PRDATR Report post Posted January 10, 2023 Anyone hunted them? Looking for input. Did you use a guide or is DIY feasible? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted January 10, 2023 From what I remember from a buddy... is it super easy to get a tag but the expense of getting there , lodging and getting your meat back is a lot. ... unless you are already there going and doing this as a bonus.. I would just go to Texas ... but diy is feasible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
high rise hunter Report post Posted January 10, 2023 Haven’t hunted them myself but been spending a lot of time in Hawaii recently so been doing some limited research. I believe Molokai and Maui are the best options but DIY isn’t very realistic, would likely need to go guided. Lanai could be done DIY but a bit of a logistical nightmare. Very limited places to stay and would need to rent a capable vehicle. Following along for more insight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted January 10, 2023 We saw a few on Maui when we were there…I used to follow a guy on either FB or IG that lives there and hunts them a lot. If I can find his info I’ll PM you…he was always helpful to folks asking questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JG32 Report post Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 4:07 AM, high rise hunter said: Haven’t hunted them myself but been spending a lot of time in Hawaii recently so been doing some limited research. I believe Molokai and Maui are the best options but DIY isn’t very realistic, would likely need to go guided. Lanai could be done DIY but a bit of a logistical nightmare. Very limited places to stay and would need to rent a capable vehicle. Following along for more insight. A few folks I know say Lanai. However, as stated here, they had to ensure they had the logistics under control. Outside of that, they had a good time and were successful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted January 17, 2023 i've seen them in waimea canyon and i believe you can hunt archery or rifle, i know archery for sure don't know how the rifle hunt works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 17, 2023 Shot one in Texas last year. Much easier than going all the way to Hawaii. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsotm Report post Posted January 17, 2023 Don't expect any help from the locals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpotNStalk Report post Posted January 17, 2023 I’ve hunted them on Lanai DIY. We rented a house and the truck came with it. We DIY processed 1 buck and 3 does vacuum sealed them and froze the meat ready for travel. Met a local out in the field who offered help and caped out the buck for $50. Hide was done perfect and ready to be froze. On Lanai you can find quite a bit of rentals for hunting and they include the vehicle. You ferry over from Maui and they pick you up at the bay. You’ll see hunters both local and mainlanders on the ferry with rifles and ice chest/gear. We shipped the antlers fed ex and put the meat/hide in 4 heavy styrofoam ice chest fit for meat and travel and checked it in on the plane with us. Everything got home with zero issues. I’ve been back and buddy’s have gone and all said it was the best trip ever. Texas has Axis but it’s not the same meat . Lanai Axis deer meat is hands down the best I’ve had. No predators and what they feed on on the island makes the difference. Not to mention the view while hunting. We put in for the draw, I think it’s around $15. If you draw you don’t have to buy your tags till you arrive on the island. If you don’t go they don’t charge you the tag fees. Our first trip out couldn’t of gone they way it did without the help from the locals. Most of it was hunters helping hunters. If needed they have a processor that will have everything done and frozen ready to leave Lanai when you are. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, SpotNStalk said: I’ve hunted them on Lanai DIY. We rented a house and the truck came with it. We DIY processed 1 buck and 3 does vacuum sealed them and froze the meat ready for travel. Met a local out in the field who offered help and caped out the buck for $50. Hide was done perfect and ready to be froze. On Lanai you can find quite a bit of rentals for hunting and they include the vehicle. You ferry over from Maui and they pick you up at the bay. You’ll see hunters both local and mainlanders on the ferry with rifles and ice chest/gear. We shipped the antlers fed ex and put the meat/hide in 4 heavy styrofoam ice chest fit for meat and travel and checked it in on the plane with us. Everything got home with zero issues. I’ve been back and buddy’s have gone and all said it was the best trip ever. Texas has Axis but it’s not the same meat . Lanai Axis deer meat is hands down the best I’ve had. No predators and what they feed on on the island makes the difference. Not to mention the view while hunting. We put in for the draw, I think it’s around $15. If you draw you don’t have to buy your tags till you arrive on the island. If you don’t go they don’t charge you the tag fees. Our first trip out couldn’t of gone they way it did without the help from the locals. Most of it was hunters helping hunters. If needed they have a processor that will have everything done and frozen ready to leave Lanai when you are. Fascinating. that’s cool. I have never heard a good thing about Hawaiian locals until this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted January 17, 2023 My sons friend invited us, the natives can shoot 1 a day. Sounds fun. Not sure if I would do Hawaii just to hunt. Kuai sounds fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 17, 2023 They look and taste the same 2 states over..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, firstcoueswas80 said: They look and taste the same 2 states over..... Yeah, but then I’d have to be in Texas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted January 17, 2023 13 hours ago, firstcoueswas80 said: Shot one in Texas last year. Much easier than going all the way to Hawaii. Doesn’t Texas have a lot of Texans though? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 17, 2023 Just now, yotebuster said: Doesn’t Texas have a lot of Texans though? Better than liberal asss Hawaii. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
