Public Hunting Land in Hawaii

Hawaii offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding public land hunting experience. Spread across multiple islands, the state manages over 1 million acres of public hunting land, providing access to non-native game like feral pigs, goats, axis deer, mouflon sheep, and even wild cattle in certain zones.

Types of Public Land Available in Hawaii:

• State Public Hunting Areas (PHAs): Designated hunting zones managed by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW).

• Forest Reserves & Natural Area Reserves: Many allow regulated hunting to help manage invasive game species.

• Special Use Areas: Access often requires special tags, lotteries, or reservations.

• Military & Lease Lands: Select areas like Pohakuloa on the Big Island are open by permit and schedule only.

Seasons & Access Info

Hunting in Hawaii is managed island-by-island, with different bag limits, season dates, and permit requirements for each species and zone.

Key Resources:

• DLNR Hunting Information Portal

• Hunting Regulations by Island

• Licensing & Online Permit Sales

Pro Tip: Hawaii has no native game, so hunting invasive species plays an active role in conservation. However, access is highly regulated, so plan early.

Explore Hunting Areas & Tools

Use the links below to view island-specific hunting unit maps, access rules, and public land zones.

• Public Hunting Area Maps by Island

• Go Hunt Hawaii Portal (Permits, Tags, Rules)

From the jungle terrain on Maui to the open slopes of Mauna Kea, Hawaii’s public lands offer some of the most exotic and physically demanding hunts in the U.S.