Bio alert-Chip Hailstone who served in jail is not Alaskan native. His net worth?
The cold of Alaska is treacherous and surviving there needs a lot of hard work and planning year-round. There are people who would take it at heart beat leaving modern day convenience behind. Meet Chip Hailstone who traded his Montana life to become a tribes person. He leads a life of a survivalist hunting, fishing, tanning, and growing an Inupiaq family. If you do not know what Inupiaq is, it represents the tribal people of northwestern Alaska prominently known for subsistence living. In this article, we will bring everything to know about Chip Hailstone including his brushing with the law even leading to jail time.
Who is Chip Hailstone?
Edward Chip Hailstone is American television personality who rose to fame following numerous appeareance on reality show “Life Below Zero.” Embodying light green eyes, Chip is the son of Daniel Franklin Hailstone and Mary Lois Hailstone, and the family line is descended from Europe. According to horoscope reading Chip is Pisces and possesses quality of flirtatious, charming, and romantic, and, being a water sign, also introverted and emotional.

Early Life
Chip Hailstone was born on March 8, 1969, in Kalispell, Montana, U.S. Growing up in Kalispell he learned the tricks and trade of a hunter. There is not much other information available about his early life. We can not tell for sure whether or not Chip graduated from high school. One thing the boy knew and loved is hunting which made him to stay in Alaska. Chip came to Alaska in 1988 and since calls it home.
Career
Chip had been living a tribal life with his wife Agnes Hailstone and kids which inturn came as a ticket to reality television fame. Hailstone family lived as subsistent hunter in Noorvik, Alaska by the Kobuk River.
While Agnes learned the way of hunting and fishing as a rite of passage from her parents, Chip evolved over the years. Alongside following Inupiaq tradition, Chip is handy with 12-gauge antique rifles and .22, bow, and arrow and in times of need, he does not shy away from using his bare hands during the hunt. Hailstone family makes the most of the kill as such part not suitable for food source are turned into fur and other useful materials.
Life Below Zero:
After being recruited, Chip and Agnes decided to join the cast of Life Below Zero, an original reality show of National Geography. Chip made his show debut during season 1 episode 1 “End of the Road” in 2013 and made 131 episode appearance until 2021. Chip was absent for entire season nine in 2017 due to his incarceration as a consequence of altercation involved back in 2011.

On November 15, 2022, Life Below Zero season 20 premiered retaining many cast member including Chip Hailstone. Over the years some cast members has also left the show including Kate Rorke, Glenn Villeneuve, and Salitan couple: Eric and Martha Mae while Jessie Holmes & Ricko Dewilde were later addition.
Brushing with Law & Jail time:
Chip Hailstone was sentenced to 15 months jail time following the conviction of two counts of perjury and two counts of making false statements. As the case was ongoing in the court, Chip was also put on probation from using modern firearms. Out of 15 months, Chip spent ten months in jail before he was released in the spring of 2017. He got cleared of all convictions in December of 2017.
Chip Hailstone incarceration is connected to atercation on July 13, 2011. His stepson Jonathan Carter was involved in quarrel with another family in Noovrik. Chip claimed his then 17 years old daughter was put at gun point point. The family had to go through the subsequent questioning with troopers during one of them Chip claimed Alaska state Trooper Christopher Bitz physically assaulted his then-17-year-old daughter, Tinmiaq. He asked for a restraining order for his daughter and later also filed an appeal for his perjury convictions.
How rich is Chip Hailstone? Net Worth?
Living in remote Alaska when you are getting food from nature and making clothes out of animals’ hide an obvious deduction would be money does not have much value. However, we can not rule out the fact guns, fishing boats, and other hunting gears cost money. Also, Chip and his wife Agnes have to bear the expenses of raising their children who went on to receive formal education. Where did all the money come from? Initially, Hailstone family depended on hunting, fishing, gathering, and tanning as their main source of income. With the rise as reality television actor Chip and Agnes have gone on to make big strides in their financial situation. The pair has a combined net worth of $250,000.
Personal Life:
Chip is a married to longtime wife Agnes Hailstone. The pair first met in Noovrik, Alaska however, the information about exactly when is not available. Later, the couple tied the knot around 1992. Agnes is an Alaskan native, born to the Inupiaq tribe. Inupiaq are the generational hunters and their main source of food comes from hunting and fishing. Learning the tricks of trade from her parents Agnes matured as a hunter at a young age.
So far their marriage has been blissful. In more than 30 years as married couple, the pair alongside their family have resided in Noovriv, Alaska a place with roughly 652 inhabitants. The pair seasonally move as further as 90 miles from their home base looking for the hunt. In doing so, the family packs the tents and necessary equipment to keep themselves safe from cold and wild animals. Hunting is not always easy and family has seen their share of accidents and tragedy. Agnes lost her mother and brother to the icy water of Alaska.
Children
Chip and Agnes have given birth to five daughters. They are Tinmiaq, Iriqtaq, Mary, Caroline, and Qutan Hailstone. Even though hailstone lives a self deprived life the children are sent to school. The eldest of daughters were initially homeschooled later attended a local school in Noovrik.

Amongst the siblings, Iriqtaq graduated from Noovrik High School in 2015 and became a mother a year later in 2016. In the final year, she played basketball alongside her younger sister Mary. The youngest two Caroline and Qutan are learning the traditional hunting and fishing from the family.

