What Happened To Andy Hillstrand From Deadliest Catch?
One of the Hillstrand brothers from Discovery Channel's crab-fishing sensation remains on the high seas, but where is the other famous Hillstrand sibling?
Andy Hillstrand, a well-known figure from the reality show Deadliest Catch, has largely moved away from the high-stakes sea life to settle onshore. His brother Johnathan, who left the show in 2017, stated that Andy eventually focused on other aspects of the family's business. For the last couple of seasons, Andy has been working on the land-based side of their enterprise, albeit still making trips to Dutch Harbor to handle permits and licenses for their vessel, Time Bandit.
In 2016, Andy relocated from Alaska to Chandler, Indiana, where he established a 17-acre horse ranch called Hobby Horse Acres. However, this venture was later sold, and Andy's presence on Deadliest Catch diminished. Despite appearing less frequently in Season 19, Andy had never been a significant character again, unlike his brother Johnathan who continues to captain the Time Bandit.
Throughout his tenure on Deadliest Catch, Andy faced legal troubles, including a lawsuit by Discovery Channel over their 2011 TV special Hillstranded and another lawsuit in 2013 involving an injured crew member due to a firework incident on their ship. The brothers' legal conflicts with Discovery Channel marked the first two major legal cases against them.
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