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Charlie Lowes

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Charlie, your experienced guide based in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in iguana and gator hunting adventures. With a deep understanding of the local ecosystem and a passion for these unique hunts, Charlie guarantees you thrilling and unforgettable experiences. Join him for an exhilarating journey through the Florida wilderness, where you'll have the chance to bag some remarkable game and make lasting memories in the process.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Charlie Lowes

Charlie Lowes

Outfitter
Charlie, your experienced guide based in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in iguana and gator hunting adventures. With a deep understanding of the local ecosystem and a passion for these unique hunts, Charlie guarantees you thrilling and unforgettable experiences. Join him for an exhilarating journey through the Florida wilderness, where you'll have the chance to bag some remarkable game and make lasting memories in the process.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grilled chicken wings
Whats your favorite band?
Hank Williams jr
Whats your favorite movie?
American sniper

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grilled chicken wings
Whats your favorite band?
Hank Williams jr
Whats your favorite movie?
American sniper
Whats your favorite sports team?
Dolphins
Whats your drink of choice?
Bourbon
What was your last halloween costume?
Glow stick dad
What do you want for Christmas this year?
A happy family with a big meal
How did you get started guiding?
Commercial fished 20 yrs and alligator trapper..
What makes you different from other guides?
I want everyone to have a great time and come again word of mouth is powerful!!
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Recent Reviews of Lowes Gator and Iguana

4.9
based on 37 reviews

Crystal

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My family had a wonderful trip with Charlie. My husband and two teenage sons can’t wait to go again. Not only was it a successful hunt, Charlie also provided ice cold water and made sure they had everything they needed.

Crystal

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My family had a wonderful trip with Charlie. My husband and two teenage sons can’t wait to go again. Not only was it a successful hunt, Charlie also provided ice cold water and made sure they had everything they needed.
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David

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The guide was good. I think there is a system issue with Captain Experience. We drove from the Orlando area. It was my first time iguana hunting. We booked a 4-hour trip, but Captain Experience upgraded it to a 5-hour trip, which automatically meant more money that was automatically billed. In the end, we were on the water for 3 hours and 50 minutes, which doesn’t seem right, especially considering the price and having to...

David

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The guide was good. I think there is a system issue with Captain Experience. We drove from the Orlando area. It was my first time iguana hunting. We booked a 4-hour trip, but Captain Experience upgraded it to a 5-hour trip, which automatically meant more money that was automatically billed. In the end, we were on the water for 3 hours and 50 minutes, which doesn’t seem right, especially considering the price and having to add the "customer tip of 20%."
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Keenen

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Charlie was a nice guide. He was patient and kind with the kids. We did pay for 5 hours and with rain showers the hunt was cut short to 3 hour and 40 min. Is what it i guess. We shot at 6 iguanas over the period we hunted. All but 1 iquana we shot at was in the first two hours. We ended up with 2 in the boat. I felt...

Keenen

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Charlie was a nice guide. He was patient and kind with the kids. We did pay for 5 hours and with rain showers the hunt was cut short to 3 hour and 40 min. Is what it i guess. We shot at 6 iguanas over the period we hunted. All but 1 iquana we shot at was in the first two hours. We ended up with 2 in the boat. I felt the second half was rushed and we were moving pretty fast which made it tough to spot iguanas to shoot. Also when making the reservation I thought I was booking closer to fort Lauderdale where we were staying but the night before the meeting area given was an hour north of Fort Lauderdale. Not a big deal but with a 6 and 8 year old I really didn’t want to deal with driving so far away for a short hunt. I heard so much about hunting iguanas and with my family being avid hunter we were pumped to go, however our experience was sub parr. Maybe next time will be better….
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hey Keenan this is Trey with Captain Experiences. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear Charlie was kind and patient with your family, that’s something we take a lot of pride in. Conditions can shift throughout the trip, and we appreciate you sticking it out and giving us a detailed perspective on your experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your note about better communication around meeting locations. We...

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Keenan this is Trey with Captain Experiences. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.

We’re glad to hear Charlie was kind and patient with your family, that’s something we take a lot of pride in. Conditions can shift throughout the trip, and we appreciate you sticking it out and giving us a detailed perspective on your experience.

