Made in Australia, by Australian hunters, for Australian hunters.
The Hunting App
This app has been proudly produced in Australia to help you comply with DPIRD Hunting Written Permission Conditions when hunting on NSW Public Land with an R-Licence.
Map, mark and track the Australian terrain, offline.
DPIRD Compliant Maps
Hunt the right ground. Load as many NSW DPIRD state forest maps as you need, free forever.
Mark Waypoints
Camps, stands, glassing points, kill sites. Drop pins and never lose a spot.
Topo Map Overlay
Import GeoPDF and State Forest maps. Pinch, zoom, plan over real terrain.
Track Your Hunt
GPS breadcrumb trails, route distances, and movement logs through the day.
The biggest update yet. Version 2 is here.
Version 2 takes The Hunting App from a map in your pocket to the way you run the whole hunt. Your data now backs up and syncs, you can plan with your mates and on the web, and the map layers go a lot deeper. Version 2 is out now on iPhone and Android. Update from the App Store or Google Play to get it.
Encrypted cloud backup
Sign in once and your maps, waypoints, tracks and licences back up and sync across every device. End to end encrypted, so only you can read them.
Groups, chat and hunt planning
Invite your mates, chat with photos and voice, RSVP to a hunt, share waypoints and tracks, and opt in to live location while you are out.
Plan on the web
A full map editor in the browser. Import, draw and plan the hunt on the big screen at home, then find it waiting on your phone.
Premium and custom layers
NSW DPIRD hunting maps and Victorian DEECA hunting areas, kept current from the source agencies. Or bring your own KML, KMZ, GPX or GeoJSON as its own layer.
Offline map regions
Download the country you are hunting before you leave town. Satellite and topo tiles stored on the phone, ready when the signal is not.
Audio navigation
Hear spoken bearing and distance to your target so you can keep your eyes on the country instead of the screen.
Also new in version 2
- Gear checklists
- Harvest gallery
- Photos and videos on waypoints
- Landscape map mode
- Reworked track recording
- Trash and recovery
- Encrypted licence vault
- Geo export
- CSV import
- Document folders
- Per-collection marker styles
- Library search and sort
Already have the app? Update to version 2 and sign in to turn on cloud backup.
A serious mapping tool
built for the Aussie bush.
Drop waypoints, lay tracks, layer the maps that actually matter in Australia. NSW DPIRD hunting maps, state forest boundaries and Victorian DEECA hunting areas, kept current from the source agencies. Custom paid map downloads are on the way.
Australian map sources
NSW DPIRD hunting maps, state forest boundaries and Aussie topographic layers in one place. Switch sources without losing your pins or routes.
Smart waypoints
Camp, vehicle, glassing, water, shot taken, rubs, wallows, plus species tags for the game we actually hunt here. Deer, pig, goat, fox, rabbit and more.
Tracks and routes
Live GPS breadcrumb trails. Import tracks from Google Earth. Mark walking lines, vehicle access and creek crossings.
Aussie licences and rules
Store your R-Licence and other state hunting licences in app. Pull up safety rules and area guidelines for Australian state forests without scratching for signal.
Field Lock Mode
Pocket safe, glove friendly, rain proof. The app keeps running for the whole day without phantom touches.
Import from anywhere
Bring your data across in minutes. GPX, KML, KMZ and GeoPDF from Google Earth, OnX, Gaia and more. No re-mapping from scratch.
What it actually looks like
on the phone.
Glove friendly controls. Dark by default for the pre-dawn walk in. Built around the way Aussie hunters actually move through a day.
Map view
Layered for the bush
DPIRD maps, topo lines and live GPS in a single canvas.
Map library
Your maps, organised
Swap providers, manage offline regions, jump between saved areas.
Marker icons
A pin for every story
Camps, glassing points, water, sign, kills. Tagged and tappable.
Documents
Paperwork in your pocket
R-Licence, state permits and safety rules. Ready offline.
Like what you see? Get the app.
