Lanai Guides, any first hand experience or advice?

[manfreddy]

First off, I've done some searching here and found a few guides on Lanai. I didn't see anything in the guide reviews either hence my question.

I'm considering an Axis Deer. I'm looking for some first hand experience with these guides (or others if I'm missing anyone):

Palawai Outfitters - Hunting in Hawaii on the exclusive island of Lanai

Lana'i Hunting Adventures

Gary Onuma (via Registered Hunting Guides — Department of Land and Natural Resources)

My wife and I were lucky enough with win a trip to Lanai. We'll be staying at The Lodge at Koele for 4 nights in late July.

I'd prefer not to bring my own rifle, but I could very easily pack it along if needed. I absolutely want to bring the meat home as my family lives off venison.

I know the hunt will be expensive ($1k) and I'm willing to pay it for the access to the land, the knowledge/experience of the guides and hopefully the meat processing/help with shipping to the mainland.

If you don't wish to post up a bad experience could you contact me privately? I welcome any comments you all may have.

Thanks!!!!

 

[HIhunter]

Good Experience...

Hi,

I hunted Lanai two or three years ago now, and it was a blast. I went with a forum member who had a whole setup over there, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to do it alone. I would hire the guide if I were you, because while it isn't horribly tough hunting (wide open, lots of game) it would be tough to get a vehicle, scout and then hunt in the time you have... Especially with the wife...

The guide for the private land seemed to have good track record based on his books, he has you log what you shot, seems like most everyone shot something. I ended up taking the first two does I saw, and it was some great eating!

Enjoy, the lodge is supposed to be awesome!

Greg

 

[mossyoakhntr05]

go fro a d.i.y. hunt, going out afield is always better by yourself when your stalking anyway!!!

 

[Chap_Lips]

Gary Onuma no longer in business, but you can get with Alex Pascua who is doing Gary job managing the private side.

 

[sanjose]

Hi, We are planning to go to Maui next week. Who did you go with?

Any idea on how to get in touch with Alex or any other guide?
Thanks,
Bob

 

[mossyoakhntr05]

sanjose when are you planning to go to Maui? i can help you out with what ever info you need, price, contacts, ect.