It’s a more challenging product, but if we can make enough of them and get in production, we can actually make this land payment.

There have been both recent and old rumors circulating the internet about the cast of Mountain Men.

Some involve demise, while others claim that a few have been jailed.

No Mountain Men cast member has faced a jail sentence yet, but there have been deaths recorded.

Stay tuned as we uncover the Mountain Cast members who have passed away, those who faced legal issues, and those who were rumored to have passed away but are not.

Number one, Preston Roberts.

On July 24th, 2017, Preston Roberts sadly died from complications due to cancer at age 60.

Preston passed away from complications of an inoperable liver tumor.

On the day of his demise, his website was updated to reveal that the cancer prevented oxygen and blood flow and his body shut down within 3 weeks.

His passing was a heavy blow to Eustace and the Mountainmen community, and the show paid tribute to Preston in subsequent episodes.

His friend Eustace continued projects like building a sawmill in Preston’s honor.

Preston’s legacy lives on through the many people he taught and inspired to live closer to the land.

Preston’s demise was announced on Facebook by his dear friend Eustace Conway.

In August, Eustace wrote an emotional message on social media thanking friends and fans for raising a large sum of money to support Preston’s family.

A portion of the note read, “Thank you to everyone expressing support as I try to survive losing my best friend of 35 years.

Preston’s constant loyal support and inspiration were the best thing I’ve ever had.

His kindness and humbled talent were unsurpassed.

After Preston’s untimely and sudden demise, friends and fans worldwide started a new scholarship in his honor.

This memorial scholarship will carry Preston’s legacy and deep devotion to camp at Turtle Island Preserve.

An article written in Preston’s honor written by the Turtle Island Preserve, an outdoor education camp where he worked, reads, “Preston was as practical as he was creative, and over any abyss he would find a way to build a bridge whose quality was matched only by its beauty.

His life and spirit are infused all over Turtle Island in the buildings, the ceremonies, the land, and the misty mountain air itself.

A GoFundMe page was also created in Preston’s honor to help his family pay for medical expenses, a memorial service, and the family’s leaking roof.

Till today, the page is still active and has raised over $110,300.

Over 25,500 friends, family, and fans have given money and helped raise funds for Preston’s family.

Preston’s roof was repaired in August using money from the GoFundMe page.

According to Eustace Conway, after his demise, his wife shared a post on social media.

I always left internet communications up to Preston, but a heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who has reached out after his unexpected and sudden passing.

We were all blindsided by this experience, and responding individually to the many condolences has been very challenging.

Please let this serve as a response to all that we appreciate and honor your kindness.

Kathleen and sons.

Preston James Roberts was born in July 17, 1957.

He was the visionary co-founder of Turtle Island Preserve.

He was Eustus Conway’s best friend and companion for decades of adventures as well as co-starring for years on the hit TV show Mountain Men on the History Channel.

Over the six seasons of Mountainmen Menmen, Preston raised thousands of dollars for Turtle Island’s summer camp scholarship program by auctioning off the knives he crafted and used on the show.

Preston Roberts met his wife Kathleen in 1975.

The two loveirds married without wasting time and raised three sons together.

In 2015, they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

Preston Roberts detailed his meeting with his wife and what she meant to him in a post on his site.

He wrote, “While many people use the adage, behind every good man is a good woman, I am found saying, beside every good man is a good woman.

” And that she is.

The two couples along with their family lived in Wilks County.

Preston Robert attended Atlantic Christian College and received his degree in art education at Appalachian State University.

According to the journal Patriot, Preston was an art teacher in the Wilks County schools for 25 years.

He was twice elected the teacher of the year before he retired in 2010.

At the time of his passing, he sat on the board of directors at Turtle Island Preserve, which he created with Eustace.

Number two, Jason Hawk.

On January 28th, 2025, Jason Hawk sadly passed away at the age of 49 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

The news of his demise marked a heavy moment for Mountain Men fans and many who had followed his journey beyond the show.

His diagnosis came as a painful shock to supporters, especially after he departed from the series when he quietly revealed that he had been facing a serious health struggle.

Jason’s condition initially kept private, eventually worsened despite rounds of aggressive treatments.

Jason Hawk’s cancer journey began in late 2020.

After undergoing a series of tests, he was diagnosed with cancer.

Despite aggressive chemotherapy treatments and surgery in November 2022, Jason’s condition continued to present serious challenges.

My husband, Jason Hawk, was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas on February 7th, 2024 for dehydration and dizziness.

