Welcome to the Atchafalaya Swamp, America's Last Frontier. Deep in southern Louisiana there are nearly 1 million acres of flooded forest, marshland and bayous unlike anyplace else in the United States. It's a hidden world, a place where nature still rules—one of the least known territories in the United States. But a hardy breed of "Swamp People" knows the secrets of this dangerous mysterious territory. Most are Cajun descendants of French-speaking settlers who came from Canada in the 1700s—and their way of life has been fundamentally the same for generations. Hunting, especially alligator hunting, remains a major source of their livelihood.

In the first season of "Swamp People," a 10-episode series premiering on Sunday, Aug. 22, at 10pm ET/PT, History follows these intrepid hunters and family men as they head out in pursuit of these most powerful beasts during the 30-day alligator hunting season, regulated by the state of Louisiana.



"Swamp People" explores and celebrates a unique culture far removed from the mainstream of contemporary America. This is a united community that fends for itself and makes a living any way they can in an unpredictable environment. They are self-sufficient, getting everything they need from the land. The familiesof "Swamp People" battle Father Time, Mother Nature and the challenges of life in and around the murky waters of the Atchafalaya Swamp. They are America's forgotten pioneers.

"Swamp People" will introduce the following people:

Troy Landry – Troy works with his son Jacob Landry and Jacob's friend Clint Landry. Troy is the quintessential Cajun swamp man with the quintessential Cajun accent 00 he makes his living as a hunter and fisher. When he's not working, he has houseboat for cookouts and parties for his families and friends.

Junior Edwards and his son William Edwards - Junior & William live off the swamp, spend their day out on the water year-round, crawfishing, hunting deer and crabbing.

Joe LaFont and stepson Tommy Chauvin – known as "Trapper Joe" and "Lil Trapper" they are serious about alligator trapping, as well as nutria, muskrats & shrimp.

Albert "Butch" Knight - Albert follows a long line of African American residents of the Atchafalaya Swamp. This season he drags two of his city slicker sons out for hunting season. Butch also owns a trucking company and when he is not hunting, he drives an 18 wheeler.

Mike Kliebert and Bruce Mitchell – Mike Kliebert's father started the Kliebert Turtle & Alligator Farm about 50 years ago. Mike grew up on and works on the farm. Bruce Mitchell, who married Mike's sister, runs the farm. They also build boats for fellow hunters and fishermen.

"Swamp People" is the story of the American spirit, of the lost art of doing things the right way and of the unyielding desire to preserve a dying way of life from the encroaching modern world.

"Swamp People" is produced by Original Media for History. Executive Producers are Jay Peterson and Charlie Corwin and Brian Catalina is co-Executive Producer. Executive Producers for History is Mary Donahue.