works. They require us to report our catch but you can’t Guess they would rather ticket us than to have the data.

by Chandler1115

I Purchased my license through OutdoorAL , and now my license isn’t even showing up on the application what is the point of having OutdoorAL without your electronic license on it?? I can’t find anywhere you can add your license I do then purchase a new license and you still can’t add you license to that. Fix your app

by NetChally

It would be nice if you would allow screen rotation so the rules and regs would be easier to view. Right now in portrait mode it is too small to read without magnification.

Return of the maps features would be nice also.

by Hose Specialists

I’ve enjoyed the convenience of using the Outdoor Alabama app in the past. Opening day I had doubts I was able to check in the management area I was at because right after I pressed the button to check in the screen went blank (just OutdoorAL , not my phone). I waited for it to change for several minutes but decided to close OutdoorAL and reopen so I could make sure it completed the check in successfully or I could try the process again. I opened OutdoorAL to the main screen successfully but when I press the button to check in / out it will only go to the same blank screen. I did this several times with no change of outcome. I eventually reverted back to the paper check in / out process just to make sure I was compliant… This morning (24 hours later) I received a message from Outdoor Alabama app reminding me to check out of my hunt and adjust the times accordingly. Every time I press the check in button the screen goes blank… When searching for tech support contact info I’m only getting routed to the Alabama state website which doesn’t have a clear way to contact anyone that can help resolve this. Very frustrating! A little help here would be greatly appreciated

by April12683

I downloaded OutdoorAL to have my fishing licenses in the wallet. I hate having to keep up with the paper copies. It won’t let me login so what’s the point. OutdoorAL for FL is way better than this one.

Update: Finally was able to login. It wouldn’t let me when I used my birthdate and ssn. It took my birthdate and the six digit conservation number on my printable license.

by Johnmyfld

OutdoorAL isn’t perfect. But it’s better than the 2 star review it’s getting. I love having my license on my phone. Also, being able to purchase a new license and record my harvest. Good stuff.

by SkianWV

It is super convenient to be able to have your license on your phone. One less thing to carry.

by LKeeling

Very useful for game check and quick access to my licenses.

by Suprstr83

Unlike the previous app I find this one so much easier to use. No more sorting through all the clutter.

by 6ahooter

I’m sorry some people have difficulty using OutdoorAL. I for one find it extremely user friendly. I purchased my saltwater license 5 months after my regular hunting and fishing were purchased and they were add almost instantly. Some people have trouble converting oxygen to carbon dioxide.

by Lunker Punker

I have heard there were several issues when OutdoorAL first launched. I learned of some of these issues today while speaking with the clerk at the swan creek WMA, wear I purchased a fed duck stamp. I downloaded OutdoorAL on Sept. 2. To me it is an amazing step up from pocket ranger. On my iPhone 8 I have no problem zooming in to read the text. Love the WMA maps and ease of use for finding seasons and bag limits. Great job and keep up the good work. Much more convenient than having to memorize season/limits and or carry around the paper game and fish digest.

by BK224

Miles and miles better than the pocket ranger. If you can’t use OutdoorAL, you need a flip phone.

by Beatrice4513

Love the design and usability of this! Streamlined interface makes it easy to find exactly what I’m looking for without fumbling around.

by Stokchain

Title says it all. But why do we have to enter our entire SSN? The site only needs the last 4 digits.