A new hunting season opens from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Effective June 15th, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for this new season.
DOFAW offices have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hunters can purchase licenses and stamps online by credit card. Individuals without internet access or needing other purchasing options can contact island-specific DOFAW offices by phone. A valid license is required for hunting on public and private lands.
- Hawai’i rules regulating game mammal hunting: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/…/2013/09/HAR-123-Game-Mammals.pdf
- Hawai’i rules regulating game bird hunting: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/…/2013/09/HAR-122-Game-Birds.pdf
- Purchase hunting licenses and stamps online: http://www.ehawaii.gov/huntinglicense/
- Additional information on hunting: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/hunting/
For additional information please call your local DOFAW office at the following phone numbers:
- Kaua‘i: (808) 274-3433
- O‘ahu: (808) 587-0166
- Maui: (808) 984-8100
- Moloka‘i: (808) 553-1745
- Lana‘i: (808) 565-7916
- Hilo: (808) 974-4221
- Kamuela: (808) 887-6063
The statewide DOFAW administration office in Honolulu can be reached at (808) 587-0166.