He had been sick for weeks and had lost about 20 lbs from vomiting.

There was a bad stomach bug going around that the rest of the family got sick from.

So, we figured that was what was wrong with him.

When Jason arrived at the hospital, he was complaining of stomach pain.

So, the hospital did a CT scan.

The scan revealed that his cancer had possibly returned with suspicious tissue on his lungs and in his abdomen.

They did a biopsy on the lungs on May 7th, 2024, and we will know the results by Monday or so.

The scar tissue and tumor mass had encased and blocked his lower intestine.

They were able to bypass the blockage surgically.

“We are hoping Jason can start eating again soon and regain his strength.

If he can regain his strength, he will have a fighting chance at recovery,” his wife revealed on social media.

“The cancer spread to his lungs, liver, lymph nodes, and abdomen, challenging even his strong and enduring spirit.

Jason chose to spend his final months in the place he loved most, his home in the Arkansas Ozarks, surrounded by his wife, Mary, their children, and the quiet of the land that had shaped him.

In a moving obituary, Mary shared the heart of the man behind the television persona.

She described him as a devoted husband, a gentle and present father, and a master craftsman whose hands were constantly shaping, building, and teaching.

He lived much of his life forging blades, teaching primitive skills, and raising his family in the wilderness, she wrote.

But more than that, Jason lived with intention.

He chose simplicity.

He chose love.

Jason Hawk was more than a cast member of a show.

He symbolized strength, resilience, and a fading kind of self-reliance that inspired thousands.

His grit, humor, and humility shone through each episode.

But it was his quiet wisdom and family centered life that left the deepest mark.

Patrick Baldwin, popularly known as Jason Hawk, was born in June 1975 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

He was the son of Andrea Baldwin, an artist and ecquin therapist and Jim Baldwin, a former Army Special Forces instructor who later became a carpenter and artist.

His father adopted the surname Hawk to honor his skydiving years.

When Jason became an adult, he decided to stick with the name Hawk.

His parents were known for their creative talents and storytelling skills, which Jason inherited and nurtured throughout his life.

He was a master blacksmith at Jason Hawk’s Outlaw Forge Works.

Jason Hawk was a part of Mountainmen for four seasons from 2016 to 2021.

With his family on the show, Jason Hawk demonstrated how to blend primitive skills with raising children in a remote setting.

Jason Hawk’s contributions to primitive craftsmanship, wilderness education, and traditional living have left a meaningful impact.

Through his work on television and at forging events, Jason helped popularize off-grid living and conventional arts in modern times.

His forge, Outlaw Forge Works, continues to represent the values of quality, resilience, and heritage-based craftsmanship.

and his memory lives on through the blades he made, the skills he shared, and the family and community he helped build.

The Mountain Men community mourns his loss, not just as a personality, but as a real man who lived the life he preached.

Though he is gone, his legacy lives on in the blades he forged, the lessons he taught, and the wild places he called home.

Jason Hawk will always be remembered as a true mountain man who faced life and demise with courage, grace, and a heart full of purpose.

Number three, Eustace Robinson Conway.

Although Eustace Conway still lives, he faced legal troubles and was arrested.

Threatened by a lean against his land, Eustace Conway had to fight to maintain ownership.

Turtle Island was forced to shut down public access in November 2012 because its traditional buildings violated building codes.

Mid December that same year, Conway appeared to progress toward resolving with the North Carolina building code council.

However, on December 13, 2012, immediately following this apparent progress with the code council, Eustace Conway was arrested for trespassing on a neighbor’s property in a dispute over the property border, continuing the legal challenges to Turtle Island.

He was served a secondderee trespassing warrant on a neighbor’s land in the triplet community of Wataga County.

His neighbor, Margaret A.

Palms, who resides at 2473 Little Laurel Road, reported the offense to the Wataga County Sheriff’s Office.

According to records filed at the Wataga County Courthouse, the offense is dated Sunday, December 9, and the warrant was issued on Monday, December 10.

At 4:11 p.

m.

on Wednesday, Wataga County Sheriff’s Deputy S.

Morrison served the warrant to Conway, who was then brought to the Wataga County Magistrates.

According to those records, Eustace Conway unlawfully and willfully entered the premises of Palms after being notified not to enter or remain on her property.

He tied our gate shut so we couldn’t get out and put posters all over our gates, mailbox, and fences.

Then he put a big wooden barrier so we couldn’t get out, Palm said Thursday morning.

