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General Discussion / Can we still hunt?
« on: April 01, 2020, 03:22:31 PM »
Released on March 20
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/main/covid-19-leads-to-parks-and-facilities-closures/
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/03/20/nr20-037/
Is parks considered hunting forest reserve? I want to make sure the hunting areas such as Manana is open.
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/main/covid-19-leads-to-parks-and-facilities-closures/
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Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) – (808) 587-0166
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/
DOFAW announces a 30-day pause for deer hunting season in the Lānaʻi Game Management Area. Permits and reservations for deer hunts for March 21st, 22nd,28th, 29th and April 4th, 5th, 11th & 12th have been cancelled. Efforts are underway to notify hunters impacted by this cancellation.
Hawai ‘i island’s hunting tag requirements will be waived for the Spring Turkey and the Puuanhulu Archery season.
At this time, there are no additional closures of State Forest Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, other Game Management Areas, Natural Area Reserves, or trails in the Nā Ala Hele Trails & Access Program. (Please note: Mānoa Falls and ‘Aihualama trails are currently closed due to unsafe and slippery conditions).
No new permits for Hawai‘i Island’s Waimanu campsites, Keanakolu cabins and Ainapo cabin will be issued. All existing permits are suspended and full refunds will be issued.
There are no restrictions on otherwise permitted activities, including public access, hunting and recreation.
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/03/20/nr20-037/
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Many state parks were closed four days ago, but the DLNR Division of State Parks announced this afternoon that it is shuttering all parks, statewide.
Is parks considered hunting forest reserve? I want to make sure the hunting areas such as Manana is open.