Aloha Gang!
My first topic on the new site.
Here's a short video clip that I shot with my phone. I thought it was pretty cool as my pack was actually part of the blood trail.
https://youtu.be/-VDYxVxL2AI
I'll be adding a bit more to this topic. So far I've been getting lucky, unfortunately Staci's bow took a spill in February. We ordered new limbs for her and it should be in any day now.
Ryan :shaka:
Really digging this new site! Well done Guys!!! Just noticed how the video link embeds too. Nice!
Here's an image I took the following week from the other ridge. It's the vantage point where I first spotted the goats feeding. The arrowhead is pointing to the specific spot.
(https://i.imgur.com/v83bEoL.jpg)
An image of the blood trail running over the pack.
(https://i.imgur.com/OgIAAhW.jpg)
The first arrow.
(https://i.imgur.com/gGqxABy.jpg)
If it wasn't zipped up maybe he would have loaded himself inside for you. :biglaugh:
Quote from: meathead on April 04, 2018, 08:27:46 PM
If it wasn't zipped up maybe he would have loaded himself inside for you. :biglaugh:
LOL! No kidding! :biglaugh:
That would've been nice! ;)
Great to see some action! Congrats. Don't wash the pack Good mana in that.
Quote from: Msturm on April 05, 2018, 03:43:43 AM
Great to see some action! Congrats. Don't wash the pack Good mana in that.
Mahalo Mike! Great to hear from you! Hope all is going well!
It's not the same without seeing your name at the check in station.
Aloha my Bruddah!
Very cool.. ^5
Really nice... thanks for sharing!! :clapper:
Very cool
Excellent :thumbsup:
Good story !!
:shaka:......Cool stuff........
Thank you Gang! :shaka:
Good stuff Ryan... Are you back in Hawaii?
Thanks Charlie! We didn't move yet. Hopefully in about 4 years.
I hardly take grip and grin images these days. Just trying something different. Here's an image I snapped after deboning the goat.
(https://i.imgur.com/TiJ6KSb.jpg)
Last night Staci made some chili and bone broth with one of the goats.
(https://i.imgur.com/6A753GB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RXuzjlO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/P10msrH.jpg)
Well done Ryan. Always enjoyed yor posts on IG & hoping to see more in depth field reports here as your season progresses.
Quote from: ShrtRnd on April 05, 2018, 04:25:10 PM
Well done Ryan. Always enjoyed yor posts on IG & hoping to see more in depth field reports here as your season progresses.
Thank you Steve! Hopefully it'll be Staci's turn to hunt. Crossing my fingers that her limbs will be here within a week. :pray:
Oh I'm well aware of the anticipation levels when your expecting a package from South. July can't come soon enough!
Way to go, Ryan!!!!
Bisch
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Looks like fun and good eating. So how did you post the iPhone video clip? I tried a few times. No luck.
Never heard of bone broth before. Recipe?
Quote from: Tedd on April 05, 2018, 07:42:41 PM
Looks like fun and good eating. So how did you post the iPhone video clip? I tried a few times. No luck.
I shot the video with my iPhone, but uploaded it to my youtube channel. The embedded video is a youtube link.
Quote from: Charlie Lamb on April 05, 2018, 08:56:44 PM
Never heard of bone broth before. Recipe?
Charlie,
Staci took some of the goat bones and threw them in our crock pot with water, salt, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, ginger, parsley, basil and oregano. After simmering in our crock pot for about 10hrs, we let it cool and strained the liquid. We're going to use it as we would beef broth. From what we've read, bone broth has many health benefits.
Ryan
Thanks Ryan... interesting. :thumbsup:
Cool Ryan! Me and my wife will be on Kaui next month for a week (May 2018). Can't wait
Quote from: Charlie Lamb on April 06, 2018, 06:44:06 AM
Thanks Ryan... interesting. :thumbsup:
You're welcome Charlie!
