Shocking and Unbelievable: What Happened to Troy Landry After Swamp People Season 16? Fans Are Left Speechless as They Discover the Unexpected, Life-Altering Changes That Took Place for the Legendary Alligator Hunter!

Shocking and Unbelievable: What Happened to Troy Landry After Swamp People Season 16? Fans Are Left Speechless as They Discover the Unexpected, Life-Altering Changes That Took Place for the Legendary Alligator Hunter!
The Atchafalaya River Basin, located in central Louisiana, is the largest swamp and wetland in the United States. Troy and his friends earn a living by hunting American alligators, a profession that has captivated viewers since the show’s debut season. Swamp People filming takes place during the 30-day alligator hunting season, when the cast earns most of their yearly income. Even when he’s not on-screen chasing gators, Troy often finds himself in the spotlight. From family updates to legal troubles, the beloved swamp hunter continues to make headlines. Here’s the latest on everyone’s favorite swamp king.
Troy Found Human Remains On Swamp Mysteries
Troy Made A Shocking Discovery On The Spin-Off
Swamp Mysteries with Troy Landry, a spin-off of Swamp People, premiered in 2018 and is currently in its third season. The series follows Troy as he investigates and attempts to capture mysterious and often hostile creatures across the Southern United States, often with the help of local experts. In one of its newer episodes from April 2025, Troy, along with Pickle Wheat from Swamp People, stumbled upon human remains believed to be thousands of years old while they were searching for clues of a forgotten Native American civilization in the swamp.
Troy Was Caught In A Sting Operation
Troy Was Charged… What Happened Next?
According to Independent, Troy was charged with two counts of failing to properly tag an alligator, a requirement for licensed hunters in Louisiana. Tags are property-specific and mandatory for legal alligator harvests. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries launched an investigation after receiving an anonymous tip about illegal gator lines marked with white flags on Lake Palourde in St. Mary Parish. As reported by OutdoorLife, a sting operation was conducted targeting individuals suspected of hunting without proper permits, ultimately leading to the charges against the Swamp People celeb.
Troy was cited twice, once for improperly tagging an alligator and again for possession of a dead one, with each charge carrying a possible $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. The Swamp People star hasn’t commented directly on the incident, aside from mentioning a speeding ticket in September 2024. Though the potential penalties initially caused concern among fans, Troy actively posting on social media suggests the legal consequences were likely minor and didn’t impact his daily life as such, since he did make an official comeback in Swamp People season 16.