09-24-2020, 07:10 AM
Thanks for that link, Carey. A collegue of mine is a hunter on the island and I asked him for advice that I could pass on in this thread. The first link he gave was the one you gave:
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/hunting/
He also mentioned that Pohakuloa Training Area is available to hunters as well. Obviously it's not jungle but there are certainly pigs on the mountain (I nearly hit one years ago while driving up to Mauna Kea) but apparently they are small compared to pigs at sea level. Other animals including sheep (very popular apparently), goats and also wild turkeys, although I have not heard of people hunting turkeys before.
https://pta.isportsman.net/default.aspx
The email I got back from him was useful; you need a hunting license of course and if you choose PTA then there are a bunch of other requirements that I hope are covered in the link. Bear in mind I am not a hunter, but I welcome anyone to the island who can help control the pig problem!
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/hunting/
He also mentioned that Pohakuloa Training Area is available to hunters as well. Obviously it's not jungle but there are certainly pigs on the mountain (I nearly hit one years ago while driving up to Mauna Kea) but apparently they are small compared to pigs at sea level. Other animals including sheep (very popular apparently), goats and also wild turkeys, although I have not heard of people hunting turkeys before.
https://pta.isportsman.net/default.aspx
The email I got back from him was useful; you need a hunting license of course and if you choose PTA then there are a bunch of other requirements that I hope are covered in the link. Bear in mind I am not a hunter, but I welcome anyone to the island who can help control the pig problem!