Can you use your firearm while competing in the Florida Python Challenge? Here's what to know before it begins.

The dates for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge – the annual 10-day hunt for invasive Burmese pythons – were announced today, May 19, with registration now open. The 2026 python hunt will run from ...

The annual Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day event to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Participants can win a share of $25,000 in prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize for ...

Note to audience: Today (May 19) the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Management District will announce the dates for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. A ...