Game Birds to be Taken | Daily Bag Limits | Open Hunting Periods | Open Hunting Days | Special Conditions and Restrictions |
Pheasant species other than Nepal kalij | Three (cocks only) per hunter, which may be of one species or a combination of species | First Saturday in Novemberthrough the last Sunday in January. | Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays. Additionally,Wednesday,Thursdays for Units A,G, PTA, and private lands**** | Public land and private lands |
Nepal Kalij Pheasant | Three birds of either sex per hunter | |||
California Valley Quail Japanese Quail Gambels' Quail | Fifteen birds of either sex per hunter, which may be of any one species or a combination of species | |||
Chukar Partridge Gray Francolin Black Francolin | Eight birds of either sex per hunter, which may be of any one species or a combination of these species | |||
Erckel's Francolin | Three birds of either sex per hunter | |||
Chestnut bellied Sandgrouse Mourning Dove Spotted Dove (Large Dove) | Ten birds of either sex per hunter, which may be of any one species or a combination of these species | |||
Barred Dove (Small Dove) | Twenty birds of either sex per Hunter | |||
Wild Turkey | One bird of either sex per hunter | |||
SPECIAL BIRD SEASONS | ||||
Wild Turkey (Spring Hunt Only) | Three bearded turkeys per season*** | March 1, through March 31, Kipuka Ainahou** | Daily | *Permit and tag required for public and private areas. No dogs allowed. |
March 1, through April 15, Units A, F and G, and private lands | Daily | |||
Barred Dove (Small Dove) | Twenty birds of either sex per hunter | First Saturday in February through last Sunday in March. | Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays. | On private lands only |
Spotted Dove (Large Dove) | Ten birds per hunter | First Saturday in October thru the last Sunday in October |
* Hunters may be assigned permits by public drawing.
** Archery only.
*** Distinct feathering characteristics unique to the male turkey are located on the upper breast.
****Units J and PTA are managed by cooperators. Access and public use conditions are subject to cooperator review. Confirm with the Hilo or Kamuela office of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife before hunting.
Haw. Code R. tit. 13, subtit. 5, pt. 2, ch. 122, exh. 1