Mark you clearly are more grounded than a lot of hunters, there's inherent respect even for an invasive species, subsistence hunting is for survival, trophy hunting is for unwarranted prestige
Well done. I appreciated hearing your thoughtful attitude towards hunting and killing. Hunting Axis deer has the additional benefit of invasive species control. Kind of like shooting roi but with no ciguatera worries.
Thanks Mark for the heartfelt feelings towards the animals. Spent time on a ranch growing up and was never happy about killing but was necessary for food. Would love to hunt some Axis Deer for sure.
Loved the down to earth explanation at the end, no posing with the animal and great that you showed the meat you got. It would be cool to know a bit about the cuts of meat you had spread out too. Cheers.
Thanks! Basically take the Backstraps, Tenderloin, neck meat and the front and rear quarters. It was a quartering away shot which didn’t exit the opposing shoulder so all the cuts were good on this guy.
I use a range finder, but in the first instance I ranged different clumps of grass before any animals showed up. There were depressions in the terrain, so I could only range things that were 12 yards or so apart. When that first group of deer came in, the one I was targeting was standing in one of those depressions, so I estimated that it was half way between two previously raged spots. I had does looking in my direction from 18yds, so couldn't range him or they would have picked out the movement. My estimation ended up being further than he actually was and with the way these deer can jump a string it put my arrow sailing about 3" above his back
Hey Mark you could get a lot more meat out of it, I think there is a lot wasted, you should drag the buck all the way down the mountain and cut it in piece at home. Well that is the way we do it in New Caledonia! But good video anyways! thanks for sharing
I don't know much about axis deer. They look magnificent and delicious. Are people trying to eradicate them, or bring their population down to sustainable numbers?
Thanks! No, I left it. We had some miles and a couple thousand vert to get back to the camp and I wasn’t feeling too motivated to carry any unnecessary weight.
Mark I appreciate your humane approach to your hunt. Sad that thee Axis do so much damage and that their population needs drastic reduction. Whether fish or game it is important to bless and thank the animal giving its life to feed us 🤙🙏
I started bow hunting pigs on Oahu about a year ago. The meat is fantastic and I enjoy eating it, but the killing is my least favorite part of all of it.
Dominique Lawson there is one outfitter on Maui that costs 2,000 dollars to shoot one buck and a couple does. The bucks are huge there and the chances are plentiful
Mark you clearly are more grounded than a lot of hunters, there's inherent respect even for an invasive species, subsistence hunting is for survival, trophy hunting is for unwarranted prestige
Thanks. I definitely like chasing big mature bucks, but I’m not going to kill things that won’t be eaten.
Mark is the man, love your perspective and attitude!
Nice one. Great video. Good representation of what hunting is and should be. 🤙🏼
Well done. I appreciated hearing your thoughtful attitude towards hunting and killing. Hunting Axis deer has the additional benefit of invasive species control. Kind of like shooting roi but with no ciguatera worries.
Thanks Mark for the heartfelt feelings towards the animals. Spent time on a ranch growing up and was never happy about killing but was necessary for food. Would love to hunt some Axis Deer for sure.
Awesome vid Mark! Love the raw purity in bow hunting.
Congrats Mark, great video !
Nice hunting Mark, meat looks good! (maybe check your camo on hands and neck) Thank you for being a responsible hunter.
Well done Màrk!
Really enjoyed the video!
Thank you for sharing, that's the content people want.
Love it Mark! I really want to try Axis.
Loved the down to earth explanation at the end, no posing with the animal and great that you showed the meat you got. It would be cool to know a bit about the cuts of meat you had spread out too. Cheers.
Thanks! Basically take the Backstraps, Tenderloin, neck meat and the front and rear quarters. It was a quartering away shot which didn’t exit the opposing shoulder so all the cuts were good on this guy.
Very nice. Enjoyed the video
sick video keep em coming
That was really cool.
Awesome hunt and congrats! Are you shooting a Matthews Halon? What broadheads are you using? You should do a video on your archery set up!
Thanks! Yes, I’m shooting the Halon. The broadhead is a 100gr SEVR. They’ve worked well thus far. 🤙🏼
Mark Healey I just ordered the 2.0 servr broadheads pumped for try them out.
Such a sweet experience, hopefully one day ill be able to.
Cheers for the vid. 🙂 Why don’t you use a range finder, instead of guessing the distances?
I use a range finder, but in the first instance I ranged different clumps of grass before any animals showed up. There were depressions in the terrain, so I could only range things that were 12 yards or so apart. When that first group of deer came in, the one I was targeting was standing in one of those depressions, so I estimated that it was half way between two previously raged spots. I had does looking in my direction from 18yds, so couldn't range him or they would have picked out the movement. My estimation ended up being further than he actually was and with the way these deer can jump a string it put my arrow sailing about 3" above his back
Thanks for the question!
Hey Mark you could get a lot more meat out of it, I think there is a lot wasted, you should drag the buck all the way down the mountain and cut it in piece at home. Well that is the way we do it in New Caledonia!
But good video anyways! thanks for sharing
Great video which Kifaru pack was that ?
Nice Mark 🤙🏾
So sick! About how much water would you say you bring on these day hunts from base camp?
Awesome hunt. What’s your favorite cut of meat and preparation for eating?
Thanks. I think the Tenderloin has got to be the best. I go simple with just salt and pepper on the grill.
Oh my god, that sounds ono.
The heart is the right up there with the tender lions
I don't know much about axis deer. They look magnificent and delicious. Are people trying to eradicate them, or bring their population down to sustainable numbers?
Very educational
nice buck
Loved the hunt, thanks for sharing. Did you leave the rack?
Thanks! No, I left it. We had some miles and a couple thousand vert to get back to the camp and I wasn’t feeling too motivated to carry any unnecessary weight.
Mark Healey I believe you owe it to the stag to take the rack. The meat will ‘come & go’, however each rack is unique & is forever! 🦌
What area are you hunting in Hawaii? Looks like high elevation area. Private or public?
Da camera man breathing into the mic though. 😆
What kine bag is that
What kind of pack is that ?
Nice bow hunt! Way to go! Like you said, always great to have organic lean meat!
Eat an athlete to be an athlete! 🦌 💪
Mark I appreciate your humane approach to your hunt. Sad that thee Axis do so much damage and that their population needs drastic reduction. Whether fish or game it is important to bless and thank the animal giving its life to feed us 🤙🙏
@healeywaterops what pack is that?
Kifaru - Shape Charge
You finished strong
Great vid but camera man sounds like Darth Vader 😂
Hahaha! Gotta get the young boy in shape! 😂
Invasive species, was a gift to Hawaii.
I give u. Credit for using a bow. I couldn’t do it. I spearfish and that’s it.
There’s definitely a learning curve 🤙🏼
I started bow hunting pigs on Oahu about a year ago. The meat is fantastic and I enjoy eating it, but the killing is my least favorite part of all of it.
Can you give me an estimate of how much it would cost to go hunt there an get a buck. I live in arizona.
Check out the Pineapple Brothers website. They do hunts on Lanai
Dominique Lawson there is one outfitter on Maui that costs 2,000 dollars to shoot one buck and a couple does. The bucks are huge there and the chances are plentiful