History of Jim Shockey in Timeline

Jim Shockey is a Canadian outdoor writer, big game outfitter, and television producer and host, known for shows like *Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures*. He served as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces. Shockey's hunting expeditions have taken him to numerous countries across six continents. He has been recognized as a highly accomplished big-game hunter and a significant influencer in the field of big-game hunting.

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1957: Birth of Jim Shockey

In 1957, Jim Shockey was born. He is a Canadian outdoor writer, professional big game outfitter, and television producer and host for hunting shows.

1978: Participation in World Championships

In 1978, Shockey participated in the world championships as part of the National waterpolo team.

1980: Boycott of the 1980 Olympics

In 1980, Shockey did not attend the Olympics due to the international boycott against Russia.

1982: Participation in World Championships

In 1982, Shockey participated in the world championships again as part of the National waterpolo team.

1984: Marriage to Louise Johann

In 1984, Jim Shockey married Louise (née Johann).

2009: Won awards at the annual Outdoor Channel "Golden Moose" Awards

In 2009, Jim Shockey began winning awards at the annual Outdoor Channel "Golden Moose" Awards

2014: Won one award at Sportsman Channel's "Sportsman Choice" Awards

In 2014, Jim Shockey won one award at Sportsman Channel's "Sportsman Choice" Awards

2015: Won 15 awards at the annual Outdoor Channel "Golden Moose" Awards

In 2015, Jim Shockey had won 15 awards at the annual Outdoor Channel "Golden Moose" Awards.

May 2016: Co-founding partner of BookYourHunt.com

In May 2016, Shockey became the co-founding partner of BookYourHunt.com, an online marketplace for hunting trips, emphasizing transparency and ethical hunting.

2016: Outdoor Sportsman Awards ceremony

In 2016, the Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel hosted the "Outdoor Sportsman Awards" ceremony.

2017: "Outdoor Sportsman Awards" for Best Overall TV Series

In 2017, Shockey won the "Outdoor Sportsman Awards" for Best Overall TV Series.

2018: Creation of Hand of Man Museum

In 2018, Shockey created 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.