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MOOMOMI PRESERVE The Nature Conservancy staff and vol- progeny of the herd are still grazing all across Molokai.
unteers lead a monthly hike through the Moomomi Preserve on
Molokai’s northwest corner. Here you will find a major coastal sand KAUNAKAKAI TOWN INSERT
dune ecosystem like no other on earth. Within the dunes you will
see rare and endangered native plant species, one of which is found KAUNAKAKAI TOWN Molokai’s main town has barely changed
nowhere else in the world. The dunes and shoreline are home to the in 100 years. Enjoy a walk on Ala Malama Avenue where there are
rare Hawaiian monk seal, the Hawaiian green sea turtle, and numer- shops with unusual local souvenirs and restaurants with delicious
ous native shorebirds and seabirds. For more information contact the dishes. Go to Friendly Market, Mrs. K’s Concession, Imamura’s Store,
Molokai field office of the Nature Conservancy at (808) 553 5236 or Molokai Pizza Cafe, Kanemitsu’s Bakery, Outpost Natural Foods,
visit www.nature.org and follow the links to Molokai. and Pascua’s General Store. At the harbor go to Molokai Ice House,
where you can get the best sashimi, poke, and lomi ahi in all of Ha-
BIG GAME HUNTING Axis deer were introduced to Molokai under waii. Molokai Fish and Dive, which provides activities and rentals, is
royal protection by Kamehameha V in January 1868. Polynesian boar located downtown, as is Molokai Outdoors. On Saturday there is an
and Spanish goats also flourish on the island. Two Molokai game outdoor market full of wonderful Hawaiian produce and goods. Be
hunters provide a high quality guide service into private lands for bow sure to “talk story” with the local folk if you get a chance.
or rifle hunts. Longtime cowboy Joey Joao of Hawaiian Kine Hunt-
ing (808) 336-0095 has access to the 45,000 acres of Molokai Ranch RAWLINS CHEVRON The ultimate one-stop shop for gas, an oil
on the West End where hunters may stalk game birds, or axis deer change, a tire rotation, a gallon of milk or juice, a 23” color TV, and
of the original Kamehameha herd, now estimated to be over 10,000 souvenirs.
head. Walter Naki (808) 558-8184 takes hunters to several large prop-
erties on the lush East End where they hunt for wild boar, Spanish MALAMA CULTURAL PARK This was King Kamehameha V’s
goats, axis deer and game birds. A card certifying the completion of homesite, and is now a favorite park for Molokai residents.
a hunter safety course and a Hawaii State hunting license is required.
FARMERS MARKET One of the social highlights of the week on
TARGET SPORTS The Molokai Ranch Lodge Activities Center offers Molokai is the Saturday farmers market along Ala Malama Ave. be-
sporting clays, archery with 3-D big game targets, pellet gun marks- tween the two service stations from 7am until early afternoon. Be
manship and paintball wars. Call (808) 552-0184 in Maunaloa, or sure to go early to compete for fresh farm produce, flowers and locally
(808) 553-5926 in Kaunakakai. made handicrafts.

DEER IN YOUR HEADLIGHTS Along Kaluakoi Road in the range- TAXIS There is only one Taxi Company on Molokai! So if you need a
land of west Molokai there are wild axis deer roaming at night. These taxi, call Erman or Juliana Tancayo at Hele Mai Taxi, (808) 336-0967.
Indian deer were given to King Kamehameha V in the 1860’s, and the Dassit!