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Everglades City — Python Removal Hunt Weekend, FL
Destination: Everglades City, FLNights: 3Group: 4–8Season: December, January, February, MarchEstimated: $1,200–$2,100/person
Night levee work with Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission python removal specialists, spotlighting invasive Burmese pythons from airboats and taking shots under state program protocols. Days split between marksmanship drills at a private range and exploring Ten Thousand Islands by boat. Stone crab claws and grouper at City Seafood Market, then bourbon and cigars at the lodge fire pit overlooking the mangrove estuary.
What You'll Do
Shooting Range
Food Tour
Boat Cruise
Tour
Where You Sleep
- · Ivey House Bed & Breakfast
- · The Moorings Lodge
Where You Eat
- · City Seafood Market
- · Camellia Street Grill
- · Triad Seafood Restaurant
Questions
Do I need a hunting license?
No. Python removal under the state program is open to volunteers; FWC provides all legal authorization and safety briefings.
What's the physical demand?
Moderate. Nights involve wading levees and boat work; days are range-based or boat-based with minimal hiking.
What if we don't see pythons?
Sightings are never guaranteed, but winter months (Dec–Mar) are peak season; the program prioritizes areas with recent activity.
Ready to book the story?
Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.