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About Hunting in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi offers a unique game mammal and game bird hunting experience across six major islands. Please join us in responsible, sustainable, and safe use of our public lands.
Hunting in Hawaiʻi the right way is simple:
Pass a Hunter Education Class
Receive a Hawaiʻi Hunter Certification or request a letter of exemption for out-of-state hunters.
Purchase a Hunting License
Available instantly online, required PER HUNT.
Apply for a Hunt or Purchase Tags & Permits
A permit or tag is needed in addition to a license to hunt for certain species.
Check in to a Hunting Station
Use the OuterSpatial mobile app.
Go hunt!
Be safe and have fun
Report Your Harvest and Check Out
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Islands with Hunting Opportunities
Bird and game hunting is offered on six major islands, including Lānaʻi, best known for its axis deer and mouflon sheep hunting.
Acres of Public Hunting Land
There are approximately 916,000 acres of public hunting areas in Hawaiʻi.
Species of Game Birds and Game Mammals
There are 21 species of game birds and mammals, each with its own DLNR-managed hunting season.
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“As the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), we support and facilitate hunting on public and private lands in less ecologically sensitive areas while providing structured hunter access to more sites where recreational hunting can help control game mammal populations. Learn more about the work we do >