Species guide · Updated September 27, 2026
Goats in Hawaiʻi
Capra hircus
Feral goats strip plants from dry slopes and cliffs and leave bare ground behind. They are hunted as game animals under DOFAW rules. FeralMap records where people see them, so repeat reports show which slopes and gulches they use.
What to report
- Goats seen on slopes, cliffs, roadsides or in gulches, with a count.
- Browse lines and bare ground where goats gather.
- Goats near native plant restoration sites or fenced areas.
Not this
- Domestic goats behind a fence or tethered are livestock, not feral goats.
- Axis deer: goats and mouflon sheep are often mistaken for deer, and the other way round. Deer have spotted coats and antlers, not horns.
A report is one observation at one place and time. It is not a count of animals and not an estimate of how many live there.
Who to call
Who to contact
FeralMap does not send your report to any agency. If a situation needs a response, contact them yourself using the details here.
- DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)Game mammals, hunting and wildlife on state lands.
- DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE)Violations of state natural-resource laws, such as illegal hunting or harassing wildlife.
Links last reviewed 2026-09-27. A wrong link or a missing contact: contact@nene.org.
What to do on each island
Report sightings on the map. Hunting questions go to DOFAW.
| Island | What to do |
|---|---|
| Hawaiʻi Island | Report sightings on the map. Hunting questions go to DOFAW. |
| Maui | Report sightings on the map. Hunting questions go to DOFAW. |
| Oʻahu | Report sightings on the map. Hunting questions go to DOFAW. |
| Kauaʻi | Report sightings on the map. Hunting questions go to DOFAW. |
| Molokaʻi | Report sightings on the map. Hunting questions go to DOFAW. |
| Lānaʻi | Report sightings on the map. Hunting questions go to DOFAW. |
Reports of goats on the map
Public goats reports, all time
Open the full map · Select a cell to see its reports. Locations are generalized cells, never exact points.
Common questions
- Can DOFAW remove goats from my land?
- DOFAW says it cannot conduct animal control on private property. FeralMap only records what you saw.
Sources
Read the project overview, the privacy policy, or download the public dataset.