Hawai‘i is joining other ocean states and now requires a license for recreational ocean fishing for non-Hawai‘i residents. Revenues from license sales will be used exclusively to support fishing in ...
Read More Nonresidents now need a license to fish in the ocean
A Hawai‘i Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) final environmental impact statement (FEIS) was accepted by Governor Josh Green. The acceptance was published in The Environmental Notice on January 8, 2025 following ...
Read More Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary designation update 1/8/25
The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will host a virtual Talk Story session Thursday January 23 from 5:30–7:30 pm to discuss proposed Legislation for 2025 related to fishing and aquatic ...
Read More Statewide fisher Talk Story session scheduled for Thursday, January 23 via Zoom
A Hawaii Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) final environmental impact statement (FEIS) was published in The Environmental Notice on December 23, 2024, following NOAA’s publication of the National Environmental Policy Act ...
Read More Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary designation update 12/23/24
The local fishing community is encouraged to help shape the future of nearshore fishing in Hawaiʻi by engaging with the Reef Habitat Plan, a statewide initiative to improve nearshore fish ...
Read More DAR launches Reef Habitat Plan initiative
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-60.4, “West ...
Read More Public hearing notice for proposed amendment of HAR 13-60.4 West Hawai‘i Regional FMA
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTER 13-48.5, “MAUNALUA BAY FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AREA, OʻAHU” The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic ...
Read More Public hearing notice for proposed adoption of HAR 13-48.5 Maunalua Bay FMA, O‘ahu
The Wahiawā community, in partnership with the Division of State Parks and the Division of Aquatic Resources, invites families to picnic while enjoying local entertainment, engage in fun educational activities, ...
Read More Boat rides, picnics, and fun at the Day at the Lake event at Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area
Maui Community members and The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) Holomua Marine Initiative are calling on Maui residents to join the conversation and provide ...
Read More Holomua seeks feedback from Maui residents
The Waiakea Public Fishing Area Boat Ramp in Hilo has re-opened for public use. A new combination fixed and floating dock system servicing the launching ramp replaces the previous fixed ...
Read More New dock at the Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp now in service