Staci shot another, this time I caught it on film... (VIDEO ADDED)

[2treks]

Ryan, My hats off to you and Staci. Congrats to her and you both.
She has a serious look of determination, and her execution is right on. She will have all the critters spooked off that hill before long, If they know whats good for em!. Really great stuff you two are sharing with us.
Congrats and thank you.
CTT

[Ryan Sanpei]

Thanks Chuck!

Yeah, I'll need to start tricking them.  I'll carry the bow and Staci will carry the camera.  Then the goats will be like "ahhh the husband has the bow, we have nothing to worry about today". Then we'll switch off when it's time to stalk.    :D

Take Care!
Ryan

[ron w]

   

[T Lail]

goat....it's just as good the second day.....

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Congrats you two.  Great job on the video!  Sure is some pretty country you have there.

[Razorbak]

AWESOME Staci.....hey your pidgin sounds fine to me bra     I understand you fine  

[Ryan Sanpei]

Tony, it was even better on the second day.    

Thanks Charlie, yes we're very fortunate.

Art,  we go hunt up mauka, den kick back and have a few...      


Mahalo Gang!

[kbetts]

That lady has some serious skill.  Very nice video.  Beautiful scenery and wonderful hunt.

Congrats.

[dragonheart]

Well done!  Congrats on that trophy.

[Shinken]

   

Most-excellent shooting!  Even Merida would have cheered!

Enjoy the feast!

Shoot straight, Shinken

 

[Ryan Sanpei]

Thanks Guys!!!


LOL Shinken!   Merida from Brave huh?  Too funny!!!  

[Bowhunter4life]

Wow!  The Video is awesome!  I love the scenery, and the hunt itself is out of bounds!

Congrats again!

[Doc Nock]

I have no clue, Ryan and Staci, what kind of biting and stinging insects, ticks, or the other vermin infest the Hawaii woods, but it gave me the heebie-jeebies watching Staci crawl thru that thick underbrush...I'd be coated with ticks here!

The other things this tired ole knee guy noticed was how Staci just squats down and rests... OMG...my knees were SCREAMIN just lookin at that!

You guys are a tough pair to beat! Such incredible country, the distances traveled, are totally amazing...

Congrats for all you accomplish and the effort to take videos and bring us along! Only in my dreams...  

[Gen273]

Congrats to Staci!!! and nice job on the video Ryan.

Charlie

[Ryan Sanpei]

Thanks guys!

Doc,  that's another cool part about Hawaii, we really don't have much to worry about in terms of insects and vermin.  Staci got a bunch of mosquito bites during the stalk but that's about it and yes she's a "tough cookie"        The biggest concern is the steep and unstable cliff sides.  I feel your pain about knees.  I've got two torn acls and damaged meniscus.  

Ryan

[Doc Nock]

Such lush countryside belies the lack of winged or creepy nasties.

Strap a Thermacell on your pack and you'll avoid MOST of the skeeters! Learned that from them s'uthin boys on here!  

It's hard to get a perspective on the "steep and unstable cliff sides" from your video, but it's easy to see there is some very "sudden" country that you two navigate! Good thing those goats aren't a lot bigger to pack out.   :eek:  

Personally, I'd love to see a video of your boning out process and how you package it for the long hike back out, especially in the warm weather.  

All that would be applicable to many areas here in the continental early season habitats, me thinks...

Take care of those acls and meniscus as they have a way of coming back in later life to remind you of their significance!

[Ryan Sanpei]

Doc,
Basically we use the "gutless" method.  There are many variations but a few good ones on youtube.  We put all the meat in a well ventilated bag and head out after we've shot an animal.  I always try to tie the bag to the outside of my pack for increased ventilation and use the trails that are shady.

I agree those thermacells work well!!

Here's a pic of the valley.

[jesse cales]

that is beautiful,ryan.think my wife would enjoy a Hawaii vacation?  

[Ryan Sanpei]

Jesse, not if you left her alone, while you went hunting....    :D

[Doc Nock]

Good advice, Ryan.  Jesse, you best have a lawyer on speed dial if you leave your bride beach side to hunt! :0   :eek: