Exhibit 1 - Game birds to be taken, daily bag limits, hunting periods, hunting days, and special conditions for hunting on the Island of Hawaii

Current through April, 2024
Exhibit 1 - Game birds to be taken, daily bag limits, hunting periods, hunting days, and special conditions for hunting on the Island of Hawaii

Game Birds to be TakenDaily Bag LimitsOpen Hunting PeriodsOpen Hunting DaysSpecial Conditions and Restrictions
Pheasant species other than Nepal kalijThree (cocks only) per hunter, which may be of one species or a combination of speciesFirst 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 PheasantThree birds of either sex per hunter
California Valley Quail Japanese Quail Gambels' QuailFifteen birds of either sex per hunter, which may be of any one species or a combination of species
Chukar Partridge Gray Francolin Black FrancolinEight birds of either sex per hunter, which may be of any one species or a combination of these species
Erckel's FrancolinThree 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 TurkeyOne 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 landsDaily
Barred Dove (Small Dove)Twenty birds of either sex per hunterFirst Saturday in February through last Sunday in March.Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays.On private lands only
Spotted Dove (Large Dove)Ten birds per hunterFirst 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.