Jim Shockey (born 1957) is a Canadian outdoor writer, a professional big game outfitter and television producer and host for many hunting shows.
He spent his early years living in a trailer park, but then left his parents’ home at 17 to attend Simon Fraser University.
Shockey participated in both the 1978 and 1982 world championships but did not attend the 1980 Olympics because of the international boycott against Russia.
[9] Shockey is a member of the Pro Staff or a brand ambassador for Leupold Optics, Stealth Cam (former), Nosler (former), Crosman/Benjamin (former), Yeti Coolers, Christensen Arms, and a partner of Bowtech Archery.
In 2018, Shockey created and curated the 15,500 square foot Hand of Man Museum of Natural History, Cultural Arts and Conservation in Maple Bay, British Columbia to store his collections.