Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 28, 2017, 08:20:57 PM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on February 28, 2017, 08:31:03 PM
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Post by: farmin4u_98948 on March 01, 2017, 07:10:19 AM
Get some fish tacos. Poipu is a really nice beach. Hanalei is nice too if you're on the north side. Lots of chickens there. You can hike the Na Pali coast for days. Kauai is a pretty chill, laid back place. Lots of good food and live music in every little bar. Bring a fly rod if ya want and toss a streamer in the Wailua river.
Oh. How could I have forgotten about the chickens. Bring ear plugs cause they start EARLY
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 01, 2017, 07:58:46 AM
We are staying on the north end of the island at the Westin.
We really like local restaurants and markets and things like that
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Post by: sumpnz on March 01, 2017, 08:51:20 AM
Last time we went into took my bow.. think it was so $100 for a license. Rented a jeep and went up in the hills and hunted goats and pigs.. they work the edge of the canyon and the trails are fun to hike.. little scarry seeing sign of big Pigs when your on a tight trail..
Please tell me more about this. Are the pigs/goats invasive and therefore necessary to hunt? What did you do with the animals (e.g. donated to some local charity, take what you could eat and leave the rest, etc)? Is it archery only, or can one bring/rent a rifle too.
We're going sometime March-May next year for 2 weeks. Probably Kauai but not positive.
Post by: BNAElkhntr on March 01, 2017, 08:54:33 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 01, 2017, 09:11:50 AM
Last time we went into took my bow.. think it was so $100 for a license. Rented a jeep and went up in the hills and hunted goats and pigs.. they work the edge of the canyon and the trails are fun to hike.. little scarry seeing sign of big Pigs when your on a tight trail..Pretty sure in my case that won't work out. The wifey is getting her vacation time with me after a fall of me hunting 4 states so hunting is out. :chuckle:
Post by: baker5150 on March 01, 2017, 09:17:18 AM
Last time we went into took my bow.. think it was so $100 for a license. Rented a jeep and went up in the hills and hunted goats and pigs.. they work the edge of the canyon and the trails are fun to hike.. little scarry seeing sign of big Pigs when your on a tight trail..Pretty sure in my case that won't work out. The wifey is getting her vacation time with me after a fall of me hunting 4 states so hunting is out. :chuckle:
I was in the same boat a couple years ago. I wanted to book a Goat hunt on the big island, but the wife said no since it was her vacation after I spent all hunting season somewhere other than home.
It didn't bother me much until we pulled out of the airport near Kona and I saw all the goats feeding next to the highway guard rail. Then it was all I could think about.
Post by: Special T on March 01, 2017, 09:40:45 AM
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Post by: Dhoey07 on March 01, 2017, 11:14:11 AM
Are the chickens wild?
We are staying on the north end of the island at the Westin.
We really like local restaurants and markets and things like that
There was a hurricane in the mid 80's that destroyed a bunch of chicken coops and they all got let out. Now they are everywhere.
Post by: wsmnut on March 01, 2017, 07:28:43 PM
There is a ton of fantastic hiking there bring your boots, and hiking poles. I have had some of the best fish in my life in kauai, and none of it was expensive. Look for hole in the wall local joints instead of tourist traps. Snorkel at tunnels beach it is absolutely amazing.
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Also try the small fruit stands. Folks there can pick out some incredible fruit for you.
I thought we would OD on fresh pineapple, mango and avocado. With fresh local fish, Yum!
Post by: Special T on March 01, 2017, 07:51:04 PM
Post by: jeffro on March 01, 2017, 07:55:58 PM
Drove to the top of the canyon, but flying thru it was 1000x better
And I would also recommend a boat tour of the NaPali coast.
Other than that, it's a tiny island and you can see it all in 3-4 days.
Golf is an option if you're so inclined.
Post by: nwwanderer on March 01, 2017, 08:40:46 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 01, 2017, 08:43:52 PM
Post by: sumpnz on March 01, 2017, 09:06:38 PM
Good plan on the optics! I'll take them for sure. I don't have any of my own fishing gear but maybe I can convince the wife that I should do a charter one day. :chuckle:
Be aware that most charters in HI you basically get to pay a bunch for the privilege of being a commercial fisherman for the day. The boat owns the fish that are caught. Most boats will cut enough off a fillet for each customer to have enough for dinner that night, but the rest of the fish gets sold and the money is kept by the boat. So, don't expect to be sending home a big cooler of fish to fill up your freezer, even if you luck into a bounty of dorado, wahoo, or even a marlin.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 01, 2017, 09:10:03 PM
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 01, 2017, 09:20:41 PM
Put her on the plane with a friend then we can go get mauled by griz in Wyoming. That's what you guys should do.Does your wife want to go to Hawaii? :chuckle: :yike:
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I like the sounds of Wyoming! Just no grizz brawls!
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 01, 2017, 09:26:36 PM
That's crazy! And not cheap either. Most likely will be no fishing there. :chuckle:Good plan on the optics! I'll take them for sure. I don't have any of my own fishing gear but maybe I can convince the wife that I should do a charter one day. :chuckle:
Be aware that most charters in HI you basically get to pay a bunch for the privilege of being a commercial fisherman for the day. The boat owns the fish that are caught. Most boats will cut enough off a fillet for each customer to have enough for dinner that night, but the rest of the fish gets sold and the money is kept by the boat. So, don't expect to be sending home a big cooler of fish to fill up your freezer, even if you luck into a bounty of dorado, wahoo, or even a marlin.
Post by: coop2424 on March 01, 2017, 09:36:19 PM
Put her on the plane with a friend then we can go get mauled by griz in Wyoming. That's what you guys should do.
I like that he is pretending she wants to spend time with him in Hawaii. I think we all know she just wants to go somewhere warm with a beach and an ocean!!!
Post by: WAcoueshunter on March 01, 2017, 10:17:05 PM
There's a Costco on the island, just south of the airport. Might be worth the stop before you head north, it's pretty far to make the commute from Princeville just to go shop. I'd make a run before I headed north.
We stay at the south end in Poipu. Would be worth a drive down there one day, just be sure to avoid rush hour going in either direction. Only one road going north and south, it can get really busy at the wrong times. The north end is more lush, but has more rain. The south end is in the rain shadow and generally sunnier, but not as tropical.
Head to poipu beach if you go to the south end. Right there you have world class snorkeling at poipu beach itself, baby beach is next door (no waves, good for little kids), a good surf spot just west of Poipu Beach, and a great body surfing/ boogie boarding beach at Brenneke beach to the east. All adjoining, within about a quarter mile of each other. Again, worth the drive to spend the day there one day, particularly if it's raining up north.
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 02, 2017, 01:52:12 PM
As far as food and drink go, the sky's the limit. For a real nice dinner go to the Beach House just west of Poipu and order the Ahi roll appetizer and any fish dish that ends with "in Beur Blanc Sauce". Simply amazing. The Kauai Island Brewing Company in Port Allen is a must. They're food is great and they will can beer for you right at the bar with a canning contraption. It is really cool. On the North end in Hanalei, have lunch at Calypsos and get the fish sandwich, again amazing. For a great pizza, hit the Nawiliwili Tavern by the cruise ship landing. It is really good. Café Portofino at the Marriott right there is pretty good too for Italian.
Have fun, it is a wonderful place to just go and chill out. PM me for any other specifics.
Post by: Euro mount on March 02, 2017, 05:12:35 PM