Firefighters monitor wildfire
Hawaii island firefighters planned to monitor a small wildfire in Kau overnight Saturday.
The 60-acre fire was smoldering about 4 p.m. Saturday, with hot spots in a ravine and small fires in the Mauna Loa Macada-mia Nut orchard, firefighters said. Firefighters planned to watch the fire along the highway and perimeter overnight to prevent it from spreading.
The fire started about 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Kauai readies for deer season
Hunting season for black-tailed deer on Kauai will open Sept. 15 for archers, the state has announced.
The season for breech-loading rifles will begin Sept. 22 for six consecutive weekends.
Application and tag fees will be waived, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources said Friday.
Archery will be limited to hunting units F (Waimea Canyon) and K (Waimea Canyon and Kalalau rims) from Sept. 15 through Oct. 28 on weekends and state holidays.
Muzzleloader hunting will be limited to unit H (above Milolii and Nualolo beaches) on Sept. 15 and 16.
Archery and muzzleloader permits will be available starting Monday in the Lihue Division of Forestry and Wildlife office, 3060 Eiwa St., Room 306.
The rifle season will be limited to hunting unit H for six consecutive weekends beginning Sept. 22 and ending Oct. 28. A drawing will be held to assign each hunter one weekend.
The application deadline is 3:30 p.m. Monday. The drawing will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Lihue State Office Building.
Hunters must present their 2012-13 hunting license to obtain a permit.
