Legendary sportsman Jim Shockey is asking the public for help after suffering a recent break-in. Not only did the professional hunter and television personality have camera equipment stolen, but the thieves also took firearms left to him by his late father, Hal.
The theft occurred Jan. 24 at Shockey’s family ranch house near Saskatoon.
“I seldom ask anyone for help, but I am asking now. Please help us,” Shockey said. “My father’s guns were stolen last week and I am asking for your help to have those guns, which obviously have great sentimental value, returned to our family.”
Shockey posted on his Facebook page that there must have been more than two thieves based on the items taken.
“There were more than two thieves, as they literally loaded the entire safe onto a truck or trailer, along with our washer and dryer, television, stereo, 20 Stealthcam trail cameras, aluminum ladders, and all my father’s personal tools,” Shockey said.
A photo of the late Hal Shockey and the Cannon safe that was stolen. (Photo by Jim Shockey)
Hal Shockey is holding one of the stolen guns in the photo above. The Remington Model 788 in .270 Winchester was the elder Shockey’s favorite hunting rifle; it was purchased in 1954 and wears an Austrian 4X scope.
Hal passed away in 2013 at the age of 86. He was a fixture of the “Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures” show for many years, hunting alongside Jim and Jim’s father-in-law. Like his son, Hal had a deep passion for hunting.
Jim Shockey is a literally world-famous hunter and television host. He has hunted in more than 40 countries, taken 88 world records, and harvested more than 300 species in his career. His television shows like “Uncharted” and “The Professionals” share the cultures and conditions Shockey meets on each hunt around the globe.
Jim has posted the serial numbers of the missing guns on his Facebook page and is offering a reward for information leading to their return, as well as the arrest/conviction of the criminals. If you have any information that could help with the case, Shockey asks that you call the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at 306-975-1670.