The South Florida Water Management District is now rewarding hunters for removing python eggs and active nests from the ...

The water management district began its landmark python hunting program in 2017. Hunters generally earn an hourly rate of $13.

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program announced its October winners. Hunter Donna Kalil captured the most pythons in October with 21, earning her a bonus award.

Hunters stepping into the Everglades arena for the 2026 Python Challenge will find a population unculled by winter’s freak freeze and the potential need for a strategic reset in tactics because of ...