He just kind of went nuts.

Margaret Palms noted that there is only one way to drive off her property, which borders Conway’s Turtle Island Preserve, a 1,000 acre primitive living site and educational camp that has existed for 26 years and recently closed to the public.

According to Palms, an attorney and a real estate agent in Boone, Eustace Conway was said to have disputed the property line.

She has been living at 2473 Little Laurel Road for 18 years and they once used to be good friends until about five or 6 years ago.

He comes trespassing occasionally and we’ve asked him not to.

He’s harassing us.

Palm said, “I just want him to stay away from our property.

” When Eustace Conway was asked about the situation, he wished he could respond, but his lawyer advised him not to comment to the press regarding the trespassing charge.

Turtle Island Preserve has now been officially closed to the public for violating building and health codes due to a report made to the Wataga County Planning and Inspections Department about unpermitted buildings being built on the Turtle Island property.

Director Joe Ferman later received a detailed map of the property.

He added that he didn’t talk to or know the complainant’s name, but he believed a male called and reported the unpermitted buildings.

When Margaret Palms was asked if she was the neighbor who complained, Palms replied, “No.

” Eustace Conway was finally released with a written promise to appear in court on January 24th, 2013.

His release document at the courthouse stated, “Do not threaten or harass Margaret Palms.

” As if the arrest wasn’t enough, Eustace Conway’s problems with the North Carolina Building Code Council soon gained the notice of state officials.

The North Carolina General Assembly also stepped in, proposing an exemption to building code requirements for primitive structures.

The state’s House and Senate voted unanimously to pass H7774.

Governor Pat McCroy signed the bill into law on June 12th, 2013.

This ordeal was described in the Fox News special war on the little guy hosted by John Staceil.

Eustace Conway was born on September 15, 1961.

He is an American naturalist and was a featured personality on the History Channel show Mountain Men.

At age 17, Conway left home to live in a typ.

He has hiked the entire Appalachin Trail and claims to have set the world record of 103 days for crossing the United States on horseback from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

However, according to the New York Times and Los Angeles Times of the Day and the book Bud and Me, the record for crossing the North American continent on horseback was 62 days.

This journey was made by Bud and Temple Abernathy, aged 11 and 7, who rode 3,619 mi, equivalent to 5,824 km, from New York City to San Francisco on an equestrian journey which started in August 1911.

Eustace Conway resides on Turtle Island, a parcel of land in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

There he hosts people and teaches them basic wilderness survival skills.

Additionally, he earns an income using ancient techniques to harvest firewood.

Aside from being a TV star, Eustace Conway is a naturalist and builder.

When Eustace Conway bought his first 107 acres in 1987, his vision for Turtle Island was a tiny bowl in the earth, intact and natural, surrounded by pavement and highways.

People peering inside from nearby ridges would see a pristine and green example of what the whole world once looked like.

After he left his parents’ suburban home at age 17 and moved into the woods, Eustace Conway has been preaching the gospel of sustainable primitive living.

But over the past three decades, those notions have evolved.

The legend has also traded his trademark buck skins for jeans and t-shirts.

Visitors to Turtle Island are as likely to hear the buzz of a chainsaw as the call of an eagle.

And interns learned that dumpster diving is a skill as hunting or fishing.

Reality TV star Eustace Conwa earns an estimated salary of $130,000 yearly and an estimated net worth of $200,000.

Morgan Beasley has a net worth of around $1 million.

According to some sources, his salary is estimated to be around $2,000.

He derives the primary income from the television series Morgan Beasley also earns at Aper City, Alaska, which he operates with Margaret Stern.

Number four, Tom Ore.

A rumor circulated online claiming that Tom our from Mountain Men has passed away as opposed to the unauthorized claims Tom Ore is alive and well.

If you think his being alive and well is false, there is proof.

According to Kindra Schneiderman, who recently celebrated his 81st birthday with Tom or his family, the legend continues to live a peaceful life surrounded by loved ones.

Another proof that confirms the legend being alive has come from his sister-in-law Connie Ore.

Connie Ore has publicly stated, “Today is December 21, 2024.

Tom or just left my house as I wanted to give him popcorn balls that Jack and I made.

It is our family tradition each Christmas.

Tom was just headed to check his traps on property he owns across the road from our home.

He is doing fine.

His snowmobile is not working.

He is checking his trap line on foot.

He did not pass away.

Also, a recent post from the Tom Mountainmen fan group Facebook page this year confirms that Tom is alive.

