The Army is temporarily closing Pohakuloa Training Area to public hunting, following incidents of vandalism, theft, and destruction of government property.

According to the message on the telephone hotline, the Army is investigating the incidents before making a determination on when or whether to reopen the area to bird, pig and goat hunting.

“The Army regrets this inconvenience to wild game hunters, and expects to complete the investigation in a timely manner. Pending the results of the investigation, a final determination will be made concerning continued use of PTA hunting grounds,” officials said in news release.

Current status updates on the temporary hunting suspension are available by calling the PTA Hunters Hotline at 969-3474.

Further questions may be directed to the public affairs office at 656-3152.