Hunting rules on Hawaiʻi Island for all hunts will temporarily go back to the standard rules and exhibits currently listed in:
Exhibit 1 of HAR Chapter 13-122 (Game Birds), and
Exhibit 11 of HAR Chapter 13-123 (Game Mammals).
The primary hunting opportunities affected during this temporary return include:
- Puʻuanahulu Archery Season
- Puʻuwaʻawaʻa Archery Season
- Spring Turkey Season on Hawaiʻi Island
Hunters are strongly encouraged to purchase their hunting tags in person, noting that the rules expired March 18, 2026.
Hunting rules on Hawaiʻi Island related to adaptive management authority for game birds and game mammals are being updated, pending approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR).
Two years ago, the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) approved adaptive management rule changes for Hawaiʻi Island under Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 13-122 (Game Birds) and Chapter 13-123 (Game Mammals). These adaptive rules included adjustments to season lengths, bag limits and tag requirements for several hunting areas on Hawaiʻi Island. The rules took effect on March 18, 2024 and were scheduled to expire on March 18, 2026.
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) has been actively working to extend adaptive management for Hawaiʻi Island and will submit a proposed adaptive management rule change for BLNR consideration.
For detailed information on these measures, visit the DOFAW website or contact the Hilo DOFAW