We’ll be sure to pass along your note about better communication around meeting locations. We
understand how important it is to have clear expectations ahead of time, especially when traveling with kids.

Glad we could connect behind the scenes and work on making things right. I hope to have you and your family out on the perfect trip in the future!
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Tracy

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Would definitely rate this 5 ⭐️’s. Charlie was the best host for our iguana hunt. He kept us informed and was very accommodating. He worked hard to make sure we had an amazing experience even without seeing loads of iguanas. Charlie and Cassie have eagle eyes and were able to point them out to us. They were fabulous hosts and if we get back to Ft Lauderdale we will be doing this again!!

Tracy

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Would definitely rate this 5 ⭐️’s. Charlie was the best host for our iguana hunt. He kept us informed and was very accommodating. He worked hard to make sure we had an amazing experience even without seeing loads of iguanas. Charlie and Cassie have eagle eyes and were able to point them out to us. They were fabulous hosts and if we get back to Ft Lauderdale we will be doing this again!!
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Matt

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Great local guide. Hunting was slow with cooler weather, without an experienced guide like Charlie it would have been worse. Book with confidence!

Matt

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Great local guide. Hunting was slow with cooler weather, without an experienced guide like Charlie it would have been worse. Book with confidence!
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Stephen

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We had a group of 6, it was our first time in Florida and this iguana hunt did not disappoint. The day started out slow but once the sun came out it was on. Everyone got lots of opportunities to shoot and Charlie was great to deal with and gave lots of tips and told a few stories. Our shooting could have been better but we still managed a cooler full at the end of...

Stephen

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We had a group of 6, it was our first time in Florida and this iguana hunt did not disappoint. The day started out slow but once the sun came out it was on. Everyone got lots of opportunities to shoot and Charlie was great to deal with and gave lots of tips and told a few stories. Our shooting could have been better but we still managed a cooler full at the end of the afternoon. We definitely will
Be booking again and would recommend anyone to try it.
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Randy

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Charlie was such a cool dude! What an unforgettable experience! It was such a blast I am definitely planning a return trip! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

Randy

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Charlie was such a cool dude! What an unforgettable experience! It was such a blast I am definitely planning a return trip! 🤙🏽🤙🏽
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Larry

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We enjoyed our hunt with Captain Charlie.
Memorable experience and would definitely go again.

Larry

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We enjoyed our hunt with Captain Charlie.
Memorable experience and would definitely go again.
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Gary

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Great guy, easy to coordinate with and very knowledgeable about iguana hunting. Amazing how well Charlie saw the iguanas and pointed them out for us to shoot. All in all great trip.

Gary

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Great guy, easy to coordinate with and very knowledgeable about iguana hunting. Amazing how well Charlie saw the iguanas and pointed them out for us to shoot. All in all great trip.
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James

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We had a very fun and successful hunt with Charlie, he is very easy going which made for a relaxing stress free trip, especially with having kids on board. Would definitely reach out to Charlie again for future hunts!

James

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We had a very fun and successful hunt with Charlie, he is very easy going which made for a relaxing stress free trip, especially with having kids on board. Would definitely reach out to Charlie again for future hunts!
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Joseph

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We called Charlie the day before our trip and he picked up right away and answered all our questions even though it was Christmas Day. Charlie and his crew were on time at the start of the trip and they were very professional throughout the 5-hour trip. They were experts at spotting iguanas and we definitely wouldn't have captured as many without their "eagle" eyes. With their help we managed to take out a huge...

Joseph

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We called Charlie the day before our trip and he picked up right away and answered all our questions even though it was Christmas Day. Charlie and his crew were on time at the start of the trip and they were very professional throughout the 5-hour trip. They were experts at spotting iguanas and we definitely wouldn't have captured as many without their "eagle" eyes. With their help we managed to take out a huge iguana that was over five and a half feet long. Charlie and team were also excellent with our two sons and showed a lot of patience with our youngest since he wasn't always behaving at his best. They quickly loaded our guns whenever we ran out of ammo and they offered water to us to make sure we were all well hydrated since it was a warm December day. The trip was a fantastic family experience that we will never forget. Needless to say, we highly recommend Charlie and we won't hesitate to book another hunt with him when we return to South Florida.
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Xaela

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This Iguana hunt was a blast! Charlie is an awesome guide and I will be recommending him to family and friends. He knows his stuff, is passionate, and I really appreciate how much effort he put into ensuring my 12 year old LOVED this trip. If you’re in south Florida- book this hunt! If you’re looking for something fun to do with your kiddos- book this hunt! Charlie will put you...

