INVASIVE IGUANA Hunting in the Florida Keys | BBQ Iguana Catch, Clean, Cook

[@TsunauticusIV]

You’re living the life I always dreamed I would end up living… then reality hit. Ended up having to give 24/7 care to my disabled dad. He was 100% service connected disabled but the VA wouldn’t help because we “lived too far away” from their locations. The only option they would ever extend is for him to move into a care facility and sign over his life. His mind was intact and I didn’t have the heart to put him in a care facility to die a miserable way. So yeah it’s my fault that I pushing 40 and no family and nothing to my name. But… I get to live vicariously through your vids. I sincerely thank you for sharing. Stay awesome!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks

[@moonlitpearl700]

You have riches in heaven because your Heavenly Father deeply appreciates you hard work & sacrifice

[@jbj27406]

There are more of us out here living vicariously than you might imagine. You're still young. Your gift of care for your father will not go unrewarded. Good work!

[@jeffdickerson3]

It's so nice to see you 2 reach out and do other things, again you never fail to put out great content, Go Tug! Krystal is such an asset to the video's she supports you all the way

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes she does thanks

[@jeffdickerson3]

@TugTrashOutdoors2 is this real

[@markohioicefishing3761]

Hunted with Brandon three weeks ago. He was a great guy and had a lot of fun. Would recommend this to anyone that is down there.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

For sure!

[@phillipcarroll6625]

As someone who cooks iguana often, next time, cook it in a pot with liquid. The same way you would make stewed chicken or chicken for gumbo. Grilled iguana can be tough and dry. Great video!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Great idea!

[@realoldgeekster]

Great video, I sure was not expecting you guys to do this! I enjoyed your video! I am so glad I found you guys. Such great content for me a city boy. Also, your video clarity was ultra HD for my TV.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks so much!!

[@mastergunnerysgt1258]

I hope that one day we can meet so I can tell you of my brothers and I went into S America in early 1978. So I can tell you about the small towns and villages of what we ate in our travels. No pun about it you over cooled your Iguana. You know of who I am, but thanks for another great vid, for I love it.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I hope so to!

[@dwightcope5918]

I like your excitement. You're excited wherever you are. I appreciate that.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir

[@cuocsonglangnoigogang]

Your adventurous spirit in hunting invasive iguanas on a tropical island showcases your resourcefulness and respect for local ecosystems, turning a conservation effort into a flavorful BBQ experience. And im am floating village life.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man

[@jackhart-l5o]

Ian you are correct about boil the meat prior to cooking it on the grill. My guides in Puerto Rico boiled them prior to putting them on the grill. They seasoned them with something very similar to bbq. I went back three times for more. Super fun shooting and great eating!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Bucket list!

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Ian & Krystal! This was awesome. Iguanas make awesome videos for sure. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@charlesdriggers4320]

Amazing video keep them coming .

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks, will do!

[@lawhornracing6921]

I’ve been looking into booking an iguana trip in Florida. Thanks for the video and for the true down to earth reviews. Love the catch clean cook viewpoint. Keep it up. My first video. Subscribed

[@JohnnyNix33]

A hunting video from the Keys is not what i was expecting today, but an awesome video! Thanks for taking the hit for the Tug Trash Family and trying some iguana for us. I'm not sure I'll be ordering it the next time I see it on a menu... and "Chicken of the Trees" had me rolling haha. Thanks as always!

[@FreddyLopez-v6u]

Need to boil first. It will soft the meat. It then you can cook it any way you want it. Broil,friedetc.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. And now for something completely different! I’ll try almost anything once. Looked like a blast.

[@karinbrantner3081]

Ian, you and Krystal are the perfect team and you two rock U Tube with your adventures, no better way to spend a rainy Sunday Afternoon for me, I am watching a DeerMom video next...I am so glad I vacated South Florida before the lizards took over....