There are more children in the family, Chip has two stepson son. Agnes was previously married and had two sons, Douglas and Jon. The name of her ex-husband is uknown for now.
The eldest two grew up as hunters, from time to time they have appeared in the show. Douglas is married to Gloria Iyatunguk, and together they have five children. Jon is also married and has kids.
Chip Hailstone Quotes regarding his lifestyle
We’re not at the end of the road, we’re 300 miles away from the end of the road.
Possessions are a burden when you live out of snow machine and a sled.
We do not live out there we survive.
I think a lot of people live among a lot of other people but they do not know anybody.
Wiki Facts
Full Name | Edward Chip Hailstone |
Date of Birth | March 8, 1969 |
Age | 53 |
Place of Birth | Kalispell, Montana, U.S. |
Profession | TV personality, Hunter |
Net worth | $250,000 |
Wife | Agnes Hailstone |
Kids | Tinmiaq, Iriqtaq, Mary, Caroline, and Qutan Hailstone |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Parents | Daniel Franklin Hailstone, Mary Lois Hailstone |
This is update on article published on March 14, 2018 at 6:30 pm Universal time.
WE REALLY LIKE THE SHOW BUT WISHED THERE WOULD HAVE MORE ON CHIPS FAMILY AND ON ANDY…
WISHED U WOULD TAKE GLENN OFF ALL TOGETHER
Ditto
I have stopped watching episodes where Andy Bassich is featured. He a not a decent man and is a definite wife abuser. I don’ need it. I will stop watching altogether if they continue to pretend he is decent.
I absolutely love the show. Always wanted to live like those people. I give all the respect possible to their life style. My cousin Jason teaches school in noatak. Going to visit soon.
My favorite shows are Life Below Zero and The Last Alaskans, the best of reality TV shows! Chip, Agnes and their family are my favorites followed by Jessi Holmes and his trials and tribulations
The Hailstones are a very important part of the show I hope they continue to let their life’s be publicized
The show or series is very much down to earth as far as the Hailstones go but the other people don’t seem to really fit the type of people living up there for some reason. A family is the best possible manner to show others who life really is up there as there are many, many families who still practice subsistence living there as part of their cultures.
Can not stand that Sue Aikins she is a no it all nobody ..I stoped watching because of her can not stand her
Bring Glenn back. He lived like a true survivalist. Pay Hailstone enough to get his teeth fixed.
What happened to Mary and her youngest daughter on life below
I have all the respect for the hailstones and the way that they live no frills not one in a thousand people could do that now I guess that i’m just to old but I love watching the show my hats off to chip and family
Top shelf. The whole damn show always watch,always will! BRAVO NAT GEO!!!!
Love the show. Think the producers made a huge mistake taking Glen off the show.
The new series is somewhat boring compared to Life below Zero!
What a terrific show. It’s my go to show. I read all the comments from other listeners..I feel with
all the different personalities makes the show what it is. It would be boring if they were all the same.
They’re all creative in thru on way. Andy is a very talented guy. Since you don’t know all the details
give the guy a break. Denise is a great addition, terrific personality and a great laugh. The Hailstones
are about as real as it gets, what you see is what you get. Chip and Agnes are doing a good job raising
there family. Teaching there children about survival and being self sufficient. James is a real good guy,
the kind of guy you could count on, very down to earth. Then comes Sue, what a hoot, terrific personality. Tough gal, but I think a softy underneath. So great job National G. You’ve got a great
mix, there’re all perfect in there own right..Keep it alive….. Just had a idea. Thought about having
some dialog with some of there fans. Sounds exciting!!!!
There is only Kate saying that Andy abused her , Andy is not talking so it is her word against him and after seeing how Andy and Denise are together I don’t believe Kate. I like Andy and will continue watching.
Great show love eat watching it
Love Chip and Agnes whole heartedly. I see their love for each other, their children and their lifestyle. I love to watch Agnes shoot, she is a wonderful and equal partner with her husband. I am also overjoyed to see Chip get on with his step sons. I would love to meet this family.
Love the show,but can’t stand Chip,he is a bloodthirsty horrid man,he actually enjoys killing,you can see it in his eyes,and his wife once said she can’t wait to smell the blood !!!! Hate them,he has dirty horrid teeth and I bet he stinks to high heaven,wish a bear would nab him!!!!! They are totally different to other cast members who have genuine respect for what they do to survive.!!! He’s also a dirty fat liar!!!!! Scumbag!!!! Hate the sight of him.
Is this the right place to leave a message for the Hailstones? My wife and I love the show and especially the Hailstone family. What a wonderful way to grow up and learn all about your ancestors, hunting, fishing and survival in the most beautiful place in the world, ALASKA!!! I would love to become pen pals or friends on any social media with Chip, Agnes and their family.
Love the Hailstones family bc we learn alot from them. Please take off Sue she can’t do any hunting, its always a wasted day and all she does is complain.
I love the show. I lived in Anchorage from December, 1959-April, 1962 stationed in Anchorage, in the U. S. Air Force.
I would love to visit the Hailstones. They are really cute together, and Agnes is a real sweetie. She always tells Chip to be careful. And they always show affection.
Who can I contact, to possibly schedule a visit with the entire family?
LOVE THE HAILSTONE FAMILY. GLAD TO SEE THEY ARE A REAL FAMILY LIVING IN NOVRVICK. TO MANY OTHER REALITY SHOWS ON TELEVISION ARE FAKE. HOPE THEY STAY ON THE SHOW FOR A LONG TIME AS THEY ARE THE MAIN REASON THAT I WATCH THE SHOW. A REAL FAMILY LIVING A REAL LIFE, SOMETHING YOU DON’T SEE MUCH ON TELEVISION ANY MORE.