Lucky Duck Presents: The Python Cowboy & A Dog Named Otto

Florida is the epicenter of invasive species in the United States. The task of removing these invasive species is not for the faint of heart. Enter Mike and his wirehaired pointer, Otto.
Mike “The Python Cowboy” and his trusted sidekick Otto, are on the frontlines tag-teaming these invasive species almost daily.
Mike, Otto, and team have removed nearly 8,000 iguanas from the Florida canals in the last year alone. The team has also removed nearly 1,500 pythons (eggs included) in just the last few months.
What Mike has been able to accomplish for the native wildlife of Florida would simply not be possible without Otto. The gritty duo works together quickly and efficiently removing invasive species from the Florida canals and Everglades. Their teamwork shows us another amazing story of what’s possible when man and dog forge an unbreakable bond through hunting.
We’re proud to play a small role in keeping “The World’s Best Iguana Dog” safe and comfortable while traveling in a 5-star crash tested, Lucky Kennel. Stay after ‘em, Otto.
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[@comfortablynumb9342]

I remember when Mike found his first active nest with a python and eggs. He was stoked. I was too. It's awesome how much Otto has changed the game. Trained python dogs are probably the best tool for the job. I hope more people will start using dogs because getting the nests is clearly a great way to reduce the numbers of pythons.

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Agreed! Great story and thanks for watching

[@phillipbarnhouse496]

Mike, you and Otto are the best, thank you both !!! When people think of saving Florida your name comes to the top of the list !!!

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

They make a great team!

[@FloridaJack]

Great video. As a Native Floridian, I'm proud of Mike and the work that him and his family does.

[@tjmmcd1]

I'm also a native Floridian who's proud of Mike and the work that....'he and his family do'.

[@AnyFishWillDo]

Awesome video. That guy is crazy in a good way. Amazing what he is getting done to better Florida.

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@lindamccoy9]

Mike and Otto are the best!! Thank you so much for doing this video of them and their quest to rid Florida of the pythons and iguanas.

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

We agree. Thanks for watching!

[@jessejlewismeng]

Otto the baddest dawg on the block

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

He's awesome!

[@kitchkitch-my7uo]

love trapper mike, hes a legend

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

For sure!

[@kitchkitch-my7uo]

@LuckyDuckDecoys you guys did a fantastic job, very well done!

[@cherylb2008]

Mike is such a blessing to the Everglades He is very hardworking and courageous I’ve watched his channel and he is cleaning up those invasive species

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Florida is my home state and I truly appreciate what Mike and his dogs do to get rid of invasive critters. I've been watching him for a couple years now and he's always entertaining. Thanks for making a video about him.

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Thanks for watching!

[@smscoal8579]

Thanks for making this video about Trapper Mike. I love when he’s with Otto! He’s really working hard to clean up the Everglades.

[@grandy0406]

Great stuff Mike and Otto.

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

They make a good team! Thanks for watching

[@megamooz8833]

me and my 9 year old daughter watch otto for bed times much love from bristol uk 🇬🇧

[@timcunningham9996]

Thank you trapper Mike for what you do!!!

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Thanks for watching!

[@PNWwonder]

Long time fan of Trapper Mike and Otto! Great seeing this pop up on my feed. Mike is truly passionate about wildlife and management of invasive species, he does great work!

[@Steelbow-archery]

Appreciate all the hard work, trapper Mike is a pioneer for us Floridian.

[@ElPlantPapi]

Love to see Mike, his work and his dogs are getting the much deserved recognition they have been working for. Not only does Mike does an immeasurable hell of a job protecting the Everglades but he puts time, money and effort creating awesome content for us to enjoy! Great production! Loved the vid!

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Thank you! We appreciate it!

[@joelanning4322]

I say thank the Lord for Mike and Otto. We need a hundred just like them.

[@staceycrews2666]

Mike, you're my hero. I moved to Florida to do what you do. I'm still trying to get started.

[@larrystephens7437]

It is all about the dogs for me too.... Get em Ott!!

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Agreed. Thanks for watching!

[@justinmas299]

Loved the last shot of otto hucking himself off the bank, all or nothin!

[@brianquilty687]

Fantastic !! Been watching Mike for years now.

[@stevenharper9066]

Thanks bro 👍🏻😎🦎🐍

[@jenniferclark9170]

Ol' trapper Mike is the absolute best. Love the production on this video. Well done!

