REPORT TO THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATUREREGULAR SESSION OF 2008
RELATING TO THE WILDLIFE REVOLVING FUNDFISCAL YEAR 2006-2007

Prepared by
THE STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
In response to Section 183D-10.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes
Honolulu, Hawaii
November 2007

REPORT TO THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATUREREGULAR SESSION OF 2008
WILDLIFE REVOLVING FUNDFISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
PURPOSEAct 290, Session Laws of Hawaii 1991, amended Section 183D-10.5, Hawaii
Revised Statutes (HRS) by adding a requirement for an annual report to be prepared by
the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Department) on the status of the Wildlife
Revolving Fund (WRF) and transmitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior
to each regular session. The report is to include:
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The source and application of monies deposited into the fund, including adescription of the criteria and process used to determine funding priorities;
A description of programs and activities supported by the fund;A summary of program highlights and accomplishments; andA description of future program plans, including specific goals and objectives.

SOURCE OF FUNDS
Section 183D-10.5 (b), HRS, provides that proceeds from fees for hunting
licenses; game bird farmer and commercial hunting preserve licenses and fees; hunting
guide licenses; hunter education training programs and use of public target ranges; fines
collected for hunting or wildlife law violations; bail forfeitures; sale of articles required
before hunting; and works of art may be deposited into WRF. For Fiscal Year (FY)
2006-2007, the major sources of revenue were hunting license sales, wildlife stamp sales,
and game tags and application fees. Sources of revenues are detailed below:
FY 2007 REVENUE
Hunting License Sales
Wildlife Conservation Stamps and Artwork
Game Tags and Application Fees
Game Bird Stamp
Commercial Shooting Preserve Shooting Permits
Game Bird Farmer and Commercial Hunting Preserve License and Fees
Hunter Education Activities
Hunting Guide License Fees
Court Fines
Interest
Miscellaneous$160,913
67,305
102,735
34,293
1,092
625
6,980
1,015
2,300
10,657
3,009

TOTAL

$390,924

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Revenue for FY 07 represented an approximately $4,150 decrease (-1%) fromcomparable revenue from the previous year. No changes were made from last year incosts or categories of fees for any hunting program. Revenue did not meet the
Department’s authorized budget ceiling for WRF of $614,820. New expenditures totaled$520,513. The cash balance at the end of FY07 amounted to $115,910, with outstanding
encumbrances of $106,336. Unencumbered cash available for carryover totaled $9,574.
Status of WRF During FY 07 (S-06-343-C & S-06-344-C)
Beginning Cash Balance of Fund on July 1, 2007:
Less: Liquidation of outstanding encumbrances from prior years:
Add: Revenues during FY 07:
Less: Expenditures during FY 07:
Cash Balance as of June 30, 2007:$330,077$ 84,578$390,924$520,513$115,910