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@theathjr]

The chicken of the trees. Man that made me laugh

[@richiekaylor5004]

Can’t wait for the video again tho I didn’t get notifications 😅 God bless your family

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Wish I knew why sorry

[@burkeewardall]

Great safety, and shooting tips. Very informative. Thanks!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks

[@jb2257]

Super fun video B is cool for giving it a shot and not being cringed out love that

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Me too

[@grimfang5023]

I love frog legs. Never had gator but I would definitely try this!

[@scottmichael3745]

Gator is pretty good. Kinda like greasy chicken.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I enjoy frog legs

[@adamyoung480]

@@scottmichael3745Aloha, not if it’s done properly.

[@keithselzer9816]

Awesome video as always. Keep them coming you are definitely living a great life.

[@keithselzer9816]

@TugTrashOutdoors1 Thank you Sir. I really enjoy watching your videos

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks! Will do!

[@sandcrabronco]

We are starting to see iguana here in central Florida, now I have another use for my single pump air rifle. Another cool video, keep 'em coming!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Get em!

[@JaxonDaniel0413]

You guys are awesome!! Finally a channel that I can relate too!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽

[@bubbletrail6404]

Great video guys, looks like it would make a good curry stew over rice. Keep up the good work.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Definitely what I should have done but I had limited time

[@michaeledwards8215]

This looked like a blast!

[@robertj.mallonjr.9790]

That jerk seasoning is the best...been using it for twenty + years....

[@Lonewolf_1776]

Yes indeed I love the hot & spicy one

[@mstuckey311]

I like the hot and spicy Walkerswood and i add a little white vinegar and their scotch bonnet hot sauce to the marinade. I might try lime juice instead. Ive only done chicken, but i think marinating it overnight is the key. Should work for iguanas as well.

[@GeorgeRussell-i2l]

I used to live in Southern Mexico and Iguanas are plentiful. THey are quite tasty fried in a chile sauce.

[@Wishard_Wire_Co]

Loving squirrel hunting, I could get into this!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🐿️ 🦎

[@dnaoutdoors121]

Awesome!!! Definitely on my to do list.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Let’s go get a gator!

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@kalieelkins9155]

Walkerswood jerk seasoning is the best!! If you like hot sauce try there Scotch Bonnet hot sauce...its my favorite!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip!

[@LetsCrappieFish]

I have never been deep sea fishing. :( You are living it up bro!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You should!

[@RyanWatkinson-we5km]

You guys are awesome! Love your videos!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You rock!

[@1deepfishing]

Another great video keep up the good content 🤙🤙🤙

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks! Will do!

[@robertmoore2309]

Great video as always 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@adampotts9696]

Looks really fun...but I've heard they taste nasty! Like you said, I'm sure cooking them second time, you would do something different. The bacon and potato soup sounded pretty good. But it's hard to do that when it's a 100° degrees out!! Great video guys!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Oh yes!

[@chrystinaricks779]

Lol, iguana tree rats!!!! Ian you are too funny. Love this episode. Chrystina from Lakeland Florida 💕💕💕

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@allenferry9632]

Thanks for taking one for the team. Do you have to knock on peoples door before you hunt or is it a public area?

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

They get permission on properties to have them removed

[@reelivin8112]

Ian, man I have been eating them for over 20years, we were working on a job in boca/laud. These guys were catching them constantly by the canals and would grille them up almost every day for lunch. From that point on I made it a point to hunt those things at least once a month and have a bbq

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome!

[@ammohead73]

I've never had alligator but soon as you mentioned frog legs, I was like yea I'd sooo love to ty them. I grew up gigging frogs, yumm! We don't have those in southern Ky, how about a little blue tailed lizard lol.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣

[@shawnharriman1916]

Get those guys cook book !!

[@raymondbradley6788]

Ian, I had no idea you could eat those things well let me retract that statement. I guess you can eat anything if you’re hungry enough.😂😂😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣

[@7spadefish7]

I wonder if a FLIR thermal handheld would work for spotting them.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Maybe

[@royrostjr1352]

Hello there Ian just wondering what kind of air rifle are you using

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Not sure exactly

[@royrostjr1352]

@TugTrashOutdoors2 what are you talking about

[@janicekbritt534]

It could be some of the seasoning you used too.

