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Title: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2015, 04:00:00 PM

Aloha Gang,

Sorry but I've been away for a bit. Started a new job this year and when I wasn't working, I was in the field. So much has happened in the New Year.

I figured I'd start out with sharing some images of Doug on a recent hunt here on Oahu.


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Signing in at the check in station.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2015, 04:08:00 PM

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Doug throwing a    :shaka:   on our primary ascent.  


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Taking a quick break before making the final climb.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Trond on April 30, 2015, 05:03:00 PM

This must be a dream come true...

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Paul Cousineau on April 30, 2015, 06:13:00 PM

Ah this is going to be a cool thread I think!

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Jayrod on April 30, 2015, 06:32:00 PM

Boy what a dream come true this would be to be in Hawaii and to tote my recurve would be OVER THE TOP!! WOW!   :pray:  :shaka:

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2015, 06:51:00 PM

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I tried to show Doug what the lantena brush looked like, but before I could, he had already introduced himself. Sorry Doug!


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It's not fun to get stuck in this stuff!

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2015, 07:00:00 PM

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We heard some goats "talking" and were in pursuit. At this point we were about 200 yards below them.


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Doug made a stalk on the herd.


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Unfortunately the wind switched on him and off the goats went. Here's Doug on the steep decent.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Kevin Dill on April 30, 2015, 08:44:00 PM

Aloha Ryan! Nice images and story. Somehow I'm pretty sure there's more to tell.

That picture of Campbell's arm reminded me of a past hunt on Molokai which ended with a permanent scar on my left forearm. I call it my 'goat scar' and wouldn't trade it if I could.

Okay...on to the next hill!

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: on April 30, 2015, 08:50:00 PM

Awesome! I hope I get to come over there and share a hunt with you some day!

In for the rest of the story!

Bisch

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ragin Bull on April 30, 2015, 09:08:00 PM

I'm with Bisch!     :campfire:

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2015, 09:16:00 PM

Thank you Bisch!

Bisch or Bill, if you're ever on Oahu during goat season, let me know and we'll go hunting!

Mahalo Kevin!
Yeah there's some nasty stuff on Molokai too! Was it lantena? Keawe thorn? Cat claw??? Hope your hunt went well.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Matty on April 30, 2015, 09:20:00 PM

Always enjoy Ryan's reads.. And videos!    :campfire:  
I say we do a TG hunt HAWAII style!
Onward and upward Ryan. Keep it coming!

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: ron w on April 30, 2015, 09:38:00 PM

Cool stuff......I hate bushes that bite.....lol!

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: mangonboat on April 30, 2015, 09:42:00 PM

Great post! I have done some hiking on those slopes : the climbs are murder and the goats are very wary. Keep after 'em!

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2015, 09:54:00 PM

Matty,
Would be cool if we rented a beach house! That would make for a cool TG hunt!!!

No kidding Ron! I'm just glad we don't have any poisonous things that bite! I would hate crawling in that stuff if we had snakes!

Cool magonboat! Originally from here? Visiting?

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2015, 11:06:00 PM

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We decided to check a few more pockets, but unfortunately we didn't spot or hear anything.


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No goats, but we had a great day and headed back to the truck.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2015, 11:11:00 PM

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Luckily for us, Jerry (Island Longbow) invited us on a hog hunt.
On this hunt, we ended up splitting up. Staci and I went one way, Doug and Jerry went the other.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Shinken on April 30, 2015, 11:15:00 PM

Beautiful country!

I hope that Doug got to drop the string on sumthang on this trip!

Keep the wind in your face!

Shoot straight, Shinken

   :archer2:

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2015, 11:19:00 PM

For the most part, the day was pretty uneventful. About an hour before sundown we decided to turn around and head back. We were almost back to the truck when we spotted a hog rooting. They insisted that Staci make the stalk. Staci didn't feel "right" about it and wanted Doug to go, but in the end she agreed. I dropped my pack and off we went. The only thing that I took was my compact point and shoot.
 

