Pigs in Paradise

[Uncle Ji]

Been here on Oahu looking after my sick mom for almost a month. My sis from the Mainland came over a few days ago to releive me so I can get a break and go home to Maui (thanks sis). Yesterday we decided to take a break and go for a drive after going some shopping. We drove thru a nearby Botanical Garden (Ho'omaluhia Park). Last time there we noticed fresh pig signs everywhere and on another trip another sis and I saw 2 decent sized pigs. About midway thru the park we spotted this herd of pigs just leisurely feeding, and rubbing against the palms trees. I took several photos, then when the pigs finally scented us they ran away into the woods. I drove another 1/2 mile ahead then with my sis close behind we stalked into the woods on an interception course and in just a few minutes they walked straight into us. It would have been a guaranteed LU'AU if I was armed. Eventually one of the herd spotted us observing them and they all ran into the heavy jungle cover. This was at about 3 pm. Ran into the park ranger later and he stated these pigs are a big problem but with Interstate Highway (in Hawaii, go figure) and residential homes nearby no fire arms allowed. Trapping tried but they learn quick to avoid anything main made.

 

[Coues]

No bowhunting either?

 

[rodneyshishido]

Aloha,
I am a fellow Maui Hunter. Nice pictures! I got a pig this past Saturday in Polipoli. Nice boar. I am not good at judging weight but dressed out it did weigh over 100 lbs.

 

[rodneyshishido]

This is in response to the posting from Coues. Hawaii is sort of strange as far as hunting goes. For example, the majority of state land is not open for hunting. On Maui we have several designated hunting areas that have not access.

The West Maui Watershed had problems with pigs and wild cattle. Instead of opening the area to hunting for control, they started a program of snaring and helicopter shooting of the pigs and cattle. None of the kills were taken out for donation to any charitable organization.

I guess the thought process of Hawaii's Government is too complex for my brain.

 

[socalgobblerhunter]

Sounds like the Californbia fish and game tought the Hawaiians how to manage game.

We have the same problem with the DFG and wild turkeys.

 

[Jagermeister]

A bow or dogs and a big knife should fix some of that. You should offer a depredation service. $100 a hog.

George

 

[EvBouret]

Less than 3 weeks! Cool pics, you definetly should talk to the park ranger about bowhunting the area

 

[baboltin]

great photos thanks for sharing

 

[Uncle Ji]

Aloha Rodney, I live at the bottom of the road to Polipoli about 10 minutes from check in station. Let me know how your Polipoli pigs tastes. I saw a LARGE boar about 50 yards past the check-in shack that easily topped 300 lbs. My Lucille is from the general area.
As far as hunting these Botanical Garden pigs I would certainly consider looking into hunting them IF I still lived on Oahu. Night hunting is definately illegal here though I feel an exception should be made on control hunts. Bow & Arrow would deffinately be doable as well as hounds and knife IF the powers to be can be convinced. Liability phobia runs high here in Hawaii.

 

[THE ROMAN ARCHER]

very nice photos of the wild pigs uncle ji, i think a bow & arrow would work just fine

dont you, and i wish your mom speedy recovery, aloha.............tra

welcome to jho and the forum haiku rodney, aloha..............tra