I've recently established a relationship with Hawaii Safaris/Patrick Fletcher. Pat offers all the Hawaiian species but has excellent axis deer on Molokai and Maui. The attached pix are recent bucks. PAT PASSED AWAY UNEXPECTADLY AT 52. Hawaii Safaris is still alive and well. They still offer all the usual Hawaii species as well excellent axis and turkey hunting plus charter and bone fishing.

Hunting is all spot and stalk and shots might be 300 yards. They have very accurate custom rifles available for these longer shots for a nominal fee. This will allow you to travel without the firearms angst.

Molokai itself is the more laid back of the Hawaiian Islands and no way near as touristy as nearby Maui. What I might suggest is booking a few days for a beach vacation on Maui and taking a side trip for a two day hunt on Molokai. Molokai can be reach easily from Maui on a short flight for $100 each way. On Maui you will arrange your own accommodations but will be responsible to get the hunt area on your own.

On Molokai Hawaii Safaris will arrange accommodations at the very nice Wavecrest Oceanfront Molokai https://www.vrbo.com/1920884?n...=true&unitId=2483403 Price is about $150 per night payable to the Wavecrest.

On Maui you will need to arrange your own accommodations but will be responsible to get the hunt area on your own.

Rut is May into early July. You will see more big axis bucks during the rut period but success is 99% regardless of dates. Blackbuck can be added also with a 99% success rate.

Pricing:

2 day Axis hunt $4,100 per hunter includes day fees and (1) axis buck. Additional does can be arranged.
Blackbuck $4,900
Rio Turkey $1,950 2nd bird $1,300 (Big Island) SEE RECENT REPORT ON HAWAII TURKEY HUNT
Observer $100 per day
Hire of guns including ammo $100 for the whole hunt
4.17% sales tax

Accommodations and food are not included.

Call me and book a beach vacation for the family and a good hunt for yourself.

BIG ISLAND TURKEY





Mark

Mark,

What is the process of getting the trophy back to the mainland? My wife and I spent our honeymoon on Oahu, and are contemplating a trip to Maui in the future. This would certainly sweeten the deal for me.

ES

No issues at all. Just like shooting axis in Texas and shipping the trophy to Montana.

Mark

Is it possible to take you own rifle?

Of course! You are only traveling from one State to another.

Mark

Never did this hunt but have eaten Island Axis Deer. Some of the best meat ever.

Hmmm…. I’ve been to most of the islands, but not Molokai. Going to be on Maui in May, so I’ll call you to discuss, Mark.

Dan,

That one is easy peasy.

Mark

but how about all that meat axis is about the best there is

Butch,

The meat can be butchered and frozen for shipment just like a deer hunt in Montana. Easy!

Mark

Molokai is a very fun place to hunt, and very laid back hidden gem!! Lots of Old Hawaiian tradition on the ranches there!!

Mark, I will call you as soon as we get our winter booked in Kona. We are usually there from November thru February. Will hunt the Vancouver Bull on The Big Island ranches... remnants of Capt Vancouver first visit... now a pest!!

CheerZ,

Mark: How about Mouflon with this outfitter?

I've been keen to get a free-range mouflon.

MARK
Your Honey Hole secret is blown on Axis Deer!! It is spread all over the cover of AMERICAN HUNTER, January issue, and a good article inside...better book soon!! This is a small place!!

I don't think there are Mouflon on Molokai. Had been lots of them on the Big Island of Hawaii, but the State has been culling them off to protect some high mountain plant species they feed on!! My Vancouver Bull outfitter does book for them...

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Steve,

Molakai is no secret nor is Hawaii Safaris. Shockey and other notables in the biz have hunted and written about the island and this operator.

Thing is the season is long, hunts are short with good trophy quality so there are usually openings.

Mark

Some nice Black Buck too!!

You still might see a few remnants of African species that used to be managed on the island too!! You didn't drink too much the night before if you see a family of Giraffes!!

CheerZ,

BTT

Mark, any other offers on the big island besides turkey?

My brother just bought a house there, so I have someplace to stay.

Frank,

There are several other species available on the Big Island to include Black Hawaiian sheep, Mouflon cross sheep, Spanish Ibex (goats) and pigs. With the exception of pigs you should see 75 or more of of each species per day. Pigs 5-10 per day.

Call me if you'd like to discuss.

Mark

Lanai is where the draw mouflon sheep hunt is. As I spend a lot of time in Hawaii always wanted to do a hunt there

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Originally posted by Dale:
Is it possible to take you own rifle?

Yes, I have hunted Maui a few times, Hawaiians appreciate hunting and I had zero trouble.

One must register their rifle with the police within 5 days of landing, it's straightforward, but they want a money order for the fee (something like $45) BUT once registered, no need to do so again for that rifle.

Hawaiian Airlines can be a little picky about the rifle case, but that's all. Other airlines are just like they are elsewhere in the US.

No tags, just a license and whatever daily limits apply!

If you have any other questions on traveling to HI to hunt I am glad to help. It has not been a problem for me or my friend.

Don't forget to check out the island of Niihau for eland and aoudad, besides feral pig and sheep. I conducted animal control hunts on Niihau for 22 years. When I ceased operations on the island 10 years ago, there were over 2,000 eland on the 72 sq. mile island. I'm guessing that the numbers should be over 3,000 by now.
The eland are a hybrid of Livingston and Cape variety. African ph's and biologist will tell you that the eland cow will have only one calf per year. The favorite follage for the Niihau eland is the Inia, India in Hawaiian, tree and fruit. There, twin births are common, thus the population explosion. I'm guessing that the Inia tree is some sort of fertility supplement for the eland.

You may wish the contact Niihau Helicopters on Kauai for current hunt, trophy fees, and helicopter charter prices. Ask for Leiana Robinson, the island owners wife at the helicopter office.
Geoff

Cool. I have heard about the hunts on that island as I spent a lot of time in Kauai for work. Really like that island

Kauai is my favorite