Two 19-year-olds were caught hunting illegally near Oprah Winfrey's Hawaii ranch, spotlighting not celebrity sightings but axis deer on the night of June 21. Authorities seized unregistered firearms and ammo from their truck.

Luke Allen and Ty Muno, the dynamic duo of deer distress, were apprehended by authorities as they lit up a public road running through Oprah's paradise with their hunting spotlight. Instead of autographs, officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement collected an unregistered rifle, a loaded shotgun, and enough ammo to fill a small library. Booked at the Maui Police station, they now await their day in court, proving that poor judgment knows no bounds—or celebrity property lines.

The arrest happened near the intersection of Thompson Road and Kamaʻole Road in Kula, Upcountry Maui. Although it's not the kind of attention one expects in this tranquil area, it certainly added an unexpected twist to the night.

Oprah Winfrey's sprawling Maui estate became the backdrop for this clandestine event when Allen and Muno were found using a spotlight to hunt without proper licenses. It's worth noting that Oprah's ranch wasn't the location of their arrest, according to Harpo, her production company. Instead, the duo was caught on a public road that meanders its way through her property. Not exactly a meet-and-greet anyone would want.

The officers who nabbed Allen and Muno were in the area in Upcountry Maui when they discovered a loaded shotgun, a loaded rifle, and ammunition in the pair’s truck. It's not every day you find a mobile mini-arsenal in the middle of paradise!

The rifle, which was identified as being in Allen's possession, was unregistered—a detail that tends not to sit well with law enforcement. The absence of hunting licenses also did the two no favors, placing them squarely in hot water with the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement.

The duo was subsequently taken to the Maui Police station in Wailuku for booking. While the men might have envisioned a cozy evening under the stars, perhaps enthralling each other with hunting anecdotes, instead, they found themselves under the bright, unyielding lights of a police station.

Axis deer, the object of the late-night adventure, have been a persistent issue across Maui and other Hawaiian islands. Considered invasive, these deer have created ecological challenges, forcing local authorities and ranchers to take serious note. It seems Allen and Muno decided to help out, albeit illegally and uninvited, in tackling the deer problem.

Whether they were genuinely attempting to contribute to local ecological efforts or simply chasing an adrenaline rush, their methods have landed them in the legal crosshairs. The Maui County Prosecutors Office is now reviewing the case, and further charges are expected once the police investigation is complete. It seems these two might be putting their wild hunting adventures on hold for a while.

Details on the exact penalties they might face are still unclear at this early stage. Despite the potential legal repercussions, the two can at least boast about their brief brush with Hawaiian law enforcement, if not with the island’s wildlife.

As the investigation continues, Allen and Muno will await a trial date which, as of now, remains undetermined. Whether they will turn over a new leaf or plot another escapade remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: the axis deer of Upcountry Maui can sleep a little easier tonight.