Division of Forestry and Wildlife

For Immediate News Release: November 7, 2018 

2018-2019 GAME BIRD HUNTING SEASON OPENS THROUGH JANUARY 2019

HONOLULU —   The Department of Land and Natural Resources announces the 2018-2019 Game Bird Hunting Season opened on Saturday, November 3, 2018.  The fall game bird hunting season will run through Sunday, January 27, 2019.  A valid hunting license and a game bird stamp are required for all game bird hunting on public and private lands.  All game bird hunting is regulated by Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 13, Chapter 122 (see https://hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw “Administrative Rules” for all legal hunting days). 

Detailed information on hunting units on each islands, open days, and other instructions can be found on the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) website under “Hunting Announcements” at  https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/hunting/hunting-announcements/

All other public hunting areas not listed in the above notice are open to game bird hunting on weekends and State holidays, November 3, 2018 through January 27, 2019 in accordance with Chapter 13-122.

PRIVATELY OWNED LANDS are open to game bird hunting on weekends, State holidays and Wednesdays – Thursdays for Units A, G, PTA and private lands during the regular game bird season which is November 3, 2018 through January 27, 2019. Landowner permission is required, in accordance with Chapter 13-122.

All game bird hunters should be familiar with Title 13, Chapter 122 “Rules Regulating Game Bird Hunting.” Hunters will be required to check in and out at established hunter check stations.  First obtain permission from landowners when seeking to hunt on private land.  PLEASE PREVENT WILDFIRES BY NOT PARKING OR DRIVING IN TALL GRASS OR BRUSH!  Report fires to 911.

Support wildlife conservation:  Report game law violators to the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement by calling 643-DLNR (-3567).  Further information may be obtained by contacting Division of Forestry & Wildlife offices at the following phone numbers:  Kauai:  274-3433; Oahu:  587-0166; Maui:  984-8100; Molokai:  553-1745; Lanai:  565-7916; Hilo: 974-4221; Kamuela: 887-6063.

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Media contact:

Deborah Ward
Communications Specialist
Hawaii Dept. of Land & Natural Resources
Communications Office

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