Xaela

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This Iguana hunt was a blast! Charlie is an awesome guide and I will be recommending him to family and friends. He knows his stuff, is passionate, and I really appreciate how much effort he put into ensuring my 12 year old LOVED this trip. If you’re in south Florida- book this hunt! If you’re looking for something fun to do with your kiddos- book this hunt! Charlie will put you on a ton of iguana and I can’t say enough good things about our experience.
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Johnny

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We came down for a bachelor trip, and Charlie made it unforgettable! He’s an incredible guide — hands down the best in the Fort Lauderdale area for iguana hunts. There’s no comparison; Charlie’s knowledge, energy, and hospitality put him miles ahead of anyone else, including the Python Cowboy. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Johnny

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We came down for a bachelor trip, and Charlie made it unforgettable! He’s an incredible guide — hands down the best in the Fort Lauderdale area for iguana hunts. There’s no comparison; Charlie’s knowledge, energy, and hospitality put him miles ahead of anyone else, including the Python Cowboy. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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Glen

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Amazing experience! Hunting hogs and catching gators with Charlie was fun, exciting and rewarding. He made sure we had a great time and got our animals. Couldn't have asked for a better guide.

Glen

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Amazing experience! Hunting hogs and catching gators with Charlie was fun, exciting and rewarding. He made sure we had a great time and got our animals. Couldn't have asked for a better guide.
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Ed

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Great guide, and lots of fun. He does a 5 hour where most others are 4 hours at same price. Nice clean boat with plenty of room definitely would recommend and does charters and guides for other game!

Ed

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Great guide, and lots of fun. He does a 5 hour where most others are 4 hours at same price. Nice clean boat with plenty of room definitely would recommend and does charters and guides for other game!
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Julie

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Charlie was an awesome tour guide! We are looking forward to booking another trip in the future!

Julie

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Charlie was an awesome tour guide! We are looking forward to booking another trip in the future!
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Jasson

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Captain Charlie was great. He kept everyone engaged and kept us on the iguanas. I would definitely use captain Charlie again.

Jasson

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Captain Charlie was great. He kept everyone engaged and kept us on the iguanas. I would definitely use captain Charlie again.
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Matthew

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Spending the day with Charlie was outstanding! We had a blast catching Peacock bass, hunting iguanas and alligators. He worked really hard to show us what south Florida had to offer. This will be a day we won’t soon forget. Thank you.

Matthew

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Spending the day with Charlie was outstanding! We had a blast catching Peacock bass, hunting iguanas and alligators. He worked really hard to show us what south Florida had to offer. This will be a day we won’t soon forget. Thank you.
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Brandon

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Charlie was awesome, professional all the way, well equipped and delivered a memorable experience! 10/10 would recommend

Brandon

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Charlie was awesome, professional all the way, well equipped and delivered a memorable experience! 10/10 would recommend
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Erica

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Had a great time. Charlie knew what he was doing and we caught a lot of iguanas and enjoyed the boat ride.we would recommend Charlie absolutely.

Erica

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Had a great time. Charlie knew what he was doing and we caught a lot of iguanas and enjoyed the boat ride.we would recommend Charlie absolutely.
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Cameron

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Super fun awesome hunt!

Cameron

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Super fun awesome hunt!
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Sean

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Charlie is as good as it gets. Great time and saw iguanas all day. Clean boat, friendly family and would highly recommend

Sean

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Charlie is as good as it gets. Great time and saw iguanas all day. Clean boat, friendly family and would highly recommend
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Nate

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Great experience

Nate

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Great experience
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Jeff

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Fantastic trip. Charlie is the guy to book hunts with

Jeff

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Fantastic trip. Charlie is the guy to book hunts with
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Daniel

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Charlie was an awesome guide. My group had so much fun. We had a great experience. Would definitely recommend an Iguana excursion with Charlie!

