Hawaii offers a distinctive hunting experience with axis deer, feral goats, mouflon sheep, and wild boar across volcanic terrain and tropical forests on multiple islands.
Hawaii hunting seasons cover 138 season dates statewide for Axis Deer, Feral Goat, Mouflon Sheep and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the Hawaii wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting Area CLOSED | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area CLOSED | Muzzleloader | Mar 14 — Mar 16 | — | — |
| Hunting Area CLOSED | Archery | Jul 16 — Jul 27 | — | — |
| Hunting Area CLOSED SECTION | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area CLOSED SECTION | Muzzleloader | Mar 14 — Mar 16 | — | — |
| Hunting Area CLOSED SECTION | Archery | Jul 16 — Jul 27 | — | — |
+ 63 more Axis Deer seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting Area CLOSED | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area CLOSED SECTION | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area No Hunting | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area Safety Zone | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area Unit 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area Unit 2 | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
+ 17 more Black-tailed Deer seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting Area CLOSED | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area CLOSED SECTION | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area No Hunting | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area Safety Zone | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area Unit 1 | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area Unit 2 | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
+ 17 more Feral Goat seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting Area CLOSED | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area CLOSED SECTION | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area No Hunting | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area Safety Zone | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area Unit 1 | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Hunting Area Unit 2 | Rifle | Jan 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
+ 17 more Feral Pig seasons
Hawaii season dates vary by species and zone. Archery seasons typically open first, followed by firearms and muzzleloader. This page lists 138 Hawaii season dates—check the species tables above for exact opening and closing dates.
Hawaii offers hunting for 4 species, including Axis Deer, Feral Goat, Mouflon Sheep and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Hawaii Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Hawaii on our interactive hunting map.
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