Professionals Hunt Nepal

First of two articles on Jim Shockey’s The Professionals hunting trip to Nepal

Nepal may be the top of the world, but it’s not on the top of many people’s bucket list of hunting locales. But Jim Shockey went, taking a four-man crew from “The Professionals” series on Outdoor Channel with him.

Among those wondering why was his son, Branlin, the show’s producer. While thrilled to go, Branlin wasn't exactly certain why his father, at 54, would want to sign up for risky high-altitude hunts in the Himalayas.

“I’m not entirely sure what drives my father, to not just Nepal, but to travel the world,” Branlin said....