Hunting Licenses
Getting Licensed to Hunt in Hawaiʻi is Easy
Responsible hunting, licensing, tagging, and permitting allows Hawaiʻi to protect its precious environment so future generations may continuously enjoy this pastime.
Hawaiʻi Hunting licenses are available online! Your license will be instantly issued after you successfully complete the purchase process.
In addition to Hunter Education Certifications, hunters must:
- Apply for a new Hunting License every year. Licenses purchased are valid from the date of purchase through the corresponding Fiscal Year (Date of purchase – June 30, 20XX)
- A valid Hawaiʻi hunting license is required for hunting on all private and public lands. The resident and non-resident licenses can be purchased here. A license costs $10 for residents and $95 for non-residents. All Hawaiʻi hunting licenses are automatically equipped with a Wildlife Conservation Stamp for game mammal hunting. A game bird stamp is required for all hunters that intend to hunt game birds during the established season. This stamp can be purchased with your annual hunting license. *ALL SALES FINAL – NO REFUNDS
- Specific hunts require additional tags or permits. Please review hunting regulations and or visit our Tags and Permits Portal for more information.
Please note, the Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DOFAW) may modify or cancel a hunting season in a particular area to adjust for changes in weather conditions or animal populations.
Hunting License Registration
Hawaiʻi Resident Hunting License Registration
Applies to:
All Hawaiʻi State individuals who completed the Hunter Education Course
Annual Required Fee(s) Breakdown:
Hawaiʻi Hunting License: $10.00
Wildlife Conservation Stamp: $10.00
Other Available Stamp Fee(s) Breakdown:
Game Bird Stamp: $10.00
Non-Resident Hunting License Registration
A follow-up email will be sent upon processing with additional instructions
Applies to:
- All Non-resident individuals who completed the Hunter Education Course
- All Non-resident individuals who have submitted a non-resident letter of exemption
Annual Required Fee(s) Breakdown:
Hawaiʻi Hunting License: $95.00
Wildlife Conservation Stamp: $10.00
Other Available Stamp Fee(s) Breakdown:
Game Bird Stamp: $10.00
License Type and Cost Structure
Hunting Across Hawaiʻi
Updates, Game and Game Management Areas by Island
All the latest information you need to know about your upcoming hunt by island.
Acres of Public Hunting Lands
There are more than 939,260 acres of public hunting area in Hawaiʻi.
Licensed Hawaiʻi Hunters
There are currently more than 14,000 licensed hunters in the State of Hawaiʻi.
Freshwater Fishing Licenses and Permits
Freshwater Game Fishing License
Applies to:
Freshwater fishers
Required for:
Any person to recreationally take any introduced freshwater game fish
Hawaiʻi Resident and Military Fees:
Ages 16-64: $5
Ages 9-15: $3
Ages 65+: $0
Non-Resident Fees:
7-day: $10
30-day: $20
1-year: $25
Online Processing Fee:
$1
Resources:
Freshwater Fishing Information
Wahiawā Public Fishing Area Entry Permit
Applies to:
Freshwater fishers
Required for:
Entry to fish in the Wahiawā Public Fishing Area (Oʻahu)
Hawaiʻi Resident and Military Fees:
–
Non-Resident Fees:
$10
Online Processing Fee:
$1
Resources:
Freshwater Fishing Information
Wahiawā Public Fishing Area Regulations
Hunting Resources
Announcements, Interactive Maps, Game Species, and More
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.