Division of Forestry and Wildlife

HONOLULU – Rule changes are now in effect that prohibit and deter the transport and release of introduced wildlife in Hawaii. Introduced species can impact Hawaii’s ecosystems and economy by introducing harmful predation and competition to indigenous species, damaging watersheds, spreading pathogens and diseases, and harming agriculture.

Honolulu – The translocation of endangered Laysan ducks (Anas laysanensis) to the remote Kure Atoll State Wildlife Sanctuary in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument appears to be a success. Staff from the State of Hawaii, DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) report that 19 new downy ducklings emerged over the past week.

HONOLULU, May 7, 2015 — Are you on non-industrial private forest land and want to restore on it native forest habitat for threatened and endangered species? The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has federal funds to help you do this and you are encouraged to apply.

LIHU‘E, KAUA‘I -- The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is seeking public input and comments on a draft forest reserve management plan for Nounou and Kâlepa Forest Reserves on the island of Kaua‘i.

Kapalua, Maui– A group of volunteers, led by staff from the Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project, banded 150 adult wedge-tailed shearwaters at a Kapalua colony in West Maui last night. Spring nighttime efforts to capture returning adults to look for banded birds recruiting into the breeding population began in 2008. Additionally unbanded adults are banded during the project.

Hawaii's Wiliwili has made it to the Final 4 and will be competing against Missouri's Eastern Burningbush. Don't forget to show your support and vote to move Hawaii into the Championship Round!

The State of Hawaii DLNR, Division of Forestry and Wildlife and eHawaii.gov have developed a new, online system so public users can submit applications for the 2015 Lanai Mouflon Sheep Hunting Season lottery.  This will… Read More »

STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES 2015 LANAI MOUFLON SHEEP HUNTING SEASON Public Notice DOFAW  The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is pleased… Read More »

In the link below is the Notice of Animal control activities and temporary cloure of Mauna Kea Forest Reserve, Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve, Palila Mitigation Lands, and Kaohe Game Management Area.  Control Schedules… Read More »

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCESNews Release DAVID Y. IGEGOVERNOR CARTY CHANGINTERIM CHAIRPERSON For Immediate News Release February 17, 2015     ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OPENING OF  HAWAII ISLAND 2015 SPRING BEARDED TURKEY SEASON HILO —… Read More »