#axis deer big island

Axis Deer Control on Big Island Declared Successful

After five years of dogged pursuit, the Big Island Invasive Species Committee has concluded that axis deer are no longer present on the Big Island.

Sentencing Scheduled for Maui Pilot in Deer Case

Sentencing is set for today for a Maui man accused of the illegal transport of axis deer to the Big Island.

Maui Pilot Admits to Transport of Deer to Big Island

A Maui helicopter pilot who made a daring 1992 rescue of a cameraman trapped in a volcanic vent has pleaded guilty to illegally transporting axis deer to the Big Island.

Measure Signed to Prevent Spread of Axis Deer

The new law comes as crews work to eradicate the deer population in Hawai‘i County, before ranchers and farmers face the same problems now occurring on Maui.

Axis Deer Eradication Efforts Begin on Big Island

The team is working toward the goal of eradicating the population on the island before farmers face the same problems now occurring on Maui, where deer populations are exploding.

Axis Deer Threat on Maui Brings Perspective to Big Island

Axis deer have already caused extensive problems for the agricultural industry in Maui County, growing six fold in 10 years. Now, populations are being confirmed on the Big Island.