Maui hunting Unit C: rules, bag limits and map
Maui Unit C is 7,929 acres of DOFAW public hunting land in 3 sections, the largest Portions of Kula F.R., by the Hawaii Statewide GIS Program's hunting areas layer. DLNR's rules open it to feral goats and feral pigs. Bag limit for feral goats (rifle, shotgun, archery): Two goats of either sex per day. It is also a game bird unit (bird unit C). The nearest town is Keokea, 2.7 miles away.
Data updated October 2026. Rules: DLNR's exhibits of HAR 13-123 and 13-122 and adaptive management changes. Boundaries and acres: Hawaii Statewide GIS Program.
This unitUnit landOther public hunting areaSafety zone or no huntingHighway
| Island | Maui |
|---|---|
| Size | 7,929 acres (1.7% of the island) |
| Game mammals | feral goats and feral pigs |
| Game birds | Open (bird unit C) |
| Open periods | Year-round; February through June |
| Open days | Daily except on legal bird hunting days; Saturday, Sunday, and State Holidays |
| Safety zones and closed areas | 2 in or touching the unit |
| Nearest towns | Keokea (2.7 mi), Kula (3.4 mi) and Olinda (6.2 mi) |
| Highways within a mile | State Hwy 378, Haleakala Hwy and Crater Rd |
What are the hunting rules in Maui Unit C?
DLNR's rule for Unit C, row by row, in its own words.
| Game | Means of take | Bag limit | Open period | Open days | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feral goats | Rifle, shotgun, archery. Dogs not permitted. | Two goats of either sex per day | Year-round | Daily except on legal bird hunting days | |
| Feral Pigs | Rifle, shotgun, archery. Dogs not permitted. | One pig of either sex per day | February through June | Saturday, Sunday, and State Holidays |
Source: HAR 13-123, Maui exhibit; HAR Chapter 13-123. Footnote marks (*, **) refer to the exhibit's own notes.
DLNR's October 21, 2024 change for Unit C
DLNR's adaptive management notice of October 2024 posted this rule for Unit C, valid for two years from October 21, 2024:
| Game | Means of take | Bag limit | Open period | Open days | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feral goats | Rifles, shotguns, archery. Dogs not permitted. | No daily or season limit | Year-round | Daily, except on legal bird hunting days | |
| Feral pigs | Rifles, shotguns, archery. Dogs not permitted. | No daily or season limit | Year-round | Daily, except on legal bird hunting days | |
| Axis deer | Rifles, muzzleloaders, shotguns, archery. | No daily or season limit. | Year-round | Daily except on legal game bird hunting days |
Source: DLNR adaptive management rule changes, Maui, October 2024. DLNR has proposed further Maui changes in 2026 (notice); check DLNR's rules page for the rule in force on your hunt date.
What land makes up Maui Unit C?
| Section | Acres | Status in the GIS layer |
|---|---|---|
| Portions of Kula F.R. | 4,094 | Hunting Area (Mammal and Bird) |
| Kahikinui F.R. | 2,912 | Hunting Area (Mammal and Bird) |
| Portions of Kula F.R. (Kaonoulu Ranch) | 923 | 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 C?
- Safety Zone 50 yds (46m) both sides of Waipoli Rd: Safety Zone (NO HUNTING) (66 acres)
- Safety Zone 100 ft (30m) from Polipoli State Park: Safety Zone (NO HUNTING) (6 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 Maui Unit C?
Nearest Census places: Keokea (2.7 miles), Kula (3.4 miles), Olinda (6.2 miles) and Wailea (6.6 miles). Highways within a mile: State Hwy 378 (0.7 mi), Haleakala Hwy (0.7 mi) and Crater Rd (0.7 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 Maui Unit C?
Feral goats and feral pigs, by DLNR's exhibit of HAR 13-123 for Maui.
What is the bag limit in Maui Unit C?
Feral goats: Two goats of either sex per day. Feral Pigs: One pig of either sex per day. DLNR's adaptive management change of October 21, 2024, posted as valid for two years, sets: Feral goats: No daily or season limit. Feral pigs: No daily or season limit. Axis deer: No daily or season limit. DLNR's rules are the final word.
When is Maui Unit C open?
Feral goats: Year-round; Daily except on legal bird hunting days. Feral Pigs: February through June; Saturday, Sunday, and State Holidays. By DLNR's rule.
How big is Maui Unit C?
7,929 acres, 11.7% of Maui's public hunting land and the third largest of its 6 units, in the Hawaii Statewide GIS Program's hunting areas layer: Portions of Kula F.R. (4,094 acres), Kahikinui F.R. (2,912 acres) and Portions of Kula F.R. (Kaonoulu Ranch) (923 acres).
Are there closed areas or safety zones in Maui Unit C?
Yes. The GIS layer marks 2 safety zone or no hunting areas in or touching the unit, including Safety Zone 50 yds (46m) both sides of Waipoli Rd and Safety Zone 100 ft (30m) from Polipoli State Park.
Get a Hawaii hunt plan when they open
Hawaii plans are not open yet. They are coming soon. Join the waiting list; the first 50 hunters get one plan free.
Use the map while you wait for your plan.
Where these facts come from
- Rules: DLNR exhibits of HAR 13-123 and HAR 13-122, from DLNR's Maui hunting page.
- Units, sections and acres: Hawaii Statewide GIS Program, Hunting Areas. Towns and highways: U.S. Census Bureau.
FilledTag is not part of the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Hawaii hunting Maui hunting Maui Unit A Maui Unit B Maui Unit D Maui Unit E Maui Unit F