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Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours	4 Hours
3 People	$825.00	$715.00
2 People	$715.00	$605.00
1 Person	$715.00	$605.00

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About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Invasive Species

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

IGUANA HUNT CHARTERS🦎
A UNIQUE AND FUN HUNTING ADVENTURE.

● Max 3 persons per boat! However, if more than 3 we can accommodate a 2nd or 3rd boat for your group. Ask Captain Experiences for more details.

Green Iguanas are not native to Florida and are considered invasive species due to their impacts to native wildlife.
The Green Iguana is native to South & Central America, Mexico, and some islands of the Caribbean but, once again, because of the popularity of the iguana in the pet trade, they have become invasive in South Florida, Hawaii, Texas, and Puerto Rico.
Iguanas are a big problem in Florida as they cause damage to commercial and residential landscape vegetation. Most property owners consider these reptiles as a nuisance. These animals are mostly attracted to plants with flowers, foliage, or any kind of vegetables, and they destroy them.

HOW THEY GOT HERE

Florida's first green Iguanas likely hitched a ride on Cuban cargo ships transporting goods to Florida. Soon after their arrival, the herbivorous lizards reproduced rapidly and established themselves throughout South and Central Florida.

CAN YOU EAT AND WHAT DOES IGUANA TASTE LIKE

Iguanas are referred to as the "chicken of the trees," by iguana eaters, because they are said to taste " like chicken ". Many people enjoy the meat from iguanas because of the high levels of protein it provides. In fact, iguana is a pretty lean meat and contains more protein than chicken.
It's a common delicacy in Mexico, Central and South America — and in trendy U.S. restaurants that cater to anyone craving a lizard entree. Iguana gourmets in the U.S. are sometimes immigrants from other countries looking for a taste of home.

WHY DO PEOPLE HUNT IGUANAS

They are invasive and they cause damage to seawalls, sidewalks, landscape foliage and can dig lengthy tunnels causing millions in damages to residents and businesses. Also, they prey on the vulnerbale native Burrowing owls by eating their eggs and drive them out of their homes. Non-native iguanas are multiplying so rapidly in South Florida that a state wildlife agency is now encouraging people to kill them.

Book your ultimate hunt adventure! Enjoy and have fun while helping to remove South Florida invasive species.

Amenities

Hunting Type

Invasive Species

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Gun Rental

Gun rentals are available.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Game Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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About Your Guide

Captain Justin

Independent Guide

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Adventurous

About Your Guide

Captain Justin

Independent Guide

Captain Justin is a United States Coast Guard licensed Captain, he moved to the Fort Lauderdale area from Northwest Indiana in 2017 leaving behind a successful steelhead fishing guide operation for over a decade. He cut his teeth targeting freshwater apex predators in skinny waters where you have to deal with endless trees and undergrowth. His skill with casting flies through, around or under vegetation adapted well to the urban fishing jungle of South Florida. Justin has spent countless hours on the water. Some guys have the knack for knowing where fish will stage to ambush their next meal and how to trigger bites. He is one of those guys.

You will see Justin drive right up to spots, and he will put you on fish in minutes. The ability to find the right stretches of water to target is a huge advantage. When you come to fish with him, you'll also get to learn how to fish for peacock bass in Florida from land or boat. From fishing canals and small lakes. Justin will demonstrate his casting techniques, and he will work with you. From the flies he prefers, his gear, rods, reels, lines, and leaders, he will share with you what works. Knowing a little more is all the edge you need to get on fish, and enjoy your adventure.

Fishing with Captain Justin is an experience you'll enjoy for he's very knowledgeable, and his passion for guiding is very evident after you land a fish, and see the excitement he has for you. Not to mention he's also so much fun, and a great company on the water.

Let Captain Justin guide you, and show you a day of great fishing, one you won't forget for a long time.

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Start Location

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

Areas Hunted

Davie / Ft. Lauderdale KOA Holiday
Dania beach
Pompano Beach
Key Biscayne

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Skimmer Skiff
Boat Length: 17'
Engine Manufacturer: Tohatsu

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Skimmer Skiff
Boat Length: 17'
Engine Manufacturer: Tohatsu
Total Horsepower: 50
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Invasive Species

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Gun Rental

Gun rentals are available.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Game Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Potential Target Species

Iguana

Techniques

Rifle Hunting

Packing / Extras

You DO NOT need to buy a license for Iguana hunts in the state of Florida.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a credit back to your account).

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 8 reviews

Jay

Verified Review

April 20

Justin was on time and prepared for the hunt. He called us twice earlier in the week to make sure we didn’t have any questions and gave us a weather update. Bagged 21 successfully on our 4hr. hunt!

Matt

Verified Review

March 14

Capt. Justin was awesome! He’s very personable and involved our son. He had a great plan for our trip and it was fantastic! He put us right on the iguanas and it was a blast. Will definitely go again with him. Great trip!!

John

Verified Review

February 26

Hunting iquanas with Captain Justin was an awesome experience. I highly reccommend this hunt

Jeremiah

Verified Review

March 9

Captain Justin was great. The whole experience was awesome.

Alex

Verified Review

December 27

Incredible Experience! Before I even describe the trip, let me start by highlighting that Justin reached out a few weeks before to get a sense of us and our expectations, along with tips on what to bring and expect. A few days before the trip, he provided us with ...Read More

Jeffery

Verified Review

May 5

Captain Justin was awesome. Caught 9 different fish species with him during our fishing part of the trip. He knew exactly where to cast,what to cast, and how to work the fishing pole. The hunt part was amazing as well. Got 12 Iguanas, one being around 41 inches. Justin has ...Read More

Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

Steve

Verified Review

March 29

Captain Justin was great!!! He put us on the fish all day. Wide open fishing, we caught 5 different types of fish. Captain Justin did a great job taking photos, sharing information and showing us some wildlife. There were lots of alligators.

Trip: Peacock Bass Fishing: Fly Fishing/ Spin Fishing

Gabriel

Verified Review

March 3

Great fishing/hunting trip Justin was a great and knowledgeable guide. He is very positive and always has a pep in his step. Me and my girlfriend came down from Alabama and stayed in Everglades city. We met Justin took us less than an hour. We did the cast and blast ...Read More

Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!