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Deer Hunting Seasons

The 2022 Lānaʻi Axis Deer and Mouflon Sheep Season will consist of four separate hunts:

  • The Archery Hunt will be held over two nine-day periods and consist of two draws. Subject to limited participation for non-Lānaʻi residents.
    • The first draw hunt will begin on May 14, 2022, and end on May 22, 2022.
    • The second draw hunt will begin on May 28, 2022, and end on June 5, 2022.
  • The Youth Hunt will be open from Wednesday through Sunday, June 8-12, 2022. Subject to limited participation for non-Lānaʻi residents.
  • The Muzzleloader Hunt will be open from Wednesday through Sunday, June 15-19, 2022. Subject to limited participation for non-Lānaʻi residents.
  • The General Rifle Hunt will be held over eighteen consecutive weeks and open on Wednesdays through Sundays, beginning on June 22, 2022, and ending on October 23, 2022. Subject to limited participation for non-Lānaʻi residents.

Axis deer/mouflon sheep hunting opportunities for youth hunters include the following requirements:

  • Youth hunters must be 15 years of age or younger (HAR 13-123-2) on the hunt date, possess a valid 2021-22 or 2022-23 State of Hawaiʻi hunting license, and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult (18 years of age or older) who also possesses a valid 2021-22 or 2022-23 State of Hawaiʻi hunting license. Youth hunters must apply to participate in this hunt.
  • Youth hunters will be issued tags at the time of hunter check-in. Tags are valid only for the specific hunt applied for.
  • Youth hunters will be limited to carrying one (1) type of hunting equipment while in the hunting area. Blaze orange is required for all youths and accompanying adults.
  • Youth hunters who apply for the youth hunt will be allowed to apply for and may be able to participate in the archery and the muzzleloader or general rifle hunts.

Interested hunters must apply for either the Muzzleloader Hunt or the General Rifle Hunt but may not apply for both. The group size for the muzzleloader and general rifle hunt will be eight (8). Muzzleloader applicants will automatically be assigned to the scheduled date. General Rifle Hunt dates will be assigned by lottery drawing.

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