Archery in Hawaii: Find a Place to Shoot, City by City

An NFAA Southwest section state with a small organized archery scene and one of the most distinctive bowhunting opportunities in the US: axis deer on Molokai, Lanai, and Maui.

Hawaii has a small but committed archery scene anchored by clubs in Honolulu and on the neighbor islands. NFAA activity in Hawaii runs through clubs in the NFAA Southwest Section alongside California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. USA Archery activity runs through clubs and JOAD programs. The defining feature of Hawaii archery is bowhunting axis deer, which were imported from India in 1868 as a gift to King Kamehameha and now thrive on Molokai, Lanai, and Maui. The axis deer bowhunt is one of the most distinctive in the US, with spot-and-stalk shots typically in the 30 to 40 yard range through thick cover. Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, and Lihue hold most of the organized indoor and outdoor archery activity. Mild year-round weather lets most clubs run outdoor essentially all 12 months. Use the city list below to find the right club for your discipline and location.