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Hawai‘i Introduces Fishing Licenses to Boost Conservation Funds

2/7/2025

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Starting May 2, 2024, non-residents in Hawai‘i will need a recreational ocean fishing license, a move projected to raise $1 million each year for vital fish restoration efforts. Licenses will be priced at $20 for a day, $40 for a week, and $70 for a year, while youth under 15 and active-duty military can fish freely.

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Starting May 2, 2024, non-residents in Hawai‘i will need a recreational ocean fishing license, a move projected to raise $1 million each year for vital fish restoration efforts. Licenses will be priced at $20 for a day, $40 for a week, and $70 for a year, while youth under 15 and active-duty military can fish freely.