Quote from: finkm1 on April 06, 2018, 10:45:59 AM
Cool Ryan! Me and my wife will be on Kaui next month for a week (May 2018). Can't wait
Awesome! Will you be doing any hunting?
Another cool aspect to this season is that my boy is finally showing interest in hunting. He tagged along for the first time last month.
(https://i.imgur.com/CdUhwZZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3QhcE3v.jpg)
On this trip we had a hog come within a few yards, but he came in to quick and head on in the tall grass. I didn't have a shot and he ended up bolting after running right into us.
Won't be hunting. mostly relaxing, hiking and snorkeling. We did 3 islands 5 years ago and loved it. Kauai was our favorite. :shaka:
That's too cool Ryan. For some reason I had thought you moved already.
I always love the food picture you post as well. Its great to see your son showing some interest. now you will always have a hunting partner.
Charlie, FYI you can make excellent broth from deer bones also.
Ryan
That's so neat that your pack was part of the blood trail. May never experience that again.
Nice to include the good part of the hunt.
Quote from: Cari-bow on April 07, 2018, 10:13:13 AM
Ryan
That's so neat that your pack was part of the blood trail. May never experience that again.
Nice to include the good part of the hunt.
Aloha Abe!
Yeah, probably a once in a lifetime experience and I've been on a ton of blood trails. I'm still bummed that I couldn't find you after my string building seminar at Comptons. Hopefully we'll meet up again one day.
Take care!
Ryan
Here's a quick recap of our season.
(https://i.imgur.com/XYDRkzc.jpg)
Opening Day
(https://i.imgur.com/nDZcAl9.jpg)
The first few trips started out slow, so we decided to pack out some rubbish.
(https://i.imgur.com/MXCIxFR.jpg)
At this point Staci's bow was sidelined, but she still decided to tag along.
(https://i.imgur.com/AXCDxlg.jpg)
We tried to hit up some of our old spots, but no luck.
(https://i.imgur.com/gWJpCnr.jpg)
Then came the rain... It's been raining off and on for two months.
(https://i.imgur.com/kSo7iWt.jpg)
Lunch Break
(https://i.imgur.com/X58HJTr.jpg)
Many days were spent behind the glass.
(https://i.imgur.com/k3Xe3QN.jpg)
The signs of game were getting better.
(https://i.imgur.com/E2q3LUY.jpg)
First animal of the season. A quick break before the pack out.
(https://i.imgur.com/GLvnqcP.jpg)
First trip with my boy. Took a short video of him climbing down one of the ridges.
(https://i.imgur.com/7DXHi8s.jpg)
Very next trip I got lucky again. ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/vpdqzRH.jpg)
On my last trip, Staci decided to tag along again.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZVSwb2a.jpg)
and now our freezer is full. ;)
Ryan,
Always stoked to see your posts! You and Staci got such a good eye for photos and angles. I have been to all those places and my pics never do them justice, but your photos are always on point!!
Was the pack-blood trail vid in the third pocket, above the rock slide/boulders area, or is that low in the first long valley before the first crazy steep pocket? Either way that is a pretty nice billy for that area!! Congrats! How do you like 4 fletch? I hope to see more footage when Staci's limbs get in. I am sure that Staci will drop the hammer soon!
(side note* Try smoking the leg bones for several hours with guava wood then stew em and crack em to get the marrow out and stew for a couple more hours and strain as broth... ONO Pho!) (Another side note** that goat pipikaula recipe you gave me works great with moose trimmings too!)
I will most likely be back to hunt late August 2019 Makua and Waianae Kai (if any goats left there) we should link up, and you should come chasing Wizard Billies with me next November up here in Alaska. I got eyes on a few monsters! (check your email)
Msturm
Mahalo Mike!
Yes, above the rock slide area. Staci's limbs just came in this afternoon. We started tuning and if all goes well, we'll be heading out this weekend.
Smoking the leg bones sound like a great idea! Smoked moose must be awesome!!
