The 2025 Lānaʻi axis deer season will consist of four (4) separate hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt. The Archery Hunt will consist of four (4) periods, determined by draw, each totaling five (5) days. • The first hunting period will begin on February 5, 2025, and end on February 9, 2025.

Join us in paradise for an experience of a lifetime on one of our Hawaiian Big Game Hunts. Home to the largest population of free range Axis deer, the 90,000-acre Hawaiian island of Lanai is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular hunting destinations in the world.

Aug 2, 2022 · The State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2023 Lānaʻi Axis Deer hunting season will be available to the public online beginning Monday August 15, 2022.

Mar 5, 2025 · The smallest Hawaiian island, Lanai, is arguably the most dramatic example of axis deer overpopulation. With about 90,000 acres, this island is home to an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 deer , dwarfing the human population.

Axis Deer (By lottery, tags or permits required) Downloadable Maps for Hunting on Lānaʻi Click below to find PDF versions of Public Hunting Area units that you can print and take with you.

Aug 17, 2017 · For an island of only 140 square miles, Lanai boasts a large population of mouflon sheep and axis deer available for hunting year-round on Pulama Lanai-owned lands, or during certain times of year on state lands.

SEE AMENDMENT TO 2024 LANAI AXIS DEER SEASON BELOW. • General rifle and muzzleloader applicants are allowed to apply for and MAY participate in the archery only hunt.

Lanai is a truly unique hunting destination. You can spot and stalk Axis deer in a large, flat plain known locally as ‘the Serengeti” or hunt Mouflon sheep in the steep, heavily forested mountainous region along the shores.

Dec 20, 2023 · The Lānaði Axis deer season includes four bow hunts with two draws and 11 rifle hunts from Thursday to Sunday. It also has a spring wildfowl event. Participation requires a pass, Hawaii Hunter Education Wallet Card, or Non-resident Letter of Exemption.

Sep 10, 2023 · Hunting on the island of Lanai in Hawaii is a big draw for tourists, but it also helps conservation efforts as axis deer and mouflon sheep populations grow.