Sub-species: Rio Grande
Tags: Over the counter. Must be bought online – there are NO retail outlets other than the state game and fish office.
Application Period: n/a
Electronic or Print at Home Fulfillment: YES
Hunter Education Required: Yes
Limit: Three bearded turkeys per season, allowed to harvest all three in the same day
2026 Season Dates: March 1- April 15 (may vary by unit)
Special Youth Hunt: No
Special Disabled Hunt: No
Decoys Allowed: Yes
Tagging Instructions: None stated
Noteworthy Restrictions: Firearms and ammunition brought into the state must be registered with the Chief of Police of the county of one’s destination within 48 hours of arrival.
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
808-587-0400
Licenses Needed to Hunt Turkeys
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Resident - Hunting License $20
Includes Wildlife Conservation Stamp
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Nonresident - Hunting License $105
Includes Wildlife Conservation Stamp
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Resident - Senior Hunting License $10
Includes Wildlife Conservation Stamp
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Resident and Nonresident - Game Bird Stamp $10
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Resident - Turkey Tag $5
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Nonresident - Turkey Tag $20
Open Turkey Hunting Areas / Special Conditions
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Unit A - Mauna Kea Forest Reserve and GMA
Mammal hunting will also be open above tree-line for rifle, muzzleloader, handgun, and shotgun.
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Unit G - Kaohe GMA
Also open daily to mammal hunting for archery.
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Unit F - Pu'u Wa'awa'a Forest Reserve
All gates must be closed. Paddocks where cattle are present will be closed to hunting.
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Private Lands
Hunters required to have valid hunting license, current turkey tags and landowner permission
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