Tom has lived in the remote Yak Valley of Northwest Montana for almost half a century, far removed from the modern system.

Together, he and his wife Nancy or live by trapping, tanning hides, and creating unique primitive crafts from natural materials.

The legend Tom OA was born in 1943 in Rockford, Illinois.

There isn’t much information concerning his background, but one thing remains sure.

His father Chik or profoundly influenced Tom Ore.

His father was celebrated in the US Wild West shows of the late 19th century.

His father’s path explains how easily Tom Moore can fit into a rugged life.

This familial connection to frontier life instilled in Tom Moore a passion for rugged living and traditional skills from an early age.

Growing up, Tom Moore was also deeply immersed in the culture of the American West, which shaped the legends interests and career choices.

His father’s legacy as a performer in Wild West shows gave Tom our unique insights into the skills and lifestyle of historical frontiersmen, fostering a deep appreciation for self-sufficiency and a life closely connected to nature.

Tom our stands at a height of 6 ft and weighs 80 kg.

Tom ours professional journey began when he developed an interest in rodeo.

He spent over two decades as a Broncing the art of taming wild horses.

This period honed his resilience and deepened his understanding of animal behavior skills that later proved invaluable.

We traveled all over the Midwest from Michigan to Missouri.

I trick rode until I was 15 and my dad and brother quit the show, but I stayed with it.

I had known since I was 3 years old that I wanted to be a bull rider.

When I was about 10, Jerry Partllo, the owner of the rodeo company we worked for, started running a steer in the shoots for me to ride.

And that’s how I became a rodeo cowboy.

After retiring from rodeo, Tom our turned to a life of simplicity that would shield him from bustling society.

He and his wife Nancy our relocated to the remote Yak River Valley in northwestern Montana.

In this place, Tom Ore embraced a self-sufficient lifestyle, becoming a master tanner and craftsman.

He utilized traditional Native American methods to create buckskin clothing and other handcrafted items.

Tom or joined the American TV reality show Mountainmen in 2012.

When the first season aired, he remained on the show for all eight seasons.

His wife Nancy is also a recurring cast member.

Tom our is one of 12 people who served as the show’s main cast and out of the 12, he is one of the three original cast members.

Tom and Nancy lived in the same log cabin they built over 40 years ago.

Although the old couple didn’t look like they had any intention of ever leaving, they still did.

Even in his 80s, the legend battled the challenges of rugged living.

In season 11, Tom Orur experienced health issues.

He battled shortness of breath and fluid accumulation in his lungs due to his heart not pumping efficiently.

According to a source, the legend’s health challenges may have impacted his ability to participate fully in the demanding lifestyle showcased on the show.

However, the living legend decided to leave Mountain Men.

His decision made fans curious about what the legend was currently up to.

After being a crucial part of the show, which started airing in 2012, Tom our finally decided to hang up his boots.

He and his wife lived in the remote Yak River Valley for a while before he finally decided to return to the city.

Unfortunately, as he grew older, Tom or experienced hardship coping with life in the secluded region close to the Idaho border, so he decided to call it quits and moved to Florida with Nancy Ore.

The two old couples spoke about how their sudden move felt.

They both acknowledged that life in their new environment was quite different after living in the mountains for 35 years.

According to celebrity net worth, Tom Moore’s net worth is estimated to be around $200,000 and the legend also makes approximately $15,000 per episode of Mountain Men.

According to some sources, Rich Lewis’s net worth is estimated at around $300,000.

This figure was reportedly pulled from his paychecks from the show’s producers.

Number five, Kyle Bell.

Another Mountain Men cast member who is rumored to have passed away is Kyle Bell.

Although there hasn’t been any official confirmation regarding his demise, fans still think the reality TV star is dead since there are no confirmed public updates regarding his current activities or ventures.

Kyle Bell is an American outdoorsman, hunter, former Bronco writer, and reality television personality best known for his role on the History Channels Mountain Men.

Kyle Bell was born in October 1957 in New Mexico, United States.

Kyle Bell’s upbringing was a throwback to a simpler time without modern technology.

He was raised in the traditional way of living and he honed survival skills from a young age, mastering activities like hunting and fire making.

His journey took an adventurous turn when he pursued Bronco riding, showcasing his cowboy spirit.

Transitioning from the arena to the wild, Kyle Bell’s rugged authenticity and deep connection to nature made him a standout figure on the History Channels hit reality series Mountain Men.

