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HRS §183D-33

Shooting certain pigeons prohibited

This law protects Antwerp, messenger, and homing pigeons. Only the pigeon's owner may shoot, hurt, kill, or hold one. Anyone else who does these things is breaking the law.

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The statute, as written — Shooting certain pigeons prohibited

No person, other than the owner thereof, shall shoot, maim, kill, or detain any Antwerp, messenger, or homing pigeon.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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