It was a productive 2025 for Burmese python hunter Kevin Pavlidis. Pavlidis once again captured the most pythons in December for the South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination ...
In Florida, hunters have successfully caught and removed hundreds of pythons as part of official conservation efforts.
With a new year under way the South Florida Water Management Districted (SFWMD) is once again incentivizing Burmese python hunters in Florida to eliminate as many of the invasive snakes as they can ...
One python hunter, Anthony Flanagan, had a busy March eliminating the invasive snakes. He was rewarded by the South Florida Water Management District.
The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program has removed 245 pythons so far in 2025. Brian Hargrove was the top hunter in August, capturing 63 invasive snakes. The program ...
Burmese pythons are an invasive species in South Florida, negatively impacting native wildlife and ecosystems. State and federal programs pay contracted hunters to find and remove the invasive snakes ...
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.
Wildlife biologists are developing a new python tracking technique that uses GPS-collared possums to lead them to hungry ...