Jim Shockey Returns

Today’s guest is Jim Shockey.  Jim is an award-winning writer, wildlife photographer, videographer, naturalist, wilderness guide, and outfitter. He is the host of Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures, The Professionals, Uncharted, and Shock Therapy on the Outdoor Channel.   He owns several outfitting territories in Canada's wildlands, including the Pacific Rim Guide Territory on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Rogue River Outfitting in the Yukon Territory. His work documenting wildlife has been widely recognized, and his television productions have won 15 Golden Moose Awards. He’s also an accomplished marksman, an official Member International of the Explorers Club in New York City, and a retired Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of 4 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (4CRPG) Canadian Armed Forces. In college, Jim was an all-American swimmer and member of the Canadian National Water Polo team.    A noted expert in ethnocentric arts of Western Canada, Jim opened the Hand of Man Museum of Cultural Arts and Conservation on Vancouver Island in 2019. His debut thriller, Call Me Hunter, is available now. You can follow him on Instagram @jimshockeyofficial / Facebook @JimShockey / Twitter @JimShockey_ and find out more at jimshockey.com  Since the recording of the podcast, Jim Shockey’s wonderful wife, Louise, passed away. Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with the entire Shockey family.  SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  8 Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/dangerclose and save $150 on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Workbench  Fort Knox Safe Masada by Israel Weapon Industries Allegiance Flag Supply  Origin Raptor Camo Shirt Petzl Headlamps Half Face Blades  Outdoorsmans.com  1st Phorm Protein Sticks