Episode 60: Hawaii Axis Deer, Sheep & Conservation with Ryan Kohatsu

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Hawaii – Axis Deer, Sheep & Conservation with Ryan Kohatsu

This week we’re having a conversation about Hawaii’s public land hunting opportunities with Ryan Kohatsu, host of HI Country Podcast. Ryan talks share’s his insights & experience with public land archery hunting for axis deer, goats and sheep. We also have an interesting conversation about Hawaii’s challenging wildlife management scene. Ryan talks about hunting non-native species that have been on the landscape for centuries.  We also talk about the tensions between managing for Hawaii’s long-term wildlife programs and endemic species. Thanks for giving it a listen.

Check out Ryan Kohatsu’s Youtube channel highlighting his Hawaii public land hunting and conservation advocacy by clicking HERE

Listen to HI Country Podcast Episode 15 – Hawaii State Lanai Axis Deer Hunt with Ryan Kohatsu by clicking HERE

Public Land DIY Axis Deer with a Trad Bow – Ryan Kohatsu

Axis Deer is known as some of the best tasting wild game out there