Swamp People on History Channel

When it comes to living and working on the Louisiana bayou, if the gators don't get you, the tornadoes and hurricanes might.

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.

The Swamp People give tips on hunting gators.

Swampers describe a gator in one word.

Find out what makes a gator tick.

The swampers describe what it was like to catch their first gator.

The swampers recall some of the most dangerous encounters they've had out on the swamp.

The swampers recall some of the most dangerous encounters they've had out on the swamp

The Swamp People give tips on hunting gators

Find out what makes a gator tick.

Swampers describe a gator in one word

The swampers describe what it was like to catch their first gator

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.

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.