Life Below Zero Chip Hailstone bio, wife, kids, net worth, jail time.
Surviving the cold of Alaska by hunting and fishing is nothing sort of easy. Such is the risk that hunters might become the prey, and the cold might freeze to death. Nonetheless, the couple Chip Hailstone and his wife Agnes Hailstone lives by the edged of nature. Residing in the North West of Alaska by the Kobuk River Chip and Agnes are the subsistent hunters. Chip is handy with 12-gauge antique rifles and .22, bow, and arrow. In times of need, Chip does not hesitate to secure hunt with the bare hands. Chip makes the most of the kill by using every part into useful things such as skin and fur are converted into clothes.
Early Life
Chip Hailstone was born on March 8, 1969, in Kalispell, Montana, U.S. to his parents Daniel Franklin Hailstone and Mary Lois Hailstone. Growing up in Kalispell he learned the tricks and trade of a hunter. There is not much other information available about his early life. Such as his education and other family backgrounds. Chip came to Alaska in 1988 and ended by staying due to the lure of hunting.
Personal Life: Married To Inupiaq wife Agnes Hailstone
Chip is a married man to Agnes Hailstone. Chip and Agnes first met in Noovrik, however, the information about exactly when is not available. Later the couple tied the knot around 1992. So far their marriage has been blissful. The more than twenty-five years of the couple lives with their family in Noovriv, Alaska a small city of roughly 700 inhabitants. 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 and trade from her parents Agnes matured as a hunter at a young age.
Looking into how Chip and Agnes live, the couple seasonally moves 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 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 she 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 trade from their parents.
Agnes was previously married and had two sons, Douglas and Jon. The eldest two grew up as hunters, from time to time they appear in the show. Douglas is married to Gloria Iyatunguk, and together they have five children. Jon is also married and has kids.
TV career
Chip Hailstone and his family’s lifestyle is documented in Nat Geo reality TV show “Life Below Zero.” Chip joined the cast since the inception of the show in 2013. Chip has gone onto firmly established on the show and has appeared in 129 episodes until 2020. Life Below Zero has 13 seasons as of 2020 and we can expect it to return with another season. The show also features Sue Aikens, Jessi Holmes, Andy Bassich meanwhile Erik Salitan and Glenn Villeneuve have left the show.
Net Worth
Chip and his wife Agnes net worth is estimated at over $250,000. Their main source of income comes from the reality TV show “Life Below Zero.” The earning is also attributed to the parts of the animal they put on sale. They hunt animals and fishes like caribou, bear, bison, fox, wolf, wolverine, fish, walrus, waterfowl, seal, and whale.
Trouble with law and jail time
Chip Hailstone was sentenced to 15 months jail time after the conviction of two counts of perjury and two counts of making false statements. The trouble with law kept him on probation from using modern firearms, so his wife did the shooting part during the hunting sessions. 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. The absence of Chip Hailstone from the show in most of 2017 makes sense now.
After getting out, Chip got right into the filming of “Life Below Zero” and continues to be part of the show. He is no longer prohibited using modern firearms.
All the trouble began for Chip Hailstone following an incident happened on July 13, 2011; his stepson Jonathan Carter was involved in the altercation with another family in Noovrick. Chip claimed a resident had pointed a rifle at his then 17 years old daughter after the incident. 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.
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 | 51 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Parents | Daniel Franklin Hailstone, Mary Lois Hailstone |
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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.