DLNR Hawaiʻi. Axis deer continue to negatively impact Maui Nui forested watersheds, agricultural land and population centers.

"[Avoid] older meat that isn't fresh ... different types of deer are farmed across the U.S. as well. Mild-tasting axis deer come from Texas, Florida, and Hawaii; elk are abundant in the mountain ...

However, axis deer, which were introduced to Maui ... the population is managed properly rather than eradicated.” Venison meat is sought by local hunters, chefs and consumers.

“The (Maui Axis Deer) task force has been working to ... create best practices for processing deer for meat and for inspections, facilitate larger scale trapping and fencing and allow the ...