WAIMEA, Kauaʻi – The Waimea Canyon Lookout will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 24, 2026, daily during daylight hours including holidays, unless there is an emergency park closure. Visitors ...

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires Federal Agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. An undertaking is a project, activity, or ...

DOBOR implemented vessel titling on July 1, 2021. Hawaii vessel titles will now display whether a lien is attached to the vessel named in the title, excluding mechanic’s liens. The lien holder will be ...

Minimum size 2 inch stretched mesh. Possession of thrownets with mesh size less than 2 inches in or near the water where fish may be taken is unlawful. Unlawful to sell thrownets with mesh size less ...

Coral reefs provide many benefits to our islands, most significantly providing protection from waves and storm surges as well as a habitat for marine life to thrive. Day-use mooring buoys (DMBs) are ...

In July, two Division of Aquatic Resources biologists, Kimberly Fuller and Heather Ylitalo-Ward, set off on a 23-day research expedition to study Chondria tumulosa, a nuisance alga. First discovered ...

Governor David Ige has approved amendments to Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 13-241, implementing vessel titling for the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and ...

HONOLULU – Hunters, mark your calendars — applications for the 2027 Lānaʻi Axis Deer Hunting Season will be available starting Monday, October 12, 2026. Secure your spot by visiting the Department of ...

Wailua River State Park – River and designated landing/trailhead access will reopen. No individual kayakers are permitted to access Fern Grotto. Hiking beyond the trailhead and access to Uluwehi Falls ...

Low cliffed, wild volcanic coastline with picnicking in an ironwood grove. Good shore fishing. Old Hawaiian coastal trail traverses the park. (13.1 acres) ...

Wildland picnicking on a Norfolk Island pine forested ridge with fine views of Manoa and Palolo valleys. Enjoy hardy family hiking in the forest reserve. While dogs are not allowed in the park, they ...

Explore the map below to see which lands managed by DOFAW are also designated as Public Hunting Areas. Note that this map shows the area boundaries as reflected in the 2015 administrative rules. For ...