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Ronald Kiger Wins $10K in 2024 Florida Python Challenge After Capturing 20 Pythons in 10-Day Hunt

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Ronald Kiger Wins $10K in 2024 Florida Python Challenge After Capturing 20 Pythons in 10-Day Hunt

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The 2024 Florida Python Challenge concluded with Ronald Kiger from Marion County winning the $10,000 grand prize for capturing 20 Burmese pythons. The 10-day hunt saw the participation of over 850 hunters from 33 states and Canada, who collectively removed nearly 200 invasive snakes from the Florida Everglades. The annual competition, aimed at controlling the population of invasive Burmese pythons, continues to draw significant interest from conservationists and hunters alike. Donna Kalil secured the 2nd place for most pythons caught.

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