Can You Believe We Are On Season 6!?!?

Hard to believe we are on season six already. It doesn't seem like that long ago when I started this blog but looking now, I realize its been 5 years since I started writing on here. Time goes by so quick! So Who is the one everyone here has their eye on this season? You know me, I'm a die hard Troy Landry fan. What can I say, Im a girl that likes a guy that requires subtitles.:) Seriously though, Troy portrays the kind of man that is really down to earth, someone that cares deeply for his family and his friends and he's all around fun. So keep it up Troy, choot em'! Are there any new faves? Has any of my non Louisiana residents got up enough nerve to take on the swamps for themselves yet? I hear people talk about how they are planning on it, but has anyone actually done it yet? What did everyone think of Mondays episode? Are they acting crazy or do they know what they're doing? They all take daring steps to ensure a good payout, but is the dare worth the reward.

MARDI GRAS

Its been awhile since I've been able to update my blog but that doesn't mean I stopped watching Swamp People nor have I dropped off the face of the planet. I missed my readers and reporting on all things great in the swamp lands, but I am back now! This time of year in the South is a time for celebrating Mardi Gras. Yesterday was Fat Tuesday, cold as it was and it was COLD, people got out there and enjoyed the parades, ate some King Cake, yelled "THROW ME SOMETHING MISTER!", and gathered beads. However, being it cold, most didn't gather those beads the traditional way and if they did, then they certainly deserved them. :) So now Ash is upon us and people are locking down to their fasting with some amazing dedication. I would like to know if any of my readers are participating in the fast? Also, if any of my readers participated in Mardi Gras? If so... Pictures or it didn't happen! How is Everyone enjoying Swamp People? Are the fans still fans? Likes and dislikes of the newest season? I wanna hear it all! Happy Ash everyone! Heres a photo of me on Bourbon last year. :)

It's a Family Thing! Season Premier of Swamp People

What did y'all think of last night premier for Swamp Peoples 3rd season? I for one thought it was fantastic.. If you didn't catch last nights episode you missed one heck of a kick off to the season... Troy Landry brought in his son Brandon to help him out this season since his usual wingman Clint is unable to help him as much he would like because he has to attend to his turtle farm... Although Brandon was a little slow to start and missed his first shot he got the hang of it the second go around and made his daddy proud. It started out with a late start due from Hurricane Isaac. I remember that bad boy! That hurricane cost my own family thousands in damages... Mother nature is no joke! I know that these swampers will overcome even though they had a late start in the season. Elizabeth brought on her daughter Jessica. Chrissy had to take care of her cattle as Isaac resulted in trouble for her but we should see her back with Elizabeth soon enough. Elizabeths daughter Jessica may only be 19 years old, she has the family business in her blood and proved to her mama she has what it takes to be a swamp queen just like her mom. Jay scared the crap out of his daddy by jumping in the water with a gigantic behemoth of a gator. Thankfully he was unhurt and his daddy dubbed him warrior for the day... Fresh meat! Im not talking about the gators either. On Last nights premier we got a sneak peak at the new swampers in our Louisiana Bayou. These boys are Fresh from Texas! "Bigfoot" Hatcher seems to be the one to watch and Im not saying that just because my maiden name is also Hatcher. ;) But with a name like Bigfoot he must bring some entertainment.

New Season Begins

The newest season of Swamp People start tonight February 14th, 2013 at 9/8 Central so tune in! Heres to another great season of your favorite show on the air!

Can the Women Survive?

Last week we saw Liz take on the swamps with her female co-pilot Christy... Even though they looked like they would struggle with their 1,000 pound beast caught on Liz's late fathers line, it sure didn't stop them from ultimately succeeding and dragging in a powerful catch any man or woman would be proud of. Although it was a close call the length of the beast beat out the swamp king Troy Landry's catch of a 13 footer... They may be ladies, but definitely not the weaker sex. Best of luck to you Liz as you hunts continue!

Thanksgiving Swamper Style in Bayou

Swampsgiving
Tonight on the History Channel!

Premiere Date: 11/17/2011
Gator season has come and gone, but down in the swamp, life goes on for the beloved gator hunters of Swamp People. SWAMPSGIVING offers viewers a glimpse of the world of the swamp in the off-season--in particular, the varied traditions surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday in the Atchafalaya River basin, and the ways in which all of these born hunters and fishers go about procuring their fish and fowl for the big meal.

King of the Swamp Troy Landry Coming to Silver Slipper Casino

Live on the coast? Fan of Choot em' and the creator of the catch phrase? Then you shouldn't miss out on meeting the king and his son Jacob. They will be appearing Saturday the 29th, 2011 to draw for the grand prize, a Gator XUV 825i, to be given away in the Slipper’s “Gators Gone Wild” Giveaway. If you would also like to get in on that action its simple, there are 3 ways to win in the Slipper’s “Gators Gone Wild” Giveaway, with 160 winners and over $50,000 in cash & prizes.

