Exotic, invasive axis deer were introduced to the island of Maui in 1959. Without natural predators, the axis deer population exploded, devastating fragile Hawaiian ecosystems both on land and in the sea. Jacob and Ku’ulani Muise, the founders of Maui Nui, came up with a unique solution: managing the axis deer by eating them. Today, Maui Nui provides lean, nutritious venison to island communities and to Patagonia Provisions for our new venison snack sticks.
