Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Program FY17_FY21

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in the CGMAs. Informational signs are needed to ensure hunter compliance with hunting area boundaries, seasons and other hunting regulations. No hunter check -in station exists to facilitate hunter data recording which is needed for proper management. Hunting trends in the Kau Forest Reserve require accurate assessment. B. Objectives • Enhance game bird populations and obtain better distribution of game by installing water guzzlers Kipuka Ainahou CGMA. • Promote hunter compliance by installing 200 additional informational signs and markers . • Build hunter check -in station to accommodate Kau hunters C. Expected Results and Benefits Increase the number and distribution of game birds in Kapapala GMA by expanding their range to areas where there is no current permanent water source. This is expected to encourage more hunter trips and a broader distribution of game birds. D. Approach Purchase and install of water units and 500 signs. Build a hunter check -in station at the 1- to Mountain House and Wood Valley. E. Location Kapapala, Kau, and Kipuka Ainahou CGMA's and other public hunting areas throughout the East Hawaii District of Hawaii Island 5-Year Year 1 Year 2 1 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total $10,000 1 $30,000 1 $30,000 1 $30,000 1 $30,000 1 $150,000 Project 21 W-27-GF-02 Game Facilities Construction Hawaii County - West Hawaii District A. Need Informational signs are also needed to promote hunter compliance with hunting area boundaries and other hunting regulations. Buildings are needed for protection and storage of game management materials and supplies. B. Objectives • Promote hunter compliance by installing/replacing informational signs and hunter check stations. • Storage buildings, baseyard facilities and other infrastructure will be replaced or constructed to ensure they can support game program operations 35