History's 'Swamp People' Is Filmed in the Deep South

The phrase “see you later, alligator” is taken literally in the state of Louisiana. Deep in the wetlands lies a community of more than 2 million alligators and History’s hit reality show Swamp People, offering us a rare glimpse into their habitat.

The series, which first aired more than a decade ago, follows alligator hunters who brave the elements with hopes of bringing home the bacon — or in this case, alligator.

In January 2022, Swamp People returned for Season 13, in which we saw natural disaster strike. The crew was forced to clean up the damage caused by Hurricane Ida, a category 4 storm that ravaged the gulf coast. Thankfully, the show has continued on and is now in its 15th season. But where exactly is Swamp People filmed? Here’s what we know.

The cast of Swamp People hail from different parts of Louisiana. With the exception of Bayou Sorrel-native Willie Edwards, and Bruce Mitchell — who lives in Hammond, La. — the rest of the cast comes from Pierre Part, Vacherie, and Belle River. The cast's hunting ground is nearby, in south-central Louisiana.

Swamp People is filmed throughout the swamps of the Atchafalaya Basin in cities like Pierre Part, Houma, and Morgan City. Though the hunters spend most of their time along the coast, they’re well-known throughout the entire state.

Swamp People star Troy Landry told Louisiana Travel that he’s a hero in his hometown. "Everybody in my family is so excited, even my momma,” he shared. “When she told somebody she was from Pierre Part, they asked, 'Do you know the Swamp People?’”

With pride, Troy’s mom told his fans that he actually happened to be her son. It wasn’t long before she was signing autographs.

He added, “There's 5,000 other alligator hunters out there, and we were fortunate enough to be the ones on this show. Everywhere we go, people recognize us, and they get excited. It's like they're meeting some real movie stars or something."

Since Swamp People first aired in 2010, we’ve been forced to say goodbye to several beloved cast members. Along with Jay Paul Molinere, who exited Swamp People after eight seasons, Big T Rogers Richard left the series after a serious foot injury sat him down. Season 12 newcomer Cheyenne "Pickle" Wheat also stepped away from the show ahead of the premiere of Season 15, which aired on Jan. 7, 2024.

Pickle reportedly took some time away from the show so she could spend time with family. She and Joshua Kippes welcomed a daughter in April 2023. Although the cast count had declined, Season 13 brought us two new alligator hunters — Porkchop Williams and LeRon Jones. We were also introduced to the impressive Anna Ribbeck in Season 14.

Catch new episodes of Swamp People Thursdays at 9 p.m. EST on History.