PTA Opens Keamuku for Weekend Hunting

United States Army officials at Pohakuloa Training Area will open Keamuku Training Area over the weekend for bow hunting of feral goats and pigs.

Keamuku will be opened from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 9 and May 10.

Hunters are required to check-in and check-out at one of the following stations:

Kilohana, located on Saddle Road between mile markers 43 and 44.

Pu’u Huluhulu, located at the intersection of Mauna Kea Access Road and Saddle Road near mile marker 28.

Pu’u Anahulu, located on Mamalahoa Highway across from mile marker 14.

Check-out is required by 7 p.m. each day.

Hunting passes are available beginning on Friday at 5 p.m.

Access to Keamuku Training Area is through gate 7, located on Old Saddle Road, as well as gates 11 and 14 on Mamalahoa Highway.

Each hunter is limited to one pig and one goat per day. These limits follow the State of Hawai’i mandated regulations.

Those interested in hunting who have a disability should call Officer Brian Mabry at 969-2429.

Additional information can be obtained by calling the PTA Hunter’s Hotline at 969-3474 or visiting the U.S. Army Garrison website and clicking the “Hunting” tab.