Announcements, Interactive Maps, Game Species, and More
Permits for Hunters with Special Needs
Vehicle and Crossbow Permit Applications
Updates, Game and
Game Management Areas by Island
All the latest information you need to know about your upcoming hunt by island.
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:
Receive a Hawaiʻi Hunter Certification or request a letter of exemption for out-of-state hunters.
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
Use the OuterSpatial mobile app.
Islands with Hunting Opportunities
Acres of Public Hunting Land
Species of Game Birds and Game Mammals
Hunting Resources
“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.