Contact Us
DOFAW offices are now open following the expiration of state COVID-19 restrictions on March 25, 2022. Customers are encouraged to continue using online applications for permits or hunting licenses/tags. Some offices may have limited capacity for handling walk-in customers and individuals wishing to visit offices in person are encouraged to schedule an appointment via phone or email.
- Permit guidelines and online applications: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/permits/
- Hunting information, licenses, and tags: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/hunting/
Contact the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Wildlife
The Division of Forestry and Wildlife includes a statewide administrative office based in Honolulu and branch offices across the state that specialize in on-island management programs. In general, offices are open weekdays, 7:45-4:30pm, except for holidays. When offices are closed, please call, fax, or email for information or to schedule an appointment.
Statewide Administrative Branch
Kalanimoku Building
1151 Punchbowl St., Rm. 325
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 587-0166; Fax: (808) 587-0160
[email protected]
Kauaʻi Branch
3060 Eiwa Street, Rm. 306
Līhuʻe, HI, 96766
Phone: (808) 274-3433
Fax: (808) 274-3438
Oʻahu Branch
2135 Makiki Heights Drive
Honolulu, HI, 96822
Phone: (808) 973-9778
Fax: (808) 973-9781
[email protected]
Oʻahu Branch- Waimano Office
2551 Waimano Home Rd
Pearl City, HI, 96783
Maui Branch
685 Haleakala Hwy
Kahului, HI, 96732
Phone: (808) 984-8100
Fax: (808) 984-8114
Molokaʻi
P.O. Box 347
Kaunakakai, HI, 96748
Phone: (808) 553-1745
Fax: (808) 553-1746
Lānaʻi
P.O. Box 630661
917 Fraser Avenue
Lanai City, HI 96763
Phone: (808) 565-7916
Fax: (808) 565-7917
Hawaiʻi Island Branch
19 E. Kawili Street
Hilo, HI, 96720
Phone: (808) 974-4221
Fax: (808) 974-4226
Kamuela State Tree Nursery
66-1220A Lalamilo Road
Kamuela, HI, 96743
Phone: (808) 887-6061
Fax: (808) 887-6065
Additional Contact Information
If you have specific contact needs with regard to resource violation enforcement or obtaining permits or licenses, please use the information below.
DLNR Hotlines
DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE): (808) 643-DLNR, or download the DLNRTip app
Burials: (808) 692-8015
For information on the Civil Resource Violation System, contact the DLNR Admin Proceedings Office: (808) 587-1496
Report Downed or Injured Birds
Contacts vary by island. See our downed wildlife contact page to find the nearest resource
Media Inquiries
All media inquiries and requests to interview staff must be directed to the DLNR Communications Office.
Permits
Visit our Permits & Guidelines page for permit information, specific staff that can assist you, and, where available, online application forms.
Licenses
Hunting: (808) 587-0166. Visit our hunting pages for more info.
Fishing: Managed by Division of Aquatic Resources (808) 587-0109
