The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) offers the following information about upcoming changes to hunting rules on Hawaiʻi Island related to adaptive management authority for game birds and game mammals.

DOFAW has been working to extend the previously approved adaptive management rule changes for Hawaiʻi Island and plans to submit a proposed adaptive management rule change for consideration by the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) at its May 08, 2026, meeting.

Tagged hunts conducted under the previous adaptive management rules continued through the expiration date of March 18, 2026. Upon expiration and until further board action, all hunts will temporarily revert 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).

Hunters are strongly encouraged to purchase their hunting tags in person.

For detailed information on these measures, visit the DOFAW website or contact the Hilo DOFAW office at 808-974-4221.