Less: Unpaid encumbrances for FY06 as of June 30, 2007:$ 34,528
Less: Unpaid encumbered contracts for FY06 as of June 30, 2007: $ 71,808
Unencumbered Cash for carryover as of June 30, 2007:$ 9,574
FUNDING PRIORITIESWRF continues to be an important portion of the overall budget to meet
obligations of state match and operating and salary expenses for game and wildlife
projects. Because the major source of revenue for WRF comes from the sale of hunting
licenses, wildlife stamps used to validate hunting licenses, and game tags and fees,
priority is given to expenditures which benefit this user group.
In budgeting for WRF, a policy of allotting at least 85% of the budget for thehunting program has been in place and followed. Up to 15% of the budget may be used
for nongame and wildlife sanctuary management, and for projects that may have dual
benefits to game species and nongame species. Typical examples are the predator andweed control efforts to benefit game birds in the Kapapala Cooperative GameManagement Area (CGMA) and the Kipuka Ainahou Nene Sanctuary on the Big Island,
which also benefit nene. Predator control activities in Kuaokala CGMA on Oahu werecarried out with WRF monies to benefit game birds, and these activities also benefited
pueo and albatross.
Section 183D-10.5(e), HRS, also requires that the State first use WRF monies to"maximize the State's participation to secure federal funds under the Pittman-Robertson
Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act.” Consequently, a priority was given to those
expenditures that provided the state match for Pittman-Robertson (PR) projects.
Additionally, a major source of revenue during FY07 was game tag andapplication fees for specific hunts. The Department made a commitment to the hunting
public to use those fees to support operations in the same locations where the fees wereassessed. Revenue from tag and application fees was allocated to the branch offices of2the Department’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), for the areas each Branchmanages for hunting.
The allocation of operating funds to DOFAW’s Branch Offices was done on alump sum basis to be used on eligible projects. Salary funds were divided among the
Branches to provide each Branch a full time or part time General Laborer (GL) position
and to provide a Clerk Typist to manage the hunting license database. The operating
funds were allotted to the Branches based on the respective Branch wildlife program sizeand complexity, and amount of revenue generated from license, stamp, tag, andapplication fees. This allotment process puts the decision on where and how to use WRF
monies at the branch-operational level, and where funds can be used on the mostappropriate and pressing local needs. Discussions among wildlife staff continue on thepossible conversion of WRF-supported GL’s to Forestry & Wildlife Worker II’s. This
would allow greater flexibility and independence in work assignment.
PROCESS USED1.

The Department’s Fiscal Office and DOFAW coordinated to determine theamount of the funding available for allocation to DOFAW’s Branch Offices.

2.

At the beginning of each fiscal year, a portion of the WRF budget is allocated toeach DOFAW Branch Office, to Honolulu administrative staff for statewide
projects and to the Hunter Education Program of the Department’s Division ofConservation and Resources Enforcement. A portion of the funds are allocatedfor temporary personnel to maintain wildlife program functions, and to pay
budgeted add-on salary costs to assist with wildlife projects.

3.

Each Branch Office collaborates in the development of the overall annual WRF
budget, to benefit the resources and resource users, all within the criteria ofcompliance with the purpose of WRF and the necessity to provide state-match
requirements for PR projects.

4.

An emphasis was placed on using WRF for expenditures that provided needed
infrastructure and improvements to public hunting areas, maintained existing orprovided new public hunting opportunities, or addressed other high priority
initiatives.

5.

Purchase orders and p-card payments were identified and coded as "WILDLIFEREVOLVING FUND: S-07-343” to facilitate tracking and accountability.
6. Expenditures complied with approved categories of expenditures for WRF as
established by The Board of Land and Natural Resources on August 13, 1993 (seeAttachment 1, appended).

