Hunter Safety Certification
Hawaii Hunter
Education 2026
Hunter education certification requirements, online course options, field day rules, apprentice license info, and bowhunter education for Hawaii. Hawaii requires hunter education for all first-time hunters. Hawaii has a unique hunting environment with feral pigs and goats as well as native species. Online + field day is available.
Online Course Available
Field Day Required
Accepts Reciprocity
2026 Hunter Education Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Required?
Yes
All first-time hunters
Online Course
Available
$24.95 via Hunter-Ed.com
Field Day
Required
$0.00 fee
Course Hours
8
hours minimum
Course Requirements
Hawaii Hunter Education Course Details
Enrollment options, fees, and what to expect from the Hawaii hunter education certification process.
Issuing Agency
Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)
- Official Site
Required
Required - for all first-time hunters
Online Course
Available
$24.95 via Hunter-Ed.com
Field Day / Skills
Required
Fee: $0.00 - hands-on firearm safety demonstration required with certified instructor
In-Person Fee
Free (volunteer instructors)
Minimum Hours
8 hours (completion time varies based on pace and method)
Reciprocity
Does Hawaii Accept Out-of-State Certifications?
Reciprocity Accepted
Hawaii accepts valid hunter education certifications issued by any other US state, territory, or Canadian province. You do not need to retake the course when purchasing a Hawaii hunting license.
Hawaii accepts valid hunter education certifications issued by any other US state, territory, or Canadian province. You do not need to retake the course when purchasing a Hawaii hunting license.
Course Curriculum
What Topics Are Covered?
The Hawaii hunter education course covers the following subjects:
Firearm safety
Wildlife ID
Hawaii regulations
Ethics
Conservation
Invasive species management
Important Notes
Hawaii-Specific Requirements
Hawaii hunting primarily targets feral ungulates (pigs, goats, axis deer) and game birds. Public hunting areas are managed by DOFAW. Unique island ecology content included in the course.
Source: Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) (dlnr.hawaii.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current course fees and enrollment options directly with the agency before registering.