Built by Australians who actually
hunt the country.
We got tired of stitching together six overseas apps, a paper map and a screenshot of a state forest closure notice. The Hunting App pulls the mapping side into one tool, designed in Australia for the way we hunt here. Holds up when service drops and the rain starts.
Works where signal doesn't
Your maps, waypoints and tracks live on your phone. Lose service in the gully, the bush, or the back of the forest. The app keeps working.
Three clicks. Done.
Drop a waypoint, log a track, pull up a map. Every common action is built to be done with one hand, in cold weather, without taking your eyes off the country.
The Australian maps that matter
NSW DPIRD hunting maps, state forest boundaries and Aussie topographic layers in one place. Stack what you use, switch sources without losing your pins or routes. Premium DPIRD and DEECA layers are available now, with custom paid map downloads on the way.
Built for the Australian bush
Glove friendly, rain proof, pocket safe. Keep your state hunting licences on hand and the rules at your fingertips. Designed for the country we hunt, by people who hunt it.
We're just getting started.
The Hunting App is in active development. Here's what's already in the field, what we're testing right now, and what's on the bench. Get on board early and help shape it.
Mobile app
Offline maps, GPS tracking, waypoints, tracks and Field Lock Mode on iOS and Android. Out now on the App Store and Google Play.
Web planner
Plan on the big screen at home. Full map editor, hunt planning, imports and layer management in the browser, synced to the phone.
Groups and hunt planning
Invite your mates, chat with photos and voice, RSVP to a hunt, share waypoints and tracks, and opt in to live location while you are out.
Premium map layers
NSW DPIRD hunting maps and state forest boundaries plus Victorian DEECA hunting areas, kept current from the source agencies and downloadable for offline use.
Wind and weather
Forecast, wind direction and a hunting conditions score for the exact point you are hunting, read against the terrain instead of the nearest suburb.
Lock screen tracking
Recording status, distance and duration on the iOS Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, with one tap back to the map. Android next.
More state map layers
Hunting areas, state forests and public land for the rest of the country, prepared the same way as our NSW and Victorian layers.
Season-on-season analytics
Heatmaps of where you have hunted, taken shots and seen sign. Your personal hunting record, year after year.
Frequently asked questions.
The quick answers. Tap any question to expand it.
Yes. Imported maps, downloaded map layers, saved offline map areas, waypoints, tracks and hunt plans can be used without mobile reception. Online map loading, chat, live location and other online services will need reception.
Yes. Your phone's GPS can work without mobile reception. GPS accuracy can vary depending on your device, terrain, canopy cover, sky visibility and other local conditions.
Yes. The Hunting App supports user-imported maps. This is one of the key features of the app, especially for users who already have their own maps or want to manage their own hunting areas.
Map files: GeoPDF and GeoTIFF. Data files: KML, KMZ, GPX, GeoJSON and CSV. CSV imports let you choose which columns hold your coordinates, and KMZ files can bring their own imagery and pin icons with them.
The free version is intended to remain genuinely useful. It includes core map use, importing your own maps and data, GPS navigation, waypoints, tracks, lines and shapes, photos and videos, KMZ export, offline downloads up to 9 sq km, and joining a hunting party someone else has created.
The Hunting App provides mapping tools designed to assist you in complying with DPIRD Hunting Written Permission Conditions when hunting on NSW Public Land with an R-Licence. You remain responsible for holding a valid R-Licence and for complying with all current rules and permission conditions.
The Hunting App runs on both iOS and Android phones. A Field Lock Mode makes it usable with gloves and in tough field conditions. There is also a web dashboard at thehuntingapp.com.au for planning, importing and managing your data on a larger screen.
No. We do not use your private waypoints, tracks, photos or hunting information for our own hunting purposes. We also do not use your private hunting data to build hunting databases, identify hunting spots, or analyse where users are hunting.
Your next hunt starts with a plan.
Map, mark and track the Australian terrain, offline. Available now on iOS and Android. Made in Australia, built for the bush.