This outfitter offers excellent free-range quality 1x1 hunts for all of Hawaii species on over 200,000 acres of private land managed for trophies by quotas. All of their hunting is free range and over the past 30+ years they have had 99.5% opportunity on their hunts. This outfitter specializes in Hunting on the Big Island, Maui, and Molokai for not only Axis deer, but also Wild Spanish and “Hawaiian Ibex” Goats, Mouflon Sheep, Black Hawaiian Sheep, Boar, and more. The HFA team has had great experiences hunting with this outfitter on multiple islands.
Axis Deer were introduced to Hawaii in 1867 as a gift to King Kamehameha. They produce beautiful trophy mounts and are great table fare. This outfitter hunts trophy bucks that average between 29" and 32" antlers and will reach up to 38" main beams. Their hunting areas support healthy populations in prime habitat. Hunts are conducted on two different islands and are set up as two and a half day packages with the option to extend the hunt if needed for a daily rate fee. Guests will see an average of 75+ Axis deer and 20+ Blackbuck per day.
Their Moloka’i ranches have great Axis deer, Blackbuck antelope, Polynesian boar and Spanish goat hunting. For best quality Axis deer, Molokai is a great option because they have larger bucks, herds and ranches. Molokai is a short 15 minute flight on Mokulele Airlines from Maui or Honolulu and they also have a Toyota Tacoma truck they park at the airport for hunters as well as a condo available for hunters at Wavecrest Resort.
They currently operate on 4 different pieces of private land that are each approximately 30,000 acres. They have 4 guides that are very familiar with the terrain and ranches, and that consistently produce trophy quality animals for their clients. They can guide up to 4 hunters a day. Their large, private ranches provide hunting on several islands and is the perfect opportunity to combine a family vacation with a hunt of a lifetime. They have been a full service outfitting company since 1992, and all of their guides were born and raised in Hawaii and have a combined 100+ years of hunting experience.
The season months to hunt axis deer are the months of April through September. The best time to hunt is during the summer months through early fall. Only a limited number of Axis Deer hunts are booked per calendar year to preserve quality as well as the species itself. If you are after a velvet Axis buck you would want to hunt before the month of May begins. Axis bucks with fully polished antlers are most commonly seen beginning in May. All hunting conducted with this outfitter is free-range/fair chase on privately owned ranches, not to forget that the outfitter has exclusivity on each ranch making each hunt controlled and opportunistic for each client.
IMPORTANT:
- Hawaii requires purchasing your all-inclusive non-resident Hawaii Hunting License in advance, which is around $105. Remember to take a print out with you.
- If you are purchasing a Hawaii License for the first time you will need your Hunter’s Safety Certificate and must fill out and submit the “Non-Resident Exemption Request Form” first. If you do not have a Hunter’s Safety Certificate you can take an online course at www.hunter-ed.com/texas.
- No tags are needed for the private lands that they hunt on.
-They include caping and quartering game and local taxidermy drop off.
-They can also arrange for your meat to be vacuumed, sealed and frozen to be picked up and taken as luggage in a soft cooler.
- Their meat processing and packaging (including freezing) is $200 for Axis bucks and $100 for all other big game.
- Recommended gear for is lightweight camo top and pants, good hiking boots, and binoculars.
- They have a large selection of custom, accurate rifles which you are welcome to rent ($100 per person/per hunt) and includes ammunition. If you choose to bring your own weapon you are required to register it with the local Police department.
- Depending on the island you are visiting there are several options for lodging. On Maui, they offer a condo in Kuau Plaza located on Maui's North Shore as well as a condo located at Island Surf in Kihei. They also have car rentals available. On Moloka’i, they have a condo available for hunters at Wavecrest Resort at $150/night (tax inclusive) + $150 cleaning. If you would like to add this to your hunt package please let us know and we'll assist with this. On the Big Island they recommend the Marriott Courtyard located in Kailua-Kona.
- They offer a complimentary pick-up service from Kona & some Moloka’i accommodations, but they do recommend renting your own vehicle.
After hunting Axis Deer, the following opportunities are also available:
- Polynesian Boar: $950 Upon Harvest)
- Spanish Goat: ($1,700 Upon Harvest)
- Blackbuck Antelope: ($4,200 Upon Harvest)
- Game Bird Hunting (6 Francolin & 10 Dove Limit) - Half day-2 person min.: $425/per person (Black & Grey Francolin, Lace-Neck, Barred & Mourning Dove) November/January
Axis Deer (Doe): $550
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