Jim Shockey
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Jim Shockey | |
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| Occupation(s) | Avid Outdoorsman, Producer, Host |
| Known for | Hunting Skills |
| Notable work | Host of Jim Shockey's Uncharted, Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures |
| Television | Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel |
| Spouse | Louise Shockey |
| Children | Eva Shockey and Branlin Shockey |
| Parent(s) | Hal Shockey and Lil Shockey |
| Awards | Outdoor Channel’s Golden Moose Awards |
| Website | http://www.jimshockey.com/ |
Jim Shockey is a Canadian outdoor writer, a professional big game outfitter and television producer and host for many hunting shows. Jim is the producer and host of Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures and Jim Shockey's Uncharted on Outdoor Channel[1] and Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures on Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel.[2] He is an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), serving the rank Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel (HLCol) of the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group.[3]
Life history
Jim Shockey was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, Jim was formerly an All-American swimmer in university and later played on the National waterpolo team for six years. Jim participated in both the 1978 and 1982 world championships but did not attend the 1980 Olympics because of the international boycott against Russia. Jim is considered to be one of the world’s foremost experts on the Ethnocentric Folk Art forms from Western Canada[4] and is an avid collector of Tribal art and artifacts from around the world. His collections have appeared several times in publications such as Country Living and Century Home. Jim got married in the early 1980's to Louise, who was an actress, and the couple have two children.[5] Branlin and Eva Shockey have both joined Jim in his hunting and entertainment business.
Professional career
Jim Shockey is a member of the Pro Staff or a brand ambassador for Stealth Cam,[6] Cabela's,[7] Nosler,[8] Crosman/Benjamin,[9] Yeti Coolers,[10] and a partner of Bowtech.[11]
TV Series
Jim Shockey currently has three TV series that appear on outdoor lifestyle TV networks Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel, Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures, Jim Shockey's UNCHARTED, and Jim Shockey's The Professionals. His daughter, Eva Shockey, joins him as co-host on Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures.[12]
To-date, Jim has won 15 awards at the annual Outdoor Channel "Golden Moose" Awards and won one award at Sportsman Channel's "Sportsman Choice" Awards of 2014.[13][14]
His series are sponsored by Nosler, Leupold, Mossy Oak, Under Armour, Site-Lite, Havalon Knives, Cabela's, Stealth Cam, Primos, Yeti Coolers, The Heater Body Suit, Bowtech, Rage, ARGO and Polaris.[15][16]
Awards
Jim Shockey has received numerous accolades for his work in the outdoors. From Safari Club International he won the Fourth Pinnacle of Achievement Award in 2008; the Zenith Award, Crowning Achievement Award, Professional Hunter Award and the C.J. McElroy Award in 2009; the World Hunting Award in 2010; and was named International Hunter of the Year and received the World Conservation & Hunting Award in 2012.[17][18][19][20][21][22][23] In 2016 he received the Conklin Award, which recognizes the world's greatest active hunter who pursues game in the most difficult terrain and conditions while abiding by the highest standards of ethics and fair chase.[24]
Media
In August 2015, Jim and his daughter Eva graced the cover of USA Today Hunt + Fish.[25] The Summer/Fall 2015 edition also includes an issue with the pair on the strength of their relationship, the importance of the outdoors and how Eva has become the new face of hunting.[26]
References
- ^ Treezy, Dat Boi. "Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts Announced", True Achievements, March 16, 2014.
- ^ Pickhartz, Eric. "Exclusive Interview With Jim Shockey, Hunting's Leading Storyteller", Wide Open Spaces, April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Honoraries", Canadian Army.
- ^ "About Jim Shockey".
- ^ "About Jim Shockey".
- ^ "Stealth Cam Pro Staff", GSM Outdoors.
- ^ "Cabela's Pro Staff" Cabela's.
- ^ "Nosler Pro Staff" Nosler.
- ^ "Jim Shockey" Crosman.
- ^ "Jim Shockey Hunting Ambassador" Yeti.
- ^ "Team Bowtech" Bowtech Archery.
- ^ "Eva Shockey", Outdoor Channel.
- ^ "About Jim Shockey".
- ^ Cut, Chunni. "Nominations And Wins For Prostaffers", Crosman, January 22, 2014.
- ^ "Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures".
- ^ "Jim Shockey's Uncharted".
- ^ "Awards 2015" Safari Magazine
- ^ "Professional Hunter Award" Safari Magazine
- ^ "Crowning Achievement Recipients" Safari Magazine
- ^ "C.J. McElroy Award" Safari Magazine
- ^ "World Hunting Award Rings" Safari Magazine"
- ^ "World Conservation & Hunting Award" Safari Magazine
- ^ "SCI to Honor Jim Shockey-International Hunter of the Year!"Skinny Moose, January 25, 2012.
- ^ "Jim Shockey Wins Conklin Award" The Hunting Report, January 2016.
- ^ "USA Today Hunt & Fish Magazine - Summer/Fall 2015" USA Today
- ^ Sullivan, JR. "Jim and Eva Shockey make hunting a family affair", USA Today, August 21, 2015.