re: New Season of Swamp People starts tonight

They do get paid, first year they made very little, because it was considered a joke and a one time deal. Last season Troy made about $40k, I don't know about the rest. This year he made about $100k. They have agents and they do their own promotion, history has some requirements, but most of the appearances, lottery, commercials, etc. are set up by the talent or their agents. Most people call them, they were upset that they had to pay the agent and they were running down all the appearances.

This is their moment and they are riding their 15 minutes. It is not about the money, Troy has always made money (a lot of money) wholesaling crawfish. His brother is the buyer and his family owns the station where they bring the gators. Troy has always hunted and fished, alligators are just a hobby. The rest, this could be their livelihood, I know it is for Junior and Willie, and Joe; Bruce it is part of Klieberts gator farm.

Also, the less Guice Bros,the better. This season is supposed to be more about gator hunting and the competition. Also Liz and her husband were making big waves. That is why she is on her own now, she has a self important sense of self,causing some issues with the others.