Hunting in Hawaii
Everything you need to hunt legally in Hawaii. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
July 1 - June 30
Wildlife Agency
DLNR
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Hawaii Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Hawaii.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Hawaii based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all Hawaii hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $10 resident
Compare Hawaii hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
10 species covered
Hawaii bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Hawaii hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Hawaii hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Hawaii License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $10.00 | $95.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $FREE | $70.00 |
| Game Mammal Stamp | $Included | $Included |
Hawaii Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Hawaii.
Wild Pig
Jan 1
to Dec 31
Deer
(Molokai)
Feb 1
to May 31
Deer
(Maui)
Aug 1
to Jan 31
Turkey
Nov 1
to Jan 31
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
DLNR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through Hawaii DLNR portal.
Hunter Education
Hawaii requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Hawaii.
Store Your Hawaii License in Hunter Passport
Keep your HI hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.