cast like Glenn Guist and the Landry family spend alligator hunting season trying to hunt the most tagged alligators—and bring home large sums of money.

With Swamp People season 16 now over, many are interested in the characters that make up the gritty reality show. These men and women are tasked with hunting as many alligators as they can within a small window of time and up against strict wildlife regulations, meaning the pressure is on to bring home the largest gators, which will result in the biggest paydays.

Ronnie's Journey On Swamp People

Ronnie Has Been On Swamp People For Six Seasons

Ronnie has been a regular on Swamp People from season 10 to season 16. During his time, he's teamed up with others like Timmy Aucoin and Ashley "Deadeye" Jones. Ashley recently announced her retirement from gator hunting to work together to capture alligators.

From Ronnie's first time on screen, it was clear he really knew his stuff.

Ronnie was born and raised on the bayou, so hunting alligators is something that's in his blood, somewhat of a birthright. His grit, knowledge, and determination make him compelling to watch. Combined with his authentic Southern drawl, Ronnie seems like he was born to hunt alligators. Some of his biggest catches on Swamp People include two gigantic, 13-foot, 700 lb. gators. On an especially harrowing expedition on Swamp People season 11, Ronnie famously got a chunk of his leg bitten by a gator.

Ronnie's Life Outside Of Swamp People

Ronnie Has Had Many Accolades

Ronnie, 51, grew up in Violet, Louisiana. His great-grandfather was one of the region's first settlers, and he, too, was a prolific gator hunter. But Ronnie's life wasn't all gators and swamps. He attended Jones College, where he played as an offensive lineman on the college football team and participated in track and field.

In 2003, Ronnie was inducted into the Jones College Hall of Fame. Ronnie's bio on the Jones College Bobcats Hall of Fame website stated that Ronnie was known by the nickname, Cajun, in college. The bio also stated that Ronnie received a Medal of Heroism from the Sons of the American Revolution for his work rescuing people during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Today, Ronnie can be considered somewhat of an influencer due to his social media presence. He is active on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Ronnie, who has one daughter, married Jen Adams in 2019, and through that marriage, Ronnie gained two stepdaughters. He often shares more of his family life on social media, like the post Ronnie made in honor of Jen for Mother's Day. According to his Instagram, Ronnie also catches and sells crawfish at Riverfront Seafood Company.

Together, Ronnie and Jen run OurSwampLife.com. Here, they sell souvenirs, merchandise, and apparel, and offer swamp tours and hunts. In addition to hunting gators, they offer hog hunts. The website is also where Ronnie's events and appearances can be found.

Will Ronnie Return For Swamp People Season 17?

The History Channel Has Not Announced A Season 17

The History Channel has not officially announced whether Ronnie's hunting partner, Ashley, recently announced her departure from the show, but that doesn't mean Ronnie can't return.

Swamp People is available to stream on Hulu.

Sources: Jones College Bobcats Hall of Fame, Ronnie/Instagram, OurSwampLife.com