Open season for rainbow trout will begin June 15, 2024 in the Kōke‘e Public Fishing Area (PFA) on Kaua‘i. Anglers may fish daily from June 15 to September 30, from ...
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The Division of Aquatic Resources, along with NOAA Fisheries and the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, will hold a series of statewide meetings from April 23-May 9 to hear ...
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The public meeting in Hanalei, Kauaʻi for tonight, April 12, 2024, regarding the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary has been changed to virtual only due to weather.   Click here to join the meeting, ...
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The proposed sanctuary would be managed by NOAA and the State of Hawaiʻi. The current co-management of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will continue. The national marine sanctuary would include only ...
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The Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp and dock, located within the Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Hilo, will be temporarily closed for dock replacement work. The scheduled dates ...
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New rules regarding certain herbivore fishes and Kona crab are now in effect. Minimum size for manini is increased from 5 to 6 inches. Kole is designated a regulated species ...
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An informational meeting will be held on March 25 at 7pm on Zoom. This will be informational only, no public comment. Public comments may also be submitted online at Federal ...
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Draft designation documents have been published for the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary would be managed by NOAA and the State of Hawaiʻi. Current co-management of Papahānaumokuākea Marine ...
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The Nakoa Grounding Civil Fines Public Input Meeting will take place February 22, 2024 from 6:00-9:00pm. This public meeting serves to allow for members of the public to provide their ...
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See what DAR was up to during the past year. The Division’s annual accomplishments report for the calendar year 2023 is now available to download. You can view it directly ...
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