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Even though the reality TV series Mountain Monsters is heavily scripted, what’s not scripted is Willy’s hunting skills. An expert hunter and trapper, Willy has known the jungle all his life. Over the years, Willy gathered all the skills required to survive in the mountains. Not only is the man good at hunting, but is also an expert trapper, carpenter, and an expert on everything mechanical. A part of the Appalachian Investigators of Mysterious Sightings, Willy has always been good friends with late John Tice and Jeff Headlee. The trio is the major reason for the show’s popularity and is the heart and soul. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Willy McQuillan.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Willy McQuillian Introduction

Willy McQuillian is an American arborist, hunter, expert trapper and a reality television actor. He is co-founder of Appalachian Investigators of Mysterious Sightings. Before fame, Willy worked fulltime as woodcutter and made his living by cutting trees.

Birthday/Age/Ethnicity

Willy McQuillian was born on August 15 in Saint Marys, West Virginia, USA. He was born under the star sign “Leo,” the fifth zodiac. Although Willy looks like someone in late 60’s or early 70’s, there is no exact information on his age. Willy is American by nationality, and if ethnicity is concerned he is Caucasian.

“AIMS” man of the hour

One of the best things about Willy is the traps he makes. An expert trapper, Willy is not only good at setting up traps but is also creative. Willy is seldom idle, during the days he is making living as arborist and at night he is most busy creating and setting up traps for the group’s protection. For someone like Willy who has been hunting all his life, making and setting traps is second nature. But the best thing about Willy’s traps is that they are seldom empty. During the time of need, the traps also work to provide an emergency source of food supply for the group.

One of the original three

Willy McQuillian is the co-founder of Appalachian Investigators of Mysterious Sighting. While Jacob, Joseph, and William are the new blood, Willy, Trapper, and Jeff have known each other for decades. The trio met during their early years and shared individual experiences, which turned them into believers. Over the years, the trio founded the Appalachian Investigators of Mysterious Sightings. The group of hunters worked towards finding the truth behind the mysterious sightings reported around the  Appalachian Mountains.

Bits and pieces

Willy McQuillan has never shared complete information about himself. The man rarely gives interviews and follows the other cast members in keeping secrets. Very little is known about the man, and what is known is neither here or there. Born and raised in Saint Marys, West Virginia, Willy began his schooling in his hometown. He attended St. Marys High School. Outside curriculum, he followed hunting- it was his father that taught him all the necessary skills to pass as an expert hunter. Over the years, Willy honed the skills to the maximum and found out that his true skills lie in trapping. Even though Willy is grateful for his father, he rarely talks about his early life.

Career

Willy McQuillian made living cutting trees for a long time. Even after joining the cast of “Mountain Monsters” in 2013, Willy continued to work as tree trimmer during the day. Willy’s acting portfolio is limited to one television show, nonetheless it has garnered him a huge success. Willy has been big part of “Mountain Monsters,” and featured in eight seasons so far. He has appeared in 80 episodes from 2013-2022. On the show, Willy is often the one to make plans. Equipped with immense knowledge about the mythical animals, nothing escapes Willy’s brilliance.  In a television career spanning nearly a decade, Willy is yet to receive any kind of nominations or awards.

Willy McQuillan wife and children

Willy was married to his girlfriend Bonita Rymer. Willy and his wife, Bonita, both attended St. Marys High School in Virginia. And we can only assume the two first met during those days. The affair which started as love indeed turned into a relationship bounded by religion known as a “marriage.” In the years as a married couple, the pair gave birth to offspring. Their daughter’s name is Whitney McQuillian.

Willy and his wife Bonita Rymer after years of togetherness dissolve their marriage. What caused the marriage to fall through is still a mystery except for the couple. The date of divorce is also a secret held close to their chest.

Grandchildren

Willy’s daughter, Whitney McQuillian is all grown up now, indeed she is a married women. After marriage to Nathan Summers, Whitney goes by the surname “Summers” making her  “Whitney Summers.” Whitney extends the family line with four biological children of own- Lendon, Lola, Lucy & Lexi Summers making Willy McQuillian a proud granddad.

Net Worth

Willy makes a considerable sum of money for his appearances in the TV series, Mountain Monsters. As of 2022, his net worth is presumed to be USD 600,000.

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