[@michaeldudas7584]

Nobody has done more to combat invasive species in Florida than Mike and Ole' Ott!

[@johnsebar7807]

geez this was great. Ottos tail wagging shows how much fun he is having. Really sad , I birded in the everglades 30 years ago, it was great, really sad that most are now gone. Great educational video.

[@paulsams1]

Awesome video Mike, of all the KZbinrs out there, you are probably my favorite to watch and learn from. You have a fan in Tampa

[@thornehauser9511]

I freaking love python cowboy. And Otto is an awesome dog!!!!!

[@HELENGodLoves]

I'm gonna be watching this on my TV later!!! So happy for Florida to have such a fantastic team

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Thanks!

[@eliaswebster937]

Trapper Mike is a different breed. We could use more like him.

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Agreed!

[@pkool79]

I like what this guy is doing. You know they saying when your dog looks like the owner. Just make sure Otto stays save from gators!

[@beverlyhanlon8376]

As usual, good job Mike and Otto. Stay safe.

[@dickmcshan9778]

I have been a fan and follower of "Trapper Mike" for a long time. Glad to see him and Otto are getting the attention and promotion they deserve! Cheers, Dik from Vancouver.

[@randallnadeau1691]

Your lifestyle is what freedom looks like, great videos

[@nathanmorkovsky2855]

Thank you for what you both do!!

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Thanks for watching!

[@autumnfalls116]

This was such a well done documentary! I loved the facts at the end, and knowing that none of those lives went to waste is amazing!

[@copenhagencroc4649]

This is one awesome video and how great to see the Beard of Doom in action =) Old Ot' is getting some well deserved spotlight. Fun to see Mike's work through a different lense and filter, thanks for this. I wanna be, I wanna be like Mike!

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Us too! 😂 thanks for watching!

[@Ms.MidWestMess]

GET ‘EM OTT! YEAH SON! Didn’t even watch it. Been a fan of this dude before he blew up. 🙌🏻

[@johnberens2898]

Mike....you two are the best couple in America😁. Otto really is like a great safety in football

[@kathyweddle4874]

My favorite cowboy!!

[@irisElee]

Vow! ❤❤❤ Mike and Otto, you are REAL men! Just awesome!

[@tommessner3502]

Excellent!

[@salth2o3234]

Trapper Mike is a damn legend!

[@andyhillard3803]

that guy is bad ass!

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@lindaarchinal9008]

Cool vid! Otto and Mike getting down! Thanks!

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Thanks for watching!

[@tjmmcd1]

What an awesome video! The film crew, sound and final editing was top-notch; not to mention the incredible work performed by Mike and the, Best Supporting Actor, Otto. The blood from the python bites on Mike's hand, (which wasn't even mentioned), was as real as it comes. No need for a special effects team here, son.

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate it.

[@benwallace935]

Thanks lucky duck, for doing a phenomenal job of highlighting floridas two superheroes.

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

🙏🏼

[@silvergrizzly316]

Awesome film guys, great job! I gotta say, you couldn't have paired up with anyone better than Cowboy and Otto! Thank you for the video.👍👍

[@mcproductions2151]

Just bought some python cowboy merch 👍

[@cazcadeoutdoors]

the ending shot is 10/10 to go with the voice over

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Thanks for watching!

[@debbiestyer453]

Otto and python Mike...yeah

[@poodlemom1109]

Luv Otto♥️🐾🐾

[@danielwebb45]

Otto is amazing

[@samathadillard7591]

Otto's tail is always wagging hes living his best life

[@squiggyg.8415]

Better title…Otto The Great and his dude named Mike😎

[@MD-173]

"A dog named Otta" lol. I see what you did there. I get you Lucky!

[@dinnerbeerandamovie]

Nice job all around guys!! Great video

[@yotehunter3468]

Man's a millionaire, just having fun every day, lucky guy!!!

[@dennismalcolm6620]

GREAT DOG 🐕 👍...ITS GREAT TO SEE THE JOB YOU ARE DOING!!!!...CLEANING UP WHAT SOME CARELESS PEOPLE STARTED WITHOUT CARING ABOUT THE CONCIQUENC OF THEIR ACTIONS!!!!.😢😮

[@geraldinerice5371]

Good boi otto.❤❤

[@mikejones2632]

Awesome job ! Looks fun

[@drumgodtim]

Outstanding!

