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INDIANAPOLIS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ] is utilizing an [ online harvest reporting system ] developed by [ IN.gov ] to help streamline the current harvest reporting process.

"The CheckIN Game system allows hunters to quickly check in their game from the convenience of their home or directly in the field using their mobile device"

Indiana hunters now have the ability to report their deer and fall turkey harvest using a computer, smart phone, or tablet that has Internet access without having to take the deer or turkey to a check station for physical inspection. The online service ([ http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7365.htm ]) utilizes responsive design architecture that allows the application to render dynamically based on the useras screen resolution. This allows the site to be easily viewed using a wide variety of smart phones and handheld devices.

Hunters checking their deer or turkey using a computer, smart phone, or tablet simply need to write the [ CheckIN Game ] confirmation number on the temporary transportation tag of the harvested deer or turkey. An enhancement has also been specifically created for law enforcement to allow them to enter the confirmation number of the harvest to check the validity of the harvested game.

"The [ CheckIN Game ] system allows hunters to quickly check in their game from the convenience of their home or directly in the field using their mobile device,a said Mark Reiter, DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife director. aThis free online system is a big step forward in giving hunters more options to check in their game.a

[ CheckIN Game ] will be available throughout the duration of deer and fall turkey hunting seasons.

To access the CheckIN Game Suite of services visit [ http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7365.htm ].

About IN.gov

[ IN.gov ] is the official Web site of the state of Indiana ([ www.IN.gov ]) and a service of the Indiana Office of Technology. The [ IN.gov ] program is a collaborative effort between the state of Indiana and Indiana Interactive. [ Indiana Interactive ] is the official eGovernment solutions provider for the state of Indiana. The company builds and manages interactive government services on behalf of the state and is a wholly owned subsidiary of eGovernment firm [ NIC ] (NASDAQ: EGOV).

About NIC

[ NIC ] (NASDAQ:EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of [ government Web sites ], [ online services ], and [ secure payment processing solutions ]. The company's innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. The [ NIC ] family of companies provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies across the United States. Additional information is available at [ http://www.egov.com ].