Deep in the heart of Louisiana lies America's largest swamp a million miles of inhospitable bayous, marshes and wetlands where nature rules and humans struggle to tame it. Many of its inhabitants are the hardened descendants of French refugees.
At the dawn of a new gator season, a devastating onslaught of storms and hurricanes threatens the fate of swampers' livelihoods. As dark clouds roll in, Troy unleashes his armada of boats, launching a full assault on the bayou.
As a turbulent hurricane season looms, swampers race against time to capitalize on a rare break in the weather. Troy and Pickle take a calculated gamble in the sugarcane fields, Leron and Porkchop defy superstition by venturing into Scary Bayou.
With Hurricane Francine barreling toward Louisiana, swampers rush to stack their boats before the storm's landfall. Troy and Pickle head to Lake Fausse Pointe, where they hope to fill the boat in this under fished area.
As Hurricane Francine strikes with full force, hunters face the dual challenge of navigating a dangerous storm and preserving their season. Ronnie and Timmy bet on a feeding frenzy in the marsh before the storm.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, swampers rally to reignite their gator season amid the storm's devastation. Ronnie and Timmy fight to finish their marsh tags before the gators move inland.
Swampers race to cash in on a post-hurricane feeding frenzy. Troy and Pickle take on a dangerous hunt using spears to fill their tags in a no-firearms zone.
As record-breaking heat descends on Southern Louisiana, Troy and Pickle rely on shaded lines along the edge of Lake Verret to protect their catch from the blistering sun.
As a full moon rises over Southern Louisiana, the swamp comes alive. Daniel and Zak try to cash in on a feeding frenzy with an open-water hunt. Ronnie and Timmy work to eliminate a massive nuisance gator threatening their friend's property.
Joey and Kallie take on Daniel and Zak in a high-stakes family competition, racing to catch the most gators and avoid cooking crab dinner for the losing team.
Jacob and Little Willie face a frustrating day as they discover multiple poached lines, forcing them to set up a hidden camera to catch the culprit. Ronnie recruits Chase Landry to help him fill his boat with giant gators, forming an unstoppable team.
