Army officials at Pohakuloa Training Area are opening several training areas for hunting on Saturday and Sunday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Training areas one through four and the Keamuku Training Area will be open for spring bearded turkey hunting, only. Hunters can use bow or shotgun; however, shotgun slugs are not permitted.
All hunters must check in and check out at one of the following hunter’s check-in stations: Kilohana, located on Saddle Road between mile markers 43 and 44; Puu Huluhulu, located at the intersection of Mauna Kea access road and Saddle Road, near mile marker 28; or Puu Anahulu, located on Mamalahoa Highway (also known as Highway 190) across from mile marker 14. Checkout time is no later than 7 p.m. each day.
Hunting passes will be provided at check-in stations beginning Friday after 5 p.m.
Hunter access to training areas one through four is through gates one through six on East Saddle Road, Highway 200. Hunter access to Keamuku Training Area is through gates two and seven on Old Saddle Road, and gates 11 and 14 on Mamalahoa Highway.
For more information, call the PTA Hunter’s Hotline at 969-3474; visit www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/pta, and click on the “Hunting” tab; or refer to instructions on the hunting pass. Hunters with disabilities can call Officer Brian Mabry at (808) 969-2429.