Every Friday and Saturday, now through October 28 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and on October 29 from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m., members of the Silver Slipper Players Club can play for entries into the grand prize drawing to be held October 29 at 9:00 p.m. Additionally, members can play for a chance to be one of two winners, every ½ hour during those same days and times, who will win a $100 Academy Sports Gift Card or $150 in Free Slot Play and an Official Choot ‘Em T-Shirt. And, all ½ hour winners will receive a special entry into a drawing for a Gator TX to be given away on Saturday, October 29 at 10:00 p.m., after the grand prize drawing.

Junior and Willie are coming to Biloxi, MS!

If you live on the coast or nearby and this Saturday is open you should head on out to Edgewater Mall October 21st,2011 from 10:00 AM to 3:00PM. Junior and Willie Edwards will be making an appearance to meet and greet all of their fans. They will be appearing in front of J.C. Penney's from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Come get an autograph from the alligator hunting stars!

Tonight on Swamp People

Two Captains, One Family

After starting the season with more tags than anyone, Troy's ahead of the game, and on pace to tag out by season's end. But as Troy's crew approaches today's hot spot, things don't look promising. The landscape has changed drastically and water lilies are now clogging the entire area. Across the bayou, Joe's hunting with his new helper, and so far, the team is working well. Timmy is a pistol marksman, and his work ethic is steadily impressing Joe. Only a few miles away, Tommy is again captaining his own boat, trying to fill Joe's tags and prove he's an elite hunter. Today Tommy is intent to get down to business. But soon, engine troubles threaten to derail the day and Tommy's tenure as captain could be in jeopardy. Deep in the swamp, Glenn and Mitchell have a little time on their hands. For these brothers, that means one thing--they're ready to hunt. They're intent to cook up their Dad's Famous Squirrel and Dumplings, so they'll need to bag a mess for their pot.

Troy Landry Fans!!!

If you have been waiting to get the chance to meet and greet the Troy Landry team you are in luck! According to their website they have several close approaching opportunities to meet with them.

So now is your chance to be able to get an autograph and hear his famous "choot em!" catch phrase in person.



Below is a list of their upcoming meet and greet dates. If you get a chance to go and meet them on any of the dates below come back to my blog and share with readers your experience with Troy Landry and pictures don't hurt either ;-)...

ON THE ROAD!

July
July 8th
Big River Food & Fuel #11
1008 South Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, Louisiana
Join Troy and Jacob Landry to meet, greet and get their autographs at Big River Food & Fuel in Gonzales, Louisiana from 12 to 4 pm.

July 8th
Celebrity/Sorta Celebrity Softball Game
Cypress Mounds Complex, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Join Troy Landry and a cast of other celebrities at the "Celebrity/Sorta Celebrity Softball Game" benifiting "Support Our War Heroes" and "The Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana" charities at 6:30 pm.

July 16th
Bass Pro Shop
Denham Springs, Louisiana
Join Troy Landry to meet, greet and get his autograph at Bass Pro Shop in
Denham Springs, Louisiana.

July 29th
Simmons Sporting Goods
Bastrop, Louisiana
Join Troy and Jacob Landry to meet, greet and get their autographs at Simmons Sporting Goods in Bossier City, Louisiana

July 30th
Lafayette Outdoor Expo
Lafayette, Louisiana
Join Troy Landry to meet, greet and get his autograph at the Lafayette Outdoor Expo in Lafayette, Louisiana.


August
August 6 & 7th
Gander Mountain
Lakeville, Minnesota
Join Troy and Jacob Landry to meet, greet and get their autographs at Gander Mountain in Lakeville, Minnesota.

August 13 & 14th
Gander Mountain
Madison, Wisconsin
Join Troy and Jacob Landry to meet, greet and get their autographs at Gander Mountain in Madison, Wisconsin.

August 19- 21st
Buckmasters Expo
Montgomery Convention Center
Montgomery, Alabama
Join Troy and Jacob Landry to meet, greet and get their autographs at the Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery, Alabama.

Who is watching now?

Have you watched tonight episode or are you currently catching it on the History Channel... If so share your thoughts and favorite parts of what you saw tonight. After another great episode tonight its hard to find any flaws. Swamp People always leaves you wanting more in a good way.

Although these men may not work in corporate America, or wear ties and suits, although their menus may vary for most one thing is true. These men have more balls then most! Put Fabio on a boat with an alligator and lets see how he does. :) Hint to History, put a newbie out there who is totally out of his realm. That would be some good entertainmnt!

New Episode tonight everyone! Are you ready?

