Kauaʻi hunting Unit F: rules, bag limits and map
Kauai Unit F is 2,632 acres of DOFAW public hunting land (Mokihana Ridge, State-lands w/in Waimea Canyon), by the Hawaii Statewide GIS Program's hunting areas layer. DLNR's rules open it to feral goats, feral pigs and black-tailed deer. Bag limit for feral goats and feral pigs (archery or dog and knife only): One pig and two goats per hunter per day. It is also a game bird unit (bird unit F). The nearest town is Waimea, 0.4 miles away.
Data updated October 2026. Rules: DLNR's exhibits of HAR 13-123 and 13-122. Boundaries and acres: Hawaii Statewide GIS Program.
This unitUnit landOther public hunting areaSafety zone or no huntingHighway
| Island | Kauaʻi |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,632 acres (0.7% of the island) |
| Game mammals | feral goats, feral pigs and black-tailed deer |
| Game birds | Open (bird unit F) |
| Open periods | February through May; July through August; January and June; September through December |
| Open days | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and State Holidays |
| Safety zones and closed areas | 4 in or touching the unit |
| Nearest towns | Waimea (0.4 mi), Pakala Village (1.7 mi) and Kekaha (3 mi) |
| Highways within a mile | Kokee Rd, State Rte 550 and Waimea Canyon Dr |
What are the hunting rules in Kauai Unit F?
DLNR's rule for Unit F, row by row, in its own words.
| Game | Means of take | Bag limit | Open period | Open days | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feral goats and feral pigs | Archery or dog and knife only*/1 | One pig and two goats per hunter per day | February through May | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and State Holidays | Hunting with firearms prohibited |
| Feral goats and feral pigs | Archery only. Dogs not permitted. | One pig and two goats per hunter per day | July through August | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and State Holidays | Limited to hunters with valid goat archery permits. Hunting with firearms prohibited |
| Feral goats and feral pigs | Muzzleloaders only. Dogs not permitted. | One pig and two goats per hunter per day | January and June | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and State Holidays | Permit required */4 |
| Black-tailed deer, feral goats, and feral pigs. | Archery only. Dogs not permitted. | One deer of either sex per hunter per license year. One pig and two goats per hunter per day. | September through December | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and State Holidays | Hunting with firearms prohibited. Permit/tag required. */4 |
Source: HAR 13-123, Kauai exhibit; HAR Chapter 13-123. Footnote marks (*, **) refer to the exhibit's own notes.
DLNR has proposed adaptive management changes for Kauai Unit F (DLNR proposal). Check DLNR's rules page for the rule in force.
What land makes up Kauai Unit F?
| Section | Acres | Status in the GIS layer |
|---|---|---|
| Mokihana Ridge, State-lands w/in Waimea Canyon | 2,632 | Hunting Area (Mammal and Bird) |
Source: Hawaii Statewide GIS Program, Hunting Areas (from HAR 13-122 and 13-123; closures after the 2015 rules are marked, later additions may not be). Acres: the layer's own.
Where can't you hunt in or near Unit F?
- Safety Zone Puu Opae DHHL and ADC lands: Safety Zone (14,354 acres)
- No-Hunting 400 yards (370m) W of Hwy /State Parks: No Hunting (2,600 acres)
- Safety Zone 200 yards (180m) from Power House: Safety Zone (25 acres)
- Safety Zone 200 yards (180m) from Camp Ground: Safety Zone (25 acres)
Safety zones and no hunting areas from the same GIS layer. Signs on the ground and DLNR's rules come first.
Which towns and roads are near Kauai Unit F?
Nearest Census places: Waimea (0.4 miles), Pakala Village (1.7 miles), Kekaha (3 miles) and Kaumakani (4 miles). Highways within a mile: Kokee Rd (it crosses or touches the unit), State Rte 550 (it crosses or touches the unit), Waimea Canyon Dr (it crosses or touches the unit) and Onaona Rd (0.6 mi).
Towns and highways: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line and Gazetteer 2024.
License, stamp and hunter education rules: see Hawaii hunting.
Questions hunters ask
What can you hunt in Kauai Unit F?
Feral goats, feral pigs and black-tailed deer, by DLNR's exhibit of HAR 13-123 for Kauai.
What is the bag limit in Kauai Unit F?
Feral goats and feral pigs: One pig and two goats per hunter per day. Black-tailed deer, feral goats, and feral pigs.: One deer of either sex per hunter per license year. One pig and two goats per hunter per day. DLNR's rules are the final word.
When is Kauai Unit F open?
Feral goats and feral pigs: February through May; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and State Holidays. Feral goats and feral pigs: July through August; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and State Holidays. Feral goats and feral pigs: January and June; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and State Holidays. Black-tailed deer, feral goats, and feral pigs.: September through December; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and State Holidays. By DLNR's rule.
How big is Kauai Unit F?
2,632 acres, 2.3% of Kauai's public hunting land and the ninth largest of its 12 units, in the Hawaii Statewide GIS Program's hunting areas layer: Mokihana Ridge, State-lands w/in Waimea Canyon (2,632 acres).
Are there closed areas or safety zones in Kauai Unit F?
Yes. The GIS layer marks 4 safety zone or no hunting areas in or touching the unit, including Safety Zone Puu Opae DHHL and ADC lands, No-Hunting 400 yards (370m) W of Hwy /State Parks and Safety Zone 200 yards (180m) from Power House.
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Where these facts come from
- Rules: DLNR exhibits of HAR 13-123 and HAR 13-122, from DLNR's Kauai hunting page.
- Units, sections and acres: Hawaii Statewide GIS Program, Hunting Areas. Towns and highways: U.S. Census Bureau.
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