HB 1714 Summary

• Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for reduction and management of axis deer population in Maui County, with the goal of substantially reducing the overpopulation rather than complete eradication.

• Appropriates funds to Maui County to prepare a detailed plan on how to reduce and manage the axis deer overpopulation.

• Recognizes that axis deer cause significant damage to farms, ranches, endangered native plants, and watershed areas in Maui County while also supporting subsistence hunting and cultural practices for residents of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.

• Identifies axis deer management as critical to protecting local food production and sustainability efforts in Maui County from the devastating impacts of deer destroying crops and competing with livestock for forage.

• Takes effect on July 1, 2150 (note: specific appropriation amounts are blank in the bill text).