It's Personal:

Liz Cavalier has been a solid helper on Troy Landry's boat, but with the season more than halfway done, Liz wants to prove to her boss that she's more. Armed with years of experience captaining her own boat, she decides to step up, offering some of her own hunting ideas to Troy. Junior Edwards has trusted his son Willie with more responsibility. Today, Willie heads out on his own once again, and this time, he's hunting solo. He's on the lookout for the big gator that will make his reputation...but tracking it down won't be an easy task. When R.J. and Jay Paul's lines come under attack by a vicious cannibal gator, it becomes a personal challenge. R.J. will need to use every trick he's got to catch this menace before it stalls his season. An infestation of feral hogs is plaguing Southern Louisiana, and one large hog is encroaching on Terral's property. Feral hogs will charge humans on site--so Terral hopes to take care of the problem before someone gets hurt.

If you would like to view a sneak peak of the episode you can do so by visiting History Channel's Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/SwampPeople

Enjoy tonights episode everyone, I'm excited!

No New Episodes Tonight....

Nothing new on tonight, unfortunately.:-( Just reruns from the weeks before, but if you are anything like me you still watched. Some Swamp People is better then none at all, am I right?

So if you watched tonights reruns what did you think of the episodes and who is ready for some new episodes of Swamp People? I know I sure am!

Do You Netflix?

If you have Netflix you can watch the first season of Swamp People instantly from your TV(if you have an approved game system or DVD player with streaming capabilities) or on your computer. Just saw it on my Netflix and wanted to share. So if you missed any of the first season you can watch it now!

Tune in tonight!

Tonight is another new episode of Swamp People. don't miss it!

Tune into the History Channel at 8/7c for a re-run of last weeks episode Deadly Skies.

As a severe storm nears Southern Louisiana, the hunters are preparing for the worst. With his sharpshooter Liz still recovering from an injury, Troy and Jacob pit themselves against the gnarly weather. Troy uses an old Cajun strategy, employing a special bait to lure the gators despite the storm. Joe and Tommy are not on the same page. Tommy is looking forward to a day off, but Joe has a different work ethic. Joe is determined to run their lines in any weather, and despite protests, he drags Tommy along with him. R.J. and Jay Paul hunt in territory close to the Gulf--which means the winds are blowing even stronger. But Jay Paul isn't worried. Native Americans put a lot of stock in their dreams...and Jay Paul dreamed about catching a large gator in the storm. While the rest of the swampers head to their lines, Junior and Willie are taking theirs down. Junior is on pace to tag out in time, and he doesn't believe that fighting the storm is worth the money or effort.

And stay tuned afterwards for the newest episode Rising Sons at 9/8c... Come back and share your thoughts on tonights newest episode.

Choot em'!

For all the ones who missed tonights episode....

If you missed tonight's episode don't fret it will be available on HistoryChannel.com tomorrow. Here is a short summary of tonight's episode.

"After a rough start to the season, Troy is back in the groove, and on pace to fill his 320 tags. His new sharpshooter Liz has been a large part of his success. But on the swamp, things can change in a heartbeat. During a capture, Liz is injured...and Troy's momentum is suddenly in doubt. Bruce has always hunted solo in the swamp. That's the way he likes it. But today, he's not alone because he's hired a greenhorn named Nick, a local kid who wants learn the craft from a master. But, learning gator hunting isn't easy, and before long, the kid makes a mistake that could cost Bruce his season. So far, Joe and Tommy have had ups and downs this season. However, when the duo comes up against a massive cannibal, the team gels in its pursuit of the aggressive monster. Deep in the swamp, the Guist Brothers are busy making ends meet. With the food supply low, rabbit is on the menu. The brothers set out on the hunt, but they don't have a hunting dog. Glenn decides to take the job."

If you were one of the lucky ones to watch tonight post what you though of the episode and share with others why you enjoy watching the Swamp People hard at work on the dirty swamp waters of Louisiana.

New Episode Coming on Tonight

If you missed last weeks episode you will get a chance to watch it again tonight right before the newest episode.
Last weeks episode we got to get a look at the newest crew member of Troy Landry's.

Liz Cavalier seemed to be a little nervous with her first shots but made a quick recovery and ended up joking around with Troy. She may be a woman but that doesn't hinder her ability in any way to give the men a run for their money when it comes to gator hunting. Tune in tonight to watch the episode. Followed by this weeks newest episode Hot Pursuit.

First Mates:

This season, Troy has been hunting without his longtime helper Clint, and the boys have struggled, falling behind last year's pace. Determined to get back on track, Troy enlists the help of a local sharpshooter...a lady gator hunter named Liz Cavalier. Renegade Gator Hunter Bruce Mitchell hunts alone...that is if you don't count his partner/dog Tyler. Bruce and Tyler began the season solidly, racking up the gators and filling tags. It's business as usual--until, Tyler suddenly goes missing. For Joe and Tommy, the season was off to a strong start...but then, Tommy's behavior disrupted their momentum. Now, a monster gator is popping their lines, and the boys are determined to get him. As the sun sets, Terral and Trapper Agent Corey Hunt are on the trail of a large gator that's been menacing the locals. The boys scour the area to relocate the gator, and to rid the threat...before some one gets hurt.

