Mountain Men has been a hit show on the History Channel for years. It follows men and their families living in mountain ranges across the United States, hunting and surviving off the land.

Jason Hawk was one of those men with considerable screen time, but he’s recently been notably absent from the cast in season 10. What happened?

Who is Jason Hawk?

Jason hails from Arkansas, where he spent most of his early years. His Facebook page indicates that he lived in Montana while attending Montana State University.

Despite living a relatively simple life and not taking advantage of many modern amenities, Jason has had the opportunity to visit many places.

His blade forging skills have allowed Jason to travel as far as Japan’s countryside. Jason, a true creator at heart, is an expert bladesmith and has been making knives for over twenty years.

Jason is no stranger to History Channel fans

Hawk previously appeared on another show on the History Channel. Cameras originally followed Jason and Mary around their vast estate in Arizona for the series “No Man’s Land.” The show was not well received by the audience, but Jason had proven himself as interesting enough a character to feature on another off-the-grid series.

After leaving the upper Sonoran Desert for the Ozarks in Arkansas, the hunter joined the Mountain Men cast in the 5th season.