I'll be the first to admit that I'm a long time shooter, but fairly new hunter.  I only have been out a few times with a friend who showed me the ropes, tagging along with him, while he took the shot and then I'd help him clean out the pig and hump it out of there.

He has since moved off island, and I would like to start going out again and gaining experience myself.  The problem is I don't have an adequate vehicle for hunting, I drive a mazda3... I do have access to a large pick up, but it is only a 2wd, and from what people have been telling me, a 4wd is needed or heavily recommended.

And yes, before anyone asks, I have my hunters ed certificate, and current tag.

Are there any hunting trails or spots on Oahu that is suitable for a 2wd truck?  This would be for hunting with a rifle, without dogs.

Kuaokala game management area is accessible by truck without 4wd, sometimes with 2wd, but if it rains your shit out of luck.  It's a dirt road, so once it rains it gets slick. I've took my truck up though. Expect a lot of walking though.
Makua/keaau hunting area is another area you can check out.
Poamoho needs 4wd.
Not sure what hunting areas you would need 4wd to access here.
What areas they been telling you about?

I know the feeling. You will need to get a 2nd vehicle.
Just get a reliable used one since it going get beaten up.
Already had a fight with a friend when he put a dead boar
In the back of my 2wd. Blood leaking everywhere because
He wasn't prepared.  Then having to smell like sh*t for a few weeks

Solution:
Rent a cheap jeep for a day.
Buy a roll of plastic sheet, line cargo area so the rental folks dont think you are a hitman when you return it.
Kill something
Profit!!! 

Thats what I do when I like go hunt... my volkwagen golf isnt the most practical offroad vehicle...

I know the feeling. You will need to get a 2nd vehicle.
Just get a reliable used one since it going get beaten up.
Already had a fight with a friend when he put a dead boar
In the back of my 2wd. Blood leaking everywhere because
He wasn't prepared.  Then having to smell like sh*t for a few weeks

Remember when we went sliding backwards in the mud in the 2wd truck?

Ah, the old 2leg drive is still the most reliable way to travel up and down the mountain!

Can we organize a 2aHawaii field trip out to Kuaokala I like to see where / how etc. have 4WD and permit just no knowledge of the area.  That's by the golf ball eh?

Yup that's by the golf ball. I'm down. Let me know when.

PM sent.  sworbeyegib my understanding is there are 2WD accessible parts of Kuaokala.  At least there will be 2 vehicles if we go same time.  And as long as you have Hunting permit good to go, no need hiking permit for access.

and of course now that I look at my hunting permit it freaking expired June 30 so have to renew.  doing it next!

so when we going!

Count me in !

If you guys got room. 

I'm down!

License renewed!   You guys got week day availability?  At least for initial recon trip looksee?  aieahound we got plenty space!  (I no more a/c though haha)(freaking jeep)

Unfortunately I work a mon-fri 8-5 job now, so its weekends or bust for me nowadays.

License renewed !

I gotta get a replacement hunters ed card Friday, then a new permit thing same day then I should be good to go.

Couple notes.
My truck not 4wd.  I've been up there before though and kinda know my way around.
When we checking in, no one is allowed to ride in back of vehicles up to top.
One license can get multiple vehicles in. It used to be 5 vehicles per pass. Not sure if that changed. Could double check.
Finally, not sure if they let people up during the weekdays, because its not a hunting day. Hunting only happens on weekends.
Just a few things to think about.

Oh one more thing. You don't need 4wd. You can make it to the campsite with 2wd. However there are many side trails that you can take that need 4wd. If you stay on the main trail 2wd is fine.

Right on   4 weekends to choose from so far then.  Let's all exchange phone numbers at this point and take it from there.  So we can park at the campsite then hoof it a bit.  aieahound I seen some 4wd nissans, if you trade for same color da kine will not even notice!   

Take pics gentlemen!

I know the feeling. You will need to get a 2nd vehicle.
Just get a reliable used one since it going get beaten up.
Already had a fight with a friend when he put a dead boar
In the back of my 2wd. Blood leaking everywhere because
He wasn't prepared.  Then having to smell like sh*t for a few weeks

I have a 2WD Nissan X-Terra... "Old School Style" - Couple layers of old towels, canvas and throw-um on da hood!

Midori,

Just get your butt off the couch and come with us !