Just took the trash to the dump, did the usual look over at the range to see if there was anyone I knew there...

Yellow police "Do Not Cross" tape and prominent No Trespassing signs.

I can't say that I'm surprised as there have been a number of signs of irresponsible shooting there but does anyone know if something happened that triggered it? I hope no one got hurt.

I heard from a couple of guys that were there a couple of months ago that the police came by to tell them that it was going to be shut down due to the tree harvesting close by. No one knew when it was going to happen. Hopefull this is just temporary. Went out there a few times this year to shoot. Met the 2 guys that take care of the place. I've known that place to be open to shooters since the early 80's.

Ah, yes. That makes sense. They've been helicopter scouting this area for about a month and the land crews must be coming in.

Thanks, Walena.

Been trying to touch base with shooters and reloaders in this area for some time. No response. Tom

I went by this evening and the tape is not up and it looked like there were some newer paper targets up.  Hopefully, this means that its back open.  I'll ask around.

Coool!  Please update with what you find out 

More importantly, are the "No Tresspassing" signs still up?  Please let us know.  Many thanks.

The only sign I saw was painted on the bench... "Snipers only". 

YES!!!!!

I have about 80 carefully labeled loads that I was going go test out the day I discovered the range was closed. Looks like my morning just got booked.

Sweet!!!!

Hi All
Can somebody clue me in as to details about the range at Pauuilo? Is it club run? pay or contribute for use? Maintainence over and above policing up after yourself?
From this thread I figure it is near the transfer station. Shouldn't be hard to find.
Have a friend that recently moved to Pahoa and is looking for a legal place to shoot hand guns
I know Pahoa to Pauuilo is a good hike, but this guy and his wife are bikers too.
What a better way to spend a day! Hop on the scooters for a ride, a little range time then scoot on home.
It does not get any better than that. Ohhh that I could move back to the Big Isle

Thanks

Bah. 

Police tape is back up.

Bummer! Was planning on goig out there next saturday.  Any word on why or for how long?

Hi 2a Ohana,

The range is at the 37 mile marker in Pauuilo. On the Hamakua Highway, turn left at the Pauuilo Solid Waste Transfer station sign. It's less than 100 yards past the dump.
It is not club run, please malama aina and shoot pono....police your opala, bring an extra garbage bag or two and pick up anything else not attached to the ground or not from nature....
I live in Keaau, and I would not suggest you jump on a moped or scooter...that 37 miles is measured from downtown Hilo, btw.
Suggestions:
-practice extremely polite and respectful range etiquette, especially if you're sharing the area.
-no facilities, so "go" before.
-go early, there is not much room,
-I bring an extra table to stage and set up on...there is only one, (pretty well made) make shift bench.
-bring water, food and mosquito spray, those buggas swarm!
-if more than one or two of you go, a couple of chairs doesn't hurt.

Anyone else?

Aloha, Sgt C

FYI there is a port a potty at the transfer station.....just in case. 

Other than that you got the idea. It is nice that it is there so treat it nice!

As for the police tape.......anyone know for sure what is happening?

Tape was still up when I took the trash over on Monday.

Sorry, BUD, but I have no idea why or for how long.

Thanks Guys!

I will pass the info  along.
These folks have real bikes. They both ride Goldwings so if it is not too rainy... the ride will be nice
I have no reason to believe that they will not take care.
Have suggested that they try to hook up with others on the BI that share our interests.
I know that there are lots of us over there.

Aloha

 

Honokaa PD says that it is shut down because of complaints from the guys logging the area.  They said that this might mean a permanent shut down.  Its Bishop Estate land and despite the fact that people have been shooting there for decades, there was never explicit permission given to use it for that purpose.