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Hunting in Hawai'i, a Cultural Heritage <br />It has been said that hunting has been a part of Hawaii's <br />cultural heritage since the landing of the first Polynesian <br />settlers chasing down the Moa-nalo flightless ducks that <br />foraged in our forests at the time. <br />These voyagers were also skilled fishing with spear, net <br />and cleverly crafted deep water fishing gear for octopus, <br />squid and shark. <br />Recreational Hunting and Shooting <br />Family. Outdoor recreation involving family has long been tradition in Hawai'i with hunting <br />being one of the few activities that one can enjoy with their children and grandchildren <br />throughout their lifetimes. <br />Many of life's lessons are learned through hunting. Patience, staying fit and healthy, <br />preparation and practice, appreciation for one's harvest, and sharing are all elements of the <br />hunting experience that carry on through life. <br />The following is a list of injuries, <br />compiled by the National Safety <br />Council, which required hospital <br />emergency room treatment per <br />100,000 participants: <br />• Football <br />• Baseball <br />• Soccer <br />• Bicycle riding <br />• Skateboarding <br />• Horseback riding <br />• Ice skating <br />• Fishing <br />• Tennis <br />• Golf <br />2,171 <br />2,090 <br />910 <br />904 <br />869 <br />465 <br />335 <br />141 <br />121 <br />94 <br />Hunting is a safe sport. In fact one of the safest of all <br />sports a family can be involved with. According to the <br />National Safety Council, per 100,000 participants, the <br />statistics for outdoor recreation are as follows. <br />