Small arms training/hunting this month at Pōhakuloa Training Area on Hawaiʻi Island

There will be small arms training throughout January at Pōhakuloa Training Area on the Big Island, the US Army Garrison announced.

It will include convoys traveling from and to Kawaihae Dock, anticipated to be on the morning of Jan. 21 and throughout the day on Jan. 28.

On-going military training may be heard by surrounding communities, and subject to change based on safety, weather and other environmental factors. Weather, such as overcast conditions can increase noise and vibrations. Should individuals hear noise, there is no immediate danger.

“The military appreciates the understanding and continued support of the community. While sometimes loud, this training is critical to ensure military units and service members are ready to accomplish their mission and return home safely,” said a press release from the Pōhakuloa Training Area.

To report concerns related to noise or training, contact the Public Affairs Office at 808-787-7839 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Pōhakuloa Training Area also will be hosting Upland Game Bird Hunt in the Keamuku Maneuver Area (KMA) 1, 2, and 3 hunting units on Jan. 21 and 22 from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

But allowable harvest in the KMA 2 and 3 hunting units will only be California quail, pheasant and wild turkey, with standard Hawai’i State daily bag limits for those species.

Harvest restrictions are in place due to ongoing Erckel’s francolin research in the KMA 2 and 3 units.  For more information on game bird research, please email pohakuloa.hunting@gmail.com.

Keep up-to-date on hunting at: https://pta.isportsman.net