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Acclaimed Conservationist, Jim Shockey To Be Honored as 2012 International Hunter of the Year by Safari Club International
Las Vegas, Nevada – Safari Club International (SCI) is pleased to announce Jim Shockey of Vancouver Island, Canada as the 2012 recipient of the International Hunter of the Year award. Jim Shockey will be recognized at the evening banquet on February 3, 2012 at the SCI 40th Annual Hunters’ Convention at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“I am honored to receive the International Hunter of the Year award, and join an incredible group of hunters from around the world,” Shockey said. “SCI’s leadership position in worldwide conservation efforts makes all of this possible for those of us who quest for hunting adventures on every corner of the earth.”
“Safari Club is very proud have the opportunity to bestow such an incredible honor on such an incredible hunter,” said SCI’s Chief Communications Officer Larry Rudolph. “Jim has been an international ambassador not only for hunting, but also representing SCI.”
Jim Shockey will receive the 2012 International Hunter of the Year award during the Friday evening banquet. Tickets are available for the Friday banquet: www.showsci.com. For a chance to meet Jim, please stop by his booth #1850 and #1852 at SCI’s 40th Annual Hunters’ Convention.
Join Safari Club International’s 40th Annual Hunters’ Convention at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada February 1-4, 2012. SCI will be bringing 13% more exhibitors than in any other year in the organization’s history. The total convention exhibit hall is over 50% larger than in 2011, with over one million square feet of the world’s finest hunts, finest guns and greatest taxidermy. Register today for the SCI convention at www.showsci.com.
About Jim Shockey: Jim is a world-renowned Professional Hunter, Outfitter, Television Producer, Outdoor Writer and multi-award-winner. He has hunted six continents, more than 40 countries and has taken over 265 big game species, including more than 50 world records. He has over 350 entries in the SCI Record Book of Trophy Animals and is the definitive leader of the muzzleloading contingent. Jim Shockey is the first and only hunter in the world to complete the “North American Super Slam” and “Ultimate Slam” with a muzzleloader and received SCI’s “Professional Hunter of the Year” award in 2009. Jim also received the prestigious C.J. McElroy award that same year for achieved excellence in worldwide hunting, a dedication to wildlife conservation and a history of service to the global hunting community. Jim is also the first and only hunter to use a muzzleloader to achieve the World Hunting Award Ring and qualified under the same criteria used by rifle hunters.
Born in Saskatchewan, Canada, Jim was formerly an All-American swimmer in university (combined Biology Psychology major) and then 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 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 has been married to his best friend Louise (a former actress), for nearly 30-years and the two of them split their time between their home on Vancouver Island and their ranch in Saskatchewan. They have two now grown children, Branlin and Eva, who have both joined the family business, Branlin as the producer of The Professionals TV show and Eva as Public Relations and Events Coordinator and on camera hostess of the Hunting Adventures TV show.
Contact: Nelson Freeman, Media@safariclub.org
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Becoming an SCI Member:
Joining Safari Club International is the best way to be an advocate for continuing our hunting heritage and supporting worldwide sustainable use conservation, wildlife education and humanitarian services. JOIN NOW: www.safariclub.org/Join.
Safari Club International – First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI’s approximately 200 Chapters represent all 50 of the United States as well as 106 other countries. SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and government agencies, empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife management and conservation. Visit the home page www.safariclub.org
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I spent much of Wednesday looking for my choice for product #2 for at the SHOT Show. I was in the dungeon (the massive underground parking garage, converted to booths) and while 3 rows away, I heard a beautiful goose call. Now I know I am not a goose call aficionado, but as a singer I do know crystal clear sounds when I hear them. This was clear and had a beautiful tone, very crisp. My son Tony who IS a call aficionado heard it as well and so we went over.
This tiny booth tucked in the middle of the sea of booths was wowing the crowd! Other folks heard it also. Tony and I started to take a look at the calls in the booth and could instantly see the difference in the quality. Tony picked up the Simple Man call (probably because it is one of our favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd songs) and boy is it pretty! It was all sleek and blue. It comes in several other colors as well.
Simple Man...A great song in many ways!
