In the wide landscape of reality TV,History ChannelsSwamp Peoplestands out.

Is this a gig paid for by the government?

Or is their income mainly coming from History?

Troy Landry with his sons Jacob and Clint Landry.

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Yet, that isnt entirely the whole picture.

For one thing, some cast members dont show up in each episode.

At first the connection was a little squeamish about alligator hunting.

Dave Hackathorn with ‘Swamp People’ stars Bruce Mitchell and Kaylyn Glenn.

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Alligator hunting is regulated by state-issued tags in Louisiana.

One hunter on Redditrecounted earning $700$750 for a 1,200-pound gatorroughly 14 years ago.

Arguably, such a large alligator can probably be sold at a much higher price point now.

Troy Landry and Dusty Crum from ‘Swamp Mysteries with Troy Landry.'

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In effect, the final figure can balloon significantlywhen factoring in brand deals from local and national advertisers.

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Troy smiles on ‘Swamp People.'

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