for the love of the land

Lāna‘i Community
Stewardship Program

Introduction of game animals such as axis deer and mouflon sheep in the early 1900s disrupted the natural balance of the landscape. For more than a century, deer overpopulation has led to issues with erosion, vegetation loss and decline of native species. Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center’s Stewardship Program is part of Kuahiwi a Kai, an initiative supported by National Fish & Wildlife Foundation and Pūlama Lāna‘i to restore health to Lāna‘i’s Keomoku Region.

Office Hours | Monday – Friday | 5 – 6 pm

Office Hours
Monday – Friday | 5 – 6 pm

Office Hours
Monday – Friday | 5 – 6 pm
hunting program guidelines

Eligibility

Open to Lāna‘i residents with a valid P.O. Box, hunting license and government ID. Up to 30 can hunt daily on a (15 in A1 or A2). First come, first served. No reservations.

Sites

Unit A1 and A2 spans from Keomoku to Kapoho Gulch with Ka‘a as the divider not Waia‘ōpae.

Bag Limits

No bag limits. Deboning allowed. Fire arms include rifle, shotgun, muzzle/black powder, bow and cross bow.

Register to Hunt

Register to hunt at the Stewardship Office in Dole Admininstration Building at the former Courthouse. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 5 to 6 pm. Participants must complete these registration and waiver forms and have a valid hunting license and residency proof.

Hunting is permissible every day. Check in for hunt by 6 pm the day prior or on Friday for a Monday hunt. Check out from the hunt by 9 pm day of hunt. Failure to check in and out will result in loss of hunting privileges.

A group of axis deer stands in a grassy field, with several individuals grazing peacefully. The deer have distinct spotted coats with a mix of reddish-brown and white patches. Some are facing the viewer, while others are looking off into the distance. The background features soft, green rolling hills.

Protect the Land

Introduced from India in 1867, deer were brought to Lanai in the 1920s for gaming. Wtih no predators, their populations have exploded to the devastation of the landscape. Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center focuses on engaging the skills of community hunters to aid in game management within a specific area.

A group of axis deer stands in a grassy field, with several individuals grazing peacefully. The deer have distinct spotted coats with a mix of reddish-brown and white patches. Some are facing the viewer, while others are looking off into the distance. The background features soft, green rolling hills.

Register to Hunt

Register to hunt at the Stewardship Office in Dole Admininstration Building at the former Courthouse. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 5 to 6 pm. Participants must complete these registration and waiver forms and have a valid hunting license and residency proof.

Hunting is permissible every day. Check in for hunt by 6 pm the day prior or on Friday for a Monday hunt. Check out from the hunt by 9 pm day of hunt. Failure to check in and out will result in loss of hunting privileges.

Protect the Land

An estimated 20,000 to 30,000 axis deer live on Lanai. Introduced from India in 1867, deer were brought to Lanai in the 1920s for gaming. Wtih no predators, their populations have exploded to the devastation of the landscape. Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center focuses on engaging the skills of community hunters to aid in game management within a specific area.

Stewardship Program
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hunts in 2024
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ungulates removed in 2024
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ungulates removed since the program started in July 2021 through 2024

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