His background as a seasoned Bronco rider gave him a grit and determination that translated seamlessly into the unforgiving terrain of Samaran Valley, New Mexico.

With a lifetime of experience navigating high desert plains and remote wilderness, Kyle’s selection for the show’s third and fourth seasons felt like a natural fit.

Viewers quickly became invested not only in Kyle’s survival skills, but in his heartfelt bond with his then 10-year-old son, Ben, who joined him on the show as a companion and apprentice.

Appearing in seasons three and four, Kyle and Ben Bell brought something refreshingly genuine to Mountainmen, a fatherson relationship built on trust, legacy, and hands-on mentorship.

Kyle taught Ben everything from building fires and navigating by landmarks to tracking game and understanding the ethics of hunting sustainably.

Their interactions were never dramatized for the camera, but felt sincere as Kyle calmly guided his son through the rituals and risks of backcountry living.

This authentic portrayal of generational wilderness wisdom resonated with fans who valued tradition and family.

Off camera, Kyle Bell continued to live the life he displayed on screen.

A full-time outfitter and licensed hunting guide, Kyle ran wilderness hunts across his sprawling 45,000 acre property in Samaran Valley.

His services attracted hunters seeking a trophy and a deep respectful experience of the land.

He guided his clients through the harsh terrains of northern New Mexico, where elk, mule deer, and black bear roamed freely and where the rules of nature reigned supreme.

Whether leading multi-day hunts on horseback or teaching backcountry survival, Kyle maintained a lifestyle many admired but few could endure.

One of the most unforgettable moments that cemented Kyle’s reputation occurred during a filmed encounter with a black bear.

Having just taken down a deer for meat, Kyle was suddenly confronted by the powerful predator.

Armed with only a singleshot rifle, he managed to frighten the bear off.

Yet, he didn’t sleep that night.

He remained by the fire, guarding the meat and watching over his horses.

It was a moment that encapsulated the constant tension between man and nature, and Kyle’s quiet courage left a lasting impression on the show’s audience.

Another memorable scene featured Kyle embarking on a solo mule deer hunt.

After placing a precise shot on a buck, he spent hours tracking the wounded animal through dense oak brush, finally locating it just as night closed in.

The moment highlighted Kyle’s patience, endurance, and respect for the animal he hunted.

These scenes weren’t just entertainment.

They were real life demonstrations of a man living by ancient principles where survival depended on skill, instinct, and honor.

After their final appearance on Mountainmen in 2016, Kyle and Ben shifted their focus from television to education.

That same year, they launched an online wilderness survival initiative called Survival Sense.

The project introduced through a short YouTube video titled Where is Kyle Bell and Ben Bell? aimed to revive practical outdoor skills for a new generation, promoting the channel as familyfriendly and accessible.

Kyle and Ben sought to teach firecraft, shelter building, navigation, and basic hunting skills that were once common knowledge, but are now increasingly rare.

Despite the early excitement, survivalsense.

net quietly went offline by 2025, and the YouTube channel remains inactive with only the original promotional video still available.

This silence has led to speculation among longtime fans, some of whom worry about Kyle’s well-being and wonder whether he has retired fully from public life, simply chosen to live even deeper off the grid.

His disappearance from the spotlight has only heightened his mystique, leaving a lingering question.

What became of the father and son who once brought rugged sincerity to our screens? On the History Channel, Mountain Men, which premiered on May 31st, 2012, chronicles the lives of individuals who live off the land, disconnected from the comforts of modern civilization.

Now spanning 13 seasons, the series has cultivated a devoted global audience.

Viewers are drawn to its raw portrayal of men and women who face brutal winters, unpredictable wildlife, and complete isolation, all in the pursuit of freedom, and self-reliance.

From the snowy peaks of Montana to the swamps of North Carolina, each cast member has their environment, tools, and philosophy on survival.

But they share a common thread, the unshakable belief that a simpler, wilder life still holds value today.

While Kyle Bell’s presence on the show may have been brief compared to some other cast members, his legacy remains firmly intact, fans still remember him as the stoic yet gentle mountain man who taught his son with patience and reverence for nature.

His episodes remain some of the most watched from the series early years, and many outdoor enthusiasts continue to seek out clips of his bear encounter and solo hunts.

Kyle Bell may have left the cameras behind, but the impact of his lifestyle, wisdom, and quiet strength continues to ripple through the wilderness community and into the hearts of those still dreaming of a life far from the noise.

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