National directory
Hawaii angler recognition programs
Requirements, rewards, evidence rules, and the official application link for 4 programs. Details are as of 2026; confirm on the official page before you submit.
Hawaii 4
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAR Volunteer Fish TaggingGet a free tagging kit, then tag and release papio, ulua, moi and goatfish… | Hawaii DLNR DAR | Community | Free tagging kit; t-shirts and posters for reporting a recapture | Free | No (email) |
| Eat the Invaders Fishing TournamentOahu-only team removal of invasive taape, toau and roi from Maunalua Bay over a… | Malama Maunalua | Community | Team placement prizes at the public weigh-in, plus a community fish fry | Free | No (email) |
| Hawaii State Fish RecordsBeat the standing Hawaii best weight for a species; the list is kept by… | Hawaii Fishing News | State record | Listing in the published Hawaii state record book | Free | No (mail PDF) |
| Tag ItTag and release ulua, papio, oio, moi or kaku and log each fish to… | Pacific Islands Fisheries Group | Community | Entry on the public tagging scoreboard; periodic Top Tagger recognition | $20-25 kit | Yes |