The 2025-2026 Game Bird Hunting Season opens on Saturday, November 1, and will run through Sunday, January 25, 2026.

To comply with federal mandates, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and to meet current state regulations, the last day for hunting mourning doves will be January 11, 2026.

For all areas statewide, all game bird hunters should be familiar with Title 13, Chapter 122, “Rules Regulating Game Bird Hunting.” Hunters will be required to check in and out at established hunter check stations or through the OuterSpatial mobile application, unless otherwise indicated. Landowners’ permission is required when seeking to hunt on private land.

A valid hunting license and a game bird stamp are required for all game bird hunting on public and private lands. To purchase a hunting license or game bird stamp visit https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/hunting/.

For more information visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/hunting/hunting-announcements/

 

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