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Outguided’s Exciting Iguana Hunts Help Reduce Invasive Species

Combine an exciting hunt for an exotic lizard with the effort to remove a damaging invasive species, and you have iguana hunting – one of the many outdoor adventures at your fingertips on Outguided. With a few clicks, the Outguided platform connects adventurers with fully vetted, expert guides who lead small groups on safe, successful hunts like Capt. Carlos Iriban. Guests can book the trip in minutes and get ready for a unique outdoor experience in South Florida.

Green iguanas are not native to Florida. They cause significant damage to landscape vegetation, vegetables, flowers, and fruit, including the host fruit for an endangered butterfly species. Their burrows are known to collapse sidewalks, foundations and sea walls. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission encourages property ownersto remove them humanely. Also, they may be hunted on many public lands with no license or permit. Iguanas are edible, sometimes called the “chicken of the trees,” and they are especially popular as a taco filling.

Capt. Iriban, a West Palm Beach native, knows the best places to hunt the invasive spike-backed lizard, which can grow to five feet in length. A trained firefighter and paramedic, Capt. Iriban leads groups of two to four hunters, with only two shooting at a time for safety, and supplies firearms and ammunition.

“Iguana hunting is a great sport for everyone from beginners to expert hunters, and it serves an important purpose,” Iriban said. “Our trips are becoming more popular all the time. It’s a gratifying experience.”

Outguided was established in 2019 by Tim Rood and Brooks Pennington, who have experienced both the thrill of nature-based experiences and the hassle of booking them the old-fashioned way. At Outguided.com, the adventurer can select a location and a pursuit and instantly has access to professional guides and outfitters. Travelers can choose their trip, book the dates and pay online. Available activities include fishing, hunting, skiing, winter sports, rafting, scuba diving, and much more, all led by professional guides. There is no fee to guides for being listed on the service, and the Outguided platform empowers them to spend less time on back-office operations and more time leading unforgettable trips in the outdoors.

Outguided is a web-based marketplace for users to search, discover and book professionally guided trips around the world. With a growing list of over 1,500 guided trips available and a first-class consumer experience, Outguided guests can easily book the adventure of their dreams. The Outguided platform provides flawless booking from beginning to end, from the first time to once-in-a-lifetime. It’s all here.

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