Hawaii big island bow hunting.

[John B]

Going to Kona for a week in the end of July. Planning on bringing my bow and hunting a couple mornings. Would prefer a DIY hunt, more interested in wild boar/pigs but open to sheep/goats if that would make a better spot and stalk hunt. Anyone have experience hunting the big island?

[h20hunter]

Not trying to be snarky.....use the search function.  Some pretty recent treads that may jumpstart your search.

[John B]

Tried that, maybe I used the wrong search terms. All I found for the big island was a thread on parker ranch.

[h20hunter]

Try using moving and Hawaii search terms....i think that will get the thread im thinking of for you. Be a cool trip for sure.

[Lucky1]

To get your hunting license you will need proof of your firearms safety/hunter safety training. If you don’t have it you won’t be able to get a hunting license.
I hog hunted on Kauai when I was there in January. I googled up a guide to hunt with. It was pretty expensive like everything else over there.

[John B]

I got my exemption, all good to go for a license. Trying to figure out which area and species to focus on. I would much rather bring my bow, but could do rifle if that would make a big difference in being successful or not.

[Switchback]

Haven't hunted the big island, but have hunted Kauai and Lanai. I will say that a rifle will dramatically increase your odds, but on such a cool and unique hunt, you'll have 10X more fun with a bow, even if you don't get anything. I rifle hunted once, and it was over real quick (there are a LOT of animals). If you just care about meat, rifle is OK. But if you want the better experience, bow is the way to go. Goats are a blast to spot and stalk!

[KFhunter]

I just found out about Turo.com

https://turo.com/rentals/trucks/hi/kilauea/toyota-tacoma/569359?searchId=OOMj-XNc


might be a good way to go for a hunt

[Call em in]

If you have the time try to hook up with some locals and hunt boar with dog and knife the way they do it on the islands. It’s quite an adventure 

[John B]

I just found out about Turo.com

https://turo.com/rentals/trucks/hi/kilauea/toyota-tacoma/569359?searchId=OOMj-XNc


might be a good way to go for a hunt

That thing is saweet! Wish I knew about that when I went to Kauai last year. Didn't see anything terribly impressive for the big island, probably just get a wrangler.

If you have the time try to hook up with some locals and hunt boar with dog and knife the way they do it on the islands. It’s quite an adventure 

I have always wanted to do that, not much in this world I enjoy more than hunting over some good dogs. I looked into it, found one guide service that does it, for $1,600. If I find some local hunters willing to take me I would jump on that

[Shaqdiesel]

I’m headed to kona in October and I’m bringing my bow as well, I am also looking around trying to find some info as well, I have heard that you can get pointed in the right direction if you call the dnr office for the area you will be in.