Both tourists and residents of Hawaii have a new method to access information about trails and hunting areas through a new app the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry has recently launched.
The OuterSpatial app gives users an accessible guide to over a million acres of Hawaii, according to the Division of Forestry and Wildlife's website.
There are approximately 300 miles of trails on the Big Island alone. Trails can lead to lava fields, sacred heiaus, fishponds, petroglyphs and scenic vistas.
There are more than 1,000 miles of trails and access roads statewide, and OuterSpatial allows users to stay safe when traveling or exploring the tropical state.
OuterSpatial allows hikers and hunters to check in to trails and hunting grounds from their phones. The app also provides photos of the area, is regularly updated by agency staff and can fully function without Wi-Fi, as long as the app is open and the phone's battery is charged.
Hunters can record their harvest in the app as well.
For those interested in hunting in Hawaii, a hunting license is required on both public and private lands, according to the Division of Forestry and Wildlife's Outdoor Recreation website. To purchase a hunting license, a Hawaii Hunter Education Wallet Card is required, which is awarded to participants who have completed the Basic Hunter's Education course, or this can be substituted with a nonresident letter of exemption.
Letters of exemption are issued free to those who have an out-of-state hunter education card or a Hawaii Hunting License issued before July 1, 1990. Additionally, a current-year Hawaii Wildlife Conservation Stamp is also required to hunt.
OuterSpatial is available on Apple's App Store or Google Play or by scanning the QR code with a smartphone camera.
For hikers, hunters and explorers interested in learning more, visit OuterSpatial's website.