After last weeks episode be sure to watch Hot Pursuit and come back to share with us your favorite part of the episode and what you have enjoyed about the season so far.

Some people shouldn't carry a gun....

If you caught tonights episode you witnessed all of Junior's bad shots. Clipping Willie under the eye and his arm along with sending shrapnel to their other comrades hand. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, Junior's weakness is gun shot aim. Luckily for Willie his mom is the on call doctor and quickly helps him get the lead out from under his eye, but after the attempt on getting the chunk out of his arm he has enough and opts for waiting to remove it.

Poor Troy isn't having much luck and his gator season isn't looking to bright. Troy seems to think it's because Clint isn't helping him anymore and tries to win Clint over but Clint kindly refuses due to him having to work on getting his own business started. Troy was very understanding, but it is a let down for him because he has a ton of tags to fill before the end of the season.


I sincerely hope they can get their season going with no hitches but only time will tell and if you know anything about alligator hunting you know time isn't a luxury these swamp men have.

The New People of Swamp People

There are a new bunch of swamp people appearing on the show and all of them are not just out to shoot a gator. One in particular Terral Evans is all about trapping alligators that become a nuisance to nearby residents.If you saw tonights episode he was after a cannibal gator that was eating up the other gators, which doesn't seem to be totally uncommon aft Troy Landry caught his cannibal gator last season.

So who have we seen new to the season and who is to come?

First up we have Terral Evans, as I mentioned earlier he isn't in this to kill the gator, he is more of a gator wrestling guru. Amazing how he just reaches into that murky swamp water and pulls out a gator like its nothing. He does this all in Slidell, LA
(where I lived if you didn't know *wink*). On tonights episode they just about got pulled in the water by one angry gator but thankfully Terral was there to save the day, catch the gator and later release him in a more remote part of the swamp land.

Heres Terral Evans biography courtesy of History Channel....

Terral Evans stands 6'4" and weighs in at around 240 pounds. Terral is a swamper in every way—a man who loves the area around Pearl River. While the other swampers are busy hunting gators, Terral is busy moving them. Terral is a gator tagger working with Mississippi Fisheries and Wildlife to track and tag gators. If a gator is causing problems, everyone around knows to call Terral. He does his work at night, snatching gators barehanded, right out of the water.

Another Alligator hunter is RJ and his son Jay Paul.

R.J. Molinere Jr. is a Native American, and he is powerful in both body and spirit. Like his Houmas ancestors, he makes a living off the land, hunting with his son, Jay Paul. R.J. raised Jay Paul to follow in his footsteps—both on and off the swamp. They are a formidable new team on the bayou and they're ready to give anyone a run for their money.

Still to see is Glenn and Mitchell Guist. If you were to picture a swamp man in your head I am pretty confident it would look like these two guys.

Brothers Glenn and Mitchell Guist were born, raised and still live in their grandparents' house on Conway Bayou. They're master hunters, taught to live off the land by their father and so close neighbors call them by one name: "glenmitchell." If the fish in Conway Bayou aren't biting, the Guists aren't bothered—any bush meat will do, and that means squirrel to nutria to wild boar could be on the menu.

Also to see is Liz Cavalier, the only female alligator hunter on Swamp People. She is a modern day Calamity Jane for sure.

There aren't many Cajun lady gator hunters on the swamp. Taught by her father, Liz has been hunting gator since she was a little girl, using the same type of gun fired by Annie Oakley. An ace shot, Liz prides herself on being "one of the boys." She baits the hooks, pulls the lines and throws a knife with the best of them.

With the new hunters along with the old this is sure to be a great season!

Who caught the series premier last night?

Swamp People seems to always leave you begging for more and they didn't disappoint last night with the series premier. If you were unable to watch it last night it should be available at History.com soon. Here's a short summary of last nights show.

Gator Gauntlet

As a new gator season begins in Southern Louisiana, hunters across the state return to the swamp with more on the line than ever before. Legendary Gator Hunter Troy Landry is back with his son Jacob. For Joe and Tommy, they have one goal in mind--to set new records. The duo hopes their trusty "shake and bake" bait seasoning will bring in more gators. Junior Edwards and son Willie have more tags than ever before. To accommodate the increase in tags, Junior's team begins their hunt with a much larger boat. But immediately, its size causes problems. When the sun sets and the gator hunters head home, Terral Evans is just getting started. There are many different jobs in the swamp, but Terral plies an unusual trade. Terral's a gator wrangler--when an alligator needs to be captured alive, he's the man to call. At night, when the nocturnal gators come to life, Terral grabs them from the water alive using only his bare hands, risking life and limb with every catch.