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Cal’s Hawaii Bowhunting Kit

Hunter in camouflage carrying a goat carcass strapped to a backpack, exposed bloody entrails visible

Hunter with mustache wearing a cap and First Lite pullover, standing in scrubby field

Ryan CallaghanRyan "Cal" Callaghan is President & CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, bringing decades of experience as a hunter, angler, and conservation advocate. He previously served in senior conservation roles at MeatEater, where he still hosts his podcast,Cal of the Wild. Cal is driven by the same values he's always lived by: protecting public lands and waters, expanding access, and ensuring future generations inherit the wild places that define North American hunting and fishing culture. Click below to learn how you can get involved with the legislative and policy issue I discuss on “Cal of the Wild.”Feb 4, 2022

Hawaii isn’t the average backdrop for a bowhunting trip. For starters, navigation is a bit different. Locals use the termsmaukaandmakai, meaning mountain and ocean respectively, to orient themselves. And while the climate doesn’t leave much to complain about, you certainly don’t need to be wearing yourheaviest down coatto hunt this special place. Here are a few key items we brought on our Big Island hunt.

First Lite Wick HoodyTheWick Hoodyis built for hot weather and high exertion. First Lite's high-quality Merino wool ensures body temperature regulation from cool coastal mornings to hot Hawaiian afternoons. It also aids in masking scent. While we were putting the sneak on feral goats, this hoody kept us concealed and cool.

The Essential MeatcrafterAny serious hunt requires a sharp knife or two. Benchmade’sEssential Meatcrafteris a superb all-around blade to take into the field, but its versatility has earned a place in hunting backpacks and kitchen drawers alike. The long, fixed blade has the power to debone the hindquarter of an elk, the flexibility to fillet an uhu, and the delicacy to slice flesh sashimi-thin with precision.

Mermaid’s TridentEven the freshest harvests need to be properly seasoned.Mermaid’s Tridentis a versatile seasoning blend that can enhance a fresh catch, roasted vegetables, or even an old nanny goat. The simple blend of citrus and garlic with earthy notes of mustard and chardonnay is a surefire way to step up your culinary game.

Planning a Hawaiian hunt of your own? Check out the complete gear list used on this triphere. And if you haven’t seen the episode yet, head on over toNetflixnow.