National Wildlife Refuge · Hawaii · FWS Region 1

Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Maui County, Hawaii, Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 45 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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Kakahaia 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 Kakahaia 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 — tidal / saltwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 45 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 45 — Partial fishing. Not all fishable water on this station is open to fishing.

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 Kakahaia NWR

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing

Partial fishing. Not all fishable water on this station is open to fishing. The refuge includes approximately one mile of shoreline. Most common species in the ocean are omilu, weke a'a weke pueo, goatfish, hawkfish, surgeonfish, lai, kaku and snapper.

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

How to get to Kakahaia NWR

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Destination: Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
21.06441, -156.94181
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21°03′51.9″N 156°56′30.5″W

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Nearest towns

  • Kahului, HI33 mi W of town
  • Honolulu, HI62 mi E of town
  • Kailua-Kona, HI116 mi NW of town
  • Hilo, HI152 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • OGG Kahului (Maui)35 mi
  • HNL Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye65 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 Kakahaia 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, 20265:41 AM6:11 AM6:45 PM12h 34m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:44 AM6:14 AM6:31 PM12h 17m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM6:16 PM11h 58m
Thu, Oct 15, 20265:52 AM6:22 AM6:04 PM11h 42m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM5:52 PM11h 23m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM5:47 PM11h 09m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM5:45 PM10h 57m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM5:48 PM10h 52m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:34 AM7:04 AM5:56 PM10h 52m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM6:05 PM10h 59m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:34 AM7:04 AM6:17 PM11h 12m

Computed for 21.064, -156.942 (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.

Kakahaia NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Kakahaia NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Kakahaia NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Kakahaia 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 Kakahaia NWR?

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

Where is Kakahaia NWR located?

Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge is in Maui County, Hawaii, about 33 miles W of Kahului, HI (straight-line). GPS: 21.06441, -156.94181.

What are legal shooting hours at Kakahaia 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Kealia Pond NWR

Maui County, HI · 35 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Oahu Forest NWR

Honolulu County, HI · 70 mi NW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Pearl Harbor NWR

Honolulu County, HI · 75 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

James Campbell NWR

Honolulu County, HI · 79 mi NW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Hakalau Forest NWR

Hawaii County, HI · 138 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Huleia NWR

Kauai County, HI · 168 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

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