Beautiful Simple Man in Green
We asked the guys in the booth to demonstrate this call and Rob Erwin the owner and creator of this call began to sing a tune with it. While we were there we looked at the other calls and I asked Rob which one he liked to “play” the best. We joked that he was playing the call but in reality that what he was doing. He held it and made it sing.
Tony fell in love…he is a fantastic goose hunter and could see how well this beautiful call could help. Rob explained that this call is a great mid-season call and graciously allowed Tony to try it.
They have another brand new really cool call called the Cole Train, named for Cole Barthel Pro Baseball player and Southern Game Calls Pro-Staffer. Cole was there to help explain his call and was such a nice man to help us out.
The Cole Train Duck Call
The guys associated with this great company Chris Collins, Rob Erwin and Cole Barthel were perfect gentlemen at the show and I am very glad to give them a loud shout out from AnnieGotHerGun.com!
Chris Collins, Tony Vinnola, Rob Erwin and Cole Barthel in the SGC Booth at SHOT Show.
Southern Game Calls also makes turkey, deer and predator calls. Keep up the good work guys!
P.S. Be watching AGHG.com for more info and more articles on this great company! Tony will have his out in the field as soon as possible and will video his hunt.
One of my favorite things to do at SHOT is to look for products that haven’t been out before and brand new companies.
I am not usually too excited about back packs. I know they are a fundamental part of any pack trip and many hunting trips but I usually just don’t seek them out at SHOT Show to get all skippy over
I was sort of lost and looking for a certain knife booth when I walked by a nicely appointed booth with a bunch of packs. Ok, whoopie… But what caught my eye were the little yellow bow looking thingies on the packs and also how high tech and well thought out they appeared.
I stopped to get a closer look and figure out what the yellow things were. I was approached by a really nice fella…sorry nice fella I forgot your name and didn’t grab your card….BUT said nice fella was VERY excited about his products! He patiently went through EVERY facet of these packs and the more he showed me the more interested I got!
Tenzing Outdoors has thought of EVERYTHING! I looked mostly at the TZ6000 which features:
FULLY ADJUSTABLE TORSO SUSPENSION
TWO RIGID INTERNAL ALUMINUM FRAME STAYS
PADDED HIP SUPPORT
CHANNELED, AIR-COOLED BACK PAD
SEPARATED SLEEPING BAG COMPARTMENT
DETACHABLE FANNY PACK/LID
FOLDOUT BOW AND GUN CARRYING BOOT
FOLDOUT RAIN COVER
H2O COMPATIBLE (3-LITER)
TWENTY TOTAL COMPARTMENTS AND POCKETS
TWO EXPANDING SIDE COMPARTMENTS FOR SCOPE OR TRIPOD
TRIPLE ENTRY INTO MAIN COMPARTMENT (TOP, FACE & BOTTOM)
EXPANDABLE, BREATHABLE MEAT COMPARTMENT
FIVE LATERAL COMPRESSION STRAPS TO SECURE LOAD
FOLDOUT RAIN COVER
TWO LOWER COMPRESSION STRAPS TO ATTACH EXTRA GEAR
I also took a good look at the day packs and a really cool one called the TZ 1140 which is the ultimate archer’s pack.
SHOOTER FRIENDLY SINGLE SLING DESIGN
QUICK ACCESS QUIVER MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
QUICK ACCESS OPTICS/RANGE FINDER COMPARTMENT (RIGHT SIDE)
SIDE MOUNTED BOW CLIP (LEFT SIDE)
ONE LATERAL COMPRESSION STRAP TO SECURE LOAD
BREATHABLE MESH BACK PAD
PADDED HIP SUPPORT
H2O COMPATIBLE (2-LITER)
TWELVE TOTAL COMPARTMENTS AND POCKETS
FIVE SPECIALIZED ZIP POCKETS
OPTIC/RANGE FINDER CASE INCLUDED
Mr. Jay Robert developed these packs and they are launching at the SHOT Show this year. I was introduced to him and he explained to me that he wants to help hunters go further and that he doesn’t plan to launch anything unless it is thoroughly tested and perfect for the needs in the field.
