Kealia Ranch in South Kona stretches from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to high on the slopes of Mauna Loa (13,680 feet high and the largest shield volcano in the world).  This working cattle ranch consists of several square miles of diverse and unique terrain and a plentiful supply of birdlife and game.  Rare and beautiful scenery makes the trip up Mauna Loa an unforgettable experience.

The temperature, vegetation and game change with the elevation.  At ranch headquarters at 1000 feet you will see mango, kukui nut, ulu (breadfruit), coffee, guava, and papaya.  As you ascend into the rugged mountain forest the temperature cools and the Hapu'u (tree fern) and native Ohia and I'e I'e appear.  The regal monarchs of the Hawaiian woods, Acacia Koa, are found at 3,500 feet and continue intermixed with Sandalwood and  Ohia until you reach sheep country at 6,500 feet.

Hunting opportunities abound and include turkey, kalij pheasant, wild boar, and at higher elevations feral sheep and goat as well as the elusive Mouflon sheep.  There are even wild Vancouver bulls, a rarity nowadays.


The Day of the Hunt

All that is necessary for you to bring is your own personal gear--light-weight rainproof jacket, sturdy boots and lightweight hunting clothes.  A box lunch will be provided.  You will be transported up the mountain in our 4 x 4 vehicle, and our guide will locate and help you stalk pig, turkey, pheasant and sheep.  Trained dogs may accompany the hunting party.  They track boar and keep them "at bay" until you and the guide catch up.  These dogs greatly enhance the excitement and potential success of the hunt.  Should you decide not to take that boar, it is released and the hunt continues.

After the kill your guide will help you in dressing the animal.  The ranch can arrange for cold storage facilities in which your game can be stored until other arrangements are made.  We can also recommend a very qualified taxidermist.

Game limits for the hunt are subject to State of Hawaii  regulations and seasonal availability.  A hunt for the long-horned Vancouver bull is available only by special prior arrangement.  Sheep hunting is available from the 10th to the 20th of  each month.  Hunts start at the Ranch office in South Kona.  Call or email us for more information [Home].

Special Offer:

Our exclusive short sleeve Hunt Sheep shirt for the avid hunter and environmentalist.  Sheep roam wild on the upper mountain regions and degrade the environment by eating native plants and grasses.  Color:  Ash.  Sizes:  S - 3XL.
S - XL                    $16.00
2XL & 3XL          $18.00