Jason Hawk (June 1975 – January 28, 2025) was an American blacksmith, outdoorsman, and reality television personality best known for his appearances on the History Channel’s Mountain Men. He passed away at the age of 49 following a long battle with...
Kyle Bell is an American outdoorsman, hunter, former bronco rider, and reality television personality best known for his role on the History Channel’s Mountain Men. He appeared on the show from 2014 to 2015, including two full seasons alongside his young...
Paul Antczak is a seasoned American fur trapper, wilderness survivalist, and off-grid homesteader who became a household name through the History Channel’s hit reality series Mountain Men. With over four decades of hands-on experience in professional trapping, predator control, and backcountry...
Lauro Eklund is an Alaskan musher and wilderness guide known for his work with sled dogs and appearances on reality television. He first appeared in National Geographic’s Yukon River Run and later featured on Mountain Men, where viewers saw glimpses of...
From navigating tide-swollen channels to hunting black bears in remote stretches of coastal Alaska, Daniel Peters has carved out a life defined by resilience, tradition, and survival. A father, fisherman, and cast member of Mountain Men, Daniel brings viewers into the...
Ax Men was more than just a logging reality show—it was a raw, unscripted tribute to the grit, danger, and deep-rooted pride behind one of America’s toughest professions. Premiering in 2008, the series followed real-life loggers braving treacherous terrain, unpredictable weather,...
Before it was a hit TV series, Ice Road Truckers was a raw, real glimpse into a world few had seen — where brave men and women took on Mother Nature at her iciest. Debuting in 2007 and running until 2017,...
If the sight of a rod bending under the weight of a monster bluefin tuna gets your adrenaline pumping, chances are you’ve cheered for Captain Dave Carraro at some point. A veteran of the high-stakes fishing scene in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Dave...
To viewers of National Geographic’s Wicked Tuna, Tyler McLaughlin is more than a familiar face—he’s the heart and helm of the Pinwheel, a fishing vessel that has sailed its way into the hearts of fans across the country. With his tall...
Marissa McLaughlin stepped into the Pinwheel as First Mate during a pivotal season of Wicked Tuna, one marked by transition and reflection. Initially introduced to viewers as Tyler McLaughlin’s younger sister, she came aboard not just as family but as a...
