I'm going to be in Kona the second week of March. Not going for turkey hunting, but it sure seems like a great opportunity to hunt while I'm there. I've looked up a few outfitters and looked at the public land there as well. Anyone have any tips or outfits they'd recommend?
I've heard good things about the Parker Ranch.
I would probably do Parker Ranch, as well.
I've hunted Parker Ranch and you won't have a problem filling a tag there. Ask them to drive you up the volcano after the hunt.
I would definitely have some of those pineapple drinks...
I hunted the Big Island last March. I hunted with a friend Jon Sabati there. He does some guiding but only on weekends and stays booked up a couple years in advance. I would suggest the Parker Ranch at this point. That or do it yourself on public land. The only problem with do it yourself is you don't want to take a gun there. They must be registered with the police as soon as you get there. Lots of birds and a great hunt.
Check out or contact Ray Eye he goes there Turkey hunting
Quote from: perrysbirds on December 17, 2018, 08:36:32 AM
Check out or contact Ray Eye he goes there Turkey hunting
He hunts with Jon Sabati.
My advice is to take good footwear and watch every step you take. The entire island is nothing but a giant lava flow covered with thick vegetation in many cases. That vegetation hides a considerable number of "booby traps" that will try to cut you up, twist an ankle, or break a leg. You don't have to take your most expensive waterproof snake-boots, as you could easily ruin them in the lava,...but good hiking boots that will protect your feet are a must in a lot of places there.
Be in pretty good shape if you are going to hunt the public. Me and a buddy did it last year and like was said before it is all up hill and rough. The Parker ranch is unbelievable. We rode through a few miles of it and it was like a turkey farm. Every field had multiple groups of gobblers. We met up with John Sabati and ate some Poke' for lunch one day he is a nice guy but stays booked up 1-2 yrs in advance. It is a slight pain to take a gun but not too bad, gonna cost you a few hours one morning to get it done. If you decide to do public I can give you some pointers just PM me.