A small herd of axis deer follows a trail through tall grass in a Wailea lot last month. Experts say the number of deer on Maui is growing. — The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo MAKAWAO ...

A herd of axis deer grazes in a pasture along Hanamu Road in Olinda in July. As growing populations of the animal continue to create problems Upcountry, funding will soon be available for ranchers ...