General Hunting License Requirements for Hawaii

            All persons are required to have a valid State of Hawaii hunting license on their person to hunt or to have bagged game birds in their possession.  Resident hunting licenses cost $10.00 and non-resident licenses are $95.00.  Resident and non-resident licenses may be obtained on-line at http://www.ehawaiigov.org/DLNR/hunting/, from any Division of Forestry and Wildlife Office (DOFAW) or from any registered hunting license agent.  A list of registered hunting license agents is available at any DOFAW Office.  A current-year, $10.00 Hawaii Wildlife Conservation Stamp is also required to hunt. The stamp must be endorsed across the front by the hunter and affixed to his or her hunting license in the space provided.

            All hunting license applicants must show proof of having successfully completed a hunter education course that is recognized by the National Hunter Education Association.  The only exception to this requirement is if a person was born before January 1, 1972, and can show proof of having been issued a Hawaii hunting license before July 1, 1990. However, completion of a hunter education course is still recommended.

            A person is considered to be a resident of Hawaii if they have resided in the State of Hawaii for at least one year.  Active duty military personnel and their dependents stationed in Hawaii are also considered to be residents for the purposes of obtaining a hunting license.