Airguns Only: Some Florida Hunting

[M1A1ABRAMS]

The bunch

Do you have a few ducks in there also ? Kind of hard to make out on my end.

 

[Bucklowery]

Do you have a few ducks in there also ? Kind of hard to make out on my end.

Yes sir I did. Muscovy duck are listed as invasive species and one of several things on the kill list. Along with Eurasian collared doves, parrots and several exotic birds I did not recognize

Thanks

Buck

 

[tnbndr]

The big one

That is a dandy.
Did you use a guide or just go out on your own?

 

[Bucklowery]

That is a dandy.
Did you use a guide or just go out on your own?

I used a guide since I don't own a air gun and I was on a business trip in the area. If you are interested send me a pm

Thanks

Buck

 

[steel2]

I used a guide since I don't own a air gun and I was on a business trip in the area. If you are interested send me a pm

Thanks

Buck

Just got my feet wet with a gamo urban in 22 cal and I was getting my better half used to the idea of going to Florida by showing her them pictures lol

 

[steel2]

What are the average distances you guys are shooting them lizards ?

 

[Bucklowery]

He had his gun zeroed at 40 yds. But 30 I would say average because we shot some in trees that were closer

What are the average distances you guys are shooting them lizards ?

Thanks

Buck

 

[Bob Wright]

That is a target rich environment. Wow!

 

[LDHunter]

He had his gun zeroed at 40 yds. But 30 I would say average because we shot some in trees that were closer



Thanks

Buck

So are you cruising around in a boat and shooting them in the vegetation and trees on the shoreline? How many do you typically get in a day?

 

[Captain Dock]

Yes sir I did. Muscovy duck are listed as invasive species and one of several things on the kill list. Along with Eurasian collared doves, parrots and several exotic birds I did not recognize

Thanks

Buck

 

[Bucklowery]

No although some do. We were riding around town and shooting them around the roads in public r.o.w. We probably got 30

Thanks

Buck

 

[tnbndr]

So are you cruising around in a boat and shooting them in the vegetation and trees on the shoreline? How many do you typically get in a day?

I hunted from a boat one day, and yes you cruise the canals and watch the banks on the shore and the trees.
The next day we hunted from a golf cart on a golf course and then a drainage ditch along a major road just outside the golf course fence.
Recovered 57 iguanas but probably shot close to 80. Gators ate well those nights.
Both methods of hunting have their plus and minuses. In the boat it is hard sometimes to get a steady hold and from the golf cart the lizards seem more wary so you have to be ready and shoot quickly and accurately. All good challenges

 

[Baker Alvin]

Congratulations!

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Was down in Florida shooting some sporting clays, visiting with friends and hired a guide to take me out and hunt Iguanas with an Air Rifle.
They are invasive to Florida so there are no limits and no license required. Just observe cruelty to animal laws. Quick clean kills and carcass retrieval.
And yes some are used for eating, cook just like chicken wings, I did not get to try any though. Meat is sold to alligator farms for feed. Hides used to make wallets, purses, etc.
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I could just see those Igu

Was down in Florida shooting some sporting clays, visiting with friends and hired a guide to take me out and hunt Iguanas with an Air Rifle.
They are invasive to Florida so there are no limits and no license required. Just observe cruelty to animal laws. Quick clean kills and carcass retrieval.
And yes some are used for eating, cook just like chicken wings, I did not get to try any though. Meat is sold to alligator farms for feed. Hides used to make wallets, purses, etc.
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I can just see those iguanas cooking on our Grill!!!!!!
Not the little Hot Dog though.