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An estimated 50,000 to 60,000 axis deer roam Maui, with the majority Upcountry. That number could likely grow to over 210,000 in the next 10 to 15 years without management practices, according to Maui Nui Venison, which aims to balance out the population while supporting a sustainable food system. MAUI NUI VENISON photos
Using innovative technology and mindful harvesting methods, Maui Nui Venison is on a mission to balance out the island’s invasive axis deer populations.
There’s an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 axis deer on Maui, with the majority Upcountry, and without “active management” efforts, that number could likely grow to over 210,000 in the next 10 to 15 years, CEO and co-founder Jake Muise said Tuesday.
With its focus on mitigating environmental issues associated with overpopulated deer herds and achieving sustainable food systems for the community, Maui Nui Venison was among the 19 companies selected to join…
