What options are available for hunting feral boar on Hawaii?
I am visiting Kauai shortly and am interested in boar hunting while there. So far I have applied for my Hunter's Education Exemption and have mapped several locations that allow for bow hunting.
While researching, I came across a blog post that mentioned the writer simply asked an employee of the hotel he was staying at and was put in touch with a group who invited him to go with them. Is something like this a common occurrence? I do not wish to hunt alone as I am unfamiliar with the territory, but I also do not wish to spend a great deal of money on the hunting "tours" that are provided by local businesses.
Also, I have had little luck finding a place to process the animal should I be successful while hunting on the island. I would prefer to have the animal processed there as it will cut down on the cost of shipping back to my home state. Does anyone have any experience with game processing on the island of Kauai?
Are there any other cultural/logistic considerations I should be aware of? Thanks!
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I initially asked in a comment whether you were specifically asking, then realised it didn't matter. I'd found a New York Times article about hunting in Hawaii, but specifically on Oahu.
However, the hunter guide that they mention, Hook You Up Outfitters, has a page on hunting hogs (about half way down) and they indeed include hunting options on Oahu, the Big Island, and Kauai, so it looks like they may be a viable option for you on this and future trips.
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Can you hunt feral pigs in Hawaii?
Hawaii. Feral Hunting: Yes \u2013 feral hog hunting is permitted on the islands of Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai, but not the island of Lanai. Hunting Licenses: Resident: A hunting license for hunting wild hog is required, and can be bought for $10.How do you hunt boar in Hawaii?
The Hawaiian pig-hunting method uses dogs, not guns. Dogs and knives. The dogs chase the pig; you chase the dogs. The dogs pin down the pig, which you finish off with the knife.Is there boar hunting in Hawaii?
Well, in terms of public lands feral pigs may be hunted on Hawaii (also known as the \u201cBig Island\u201d), Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai. There are special zones for public lands hunting. It is best to check maps and understand the terrain.Where is the best place to hunt feral hogs?
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