Hunting & Fishing in Hawaii
Hawaii offers hunting and fishing experiences found nowhere else in the United States, shaped by volcanic terrain, tropical forests, and the deep blue Pacific. Hunting guides in Hawaii pursue axis deer, feral pigs, feral goats, and mouflon sheep across the islands, with much of the hunting taking place on rugged public game management areas and private ranches. Because these animals are introduced and can damage native ecosystems, hunting is encouraged as a management tool, and seasons are generous.
Fishing charters in Hawaii are world renowned for big-game offshore action. The waters off the Kona coast drop into deep blue water close to shore, producing Pacific blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and ono. The famous Kona ledge has yielded numerous granders. Whether stalking axis deer on Lanai or trolling for marlin off the Big Island, Hawaii is a bucket-list destination.
Top Hunting & Fishing Regions
Kona Coast
The Big Island's leeward coast offers legendary deep-water big-game fishing for blue marlin and tuna, with a famous charter fleet based in Kailua-Kona.
Lanai
This small island holds a renowned axis deer population, with guided hunts across private ranch land and rugged interior terrain.
Mauna Kea Game Management Area
High-elevation slopes on the Big Island provide public hunting for mouflon sheep and feral goats in dramatic volcanic country.
Molokai
Known for abundant axis deer and feral pigs, Molokai offers some of the state's most productive guided big-game hunting.
Tips for Hunting in Hawaii
- ✓Hunt axis deer in the cooler early morning hours; the meat is excellent and the animals are most active before the tropical heat sets in.
- ✓Book Kona marlin charters around summer months for the best shot at a grander, though tuna and mahi-mahi run year-round.
- ✓Check Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife rules for each island's game management areas, which have separate seasons and access systems.
- ✓Bring rugged footwear and expect steep, sharp volcanic terrain on most island hunts.
Did you know? The waters off Kona are so deep so close to shore that anglers can hook a blue marlin within sight of the harbor, and the area has produced more than a few 1,000-pound granders.
Season Dates
Hawaii Public Hunting Season Opens
HI public hunting areas open for game mammals and birds.
Events & Expos
Hawaii Hunter Education Course
Required for all residents 10+ wanting a hunting license. Fully online, 3-4 hours self-paced. Certificate mailed within 1-3 weeks.
Species in Hawaii
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All Hunting & Fishing Listings in Hawaii
70 guides, outfitters, charters, and outdoor businesses across Hawaii.
Boats & Vehicles listings in Hawaii (37)
- Alii Nui Sailing Charters — Wailuku
- Bring Me A Kayak — Lahaina
- Bring Me a Kayak - Kauai Rentals — Kapaʻa
- Duke's Kayak Adventures — Kapaʻa
- Ez Pickens Sportfsihing — Kailua-Kona
- Hawai'i Surf and Kayak — Waimea
- Hawaii Marine Life Charters — Kailua-Kona
- Hawaii Ocean Adventure Tours — Haleiwa
- Hawaii Sailing Adventures — Honolulu
- Hawaiian Watersports — Kailua
- Hilo Ocean Adventures — Hilo
- HYPR Nalu Hawaii — Kailua-Kona
- Island Jewel Yacht Charters — Honolulu
- Island Star - Private Sailing Charters Maui — Wailuku
- Kailani Yacht Charter — Honolulu
- Kailua Beach Adventures — Kailua
- Kauai Kayak Rentals — Kapaʻa
- Kona Blue Sportfishing — Kailua-Kona
- Kona Boat Rentals — Kailua-Kona
- Kona Boys, Inc. — Kealakekua
- Lahela Sportfishing Kauai — Lihue
- Lat 20 LLC — Waimea
- Maui Boat Trips — Wailuku
- Maverick Sportfishing — Kailua-Kona
- Night Runner Sport Fishing — Kailua-Kona
- PacWhale Eco-Adventures — Wailuku
- Paradise Charters — Honolulu
- Pro-Diver Maui — Kihei
- Scotty's Surf Co. Kauai — Kapaʻa
- The Vida Mia — Honolulu
- Trident Adventures — Honolulu
- Vertical Worx — Kailua-Kona
- Wailua Kayak Adventures — Kapaʻa
- Wild Side Specialty Tours - Small Group Swimming with Dolphins Oahu Boat Tours — Waianae
- Windward Watersports — Kailua
- Yacht Charters Hawaii — Honolulu
Guide & Outfitter listings in Hawaii (17)
- ‘Āhiu Hawaii — Hilo
- BT — Kailua-Kona
- Conservation Council for Hawai‘i
- Dreams Come True on Maui Bed and Breakfast — Kihei
- Go Fishing Hawaii — Haleiwa
- Go Hawaii Outfitters — Kaunakakai
- Hawaii Safaris — Kula
- Hawaii Yacht Club — Honolulu
- HiFishGear (Hawaii Fishing Gear) — Ewa Beach
- Hunt Fish Kauai — Eleele
- Kaluakoi Outfitters — Maunaloa
- Maui Ohana Outfitters LLC — Kula
- Oahu Fly Fishing — Honolulu
- Pono Style Adventures — Kaunakakai
- Provide Hunting Tournaments kauai — Anahola
- Reel Addiction III Sport Fishing — Kapolei
- Tripler Army Medical Center — TRIPLER AMC
Retailer listings in Hawaii (6)
- 808 Gun Club — Honolulu
- BNR Tactical Guns and Ammo Store — Honolulu
- Hawaii Hunters — Kahului
- HGS — Honolulu
- Hook You Up Outfitters & Guide Service Hawaii — Kaneohe
- Stuebs Guns & Ammo — Hilo
Fishing Charter listings in Hawaii (6)
- Finest Kind Sportfishing Maui Deep Sea Charters — Lahaina
- Green Island Charters — Kihei
- Like Try Hawaii Charters — Lahaina
- Lopaka's Aloha Adventures — Lahaina
- Top Shot Spearfishing — Lahaina
- UFO Fishing Maui — Lahaina
Gun Dog Trainer listings in Hawaii (3)
- Alpha K-9 Kennels — Hakalau
- Olowalu Dog Ranch — Lahaina
- The Ohana Animal Inn — Kula
Shooting Range listings in Hawaii (1)
- X-Ring Security & Firearms — Waipahu
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