Lānaʻi hunting Unit 3: rules, bag limits and map
Lanai Unit 3 is 793 acres of DOFAW public hunting land (Unit 3 (Mammal: Archery only)), by the Hawaii Statewide GIS Program's hunting areas layer. DLNR's rules open it to restricted mammal hunting for safety reasons: archery only. It is also a game bird unit (bird unit 3). The nearest town is Lanai City, 2.9 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 | Lānaʻi |
|---|---|
| Size | 793 acres (0.9% of the island) |
| Game mammals | restricted mammal hunting for safety reasons: archery only |
| Game birds | Open (bird unit 3) |
| Safety zones and closed areas | 1 in or touching the unit |
| Nearest towns | Lanai City (2.9 mi), Manele (5.3 mi) and Kaunakakai (17.2 mi) |
| Highways within a mile | State Hwy 440, Kaumalapau Hwy and Lanai Airport Rd |
What are the hunting rules in Lanai Unit 3?
DLNR's rule for Unit 3, row by row, in its own words.
| Game | Means of take | Bag limit | Open period | Open days | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted mammal hunting for safety reasons: archery only. |
Source: HAR 13-123, Lanai exhibit; HAR Chapter 13-123. Footnote marks (*, **) refer to the exhibit's own notes.
What land makes up Lanai Unit 3?
| Section | Acres | Status in the GIS layer |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 (Mammal: Archery only) | 793 | 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 3?
- 500' Safety Zone N of road: Safety Zone (NO HUNTING) (192 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 Lanai Unit 3?
Nearest Census places: Lanai City (2.9 miles), Manele (5.3 miles), Kaunakakai (17.2 miles) and Ualapue (17.6 miles). Highways within a mile: State Hwy 440 (0.1 mi), Kaumalapau Hwy (0.1 mi) and Lanai Airport Rd (0.1 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 Lanai Unit 3?
Restricted mammal hunting for safety reasons: archery only, by DLNR's exhibit of HAR 13-123 for Lanai.
What is the bag limit in Lanai Unit 3?
Restricted mammal hunting for safety reasons: archery only.: . DLNR's rules are the final word.
When is Lanai Unit 3 open?
Restricted mammal hunting for safety reasons: archery only.: . By DLNR's rule.
How big is Lanai Unit 3?
793 acres, 2.4% of Lanai's public hunting land and the third largest of its 3 units, in the Hawaii Statewide GIS Program's hunting areas layer: Unit 3 (Mammal: Archery only) (793 acres).
Are there closed areas or safety zones in Lanai Unit 3?
Yes. The GIS layer marks 1 safety zone or no hunting area in or touching the unit, including 500' Safety Zone N of road.
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Where these facts come from
- Rules: DLNR exhibits of HAR 13-123 and HAR 13-122, from DLNR's Lanai hunting page.
- Units, sections and acres: Hawaii Statewide GIS Program, Hunting Areas. Towns and highways: U.S. Census Bureau.
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