"By engaging the public in science-based invasive species management, we are able to raise awareness and strengthen support ...

Florida wildlife officials released more information about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge on Tuesday, which brings hunters from all over to compete for a big cash prize while also helping protect ...

There are many types of hunts and hunting seasons in the United States, but Florida may have the most interesting hunt in the ...

It's almost python hunting season in Florida! Every year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District host a python challenge and award ...

The Florida Python Challenge is an annual 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida's ecosystem. The 2025 challenge saw 934 participants remove a record 294 pythons, ...

Taylor Stanberry won the 2025 Florida Python Challenge by eliminating 60 Burmese pythons. A record 294 pythons were removed during the 10-day competition. The event drew 934 participants from the U.S.

With Florida's menacing invasive python population, the South Florida Water Management District is rewarding $1,000 for most ...

Florida hosts an annual Python Challenge, offering a $10,000 prize to the participant who removes the most invasive pythons. The 2025 challenge winner, Taylor Stanberry, was the first woman to win and ...