Taxidermy - Kuahiwi Outdoors

Kuahiwi Outdoors operates on Maui as Hawaii's hunting outfitter, combining field gear with expert taxidermy. The name itself—kuahiwi, meaning mountain—reflects their philosophy: respect for the land, responsibility to conservation, and a lifestyle centered on providing for yourself and your family.

Hunting & Field Gear - Game bags ($18) - Cut Gear protective equipment (strike vests, cut collars) - Ezy-Axis game calls - Velvet Antler Technologies products - Blood stop powder and field supplies

Apparel & Accessories - Trucker hats and outdoor caps ($32) - Hunting-themed apparel and branded gear - Outdoor knives including Opinel ($29.25–$39) - Game bag stickers and transfer decals - Keyring tools and sharpeners

Professional Taxidermy

Taxidermy is their core specialty. Owner Keanu Santos started the work as a hobby in 2018, combining his passion for wildlife with artistic skill. Since then, local and visiting hunters have trusted Kuahiwi with their trophy mounts.

"I have been humbled by the amount of support from our local people as well as malihini. This provided me the rare opportunity to be able to do what I love full-time." — Keanu Santos

They specialize in mounts of axis deer, sheep, boars, billies, euros, and other island game. Each piece receives detailed anatomical attention to create realistic, museum-quality work.

Their mission is straightforward: have hunters well-equipped when they head to the kuahiwi (mountains), and ready to preserve the trophy when they return. They understand the local outdoor lifestyle—hunting, fishing, gathering—as both survival and heritage. Conservation and coexistence with Hawaii's natural resources shape everything they do.