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE PLANS
KAUAI DISTRICT
Hunting Season Management
Objective: Produce necessary hunting materials, make them available to the public andthe other Districts, announce repetitive and new hunting seasons, and produce andpublish legal notices as required by administrative rules. Maintain the Waimea Heights
and Puu Opae Sugar Cane Lands (5,500 acres) open for game bird hunting.
Accomplishment: Monies from WRF were used to purchase bulk postage mailing, gametag materials, the printing of game tags and instructions sheets, and the publication oflegal notices regarding game bird and game mammal hunting seasons. The new Waimea
Heights and Puu Opae Sugar Cane Lands (5,500 acres) were again opened for game bird
hunting.
Game Operations and Maintenance (O & M)
Objective: To maintain and expand the capacity to manage water units, fences, hunterchecking stations, and other infrastructure necessary for hunting. In general, to improve
game operations and maintenance through better tools, equipment and field staffing.
Accomplishment: Funds were used to purchase various tools and equipment such as
cordless power tools, construction materials for water units, fences and hunter checking
stations. A contractor was hired with a portion of WRF monies to conduct vegetation
mowing operations in the Kekaha GMA, and to keep game habitat in good condition. A
15’ rotary cutter was purchased with WRF monies to be used in future mowing Operation& Maintenance (O&M) work. Funds were also used to continue the full-time, temporary
employment of a GL I to assist in all game management operations on Kauai.
Motor Vehicle Repairs and Purchase
Objective: To maintain the District’s Wildlife Section motor vehicles in good running
condition and expand transportation backup and capacity.
Accomplishment: The motor vehicle fleet was kept in good running condition. Funds
were also used to purchase a used 4 wheel drive truck for backup and for expanded gameO & M. A 6x6 utility vehicle was also purchased, for game management activities
requiring towing and hauling equipment and materials where off-road driving is required.
18 Wheeler and trailer purchase (Partial)
Objective: To provide the equipment needed to transport bulldozers, tractor-mowers andother heavy equipment which the Kauai District lacked.
Accomplishment: Partial funding of the purchase of a used 18-wheeler and low boy
trailer from the Department of Transportation's Highways Division, which provided theneeded link.
Travel and Subsistence4Objective: Provide a better understanding of non-game and game wildlife issues andchallenges faced by state wildlife biologist and foresters.
Accomplishment: Funds were used for off-island travel and subsistence during the annual
statewide DOFAW meeting held on Oahu this year.
Commissions on Hunting License Sales
WRF monies were used to pay vendors their commission on the sale of 2006-2007
Hawaii Hunting Licenses.
Accomplishment: Hunting licenses were available and sold by vendors.
Total WRF expenditures incurred for Kauai: $31,086
Encumbered Balances Outstanding:$ 6,941$38,027
Future Program Plans:
1. Continue employment of one full-time temporary hire personnel to assist in the O&M
for public hunting areas on Kauai-$30,000 (100% WRF)
2. Provide for the administrative costs, such as legal notices, printing and administrationof game tags, announcements of hunting season changes, and additions of new
hunting areas - $6,000 (100% WRF)
3. Continue artificial release of game birds in Kekaha and Wailua GMA. Purchaseadditional materials and supplies to complete the construction of the Hanapepe
gamebird rearing facility-$12,000 (100% WRF)
4. Incremental development of a public archery/rifle target range at Hanahanapuni $8,000 (100% WRF)
6. Purchase of a used pickup truck as a backup vehicle to the existing fleet. - $5,000(50% WRF)
7. Purchase of construction material to maintain existing game management facilities
such as fence lines, game water units, and hunter checking stations-$10,000 (50%WRF)
8. Provide air logistical costs to trap and relocate feral goats from Nualolo Kai State
Park and Makaha Ridge Military Reservation to the Kekaha GMA if necessary. The
project is needed to reduce animal numbers in sensitive areas-$10,000 (50% WRF)OAHU DISTRICT
Overall Objectives:1)
To maintain and enhance wildlife habitat and facilities on Oahu public
hunting areas, game management areas, forest reserves and wildlife
sanctuaries.
2)
To improve game bird and game mammal hunting opportunities on Oahu.
Purchase of Gator Utility Vehicle
Objective: To assist volunteers with habitat and other enhancement work at Kuaokala
GMA.

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Accomplishment: A 4x4 Gator utility vehicle was purchased and used by volunteers formaintenance of game-bird watering stations and other habitat enhancement work.
Objective: To facilitate game operations in Oahu wildlife management areas.
Accomplishment: Two surplus federal vehicles were purchased and utilized.
Objective: To repair and refurbish the Forestry Building at the Oahu District Baseyard toaccommodate the Oahu District Wildlife Management crew.
Accomplishment: The Forestry Building at the Oahu District Baseyard was repaired andrefurbished.
Objective: To create additional equipment and supplies storage space.
Accomplishment: Footings were installed for a new storage building at Kuaokala GMA.
Objective: To control predators in Kuaokala GMA.
Accomplishment: United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Wildlife Services
Branch was contracted to perform year-round predator control services in the GMA toremove mongooses, feral cats and feral dogs. A portion of the work was funded by WRF
to protect game birds in the area.
Objective: To continue to perform operations and maintenance work on Oahu public
hunting areas and wildlife sanctuaries.
Accomplishment: Two Wildlife Assistants were hired and deployed.
Total WRF Expenditures for Oahu - $77,351
Outstanding Encumbered Balances $14,415$91,766
Future Program Plans
1. Continue with WRF temporary personnel to perform tasks targeted towards theongoing management of Oahu District wildlife management areas - $40,000
2. Contract the USDA's Wildlife Services Branch to control predators at Kuaokala
GMA - $6,000
3. Purchase equipment and supplies needed for ongoing O&M in Oahu wildlife
management areas - $15,000
4. Continue operations and management facilities planning and development $20,000
MAUI DISTRICT
Lease of Cooperative Game Management Area-Lanai
Objective: Provide 30,000 acres of land on Lanai for sport hunting and wildlife
management.
Accomplishment: The entire annual lease rental for the Lanai Cooperative GameManagement Area was paid via WRF monies. This area provided hunters theopportunity to pursue Axis deer, Mouflon sheep, and game birds.

