Iguana (Chicken of the trees) - Anyone ever try this?

[Pucky Freak]

Not sure, but I’m thinking carnitas for the legs and smaller tail bases and sear and bake the large tail bases.

I shot 2 giants that I didn’t recover, the rusty brown and orange color - one ran down the burrow and the other swam down to the bottom of the canal. It’s about a nickel-sized target for an instant kill, and if you’re off on the biggest ones it is not forgiving.

 

[R.K.]

I’d probably try a Caribbean iguana stew, or braise it to pull the meat for tacos or tamales. If it’s anything like turtle, it needs to be braised to get tender.

 

[noharleyyet]

Can't get past the psychological ick barrier...and I've had gator, no problem.

 

[Greybeard]

I had curried iguana in Jamaica. It was actually very good!

 

[44hunter45]

I had curried iguana in Jamaica. It was actually very good!

Is that why they call it Jerk Sauce?

 

[44hunter45]

We saw probably 75. The south FL guide runs the routes a lot so the lizards don’t hold still very long! I’ll PM guide info for anyone who’s interested.

Also, if you have 2-3 days to figure it out, iguana is a very doable DIY hunt with a canoe, kayak, bike, e-bike, on foot, or even road hunting. I can help work you through the basics if it’s something you want to try.
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Are Pythons still on the kill with prejudice list? Did you see any?