Mission Statement "The mission of DLNR/DOFAW is to responsibly manage and protect watersheds, native ecosystems, and cultural resources and provide outdoor recreation and sustainable forest products opportunities, while facilitating partnerships, community involvement and education. Ma-lama i ka aina"
The Division of Forestry and Wildlife is pleased to announce the depiction of a mouflon ram by Carol Tredway as the the winning entry for the Wildlife Conservation Stamp, and the depiction of wild turkeys by Mike Brown as the winning entry for the Game Bird Stamp. There were many excellent paintings of game animals submitted, and a slide show is being developed to be posted, so that all the entries can be shared. Mahalo to all the artists who participated.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) has released a Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for a management plan for the 61,641-acre Ka‘u Forest Reserve. The DEA is now available for review and comment until June 22. Please view the full announcement to see the DEA and instructions for providing comments.
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is proposing to restore wetland and associated coastal upland habitat within the , on the western side of the island of Kauaʻi. This restoration project is referred to as the Mānā Plain Wetland Restoration Project.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is pleased to announce the opening of archery, muzzleloading rifle, and high-powered rifle hunting seasons for feral goats on the island of Kaua‛i. Rules are pursuant to Title 13, Chapter 123 “Rules Regulating Game Mammal Hunting.” Application dates very, please view full announcement.