[@RagingNana57]

Cool adventure. I was 2nd guessing trying iguana right with you. 😊 If you ever do try something new that you don't like just say it like Krystal did about the big iguana leg. I mean, I will try new food at least once (some things I won't ever try, like mountain oysters & similar parts😅). If it doesn't taste good I won't eat it again. I love Bianca's honesty! ❤❤ Kuddos B! Stay Blessed!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks Nana

[@BarbaraBrown-j9u]

Thanks this was a awesome video. I enjoyed watching you prepare and cook the iguana meat. I would’ve boil the meat and I think that jerk seasoning burn the meat but that my opinion. I really enjoy all of your videos your videos are amazing. ❤️✌️👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@peteculver6063]

Dip it all in Chickfilet sauce! Game changer

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Fo sho

[@OdomOutdoors]

Cool video. Watched it with the family. We usually catch the iguanas with snares when we are in the keys for mini season. Now my son is begging me to hunt them with pellet guns though. 😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Oh man I hope y’all do! It’s a blast and the keys are over run with them! More than I’ve ever seen this trip.

[@scottmichael3745]

Good stuff buddy!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@floridaripper817]

9:40 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 she definitely merked that thing lol

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

☠️

[@jbj27406]

I was beginning to think that the ice chest was a gag like a clown car. They just kept on coming. Wow.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣

[@Broomesoutdoors]

Tell ‘em like it is tug trash Preciate that buddy

[@Broomesoutdoors]

Chasing pumpkin seed gills this evening wish you was joining us

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That would be a blast!

[@iguanacatcher]

Excellent job!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@joellane3942]

Love your videos

[@Ten7Fishing]

I wanted to try that last time I was in south Florida but it ended up being like a monsoon all weekend!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Every time I go somewhere!

[@nobracobra]

i would soak in buttermilk, and do chicken wing and buffalo dip... sounds delish...

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yep

[@danlowery5552]

Ok now this does look cool to go try, shooting them. It looks like you guys was shooting some of them at great distance. Now you are saying kill shot is thru the eyes !! 14.. so the tail, and legs are parts to eat. I think what you mention Ian. I would try them in slow cooker, after watching crystal, and you eating them. I think cutting them up into 1 inch pieces. I just your opinion. Grilling looks like meat cooks fast. But !! Ian, crystal great shooting, great video. Thanks for taking us on cool hunt.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir

[@ellenmorgan6923]

Thanks for the videos

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you like them!

[@Lockdown22]

i bet it would be good making it korean bbq sauce style. marinate it first. i usually make mine from scratch. onion garlic ginger soysauce, pear/apple, black pepper, chilis, toasted rice vinegar ,brown sugar, korean chili paste blend it all together in processor then cook it down in pan to a simmer to caramelize it and get it sticky, cook meat, finish it off with toasted seseme oil after cooking.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yum!

[@ericfischer996]

I live in Palmetto, any iguanas up here? Also, can you have the tide tanned for, like a pair of shoes or something?

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes and yea

[@Kooly1]

Try marinating the meat and cooking on a smoker. I’ve had it that way and it was good

[@danny88dh]

Them were some sweet lookin pellet guns what caliber where they like .25 or something? Ive always wanted to go iguana hunting that looks like alot of fun

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

.25 yes sir

[@ncoutdooradventures6148]

I wondered if you would do an iguana hunt while you were there! Curious if you would share how much they get for each iguana? I know how much some get in the Miami area....

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Idk

[@IowaLivin]

They put us on some big ones a few weeks ago. Wife shot one that was 5ft 2inches and just over 9lbs!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome!!!

[@DENNISCAVE]

Cook it Ian, one more time 🎶

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤙🏽

[@robmetcalfe8902]

Awesome video

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@moonlitpearl700]

Great video, Deadeye & Annie Oakley killing Iguanas. What an adventure!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤙🏽

[@JerryBrown-ou4ff]

Here ya go

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks buddy

[@tomgensel4134]

I knew you would make it good to eat. I think you need to try it different ways. 👍👍👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I think so too!

