Bowhunt Hawaii

Bowhunt Hawaii has been arranging hunts across the Hawaiian Islands for nearly 40 years. Their guides are born and raised in Hawaii with over 25 years of field experience getting close to game in conditions most bowhunters have never encountered.

They guide hunts for five huntable species on some of Hawaii's largest private ranches:

Imported to Hawaii in 1868, axis deer are found on Molokai, Lanai, and Maui. These spotted cervids are considered among the most beautiful deer species—reddish-brown coats with white spots, black dorsal stripe, and white facial markings. Trophy bucks range 30-36 inches. They're super-alert spot-and-stalk hunts at 30-40 yard ranges through thick cover, though treestand opportunities exist where terrain permits. Axis venison compares to Rocky Mountain elk or red deer.

Introduced in the 1960s to Lanai and Hawaii's Big Island, mouflon are found in dry kiawe grasslands and upper volcano slopes. Rams weigh about 115 pounds with distinctive wide-curl horns, dark chest, and white saddle patch. Trophy rams range 28-32 inches. They're difficult stalks due to eyesight and alertness, seeking dense brush when disturbed. Full-curl rams are visually striking with multicolored coats and black neck mane.

Brought to Hawaii by Captain Cook in 1778, goats inhabit all major islands (except Lanai) from sea level to over 9,000 feet on rocky slopes and lava fields. Mature billies weigh up to 100 pounds; nannies 40-60 pounds. They hunt in herds with sentinels standing watch. Shot placement is critical—vital areas sit further forward than other game. They rely on eyesight; their nose and hearing aren't sharp, so stalkers can move relatively quickly behind cover.

Descendants of longhorns gifted to Kamehameha I in 1793. Mature bulls can weigh 1,200-1,500 pounds with six-foot horn spreads. They're extremely wary, found in heavy cover, and make excellent spot-and-stalk opportunities. Fair warning: mature bulls can be dangerous.

Found on all main islands except Lanai in wet forests and mountain pastures. Hawaiian wild boar grow over 200 pounds with trophy boars sporting tusks over 4 inches long. They have excellent smell and hearing but poor eyesight, making them spot-and-stalk challenges. Big boars have heavy bone-like plates protecting their vital area—tough broadheads and good shot placement are essential. They're excellent table fare prepared in traditional imu (cooking pit), smoked, as sausage, or kalua style.

Hunts span diverse Hawaiian ecosystems: - Low elevation grasslands - Subalpine shrubland - Dry kiawe and lava fields - Wet mountain forests - Volcanic slopes to 9,000+ feet

Hawaii State Hunting License Requirements:

You'll need a valid hunting license for both public and private land. To purchase, you must have: - Hawaii Hunter Education Wallet Card (from completing a basic hunter ed course), OR - Letter of Exemption for Hunter Education from your home state, OR - Hawaii Hunting License issued before July 1, 1990

Nonresidents without a hunter education card must enroll in a course in their home state, then submit a Letter of Exemption form to Hawaii's DOFAW office. Processing takes at least three weeks. Many hunters arrive unprepared and get turned away at license counters—plan ahead.

You can purchase your Hawaii Hunting License online once you have the required documentation.

Boyhunt Hawaii sponsors Hoyt Bows, featured prominently in their 2016-2017 blog coverage of Hoyt's Defiant and Carbon Defiant models.

Beyond guiding, they actively participate in Hawaii's conservation efforts. Wild boar hunting helps reduce ecological damage from rooting and invasive species spread. Their blog covers hunting pigs to save Hawaii reefs, the Hawaii Conservation Stamp program, and habitat restoration efforts.

Website: BowhuntHawaii.com

They handle all arrangements for your Hawaiian hunt of a lifetime. Check their Hawaii Guide Blog for seasonal updates, conservation news, and hunting conditions.