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Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge is located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with about 4,594 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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Oahu Forest 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 Oahu Forest 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: 4,594 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed4,594 ac 100%
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Station Closed 4,594 —

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 Oahu Forest NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Oahu Forest NWR.

How to get to Oahu Forest NWR

Navigate

Destination: Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
21.48417, -157.92311
DMS
21°29′03.0″N 157°55′23.2″W

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Nearest towns

  • Honolulu, HI13 mi N of town
  • Lihue, HI99 mi E of town
  • Kahului, HI102 mi NW of town
  • Kailua-Kona, HI179 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • HNL Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye11 mi
  • LIH Lihue (Kauai)97 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 Oahu Forest 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, 20265:44 AM6:14 AM6:49 PM12h 34m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM6:35 PM12h 18m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:52 AM6:22 AM6:20 PM11h 58m
Thu, Oct 15, 20265:56 AM6:26 AM6:07 PM11h 41m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:56 PM11h 22m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM5:50 PM11h 08m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM5:48 PM10h 56m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM5:51 PM10h 50m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM5:59 PM10h 51m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:41 AM7:11 AM6:08 PM10h 57m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM6:20 PM11h 11m

Computed for 21.484, -157.923 (HST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Oahu Forest NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Oahu Forest NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Oahu Forest NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Oahu Forest 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 Oahu Forest NWR located?

Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge is in Honolulu County, Hawaii, about 13 miles N of Honolulu, HI (straight-line). GPS: 21.48417, -157.92311.

What are legal shooting hours at Oahu Forest 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

James Campbell NWR

Honolulu County, HI · 15 mi N

1 closed
No hunting listed

Pearl Harbor NWR

Honolulu County, HI · 17 mi SW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Kakahaia NWR

Maui County, HI · 70 mi SE

1 closed
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Huleia NWR

Kauai County, HI · 99 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

Kealia Pond NWR

Maui County, HI · 105 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Kilauea Point NWR

Kauai County, HI · 107 mi NW

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