HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 2025-2026 game bird hunting season begins Nov. 1. Before you hit the hunt, are you familiar with the rules of the game?
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has a few reminders for all those looking to participate in this year’s open season, which goes from Nov. 1, 2025, to Jan. 25, 2026.
All hunters must have a valid hunting license and game bird stamp when hunting on all private and public lands. If you need to purchase either of these items, you can do so here.
It is asked that all game bird hunters statewide follow the guidelines of Title 13, Chapter 122, “Rules Regulating Game Bird Hunting.” If you need a refresher, you can read it here.
It will also be required that hunters check in and out of established hunter check stations with DOFAW staff, or use the OuterSpatial app. To learn more about the app, read here.
It is required statewide that, if on private land, one must get the landowner’s approval.
All hunting of mourning doves will end on January 11, 2026, to comply with federal mandates, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and state regulations.
Island-specific hunting updates are available for Lānaʻi, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi. Please click the name of the island you are hunting on for the most recent updates, game lists, maps and more.
If you have any questions, it is encouraged to call the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife offices.
- O‘ahu: 808-587-0166.
- Hilo, Hawai‘i: 808-974-4221.
- Kaua‘i: 808-274-3433.
- Maui: 808-984-8100.
- Moloka‘i: 808-553-1745.
- Lāna‘i: 808-565-7916.
Officials also want to remind hunters to do their part in the prevention of wildfires by avoiding driving and parking in tall brush and grass.
To read previous hunting announcements, you can visit the website to learn more.