History of Jim Shockey in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 14, 2026

Jim Shockey is a Canadian outdoor writer, professional big game outfitter, and television producer/host known for hunting shows like Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures and Jim Shockey's Uncharted. He's also hosted Jim Shockey's The Professionals. Shockey's hunting career has taken him across six continents and 50 countries, establishing him as a prominent figure in the outdoor and hunting entertainment industry.

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1957: Jim Shockey's birth

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

1984: Marriage to Louise Johann

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

2009: Wins Outdoor Channel Awards

In 2009, Jim Shockey began his winning streak at the annual Outdoor Channel "Golden Moose" Awards, eventually winning 15 awards by 2015.

2014: Wins Sportsman Channel Award

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

2015: Wins Outdoor Channel Awards

In 2015, Jim Shockey concluded his winning streak at the annual Outdoor Channel "Golden Moose" Awards, winning a total of 15 awards between 2009 and 2015.

May 2016: Becomes co-founding partner of BookYourHunt.com

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

2016: Wins Outdoor Sportsman Awards

In 2016, Jim Shockey won the "Outdoor Sportsman Awards" ceremony.

2017: Wins Outdoor Sportsman Awards for Best Overall TV Series

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

2018: Creation of the Hand of Man Museum

In 2018, Jim 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.

2018: Wins Fan Favorite awards for Uncharted

In 2018, Jim Shockey was bestowed two Fan Favorite awards for Uncharted: Best Big Game Hunting Series and Best Education/Entertainment Series.

2019: Wins award for Best Sound Design for Hunting Adventures and Fan Favorite Best Big Game Hunting Series for Uncharted

In 2019, Jim Shockey was honored with an award for Best Sound Design for Hunting Adventures and Fan Favorite Best Big Game Hunting Series for Uncharted.