Mitchell Guist

As Hurricane Isaac hits on gator season's opening day, temperatures drop, eggs hatch prematurely and alligators go into retreat from the cold. HISTORY introduces Season 4 of Swamp People as the resolute crews face wild weather.

At the outer edge of America, lies the nation's largest swamp-- a hidden world where nature rules and man fights back. The way of life here has changed little since Cajuns first came here in the mid- 1700's. In a new series HISTORY chronicles the swampers busiest time of year-- alligator season-- and the risks undertaken by the unique group that calls this dangerous and mysterious place home.

At the outer edge of America, lies the nation's largest swamp-- a hidden world where nature rules and man fights back. The way of life here has changed little since Cajuns first came here in the mid- 1700's. In a new series HISTORY chronicles the swampers busiest time of year-- alligator season-- and the risks undertaken by the unique group that calls this dangerous and mysterious place home.

For generations, the people of the bayou have made their living off the land, but its creatures aren't the only source of income. Troy explains how even the moss on the trees was once harvested.