Season 16 Episodes
1. Racing the Storm
At the dawn of a new gator season, a devastating onslaught of storms and hurricanes threatens the fate of swampers' livelihoods. As dark clouds roll in, Troy unleashes his armada of boats, launching a full assault on the bayou, as he institutes an ambitious quota for day one. Ronnie and Timmy risk a perilous trip outside the Locks, racing against the rising sea levels. Jacob puts his new partner Little Willie to the ultimate test, while Joey takes a gamble on training his daughter to be his new deckhand to carry on the family legacy. Meanwhile, Don Brewer faces the pressure of captaining his own boat under the weight of Troy's lofty expectations, with a greenhorn by his side.
2. Snapping Back
As a turbulent hurricane season looms, swampers race against time to capitalize on a rare break in the weather. Troy and Pickle take a calculated gamble in the sugarcane fields, Leron and Porkchop defy superstition by venturing into Scary Bayou, an area avoided by most hunters for its eerie reputation. Daniel challenges his new deckhand, Zak Catchem, in a friendly but fierce competition. Bruce fishes with a new partner, Anna Ribbeck.
3. Chaos Before the Storm
With Hurricane Francine barreling toward Louisiana, swampers rush to stack their boats before the storm's landfall.