DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

News Release

LINDA LINGLE

GOVERNOR

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PETER T. YOUNG, CHAIRPERSON

Phone: (808) 587-0401

Fax: (808) 587-0390

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For Immediate Release: February 14, 2005

DLNR Concludes Latest Controlled Pig Hunt
In Honolulu Mauka Trail System

HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources announces that pig hunting is closed in the Makiki-Tantalus area across to Manoa Valley, effective today.

No pig hunting will be allowed in the area until May 2 through July 29, 2005, the next hunting period.

"Hunters have helped in protecting the resources by reducing the number of pigs in this area. Controlled hunts by permit, for three month-on and three-month off intervals help to protect the watershed and property of private landowners from pig damage," Young said.

“We also want to thank hikers who followed our recommendations to leave their dogs at home during the hunting period,” Young said. “Dogs on leashes, are welcome to join their owners on the trails once again,” he said.

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For more information, contact:
Deborah Ward, DLNR Information Specialist
Phone: (808) 587-0320