The Gunfather

When your job is protecting our most precious natural resources in some of the nation's most remote areas, there is rarely a dull moment. Show chronicles the lives of conservation officers in America, with the 2011 season focusing on the great state of Montana. Watch as these brave men and women defend public lands from poachers and other environmental hazards, brave treacherous whitewater rapids and embark on intense snowmobile trails in the remote grizzly bear country. It's all in a day's work for these protectors of the great outdoors.

Follow Jason Carter and the Under Armour team as they hunt the biggest game in North America's harshest and most extreme conditions.

Seasoned outdoor veterans Larry Woodward and Bob Richardson share their expertise on capturing the beauty and wonder of the great outdoors on film. Not only will viewers see some of the most beautiful and picturesque outdoor locations through the eyes of this dynamic duo, but instructional segments will show outdoorsmen how to capture their outdoor escapades on film. Viewers will see big bass, bucks, bulls and bears from all parts of the country, so prepare to take notes.

Series focuses on six exhilarating fishing tournament events, which pit fishermen and women of various experience levels in a heated competition for redfish, striped bass, tarpon, bonefish and permit. Anglers ranging from professionals to accomplished sportfishing guides and celebrities battle it out to see who can reel in the ultimate catch.

"Jim Shockey's The Professionals" takes viewers behind the curtain and into the life and career of Jim Shockey and his production team. Each episode highlights the trials and tribulations that occur while traveling to the world's most dangerous hunting destinations; the risks of political unrest in foreign lands, man-eating animals, deadly weather and more. You say you want to live the life of Jim Shockey? Well, "Jim Shockey's The Professionals" shows the agony and the ecstasy that goes into being a professional big game outfitter and hunting legend with more than 200 big game species to his credit. It's not always pretty, it's not always glamorous, but it's always unpredictable adventure. Along with Shockey himself, each episode of "Jim Shockey's The Professionals" takes the viewers into the lives of the other members and support staff of Team Shockey. International hunting expert Corey Knowlton will appear on camera with Jim as takes viewers to amazing corners of the earth. Dan Goodenow, head of exploration, will unlock new outfitting areas and will lead recon missions into these unexplored regions. And a team of young, energetic, tough cameramen including Todd Bissenden, Matt Gibson and Branlin Shockey capture it all in the over-the-shoulder, as-it-happens, inimitable Shockey style.