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***VIDEO Link Below***
  https://youtu.be/E-oWCmR1YWo


She made a textbook stalk but unfortunately couldn't pull off a shot. There was just no clear lanes. I was able to catch some of it on film, though the footage is poor due to the fact I was zoomed in using a compact point and shoot camera.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2015, 11:36:00 PM

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We couldn't leave Karen out and took a break for our yearly dinner.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on May 01, 2015, 02:50:00 AM

Doug decided that he wanted to hit up Makua one last time before heading back to MT.


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Stopped to glass and listen for goats on the ridge.


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Nothing spotted so we headed on up. This time we climbed high, a little to high I think...

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on May 01, 2015, 02:57:00 AM

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We spotted a few on the far side ridge, but it was way too steep.


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Unfortunately I couldn't get Doug any stalking opportunities that day. We still had a great time in the field and Doug threw one last shaka before heading home.

Sorry, I knew you guys were hoping for pics of a goat bar-b-que, but it didn't happen in this trip. Hopefully we'll have a part two to this story next year!

Aloha from Hawaii!

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: njloco on May 01, 2015, 06:58:00 AM

You don't have anything to be sorry for, you and Stacy's hunts are always worth the read, even if it only ends up being for the scenery !

Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: dhaverstick on May 01, 2015, 07:44:00 AM

Thanks for taking us along! I love reading about you, Staci and Doug.

Darren

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Doc Nock on May 01, 2015, 09:54:00 AM

D&K are great company!  I had the privilege one year of them stopping by where I worked for an extended lunch as they did a trip cross country hauling horses for their boss in NY state (?).  

I never enjoyed time shared with anyone as much as those two!  Great company...better people.  I'd say they and you and staci blend well and it was a great read.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on May 01, 2015, 11:24:00 AM

Thank you for the kind words guys and I agree Doc, they are great people!


   :shaka:

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Big Lefty on May 01, 2015, 05:00:00 PM

Breathtaking scenery! As always, thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Tim on May 02, 2015, 07:36:00 AM

Very cool Ryan!  Thanks for taking us along.  Your home is on many a bucket list

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Doug Campbell on May 02, 2015, 09:07:00 AM

Oh man I feel guilty for not seeing this earlier. Karen and I are very fortunate to have family in HI and been able to go over many times. Over the years we've made many good friends like Ryan, Staci, Jerry.... The Island Hospitality is legendary and with good reason, it is a pretty cool place.

This is the first trip in several years I've been able to get back into some of the high country again. I love the ocean but those mountains are always calling my name...
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I got a few pics of Ryan too...
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And the Gang after our hog hunt... Staci got very close on that boar by the way. Told her next time just grab it by the tail instead of trying to find a hole to shoot thru...    :D
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Can't wait till next year Ryan, thank you very much for taking such good care of this old man.
      :shaka:

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: ranger 3 on May 02, 2015, 09:16:00 AM

Very nice, looks like you had a great trip. What do you guys carry in them back packs?

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Caughtandhobble on May 02, 2015, 12:24:00 PM

Sounds like a great trip.... If either of y'all make it to Texas, look me up. We have great hog hunting without the beautiful view.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: rastaman on May 02, 2015, 04:36:00 PM

Beautiful country! Thanks for posting it up!

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on May 02, 2015, 11:04:00 PM

Great pictures/story.....thanks for sharing.

Doug and Karen are good people. I haven't seen them since they moved from MO.

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Mike Gerardi on May 03, 2015, 12:11:00 AM

:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on May 03, 2015, 02:00:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by ranger 3:
Very nice, looks like you had a great trip. What do you guys carry in them back packs?

Here are two video reviews of my current pack for the islands. Let me know if you have any questions.

 https://youtu.be/wB9eHSX4JZI

 https://youtu.be/1roswmd3Hvo

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on May 03, 2015, 02:02:00 AM

Thank you for the invite Ben. If you've ever on Oahu during goat season, be sure to let me know.

Mahalo for all the kind words.

Aloha!
Ryan

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: ranger 3 on May 03, 2015, 02:50:00 PM

Thanks Ryan

Title: Re: Mr. Doug Campbell in Makua Kea'au, Hawaii
Post by: Hud on May 04, 2015, 12:51:00 AM

Good picture and story, tremendous scenery. Thanks it is always great to read about your hunts.