Hawaii hunting
Public hunting land in Hawaii
Caliber maps 35 public hunting areas in Hawaii, with Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Hawaii · 35 areas
Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 438,977 acres
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 96,880 acres
Pu'u Wa'awa'a Cooperative Game Management Area
State wildlife area · 50,795 acres
Pu'u Anahulu Game Management Area
State wildlife area · 43,073 acres
Kipuka 'ainahou Nene Sanctuary
State wildlife area · 35,160 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 35 by distance from you.
- 26
- State wildlife areas
- 9
- National wildlife refuges
Hawaii hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife
- Phone
- (808) 587-0166
- Resident license
- $10 — Resident Hunting License (annual, to June 30), plus required $10 Wildlife Conservation Stamp ($20 total)
- Nonresident license
- $95 — Nonresident Hunting License (annual, to June 30), plus required $10 Wildlife Conservation Stamp ($105 total)
- Hunter education
- Proof of a recognized hunter education course is required; exempt only if born before Jan 1, 1972 and licensed in Hawaii before July 1, 1990.
- Good to know
- Game Management Areas are only part of Hawaii's public hunting areas; some hunts need lottery tags/permits and a $10 Game Bird Stamp is needed for birds.
Fees and rules as published by Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife website
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The 12 biggest of 35 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 438,977 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 96,880 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Pu'u Wa'awa'a Cooperative Game Management Area | State wildlife area | 50,795 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Pu'u Anahulu Game Management Area | State wildlife area | 43,073 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Kipuka 'ainahou Nene Sanctuary | State wildlife area | 35,160 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Lana'i Cooperative Game Management Area | State wildlife area | 34,065 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Kapapala Cooperative Game Management Area | State wildlife area | 29,551 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| State Dept. Of Hawaiian Home Lands | State wildlife area | 11,944 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 9,188 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Ka'ohe State Lease | State wildlife area | 8,893 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Mokihana Game Management Area | State wildlife area | 5,277 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Honouliuli Preserve | State wildlife area | 3,623 | Open |
State wildlife areas · 26
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National wildlife refuges · 9
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Hawaii hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Hawaii?
Caliber lists 35 public hunting areas in Hawaii: 26 state wildlife areas, 9 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Hawaii?
As published by Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $10 — Resident Hunting License (annual, to June 30), plus required $10 Wildlife Conservation Stamp ($20 total); nonresident, $95 — Nonresident Hunting License (annual, to June 30), plus required $10 Wildlife Conservation Stamp ($105 total). Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Hawaii?
Proof of a recognized hunter education course is required; exempt only if born before Jan 1, 1972 and licensed in Hawaii before July 1, 1990. Check Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Hawaii?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the managing agency before you hunt.
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