Kahua/Ponoholo Ranch Special Permit Area
Description
Kahua and Ponoholo Ranches are privately owned located in Hawaiʻi Island, and periodically made available for public hunting under circumstances negotiated with the landowners. When available for hunting, the Department regulates public access under provisions germane to special hunts. Both ranches are accessed from Kohala Mountain Road, Highway 250.
Maps of available hunting areas will be handed out at the Von Holt Memorial Hunter Check Station each day of the hunt. Inclement weather may also prevent access to the hunting area. Please call the DOFAW office in Kamuela (808-887-6063) if there are concerns that hunting may be canceled because of the weather.
Exact dates, times, and locations will be announced later for the game bird hunting season.
Activities
Hunting
Permits & Rules
All hunting on Hawaiʻi Island and in the State of Hawaiʻi is guided by the Rules Regulating Game Bird Hunting, Field Trials, and Commercial Shooting Preserves under Chapter 13-122 and the Rules Regulating Game Mammal Hunting under Chapter 13-123. Hunters are required to check-in and out of public hunting areas either through a Hunter Check Station (HCS) or via our mobile app OuterSpatial. To apply for hunts and purchasing of tags and permits for Hawaiʻi Island public hunting areas visit our Go Hunt website. For information on Hunter Education, hunting licenses, or other issues, visit the statewide Hunting Homepage.
Game Birds
For details on game bird rules for Hawaiʻi Island’s hunting units see Exhibit 1 from Chapter 13-122, HAR. Additional info is available on the statewide Game Bird Hunting page. Exact dates, times, and locations will be announced later for the game bird hunting season in Kahua/Ponoholo Ranch Special Permit Area.
Game Mammals
For details on game mammal rules for Hawaiʻi Island’s hunting units see Exhibit 11 from Chapter 13-123, HAR. Additional info is also available on our statewide Game Mammal Hunting page.