I appreciate the invite and will be sure to check my email.
Aloha my Bruddah!
Ryan
Thanks for sharing Ryan! I always look forward to seeing your pics and reading your hunting stories! :wavey:
Quote from: rastaman on April 10, 2018, 09:58:55 AM
Thanks for sharing Ryan! I always look forward to seeing your pics and reading your hunting stories! :wavey:
Thank you! Great to hear from you! :shaka:
Staci's new limbs showed up yesterday.
(https://i.imgur.com/w6trXeu.jpg)
We did some initial tuning and she should be ready by this weekend.
Ryan, you have to be part goat yourself to hunt that country... good on you
Quote from: fmscan on April 10, 2018, 08:11:44 PM
Ryan, you have to be part goat yourself to hunt that country... good on you
Thank you! They say you are what you eat. :biglaugh:
Cool Ryan, thanks for sharing.
My plan is to come to Hawaii to hunt in the next few year, thanks for keeping me inspired.
Quote from: Hummer3T on April 14, 2018, 10:50:17 AM
Cool Ryan, thanks for sharing.
My plan is to come to Hawaii to hunt in the next few year, thanks for keeping me inspired.
Thank you! Let me know if you end up on Oahu. :shaka:
Nice post Ryan. I agree about taking a follow up shot if you can. A guide in Australia on a pig hunt once told me "Dead is good, deader is better!" He said he had seen a bunch of "dead" pigs get up and disappear when approached by the hunter.
Thanks for sharing.
Quote from: Dogboy900 on April 14, 2018, 05:44:05 PM
Nice post Ryan. I agree about taking a follow up shot if you can. A guide in Australia on a pig hunt once told me "Dead is good, deader is better!" He said he had seen a bunch of "dead" pigs get up and disappear when approached by the hunter.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! "Deader is better" I like that!!! I might start using that. ;)
Nice to hear from you!
Hello Ryan great to see you hear on the new platform glad you made it..... great hunt I'm enjoying this thread I wish I had the money I'd come see you.... I really need about a two-week vacation and I'd like for you to be on the list of having a place to hunt along with the beach that would be great ....take care and stay after them my man..... Keep It Coming For Us man
Quote from: Terry Green on April 16, 2018, 04:09:43 PM
Hello Ryan great to see you hear on the new platform glad you made it..... great hunt I'm enjoying this thread I wish I had the money I'd come see you.... I really need about a two-week vacation and I'd like for you to be on the list of having a place to hunt along with the beach that would be great ....take care and stay after them my man..... Keep It Coming For Us man
Great to hear from you Terry! We'd have a blast up in those hills!!!
Aloha!
Ryan
On her first trip back, we spotted some and made a a couple stalks. We got within ten yards of a few goats. The shot was really steep though and from her angle, she could only see the top of the goat through the thick grass. Unfortunately the wind switched and they took off.
(https://i.imgur.com/147opQb.jpg)
Great story Ryan, to arrive that close is always a success!
Quote from: cacciatore on April 16, 2018, 05:58:58 PM
Great story Ryan, to arrive that close is always a success!
Agreed Felix!
Aloha my friend! :shaka:
Heading home...
(https://i.imgur.com/EBt1Sbe.jpg)
A few more images of our last trip.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZoMIJzD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PyqaKQS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qm2bNjC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GJdaOZ2.jpg)
Quote from: Ryan K Sanpei on April 15, 2018, 03:24:54 PM
Quote from: Dogboy900 on April 14, 2018, 05:44:05 PM
Nice post Ryan. I agree about taking a follow up shot if you can. A guide in Australia on a pig hunt once told me "Dead is good, deader is better!" He said he had seen a bunch of "dead" pigs get up and disappear when approached by the hunter.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! "Deader is better" I like that!!! I might start using that. ;)
Nice to hear from you!
No matter if it's hunting or to save your life, anything worth shooting is worth shooting at least twice!