Daniel

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Charlie was an awesome guide. My group had so much fun. We had a great experience. Would definitely recommend an Iguana excursion with Charlie!
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Brant

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To put it simple.. we will be going back! 100% recommend

Brant

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To put it simple.. we will be going back! 100% recommend
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Michael

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My family had an awesome day hunting iguanas with Charlie! We laughed a lot and had a great time! Thank you Charlie!

Michael

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My family had an awesome day hunting iguanas with Charlie! We laughed a lot and had a great time! Thank you Charlie!
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James

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Great time kid friendly relaxed would do it again in a second top notch equipment

James

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Great time kid friendly relaxed would do it again in a second top notch equipment
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Nathan

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Charlie was a fantastic guide, my buddies and I will definitely contact him again for iguana, Python, or gator hunts. We’re military and got along great with him. Took us to a nice canal, not much water traffic at all, so we were first on the water hunting, not picking up scraps left from other hunters. Went during the summer, which winter is better, but still shot over 20 iguanas. Was a great time, highly...

Nathan

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Charlie was a fantastic guide, my buddies and I will definitely contact him again for iguana, Python, or gator hunts. We’re military and got along great with him. Took us to a nice canal, not much water traffic at all, so we were first on the water hunting, not picking up scraps left from other hunters. Went during the summer, which winter is better, but still shot over 20 iguanas. Was a great time, highly recommend Charlie.
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Ryan

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Charlie was ready before our launch time. He runs nice equipment and the guns were on. We went during the heat of the day due to a late flight and saw fewer iguanas than if had we went out first thing in the morning. They were holed up in the shade and hard to spot. There was plenty of wildlife viewing in between shots. Charlie is a very knowledgeable hunter and fisherman that will...

Ryan

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Charlie was ready before our launch time. He runs nice equipment and the guns were on. We went during the heat of the day due to a late flight and saw fewer iguanas than if had we went out first thing in the morning. They were holed up in the shade and hard to spot. There was plenty of wildlife viewing in between shots. Charlie is a very knowledgeable hunter and fisherman that will put out the effort to ensure a great trip. The kids really enjoyed the peacock bass fishing! Definitely returning!
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travis

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Had a great time with Charlie, he put us on some good ones and knocked it off the bucket list highly recommend for iguana hunting or any other service he offers great guy!

travis

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Had a great time with Charlie, he put us on some good ones and knocked it off the bucket list highly recommend for iguana hunting or any other service he offers great guy!
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Brandon

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A fantastic hunt. Fished an hour and hunted the rest. Killed some really big ones. Will definitely book another trip.

Brandon

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A fantastic hunt. Fished an hour and hunted the rest. Killed some really big ones. Will definitely book another trip.
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Richard

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Charlie was amazing. So much fun, We would book with him again and again

Richard

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Charlie was amazing. So much fun, We would book with him again and again
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Rick

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Had a wonderful day...Great guide...Hope to be able to hunt with him again next time in Florida!

Rick

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Had a wonderful day...Great guide...Hope to be able to hunt with him again next time in Florida!
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Lauren

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Charlie was awesome! Great communication starting right from the time I booked the trip, we had an awesome time and the hunt exceed our expectations!

Lauren

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Charlie was awesome! Great communication starting right from the time I booked the trip, we had an awesome time and the hunt exceed our expectations!
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Rob

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We had the best time. Made a lot of great memories with my family. Definitely will do it again. Charlie was the best - very skilled- very knowledgeable- and very friendly.

Rob

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We had the best time. Made a lot of great memories with my family. Definitely will do it again. Charlie was the best - very skilled- very knowledgeable- and very friendly.
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Krayton

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This was an absolute blast!! There was 4 of us in our group and we all saw plenty of action!! Charlie, and his wife, were a great time, very friendly and accommodating. Couldn’t have asked for a better time!!
Thank you both!!

Krayton

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This was an absolute blast!! There was 4 of us in our group and we all saw plenty of action!! Charlie, and his wife, were a great time, very friendly and accommodating. Couldn’t have asked for a better time!!
Thank you both!!
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