Current Hunting Maps – Hawaiʻi Island
Public Hunting Areas on Hawaiʻi Island
Explore the map below to see which lands managed by DOFAW are also designated as Public Hunting Areas or Game Management Areas. Note that this map shows the area boundaries as reflected in the 2015 administrative rules. For recent boundary changes (area additions and removals) contact the DOFAW branch office near you. The map also shows safety zones and areas that are closed or where no hunting is allowed. Click the arrows in the top lefthand corner of the map to see the legend.
DOFAW operates six Game Management Areas (GMAs) on Hawaiʻi Island:
- Kapāpala GMA
- Puʻu Anahulu GMA
- Kaʻohe GMA
- Kahua/Ponoholo Ranch GMA
- Mauna Kea Forest Reserve / GMA
- Mauna Loa Forest Reserve / GMA.
Downloadable Hunting Maps for Hawaiʻi Island
Click below to find PDF versions of Public Hunting Area units that you can print and take with you. Note that unit boundaries and closures may have changed since the creation of these maps. Contact your local DOFAW branch office for updates.