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Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge lies in Kauai County, Hawaii, with about 925 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Hanalei NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Hanalei NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 925 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 925 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Hawaii hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Hanalei NWR

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Hanalei NWR

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Destination: Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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22.20040, -159.46754
DMS
22°12′01.4″N 159°28′03.1″W

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Nearest towns

  • Lihue, HI16 mi N of town
  • Honolulu, HI120 mi NW of town
  • Kahului, HI213 mi NW of town
  • Kailua-Kona, HI286 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • LIH Lihue (Kauai)17 mi
  • HNL Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye116 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Hanalei NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Honolulu local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM6:55 PM12h 36m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:54 AM6:24 AM6:42 PM12h 18m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM6:26 PM11h 58m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM6:13 PM11h 40m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM6:01 PM11h 20m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM5:55 PM11h 06m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM5:53 PM10h 53m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM5:56 PM10h 47m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM6:04 PM10h 48m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM6:13 PM10h 55m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM6:25 PM11h 09m

Computed for 22.200, -159.468 (HST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Hanalei NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Hanalei NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Hanalei NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Hanalei NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Hanalei NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Hanalei NWR located?

Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge is in Kauai County, Hawaii, about 16 miles N of Lihue, HI (straight-line). GPS: 22.20040, -159.46754.

What are legal shooting hours at Hanalei NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Pearl Harbor NWR

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Oahu Forest NWR

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Kakahaia NWR

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.