Living off the land in Haiku Maui - wild pig for dinner
Sometimes when we visit our cattle ranch on the north shore of Maui, we find some wild pigs running loose and tearing up the pastures. They are such a nuisance really, destroying the nice level ground and digging holes as they root for food. They are a problem all over the island as they spread a lot of invasive plant species wherever they go. So we don't feel bad when we "harvest" a few for the freezer. There is no shortage of these pigs.
You wouldn't think these small Jack Russell dogs would be much good for pig hunting, but I'll tell you there's nothing better! They don't chase after the really big ones, which is just fine by me. They catch the smaller ones, like 50 pounds and under, which are better eating anyway.
This pig was cornered by all three of our little dogs, and quickly dispatched by my husband, with a machete! I was impressed. It was a very efficient trip and the meat was soon cut up and chilling in the extra fridge for a few days, then into the freezer.
It's nice to have some wild mountain pig in the freezer!
Buy a home in Haiku Maui and you can raise your own pigs!
Or search for vacant land for sale in Haiku and go pig hunting.
Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers
127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779
direct: 808 283-0635
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