Mitchell Guist
1964–2012 (age 48)
Biography
Mitchell Guist spent his life in the bayous of Louisiana, devoting himself to trapping, fatherhood, and the rhythms of the wetlands that raised him. His calm strength and willingness to share the traditions of his family drew the admiration of neighbors and, later, viewers who recognized him as part of the "Swamp People" cast.
He left behind a close circle of relatives who still tell stories of his quiet generosity and love of the riverbanks, keeping his legacy alive through the very landscape he revered.