I remember watching Junior Edwards on Swamp People years ago. He was a skilled alligator hunter and always seemed to have a great dynamic with his wife Theresa. I haven’t seen him on the show recently and was wondering what he’s been up to. Does he still hunt gators? Is he involved in any other projects these days?
Here’s what happened to Junior Edwards from Swamp People:
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Left the show after Season 6: In 2015, after season 6, Junior was one of several cast members who were let go from Swamp People. There were reports of behind-the-scenes drama and a change in production companies that might have contributed to his departure [IMDb on Junior Edwards].
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Shifted to Hoop Net Fishing: Following his exit from the show, Junior transitioned away from alligator hunting and focused on Hoop Net Fishing with his wife Theresa. This involves early mornings and hauling in significant quantities of fish [History Channel on Junior Edwards].
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Returned to Swamp People in 2021: After a hiatus, Junior came back to Swamp People in season 11 (2021). This time, he wasn’t the main focus, but rather assisted his son and grandson in dealing with an alligator population boom, showcasing a multi-generational approach to gator hunting [YouTube on Junior Edwards].