[@stevemcfarland875]

An iguana cookbook with more than three recipes,? Shut up and just take my money 💲💲 lol.. been wondering and waiting for about a year and a half when you was going to do an iguana catch clean and cook.. 🎣🎣. Great times..🦎🦎

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!!

[@stevemcfarland875]

I think someone's trolling the comment section looking for a scam..

[@thumpergman]

I'd Mabey try in a slow cooker

[@carolmiland9665]

You have more to cook so do your magic and maybe they will be better. Love to you all❤

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

We will!

[@Lma1974]

She kiiled it with the chicken of the trees, she definitely needs credit for that!

[@michaelmello9510]

Nice work

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks

[@rogercleveland5779]

I followed you from the beginning born and raised in Florida I'm 57 out of all the people I follow I've never seen anyone make Coquina soup when I was young my family would go the beach and get coquinas and make the best soup mad like clam chowder but with coquinas have you ever heard of this.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. Were you on the gulf coast?

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I know about the small Clams you’re talking about in the surf but I’ve never heard anyone making soup with them. I’d love to try it though.

[@FlipCouvillion]

I hope to see at least one recipe from the book when it drops.🤙

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I hope so too!

[@mannyrivera6990]

Thermal Imagining camera will help you pick up their body heat so quick !!!

[@mannyrivera6990]

@TugTrashOutdoors2 Awesome !!!

[@Wishard_Wire_Co]

Crab bait!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yep

[@americanazheck]

Lived in the keys before all of the invasion of critters arrived. Iguana must be good eating

[@jakeguli5538]

I think from what I've seen brother, it's gotta be more a low and slow type thing or like you said, crock pot, pressure cooker, then put your sauce on and reverse sear it quick. Id eat it how it was. I live in NY so definitely no iguanas here, but kinda reminded me of squirrel. Which also has to be done low and slow to get the tenderness. Grilled, it gets chewy like the iguana was. I'm no expert at all though. I would have definitely eaten it grilled. I'll eat just about anything. #fat guy haha

[@adamhackman2089]

Tug needs to audition for the new Popeye movie! Those forearms are ridiculous. Love ya’alls videos.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣

[@donaldbrown1744]

What guns were y’all using?

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Air rifles not sure the make

[@johnderoy916]

Lieutenant Dan - I am soooo happy I wasn't drinking anything at that moment - I would have either choked or spit it out

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣

[@Lma1974]

@12:20 Ian should've said shoot off my shoulder.

[@moonlitpearl700]

14 dead count. Wow. Cannot wait to see what you make with those. Jamaican jerk iguana!😊

[@Will7981]

Iguana to me is something you’d only cook up over a camp fire and gnaw on if you were marooned on some desert island and you had nothing else.😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yeah

[@FL_Native_68]

On a stick!

[@kimdavis2508]

Thank ya Tug; I would not eat this or frog. 😂 But I really enjoyed the video. ❤❤

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. Can’t vouch for iguanas, frog and gator are good.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed

[@danny88dh]

30:41 Big B is a brave girl 😊 but all in all id try it without hesitation if the boss man himself says its decent its gadda be alright lol

[@michaelandersson2856]

👍

[@mattgreen4773]

B was fixin to lose her camera privileges 😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣

[@Alwayzgruvin]

can you link that pellet gun info/ amazing

[@royrostjr1352]

And the size cal

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

.25

[@floridaripper817]

30:49 at least she tried it.

[@royrostjr1352]

😮enjoy

[@robertnester2727]

Hey long time !!! Try dales on that just saying ... Hot n auggie !!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Bob! Dales is good on everything. I do like the low sodium best

[@barrenandbeyond]

😂😂😂 yes!!! Awesome!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir

[@floridaripper817]

Awsome

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽

[@myladcook4779]

What do you do with the rest of him?

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Crab bait