Florida Python Challenge™ Virtual Maps
Open ArcGIS Field Maps and opt to skip the sign in step. Next, type “Python Challenge” in the search bar.
Note: All maps are combined into a single mobile map available in the free ArcGIS Field Maps app. The map takes about 3 minutes to download and is best done using WiFi.
The app is available for Apple devices and Google devices.
Participants must follow all Rules and specific area regulations of the seven competition locations:
- Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area
- Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area
- Frog Pond Public Small Game Hunting Area
- Holey Land Wildlife Management Area
- Rocky Glades Public Small Game Hunting Area
- Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area
- Southern Glades Wildlife and Environmental Area
Area Map PDFs
PDF Map Everglades and Francis S. Taylor WMA
NOTE: Scout snakes may be found in Big Cypress WMA, Everglades Francis S. Taylor, Holey Lands, and Rotenberger WMAs during the event. Participants should know how to identify and protect scout snakes.
NOTE: Scout snakes may be found in Big Cypress WMA, Everglades Francis S. Taylor, Holey Land, and Rotenberger WMAs during the event. Participants should know how to identify and protect scout snakes.
Participants must adhere to Competition Location road closures within Big Cypress WMA which include closure of Birdon Road from US HWY 41(25.901547, -81.310739) to lower Wagon Wheel Road (25.965198, -81.311478) and includes Pine Oak Road (25.927962, -81.310813). Bass Lake Road (25.901234, -81.294523) will also be closed for the competition. Participants may not access these roads by vehicle or on foot to hunt for pythons.