Ep 8. Saskatchewan Memories

Saskatchewan Memories is the eighth episode of the fourth season of Jim Shockey's The Professionals. This episode showcases the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, while Jim and his team embark on a hunting adventure.

Jim and his team consisting of Jeff Rann, Eva Shockey-Brent and Phil Soucy, take on a challenge to hunt and capture some of the elusive creatures that roam the Saskatchewan plains. They take on the challenge of hunting moose, black bears, and cougars through the dense forests of Saskatchewan.

The episode kicks off with Jim sharing his fond memories of Saskatchewan when he first started coming to the province to hunt. He talks about how the vast, open landscapes, and the serene beauty of Saskatchewan immediately pulled him into the hunting scene in the province. As the episode progresses, we see Jim and his team immersing themselves in the wilds of Saskatchewan, including dense forests, meadows, hills, and valleys, to take on their latest challenge.

The team soon encounters a pack of aggressive black bears, making the hunt both exhilarating and dangerous. They must use their expertise to tackle an animal that is aggressive and unpredictable. The capture of a black bear is not an easy process, and the team has to be cautious and patient in approaching the beast.

The team gets to experience the thrill of the hunt and capture of a massive-bodied moose and spends hours treking through the thick, vast forests to track it down. Jim showcases his skills in hunting moose by taking down the animal with just one shot. After the kill, Jim takes the team through the process of field dressing the animal, while also offering insights into the moose's behavior, habits, and habitat.

Jim and his team also take on the challenge of tracking and capturing cougars, also known as mountain lions, that are a symbol of raw power and grace. The team navigates through the undulating terrain of the Saskatchewan plains, looking for tracks that would lead them to the elusive cats. It's a risky, heart-in-mouth experience, but the thrill of the chase is worth it.

Throughout the episode, Jim shares with the viewers his knowledge about the animals, their habits, and preferred habitats. He also takes time to reflect on the importance of hunting animals for conservation and how hunting helps in maintaining ecological balance. The episode is not just a celebration of hunting big game animals, but also pays homage to the natural beauty of Saskatchewan and the province's biodiversity.

As with all episodes of Jim Shockey's The Professionals, Saskatchewan Memories teaches not just about the art of hunting but also about the natural world and the importance of conservation practices. The episode drives home the point that there is much more to hunting than coming home with a prize kill; it's about experiencing and enjoying nature at its fullest, understanding and preserving wildlife, and being in tune with the environment.

Overall, Saskatchewan Memories is an immersive and fascinating experience that takes the viewer on a journey through the plains of Saskatchewan, tracking and capturing some of the most captivating animals that call this place home. It's a testament to Jim Shockey and his team's skills, knowledge, and expertise in the area of hunting, and a glowing tribute to the beauty and diversity of Saskatchewan's natural landscape.