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Lease of Lands for Hunting Unit “C”-Maui
Objective: To maintain a lease of 1,000 acres of ranch lands lying between portions of
the Kula Forest Reserve Hunting Unit “C” for sport hunting and wildlife management.
Accomplishment: The lease rental for the Kaonoulu Ranch CGMA was paid, in part,with WRF monies, providing for an additional 1,000 acres for sport hunting and wildlife
management on Maui.
Game Mammal Aerial Survey:
Objective: Annual survey of the Lanai CGMA and private portions of Lanai Island.
Accomplishment: Aerial surveys of the area provide information on the dynamics ofAxis deer and Mouflon sheep herds within the hunting area. This information is used toestablish hunting seasons and bag limits.
Contract Services-Lotteries for Lanai Hunts
Objective: With the shortage of clerical staff, coupled with high interest and participationin the Lanai Axis deer and Mouflon sheep hunts on Lanai, it became necessary tocontract outside support to assure all lottery and non-lottery hunt applications were
processed in a timely manner.
Accomplishment: A total of 5,000 hunter applications were received for the two Lanai
hunts. All applicant data was entered and duplicate applications identified and deleted.
Lottery drawings were conducted for both the muzzle loading and general rifle hunts for
the Axis deer and Mouflon sheep hunts, with results compiled and disseminated in atimely manner.
Management of the Lottery Hunts-Lanai
Objective: To complete document printing and drawing work for the Axis deer andMouflon sheep hunts on Lanai.
Accomplishment: Application cards, instruction sheets, and addendums were printed anddistributed to other districts. Legal notices were published, and the lotteries wereconducted.
Utilize a Full time/ Temporary General Laborer-Lanai
Objective: To assist the Lanai Forestry and Wildlife Technician with the upkeep andmaintenance of 30 miles of water unit pipeline and 54 miles of access roads in the
CGMA.
Accomplishment: Access roads and pipeline water units were maintained and kept
functional during the entire time period.
Utilize a Temporary-Full Time Wildlife Assistant-Maui (Research Corporation of the
University of Hawaii (RCUH))
Objective: To continue to maintain a temporary full time position originally funded via
Natural Area Partnership Program (NAPP) funds.
Accomplishment: The Wildlife Assistant functioned as part of the management scheme
for the East Maui Watershed Partnership area to assist in the hunter access program,
maintenance of the access road system, signage replacement, transect monitoring, and7gathering and collating hunter harvest data. A portion of this position was funded via
WRF.
Game Mammal Facilities O & M-Lanai
Objective: Operational expenses to upkeep and maintain pipeline water units along some27 miles of pipeline. To remodel the Lanai hunter check station due to the relocation of
the office. To dispose of carcasses during the Axis deer and Mouflon sheep seasons forhunters.
Accomplishment: Waterlines were maintained throughout the year. An expanded deck
was constructed at the new hunter check station location to better serve the hunting
community. Dumpsters were provided for hunters to dispose of animal carcasses.
Game Operation and Maintenance (Maui-Molokai)
Objective: To fund unanticipated costs within the District including supplies and services
to maintain hunter accesses and equipment necessary for the continued operation of gamefacilities.
Accomplishment: A new sign maker was purchased for the District of Maui. Vehicle
repairs were completed with WRF monies.
Game Bird Release Program
Objective: To restore and enhance pheasant populations in the Maui District’s public
hunting areas.
Accomplishment: 1,000 ring neck pheasants were purchased (95% hens) and released on
public hunting areas on Maui. 500 pheasants were released in the Kula Forest Reserveand 500 pheasants were released in the Kahakuloa GMA.
Vehicle Purchase
Objective: To provide personnel on Lanai with a heavy duty vehicle that would enable
them to perform the day to day operations of running the hunting program on Lanai.
Accomplishment: A 2007 heavy duty one ton diesel truck was purchased for the Lanai
game program.
Overtime costs for manning Lanai hunter check station:
Objective: Provide personnel to service hunting related activities and hunter check in on
Lanai which occur after normal operating hours.
Accomplishment: Overtime was paid to the Lanai Technician and hunters wereaccommodated.
Commissions on Hunting License Sales
Objective: Pay the commission to vendors as required by law for the sale of the 20062007 Hawaii hunting licenses.
Accomplishment: Vendors were paid and services continued.
Total WRF expenditures for Maui District: $ 57,860
Outstanding Encumbered Balances:$ 9,840
Outstanding Contract Balances:$ 35,608$103,308

