#axis deer hawaii

Emergency loans available to assist with axis deer impacts in Maui County

Axis deer have decimated agricultural crops and pastural lands as they migrate to seek water and forage. The estimated population of axis deer in Maui county is at least 60,000.

Applications Open For 2019 Lāna‘i Axis Deer Hunting Season

Beginning Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, deer hunting enthusiasts can apply to hunt for the 2019 Lana’i Axis Deer hunting season.

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.