Jay even labeled the compartments so there is NO searching for things and pockets are used correctly for the best distribution of weight.
WHO thinks of this stuff? Well apparently Jay Robert and it is a good thing he does!
Keep your eyes on this company! You will be glad you did!
P.S. the little yellow bow thingies are really special tie down loops…..
This Media Day at the Range was SO fun for me because I was able to take my son Tony who is a talented shooting fanatic. We were able to shoot guns that we may never be able to shoot and Tony and I both made new friends and contacts.
Media Day also gave Tony a keen insight into what the outdoor industry is all about. “It was a different experience to see everyone out there shooting and having a great time.” Tony said. It was cool to be greeted warmly and accepted by people I have looked up to for years like Jim Scoutten of American Shooter T. V. and Gunny R. Lee Ermey.
Tony with Jim Scoutten
Gunny and Tony at the range.
For only $49,000 You to can have your very own Gatling gun!
The Gatling gun was shiny and cool to say you shot it but not super exciting… just a few cranks and done!
Tony hit his target right on at 1000 yards with the Barrett 416!
Hitting a few clays at the Browning range.
New friends and old! Kenn Blanchard, Vicki Gardner of Alpen Optics, me, Rick and Georgette Wood and Carrie Wilson.
We had a great time at Media Day and will be looking forward to sharing the goodies we found with you all!
2012 SHOT Show:
MUCK BOOTS to Introduce First Rubber Boot Designed for All-Terrain Enthusiasts
Cranston, Rhode Island (January 10, 2012) THE ORIGINAL MUCK BOOT COMPANY™ will introduce the Terrain to its 2012 outdoor sporting collection at SHOT Show, January 17-20, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Terrain is the first rubber boot designed for all-terrain enthusiasts.
“For the approximate 5.5 million ATV riders and snowmobile owners in the US and Canada, the Terrain provides the footwear comfort and quality needed to enjoy any outdoor adventure,” said Director of Footwear Sean O’Brien.
The boot is cradled in a micro fleece liner that absorbs moisture, keeping the rider warm and dry from temperatures ranging from sub-freezing to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, the durable and exceptionally lightweight rubber outsole is supportive yet flexible enough for a rider to easily control the pedals of an ATV and keep their foot firmly in-place on metal grate surfaces. Protective rubber overlays and a reinforced ankle area contribute to the supportive design and overall comfort of the boot. The boot’s tall upper portion is finished with a “dirt skirt” that keeps mud and debris out.
Like all MUCK BOOTS, the Terrain features a premium breathable Airmesh lining that wicks away moisture for all-day dry comfort. The CR foam bootie cushions the 100 percent waterproof boot. CR foam is the highest quality material available that ensures waterproofness and comfort. All MUCK BOOTS are vulcanized, so that the rubber overlays form a durable protective outer shell. The boot is available in New Mossy Oak InfinityÒ ($254.95), and black and gray ($244.95). Sizes include men’s 7-15. The boot will be available in September 2012.
Learn more about the Terrain at this year’s SHOT Show, January 17-20, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stop by booth number 10951 to interview MUCK BOOT footwear experts, review product samples and enter to win a free pair of MUCK BOOTS.
MUCK BOOTS also has partnered with Yamaha and will be launching an ATV giveaway contest at the show. Enter to win a Yamaha Grizzly 500 ATV by liking the MUCK BOOTS and Yamaha Facebook pages. Contest runs from January 17 – April 13, 2012. The ATV will be on display in the MUCK BOOTS booth number 10951.
About THE ORIGINAL MUCK BOOT
THE ORIGINAL MUCK BOOT brand began in 1999 and originated the making of neoprene rubber boots with the sole purpose of building the most comfortable, high performance protective footwear on the market. Today, the MUCK BOOT brand defines the standard of comfort and quality that exceeds expectations of customers around the country. Quickly establishing a strong and loyal customer base, the brand has expanded into several lines including outdoor sporting, lawn and garden, and farm and ranch. It is one of the fastest-growing brands in its market.
THE ORIGINAL MUCK BOOT is a brand of Honeywell Safety Products. To find MUCK BOOTS near you, please visit www.muckbootcompany.com.
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