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Future Program Plans
1. Fund land lease on Lanai-$35,000 (100% WRF)
2. Fund land lease on Maui-$2,600 (25% WRF)
3. Fund Lanai Check Station overtime for Technician V position-$6,000 (100% WRF)
4. Fund GL I position for Lanai for facility upkeep and maintenance-$42,000 (100%WRF)
5. Fund game mammal facilities development and O&M on Lanai-$5000 (100% WRF)
6. Fund game mammal surveys on Lanai -$10,000 (100% WRF)
7. Fund Koolau Ungulate Monitoring Project-$40,000 (10% WRF)
8. Fund Repair & Maintenance of Lanai vehicles-$5,000 (25% WRF)
9. Fund Management of lottery hunts on Lanai; document printing, data input anddrawings-$10,000 (100% WRF)
10. Fund signage for areas closed to hunt-$500 (100% WRF)
11. Fund GL I position for Lanai Check Station work-$10,000 (100% WRF)

EAST HAWAII DISTRICT
General Laborer Position:
Objective: Continue to assign duties pertaining to management of the cattle hunt,checking stations, and nene habitat renewal.
Accomplishment: Last year’s Wildlife Section work; game and non-game, wasaccomplished with the hiring of a GL.
Wildlife Habitat Management:
Objective: Maintain Keaau Cooperative Nene Release Site and adjacent coastline fornene occupation.
Accomplishment: 25 traps and seven feed stations were maintained. In-kind matching
contributions using volunteer and prison labor qualified for PR cost sharing. The GL II
led volunteers on weekends and holidays. Six nene brooder pens served in the rearing ofgoslings during the critical post- hatch era. 19 goslings hatched out. Habitat wasmaintained to accommodate a successful nene nesting season, which contributed to a 4%
increase in nene residing at this coastal wetland.
Wildlife O&M:
Objective: Provide hunter access for the special feral cattle hunt, pay for special area of
Kipuka Ainahou hunting area and nene sanctuary, contain gorse infestations, improve
game bird habitat, and control little brown fire ants.
Accomplishment: Seven miles of roadway and five miles of trails serving the Hilo Forest
Reserve and Watershed were maintained to accommodate the success of feral cattle
hunters in the area. The cattle hunt was continued for another year on all 64,514 acres of
wetland forest. 22 feral cattle were taken by hunters this year.
The 11,234 acre Kipuka Ainahou annual lease was paid for entirely by WRF monies.
The area was inspected for gorse infestations as prescribed by the lease, and gorse wasremoved before it seeded. Selected portions of Kapapala and Kipuka Ainahou game bird9hunting areas were improved by fertilizing and removal of competitive vegetation. Little
brown fire ants were controlled at Kapapala CGMA in game bird nesting areas.
Commissions on Hunting License Sales:
WRF monies were used to pay commissions to vendors on the Island of Hawaii for salesof the 2006-2007 Hawaii hunting licenses.
Motor Vehicle Repairs, Maintenance, and Equipment
Objective: To maintain the Wildlife Section motor vehicles for both WRF trucks.
Accomplishment: Vehicles remained functional.
Total WRF expenditures incurred for East Hawaii-$43,727
Outstanding Encumbered Balances:$ 221$43,948
Future Program Plans
1. Continue to employ a part-time GL to help expand hunter checking station
coverage, remove gorse from the Kipuka Ainahou lease, assist with the Hilo
Watershed feral cattle hunt access maintenance, and help manage the proposed
Kipahoehoe, South Kona Forest Reserve feral cattle hunt-$25,000
2. Contribute to the costs of an 11 mile corridor fence line in the “land surrender” at
Piihonua Pasture Lease that expands hunter access into Hilo Forest Reserve andWatershed-$44,000
WEST HAWAII DISTRICT
Equipment Purchase
Objective: Improve capacity to provide habitat management and road maintenance in
Puu Waawaa and Kaohe GMA’s.
Accomplishment: WRF partially funded the purchase of a new Kubota 55 Horse Power
tractor with 6-foot mower and 4-in-1 bucket attachments to be used in these areas.
Game O & M
Objective: Maintain predator control, the maintenance of game related facilities such as
guzzlers, and increase road maintenance and habitat management capacity for the West
Hawaii District.
Accomplishment: WRF paid in part the annual salary for a Wildlife Program Assistantposition through RCUH. WRF partially paid for replacement vehicles for the Operations
Section in the form of a 1-ton dump truck and a heavy equipment service vehicle.
Game Program Information and Management
Objective: Maintain and improve game harvest and rainfall data in the West Hawaii
District.
Accomplishment: A new computer and database software were purchased.

