Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures Season 8 Episode 10 My First Black Bear in 20 Years

Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures season 8 episode 10 titled "My First Black Bear in 20 Years" documents Jim Shockey's efforts to hunt a black bear after two decades. Jim Shockey is a world-renowned hunter, outdoor writer, and television personality who has spent over 30 years tracking and hunting big game animals all over the world.

The episode starts with Jim preparing to hunt a black bear with his bow. We see Jim going through his gear, including his bow, arrows, and camouflage clothing. He also discusses the importance of scouting a location before the hunt, which he has done thoroughly. After he is fully prepared, Jim sets out into the forest to find a suitable location to install his tree stand.

We see Jim climbing up the tree and attaching his tree stand to a branch at an appropriate height. He then rigs up a rope and a pull-up system to hoist his bow up into the tree stand with him. Jim explains that the high vantage point from the tree stand will give him a good view of the area and it is also a safer position from which to take a shot.

As dusk falls, we see Jim settling down in his tree stand to wait for a bear to appear. The forest is very quiet, except for the occasional chirping of crickets and rustling of leaves. Jim explains that hunting a bear requires a lot of patience as they usually appear during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. We see Jim scanning the forest carefully, looking out for the slightest movement or sound that might indicate the approach of a bear.

Some time later, Jim finally spots his target. We see him tense with excitement as he watches the bear approach. Jim remains motionless and silent as the bear sniffs around the area. After a few minutes, the bear begins to move closer to Jim's position. Jim prepares for the shot with great care and finally releases the arrow, the bear quickly takes off towards the dense forest and Jim starts the tracking search for the bear.

The rest of the episode centers around Jim tracking the bear he had just shot. Jim explains how he follows the blood trail of the wounded animal, using his tracking skills to find a trace of the bear. The terrain is challenging, with thick undergrowth and steep slopes, but Jim remains determined to find the bear.

Finally, Jim discovers the bear's hideout leading to an epic ending of the season 8 episode. He draws the bow and takes another shot. In the following sequence, Jim takes us through the process of field dressing the bear and preparing it for transportation.

Throughout the episode, Jim's love for hunting and his respect for the animals he hunts is evident. He also emphasizes the importance of conservation and responsible hunting practices.

Overall, "My First Black Bear in 20 Years" is a thrilling and educational episode of Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures. The combination of stunning scenery, exciting hunting action, and Jim Shockey's expertise makes for an entertaining and informative viewing for all hunting enthusiasts.