At North Coast Adventures PR, every hunt is about more than just excitement—it's about making a real difference. Hunting invasive species like green iguanas, spectacled caimans, and rock pigeons plays a critical role in protecting Puerto Rico’s environment, agriculture, infrastructure, and public health.

Here’s why your participation matters:

Green Iguana Hunting

The Problem:
Green iguanas (Iguana iguana) are an invasive species originally introduced to Puerto Rico through the pet trade. With no natural predators on the island, their population has exploded.

The Impact:

• Destroy agricultural crops, costing farmers millions each year.

• Burrow into roadways, levees, and building foundations, causing severe structural damage.

• Displace native wildlife and disrupt ecological balance.

Why Hunting Helps:
Controlling the green iguana population through responsible hunting helps protect farms, infrastructure, and natural habitats. Every iguana removed helps prevent further environmental and economic damage.

Caiman Hunting

The Problem:
The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) is an invasive predator in Puerto Rico’s freshwater ecosystems. Originally introduced unintentionally, their numbers have increased rapidly.

The Impact:

• Preys on native fish, amphibians, and bird species, threatening biodiversity.

• Creates ecological imbalances in wetlands and rivers.

• Presents risks to livestock, pets, and, in some rural cases, even humans.

Why Hunting Helps:
Targeted caiman hunting helps restore the health of local freshwater environments, protects native species, and reduces conflicts between humans and wildlife.

Rock Pigeon Hunting

The Problem:
Rock pigeons (Columba livia) are non-native invasive birds found across Puerto Rico, especially in urban and agricultural areas.

The Impact:

• Cause significant damage to crops and farmland.

• Their droppings spread harmful bacteria and fungi, posing health risks like salmonella and cryptococcosis.

• Damage infrastructure with corrosive waste and obstruct buildings with nests.

• Outcompete native bird species for food and nesting sites.

Why Hunting Helps:
Managing rock pigeon populations through organized hunts reduces agricultural losses, prevents the spread of diseases, protects urban structures, and supports the conservation of native bird species.

Conservation Through Action

By joining a hunting adventure with North Coast Adventures PR, you are directly contributing to the protection of Puerto Rico’s ecosystems and communities. Our guided hunts are ethical, legal, and focused on true environmental impact—giving you an unforgettable adventure with real purpose.

Hunt with us. Protect the island. Experience the difference.