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Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is located in Maui County, Hawaii, within an approved boundary of roughly 718 acres. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Kealia Pond 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 Kealia Pond 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 704 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed704 ac 100%
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Station Closed 704 —

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 Kealia Pond NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Kealia Pond NWR.

How to get to Kealia Pond NWR

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Destination: Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
20.79633, -156.47706
DMS
20°47′46.8″N 156°28′37.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • Kahului, HI6.5 mi S of town
  • Kailua-Kona, HI86 mi N of town
  • Honolulu, HI96 mi E of town
  • Hilo, HI117 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • OGG Kahului (Maui)7.8 mi
  • KOA Kona Intl78 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 Kealia Pond 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, 20265:39 AM6:09 AM6:43 PM12h 33m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:42 AM6:12 AM6:29 PM12h 17m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:46 AM6:16 AM6:14 PM11h 58m
Thu, Oct 15, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM6:02 PM11h 42m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM5:51 PM11h 23m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM5:45 PM11h 10m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM5:44 PM10h 58m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM5:47 PM10h 53m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:32 AM7:02 AM5:55 PM10h 53m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:34 AM7:04 AM6:04 PM10h 60m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:32 AM7:02 AM6:15 PM11h 13m

Computed for 20.796, -156.477 (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.

Kealia Pond NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Kealia Pond NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Kealia Pond NWR?

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

Where is Kealia Pond NWR located?

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is in Maui County, Hawaii, about 6 miles S of Kahului, HI (straight-line). GPS: 20.79633, -156.47706.

What are legal shooting hours at Kealia Pond 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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No hunting listed

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1 closed
No hunting listed

Pearl Harbor NWR

Honolulu County, HI · 109 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

James Campbell NWR

Honolulu County, HI · 114 mi NW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Huleia NWR

Kauai County, HI · 203 mi NW

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.