HRS §183D-52

Moving live wild or feral deer between islands is banned

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This law bans moving live wild or feral deer between Hawaiian islands, or having, giving, or releasing them after such a move. You can only do this if a state department gives you a permit. Breaking this rule is a crime.

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The statute, as written — Interisland transportation and possession of wild or feral deer prohibited

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

No person shall intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possess, transfer, transport, or release after transport through interisland movement any live wild or feral deer unless permitted by the department or other department of the State.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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