The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) announced that the fall game bird hunting season will run from Sunday, November 6, 2021 through Sunday, January 30, 2022. To comply with federal mandates, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and to meet current state regulations, the last day for hunting mourning dove will be January 16, 2022.

A valid hunting license and a game bird stamp are required for all game bird hunting on public and private lands.

Privately owned lands are open to game bird hunting on weekends, State Holidays, and Wednesdays – Thursdays for Units A, G, PTA, and private lands during the regular game bird hunting season, November 6, 2021, through January 30, 2022, with landowner permission and in accordance withHAR Chapter13-122.

For all statewide areas, hunters will be required to check-in and out at established hunter check stations or through the OuterSpatial mobile application unless otherwise indicated above. Landowners’ permission is required when seeking to hunt on private land.

Detailed information on hunting units on each island, open days, and other instructions can be found on the DOFAW website under “Hunting Announcements”.