Hawaii Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Hawaii, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
9 of 13 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Hawaii Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Hawaii including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
Recorded Season Windows
All Hawaii hunting seasons organized by species
Wild Pig 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Year-round hunting | |
Deer 2 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Feb 1 - May 31, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Molokai | Historical record | Axis deer - varies by island | |
| Any Legal Method | Aug 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Maui | Historical record | Axis deer season | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Check island-specific dates | |
Mouflon Sheep 9 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle/Firearm | Aug 14-16, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 — General Rifle weekend 1 | Historical record | Actual 2026 Lānaʻi announcement PDF pages 2 and 4: Friday–Sunday General Rifle base weekend, Units 1 and 2 only. Dates are assigned by lottery; non-Lānaʻi participation is limited. A hunter cannot use every listed weekend: valid Hawaii hunting license, hunt-specific game tags, validated permit and mandatory check-in/check-out with harvest data are required. Check current sex/bag rules, legal devices, assigned area, access and closures. Weekends may be added/eliminated and the season modified/rescheduled/canceled. The September 9 Hurricane Lowell notice says hunting continues as scheduled subject to area conditions; check current fuel, transport and supply limits. Not archery/youth/muzzleloader dates, other islands, private-land schedules or individual hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Aug 21-23, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 — General Rifle weekend 2 | Historical record | Actual 2026 Lānaʻi announcement PDF pages 2 and 4: Friday–Sunday General Rifle base weekend, Units 1 and 2 only. Dates are assigned by lottery; non-Lānaʻi participation is limited. A hunter cannot use every listed weekend: valid Hawaii hunting license, hunt-specific game tags, validated permit and mandatory check-in/check-out with harvest data are required. Check current sex/bag rules, legal devices, assigned area, access and closures. Weekends may be added/eliminated and the season modified/rescheduled/canceled. The September 9 Hurricane Lowell notice says hunting continues as scheduled subject to area conditions; check current fuel, transport and supply limits. Not archery/youth/muzzleloader dates, other islands, private-land schedules or individual hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Aug 28-30, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 — General Rifle weekend 3 | Historical record | Actual 2026 Lānaʻi announcement PDF pages 2 and 4: Friday–Sunday General Rifle base weekend, Units 1 and 2 only. Dates are assigned by lottery; non-Lānaʻi participation is limited. A hunter cannot use every listed weekend: valid Hawaii hunting license, hunt-specific game tags, validated permit and mandatory check-in/check-out with harvest data are required. Check current sex/bag rules, legal devices, assigned area, access and closures. Weekends may be added/eliminated and the season modified/rescheduled/canceled. The September 9 Hurricane Lowell notice says hunting continues as scheduled subject to area conditions; check current fuel, transport and supply limits. Not archery/youth/muzzleloader dates, other islands, private-land schedules or individual hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Sep 4-6, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 — General Rifle weekend 4 | Historical record | Actual 2026 Lānaʻi announcement PDF pages 2 and 4: Friday–Sunday General Rifle base weekend, Units 1 and 2 only. Dates are assigned by lottery; non-Lānaʻi participation is limited. A hunter cannot use every listed weekend: valid Hawaii hunting license, hunt-specific game tags, validated permit and mandatory check-in/check-out with harvest data are required. Check current sex/bag rules, legal devices, assigned area, access and closures. Weekends may be added/eliminated and the season modified/rescheduled/canceled. The September 9 Hurricane Lowell notice says hunting continues as scheduled subject to area conditions; check current fuel, transport and supply limits. Not archery/youth/muzzleloader dates, other islands, private-land schedules or individual hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Sep 11-13, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 — General Rifle weekend 5 | Historical record | Actual 2026 Lānaʻi announcement PDF pages 2 and 4: Friday–Sunday General Rifle base weekend, Units 1 and 2 only. Dates are assigned by lottery; non-Lānaʻi participation is limited. A hunter cannot use every listed weekend: valid Hawaii hunting license, hunt-specific game tags, validated permit and mandatory check-in/check-out with harvest data are required. Check current sex/bag rules, legal devices, assigned area, access and closures. Weekends may be added/eliminated and the season modified/rescheduled/canceled. The September 9 Hurricane Lowell notice says hunting continues as scheduled subject to area conditions; check current fuel, transport and supply limits. Not archery/youth/muzzleloader dates, other islands, private-land schedules or individual hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Sep 18-20, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 — General Rifle weekend 6 | Historical record | Actual 2026 Lānaʻi announcement PDF pages 2 and 4: Friday–Sunday General Rifle base weekend, Units 1 and 2 only. Dates are assigned by lottery; non-Lānaʻi participation is limited. A hunter cannot use every listed weekend: valid Hawaii hunting license, hunt-specific game tags, validated permit and mandatory check-in/check-out with harvest data are required. Check current sex/bag rules, legal devices, assigned area, access and closures. Weekends may be added/eliminated and the season modified/rescheduled/canceled. The September 9 Hurricane Lowell notice says hunting continues as scheduled subject to area conditions; check current fuel, transport and supply limits. Not archery/youth/muzzleloader dates, other islands, private-land schedules or individual hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Sep 25-27, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 — General Rifle weekend 7 | Historical record | Actual 2026 Lānaʻi announcement PDF pages 2 and 4: Friday–Sunday General Rifle base weekend, Units 1 and 2 only. Dates are assigned by lottery; non-Lānaʻi participation is limited. A hunter cannot use every listed weekend: valid Hawaii hunting license, hunt-specific game tags, validated permit and mandatory check-in/check-out with harvest data are required. Check current sex/bag rules, legal devices, assigned area, access and closures. Weekends may be added/eliminated and the season modified/rescheduled/canceled. The September 9 Hurricane Lowell notice says hunting continues as scheduled subject to area conditions; check current fuel, transport and supply limits. Not archery/youth/muzzleloader dates, other islands, private-land schedules or individual hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 2-4, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 — General Rifle weekend 8 | Historical record | Actual 2026 Lānaʻi announcement PDF pages 2 and 4: Friday–Sunday General Rifle base weekend, Units 1 and 2 only. Dates are assigned by lottery; non-Lānaʻi participation is limited. A hunter cannot use every listed weekend: valid Hawaii hunting license, hunt-specific game tags, validated permit and mandatory check-in/check-out with harvest data are required. Check current sex/bag rules, legal devices, assigned area, access and closures. Weekends may be added/eliminated and the season modified/rescheduled/canceled. The September 9 Hurricane Lowell notice says hunting continues as scheduled subject to area conditions; check current fuel, transport and supply limits. Not archery/youth/muzzleloader dates, other islands, private-land schedules or individual hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 9-11, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 — General Rifle weekend 9 | Historical record | Actual 2026 Lānaʻi announcement PDF pages 2 and 4: Friday–Sunday General Rifle base weekend, Units 1 and 2 only. Dates are assigned by lottery; non-Lānaʻi participation is limited. A hunter cannot use every listed weekend: valid Hawaii hunting license, hunt-specific game tags, validated permit and mandatory check-in/check-out with harvest data are required. Check current sex/bag rules, legal devices, assigned area, access and closures. Weekends may be added/eliminated and the season modified/rescheduled/canceled. The September 9 Hurricane Lowell notice says hunting continues as scheduled subject to area conditions; check current fuel, transport and supply limits. Not archery/youth/muzzleloader dates, other islands, private-land schedules or individual hunting permission. | |
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Hawaii Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
- Available Species
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- Deer
- Mouflon Sheep
- Turkey
- Wild Pig
- Hunting Methods
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- Any Legal Method
- Rifle/Firearm
- Wildlife Agency
- Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Hawaii
Only the nine 2026 Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 General Rifle mouflon base weekends were reviewed. Lottery-assigned dates, hunt-specific tags, validated permits, check-in/out, sex/bag/device rules and current area/hurricane-related access conditions require agency checks. Other islands, species, hunt types, historical records and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Hunting Method Legend
Hawaii Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Hawaii
What are the hunting season dates for Hawaii?
Recorded Hawaii entries cover Deer, Mouflon Sheep, Turkey, Wild Pig. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Hawaii?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-02-01 to 2025-05-31; 2025-08-01 to 2026-01-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Hawaii require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Hawaii agency rules and your actual license.
What should I know about hunting in Hawaii?
Only the nine 2026 Lānaʻi Units 1 and 2 General Rifle mouflon base weekends were reviewed. Lottery-assigned dates, hunt-specific tags, validated permits, check-in/out, sex/bag/device rules and current area/hurricane-related access conditions require agency checks. Other islands, species, hunt types, historical records and license-year metadata remain unverified.
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