Traveling to FL from OH to hunt. Mail my gear, or bring in checked luggage?

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Josh -

I do a lot of hunting where I need to fly, often to Africa. I used to bring my own rifles, but it usually turns into a complete fiasco with the TSA who need to visually inspect the rifle in its case. It doesn't matter if it is a PB or Air Rifle; they want to see it; and they have absolutely no idea of what they are doing. I carefully instruct them how to remove the rifle and how to place it back in the case, but they are incapable of following even simple instructions and your rifle will be haphazardly thrown back into the case with zero care.

If you are hunting with an outfitter, I would highly recommend using / renting their rifles to save you the aggravation. If you absolutely want to shoot your own rifle, then I would definitely ship it.
 
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I'd mail it..

I'm flying from MI to AK in March and decided to mail my gun stuff in advance using large flat rate boxes since the expense/ hassle factor was more than it was worth for check in.

A 2 L bottle just fits a large square FL box w the reg removed..if that matters to you.

It helps to have a gun that is either small or breaks down. I'm sending a Talon, but the box could easily handle a larger gun taken down.
 
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osujudoman said:
Hi Everyone,

I'm looking to take a trip to FL in a month or so to do some iguana hunting. I've seen mixed stories of trying to fly with my rifle and air tanks. Could anyone comment on whether it may be a better idea to ship my rifle to my destination ahead of my arrival, avoiding airports and TSA altogether?

Thanks,

Josh
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I think some or most Guides provide the gun you use , that way they know the gun is up to the task .
 
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Avator said:
Man. .with all the recent complaints about shipping services lately I'd be leary of sending my guns anywhere.

Best of luck to you whatever you decide.
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I flat rate stuff via USPS all the time and have had zero issues.

Things may take a bit longer to arrive depending on the time of year, but it's been very reliable. So as long as you give enough leadtime on your shipment it should be OK. They make insuring your shipment affordable too.

Way, way better than letting the airline and/ or TSA have you by the short and curlies IMO
 
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JaceSpace1369 said:
I would mail it or use the outfitters gear. Like @MAUMAU said.

Myself and most guides in Florida provide everything you could need for a hassle free hunt, as well as backups.
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Not to hijack this thread, but an iguana safari has entered my mind as something that I'd like to do as an excuse to get out of the midwest next winter.

Is this something that can be DIY or would you suggest just going w a guide? My inner-dirt bag thinks that if my cousin could manage to do a elk hunt on his own, I should be able to handle some lizards.
 
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Sleestak said:
Not to hijack this thread, but an iguana safari has entered my mind as something that I'd like to do as an excuse to get out of the midwest next winter.

Is this something that can be DIY or would you suggest just going w a guide? My inner-dirt bag thinks that if my cousin could manage to do a elk hunt on his own, I should be able to handle some lizards.
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You could try to do it on your own.The biggest difference between an elk hunt on your own and an iguana hunt on your own, is the fact that you're shooting in public.

The closest thing that you will get to being nowhere near public is going through the canals, and even those for the most part are near people's homes and communities.

Also, not every city has the same statutes regarding the use of air guns.
 
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JaceSpace1369 said:
You could try to do it on your own.The biggest difference between an elk hunt on your own and an iguana hunt on your own, is the fact that you're shooting in public.

The closest thing that you will get to being nowhere near public is going through the canals, and even those for the most part are near people's homes and communities.

Also, not every city has the same statutes regarding the use of air guns.
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I admit to having no clue as to the ins and outs of Iguana hunting, so figured access and regulations are probably the two biggest things that would make a guided trip the better experience. Probably as a time saver too it would offer a huge advantage. I like to plan, but just showing up and doing something without any hassle on my part is just as fun.
 
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Sleestak said:
I admit to having no clue as to the ins and outs of Iguana hunting, so figured access and regulations are probably the two biggest things that would make a guided trip the better experience. Probably as a time saver too it would offer a huge advantage. I like to plan, but just showing up and doing something without any hassle on my part is just as fun.
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I hear ya, well that just makes it easier. The best part is having someone drive you on their golf cart with access to a iguana loaded golf course to shoot iguanas to your hearts content. Or going on someone's boat and shoot every invasive/ nuisance animal you can spot.
 
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