Required licenses to be issued this month for the upcoming hunting season

The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season effective June 15.

A valid state of Hawaiʻi hunting license is required for hunting on public and private lands. The date of issuance will be through June 30, 2026. 

Hunters can purchase their licenses and stamps online using a credit card. The online purchasing portal is available by visiting the hunting homepage and clicking “Get a License.” Alternatively, hunters can visit any DOFAW branch offices or an authorized hunting license vendor. Hunters can obtain vendor information by contacting their local Division of Forestry and Wildlife office.

All game mammal hunting is regulated by Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules Title 13, Chapter 123 and all game bird hunting is regulated by Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules Title 13, Chapter 122. Rule chapters and other hunting information are available on the Division of Forestry and Wildlife website.

Hunters are encouraged to use the OuterSpatial mobile application for electronic hunter check-in and check-out and to purchase special tags and permits online. Users should make sure that the application is fully downloaded to their mobile device before entering the field to avoid slow download speeds or “no service” areas.

Individuals unable to access the internet can use the following phone numbers to contact their local Division of Forestry and Wildlife Office.

• Hilo: 808-974-4221
• Kamuela: 808-887-6063
• Kauaʻi: 808-274-3433
• Maui: 808-984-8100
• Molokaʻi: 808-553-1745
• Lānaʻi: 808-565-7916
• Oʻahu: O‘ahu: 808-973-9778
• Division of Forestry and Wildlife Administration Office in Honolulu: 808-587-0166