WRF Expenditure Total for West Hawaii: $38,705

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Outstanding Encumbered Balances:
Outstanding Contract Balances:$ 896$36,200$75,801

Future Program Plans
1. Purchase a used truck for O&M on water units, water systems, and other facilities in
GMA’s - $10,000 (100% WRF)
2. Build two new water units in the Puu Waawaa CGMA - $12,000 (100% WRF)
3. Hire a full-time GL for O&M - $32,000 (100% WRF)
4. Pay for legal notices of hunting announcements - $3,000 (100% WRF)
5. Contract helicopter services for game surveys - $10,000 (100% WRF)
6. Rent portable toilets for use in high demand hunting areas-$600 (100% WRF)

STATEWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SEGMENT
Hunting License, Wildlife Conservation Stamp, and Game Bird Stamp Production,
Program Sales, and Management:
Objective: To produce and distribute required hunting licenses, duplicate licenses,
stamps, and vendor booklets. A portion of the production costs were paid with WRF
monies to begin the transition to electronic hunting license purchase and record keeping.
Notification of Hunting Season Openings and Changes:
Objective: Communicate any changes in repetitive hunting seasons and announce new or
special hunts as required by rules.
Accomplishment: The game bird season announcement, with some bag limit adjustments
and new weekday hunting additions in some areas, was published as a legal notice.
Materials for the Puu Anahulu Shooting Range Plan Working Group – Big Island
Objective: To supply necessary information and materials to the Working Group.
Accomplishment: Purchased four copies of the National Rifle Association’s guide toplanning and construction of ranges, and distributed them to DOFAW, Hunter Education,and the Department's Engineering Division.
WRF total expenditures incurred for statewide administration: $13,534
Outstanding Encumbered Balances:$ 1,412$14,946
Future Program Plans
1. Publish notification of game bird hunting season announcement - $1,400 (100%WRF)
2. Provide for the costs of producing the FY08 hunting license, duplicate license,
wildlife conservation stamp, and game bird stamp - $7,700 (75% WRF)
3. Contract with RCUH for a half-time position to assist with statewide gamecoordination and management-$18,000 (50% WRF)
4. Provide new computers, printers, and ink for on-line license sales for vendors- $8,000(50% WRF)

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