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I’m not sure but I think that mostly applies to hunting them on public lands. I think a 22 subsonic with a can would be a good option where it is allowed, and I already have one of those.So, the regs state you have to use only an airgun or a noose?
Probably. We hunt gators in the Mobile delta each year and use bang sticks. Their brain size means we need to be precise.You would have to have at point blank range up against the brain (like gators with a 22 lr)
12 ga sounds right to me, and a damn big knife.I would go with a short barrel 12 pump shotgun and a knife for cutting my way out.
I can only imagine!Iguanas make poor pets, they haven't learned to use a litter box.My neice has one as a pet in her house, you talk about stink.
I wonder if folks use them to kill pythons in the Everglades ?
Depends on how good of a shot you are, but a contact shot would offer the least chance of missing. Unlike gators, pythons don't have heavy skull structures apt to stop or do a lot of deflection of bullets. Comparatively speaking, python skulls are fragile compared to that of an alligator, sort of like comparing an eagle to a bison skull.You would have to have at point blank range up against the brain (like gators with a 22 lr)
would depend on the local laws to fire arms and the proximity of homes,business, traffic and people etc. the noise generated may be an issue also but within range and the suitable choice in shot I don't see why it would not work but dang is .410 ammo priceyI wonder if a .410 would be suitable, where legal to carry as in an open to hunting?
Got a case left from my dad’s estate. None of us ever shot .410!would depend on the local laws to fire arms and the proximity of homes,business, traffic and people etc. the noise generated may be an issue also but within range and the suitable choice in shot I don't see why it would not work but dang is .410 ammo pricey![]()
It will. My .22 PCP with 25.39 gr pellets will develop 62 ft/lbs of energy. That should be more than enough for iguanas. In fact, I would probalby tune it down some to avoid stray pellets from damaging other things.I still don't see why a head shot with a 22 caliber wouldn't work. Do they have large heads and small brains maybe?
No.You would have to have at point blank range up against the brain (like gators with a 22 lr)
You go into an area populated by wealthy retirees that are tired hoppin in their golf carts and sitting in iguana crap. They don't care where you shoot as long as you rid them of the iguanas.![]()
Iguana hunting along docks in South Florida:Iguana Snipers #144
Jessica is the owner of Iguana Solutions, which is a wildlife removal company in South Florida. Jessica is using the Brocock Atomic XR in 22 caliber to hunt ...youtu.be
I can’t believe she gets away shooting these things in the places she does!![]()
You can do just fine with a .22 PCPI still don't see why a head shot with a 22 caliber wouldn't work. Do they have large heads and small brains maybe?
Florida has some specific laws on killing wildlife like iguanas. Research them before you start hunting. Also bear in mind that almost all of South Florida is city limits which might affect air gun usage.How to Go Florida Iguana Hunting | Field & Stream
Florida iguana hunting is easily accessible and a boatload of fun. Here's how to identify, find, hunt, and cook the lizard of South Florida.www.fieldandstream.com
I go to Florida to fish a couple of times a year and I've seen big iguanas sunning themselves on docks. Now I need a powerful air rifle to shoot and eat them.
Recommendation for an iguana rifle?