Alligator Hunting Season (Swamp People Filming)

Name: Alligator Hunting Season (Swamp People Filming)
Start: 2026-08-28
End: 2026-08-28
Location: Pierre Part

Pierre Part serves as the primary hub for the start of the alligator hunting season and the concurrent filming of the History Channel series 'Swamp People.' The public gathers at local establishments to observe the daily catch, watch the production process, and meet the show's featured hunters.

Date: Aug 28, 2026
Location: Pierre Part

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Alligator Hunting Season (Swamp People Filming)

Event summary

Highlights

Observation of official alligator measurements and weigh-ins
Live filming of History Channel’s 'Swamp People' series
Public meet-and-greet sessions with Troy Landry

The event marks the beginning of the annual alligator harvest in the Louisiana bayous. Activity is concentrated at Duffy’s Sportsmen’s Supply, where hunters return from Lake Verret to unload their catch. The proceedings involve measuring large alligators from tooth to tail and recording weigh-ins, sometimes utilizing forklifts for the largest specimens, while camera crews document the action for television.

Fans and visitors from various locations travel to the community to witness the start of the season. The atmosphere includes public onlookers setting up lawn chairs to watch the cast, such as Troy and Chase Landry, as they manage the harvest. These gatherings provide opportunities for autographs and meet-and-greets, which significantly drive local tourism and fill area accommodations during the production window.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Duffy’s Sportsmen’s Supply; www.theadvocate.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Pierre Part

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