Public scoping meetings scheduled for herbivore management strategy

The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) has scheduled a series of public scoping sessions for updates to the Statewide Herbivore Management Strategy. These updates include amendments to existing regulations and ...
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Changes to Maui fishing regulations for Kahului Harbor and ‘oama take effect Saturday, November 27

Rules pertaining to the Kahului Harbor Fisheries Management Area (FMA), Maui, and to the take and possession of ‘oama on Maui have been updated and take effect November 27, 2021. ...
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Commercial Marine License fees for nonresidents will increase October 1

On October 1, 2021 the Department of Land and Natural Resources will implement a $250.00 fee for nonresident commercial marine licenses per Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) 13-74-20 which became effective ...
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New rules in effect Friday, August 27 for Pūpūkea ocean waters

Rules for the Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD) on O‘ahu’s North Shore are changing effective Friday, August 27.  This follows Governor Ige’s approval of a measure that was passed ...
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Fishers invited to attend Holoholo Fisher Talk Story Sessions

E ala! E alu! E kuilima! Up! Together! Join hands! A call to come together to accomplish a given task. -Mary Kawena Pukui The Division of Aquatic Resources invites fishers ...
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“Round 2” CARES Act funding for Hawaii‘i’s commercial fishing industry – applications available next week

Through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Congress and NOAA have allocated an additional $3.6 million to eligible Hawaii fishery participants affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  Applications for “Round ...
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Stakeholders seek to set the course to sustainable fishing in Maunalua Bay

Four years ago a cross-section of Maunalua Bay stakeholders, recognizing that fish is food and that sustainable fishing is a must, submitted a request to DLNR to establish a Fisheries ...
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Fish Rules mobile app now available for Hawai‘i

Stay up-to-date with Hawai‘i’s fishing regulations with the Fish Rules mobile app.  This convenient and easy-to-use app provides current regulations for both fresh and saltwater species as well as images ...
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Non-resident marine recreational fishing license approved but not yet required

On June 8 Gov. Ige signed into law House Bill 1023 which establishes and requires a marine recreational fishing license for all non-Hawaii residents. However, DLNR must first adopt an ...
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Aquatic Resources 2021 Legislative Wrap-up

The 2021 legislative session was a busy one for the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR).  We tracked 95 bills,17 of which were eventually passed and sent on to the governor ...
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