Hawaii
Exotic Axis deer, feral goats, Mouflon sheep, and year-round hunting across diverse island terrain.
Public Lands to Hunt in Hawaii
Official Regulatory Authority
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)

Mauna Kea & Mauna Loa Game Management Areas
Spanning over 127,000 acres across the volcanic alpine slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on Hawaii Island. Subalpine mamane-naio forest, cinder cones, and lava fields provide thrilling high-altitude spot-and-stalk hunting for feral sheep, Mouflon sheep hybrids, feral goats, and chukar partridge above the cloud line.

Lāna'i Cooperative Game Management Area
Situated on the northwest side of Lanai, encompassing 30,000 acres of open grasslands, scrub brush, and coastal gulches. Nationally celebrated for its world-class lottery and drawing hunts for trophy Axis deer and Mouflon sheep, offering distinct archery, muzzleloader, and rifle seasons.

Wailua & Kekaha Game Management Areas
Located on Kauai, covering rugged volcanic ridges and deep tropical gulches from the west coast to East Kauai. Kekaha features open grasslands and scrub terrain holding feral pigs, feral goats, and black-tailed deer (introduced to Kauai in 1969), while Wailua provides archery and dog-hunting opportunities.

Kuaokalā Game Management Area
Located atop the rugged Waianae Range on Oahu, accessed via the Mokuleia Forest Reserve. Features steep knife-edge ridges, koa-ohia forests, and ironwood stands. Open for weekend hunting of feral pigs, feral goats, and game birds such as ring-necked pheasant, erckel's francolin, and spotted dove.

Kahakuloa & Kula Game Management Areas
Situated on the slopes of West Maui and Haleakala, these reserves encompass steep wet rainforest valleys and subalpine scrub. Managed for public hunting of axis deer, feral pigs, feral goats, and game birds, providing dramatic ocean vistas.