[@TinCanSailor]

Awesome video. Thank you Lucky Duck and from my Florida Family to Trapper Mike's our sincerest gratitude, we wish you success beyond your imagination sir.

[@americanman2382]

WELL PUT TOGETHER....GREAT VIDEO 📸

[@brucevonah511]

Florida Noodlin lol

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

LOL!

[@philipballard8083]

Brilliant video and very interesting

[@fishinarkansas3348]

I really hope yhis wasnt a 1 off video. Lucky duck yall picked him up and started sponsoring him right? Dude is a legend!! Also otto is one hell of a dog!!

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Thanks for watching! It’s a partnership we are excited to continue!

[@elisr357]

Great video!

[@DrBsy]

Mike and Otto are da bomb🎉. Keep doing what you know how to do best🦾🦾🦾

[@robertkelley949]

Hey Mike I seen one of your shorts on KZbin you and Otto were working a canal loved it Otto remind me of my buddies female wire hair Maggie we hunt upland game in Minnesota and South Dakota

[@AngieJames4172]

Great video! Trapper Mike is an awesome and amazing man. He sure does bust his buns trying to get rid of as many Iguanas and Pythons as he can (and any other invasives). His wife is an amazing woman as well!

[@joshshackleton4444]

Awsome stuff

[@jerryshowens3049]

That was cool. Good Job to you both.

[@natedawg1275]

Mike is a legend

[@stevel1733]

Guys. That was cool!!

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

We appreciate it!

[@MadPick]

Great video! I follow the Python Cowboy channel, and I really enjoy Mike's videos.

[@larryliedner9026]

That python got you

[@TomWrightTM]

Bad ass video brother! Hope to get out there soon with the boys

[@mcproductions2151]

Trapper Mike is my boy.... but Lucky Duck sure can edit 😂

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

😂 🙌

[@johnp9975]

loved that

[@charlesoverton]

Good one

[@ricklewis8868]

I know it otto is the greatest puppy dog I have ever seen and he is Mike's little boy his child he has to take care of otto like he is a father now and Mike can say that otto is his little boy tell otto that he is the BEST PUPPY DOG IN THE WORLD

[@tracker1313]

THAT'S ALOT OF GOOD MEAT.

[@el_bee89]

Ottos nickname should be WGID!!

[@LadyShmady]

Nice job, son.

[@doonhilla]

Man, loved that, what a sick edit. Have you ever had a close call with Otto or your other dogs, with gators, hogs, anacondas or venomous snakes?

[@Spangs3]

Everybody just going to act like you didn't fall out of your chair and throw your phone across the room when the python struck?

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

😂

[@Eddy63]

C B & Otto ... Nuff Said

[@johnemillermiller2802]

cool

[@beardedtraveleradam]

Your videos are sick, I was huge reptile enthusiast and actually owned a reptile store in Georgia back in early 2000's , I actuall wonder why your not seeing reticualted pythons ? They became lmost as popular pets as burmese but way more nasty and bigger!!!! Then I moved to Hawaii no snakes or lizard allowed.... I hope I can book a hunt with you seems amazing... Keep the good work and videos coming.

[@benwright67]

That was the weirdest coyote video I've seen. Lol

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@YajYia90]

You don't get muscovy duck when you order at a restaurant lol

[@bobbymoody2473]

💥🐍🦎🐍💥

[@ca9968]

This guy and Matt Dubber from Airarmshuntingsa should get together for some colab work, he`s a beast at taking out pest species with an airgun...

[@rabbithomesteading3797]

That is interesting they use the same nest. You did not specify but does the same python uses the nest again or will another use it if you remove the original nester. Curious. TY great video!

[@tjmmcd1]

Addendum: slow the speed and watch from 13:23 to see the python bite Mike's hand. (you know you want it...)

[@danielashford2430]

Great video about time a video over 13 minutes…lol.peace brother…

[@wbsouthton]

1/2 of them won’t bite yah, Ahhhhh, that means ? That other half.😅😅😅😅

[@hdjake8803]

How much a year do you make doing this?!?!?

[@A_Smith94]

Do gators not worry you when Otto is in the water?

[@LuckyDuckDecoys]

Yes mikes very careful about that!

[@nikolamiskovic1855]

What kind of gun is he using?