Eva Shockey

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Eva Shockey
Born (1988-01-05) January 5, 1988 (age 35)
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation(s)Outdoor lifestyle influencer, Author, TV host, Blogger and Brand ambassador
Known forOutdoors, Bowhunting and Conservation
Notable workMaking the front cover of Field & Stream and USA Today Hunt & Fish
Television Outdoor Channel
Spouse Tim Brent (2015-present)
ChildrenLennon (Leni) Bow Brent Boone Ian James Brent
Parent(s) Jim Shockey and Louise Shockey
Relatives Hal Shockey (grandfather)
AwardsOutdoor Channel’s Golden Moose Awards and Outdoor Sportsman Group's Outdoor Sportsman Awards
Website http://www.evashockey.com/

Eva Shockey (born January 5, 1988) is a canadian author, [1] TV personality and blogger.

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Life

Shockey was born on January 5, 1988, on Vancouver Island, Canada, to hunters and outdoorsman Jim Shockey and Louise Johann. [2] She was about twenty years old when she started hunting. [3] Prior to that, Shockey was a competitive Latin ballroom dancer and taught dance. Shockey married former professional hockey player Tim Brent on June 20, 2015. [4] On January 12, 2017, she had a baby girl by the name of Leni Bow Brent. [5]

Media

Eva Shockey is the co-host of Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures on Outdoor Channel alongside her father, Jim Shockey.

Eva Shockey appeared on the cover of Field & Stream magazine on the May 2014 issue - making her the second woman ever to be photographed for the magazine cover, the first being Queen Elizabeth II. [6]

In November 2014, in response to photos Shockey posted of a black bear she had shot and killed during a North Carolina hunt, she faced scrutiny and social media backlash. [7] [8]

Shockey also appeared in a commercial for RAM Trucks "Courage is Already Inside." [9] The commercial featured an all-female cast mountain climbing, bow hunting, performing on stages, and surfing. [10] [11]

USA Today Hunt & Fish interviewed Jim and Eva Shockey for the cover story of their Summer/Fall 2015 issue. The father-daughter duo cover story highlights Eva’s journey to becoming the new face of the hunting industry; how hunting has always been central to Jim’s life; and the dynamic relationship between the two. [12] [13]

Shockey signed on as a Cabela's Brand Ambassador in May 2015. [14]

She partnered with Under Armour as a UA Hunt athlete in July 2015; the partnership continued through December 2017. [15] [16]

Shockey has two Signature Series bows with Bowtech Archery – the BowTech Eva Shockey Signature Series Compound Bow launched in 2015 and the Mossy Oak Break-Up Country finish launched in 2016. [17] [18] [19]

The Hollywood Reporter revealed its Top TV Personalities listing and Shockey made her first appearance on the 10-position chart, debuting at No. 10 in July 2017. [20]

On August 29, 2017, she released a book titled Taking Aim: Daring to Be Different, Happier, and Healthier in the Great Outdoors.

She launched her lifestyle blog in March 2018. The blog spans topics such as: Family, Food, Fashion & Décor, Fitness, Home, and Travel & Outdoor Adventure. [21]

In November 2018, Shockey served as the Thanksgiving marathon host of Last Man Standing on WGN America. [22]

Shockey's Facebook Watch digital series Eva Shockey's Outdoor 101 launched in December 2018. The outdoor lifestyle digital series chronicles the adventures of Eva and her family as they traverse their adopted home state of North Carolina, sharing her favorite locations and outdoor hacks. [23] [24]

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References

  1. ↑ "Taking Aim by Eva Shockey, A. J. Gregory | PenguinRandomHouse.com". Archived from the original on May 20, 2017.
  2. ↑ Paulson, Kevin. "The Eva Shockey Interview", Hunting Life , February 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ Anstine, Mia. "Mia & The Little Gal: An interview with Eva Shockey", The WON , March 11, 2013.
  4. ↑ McGraw, Glenn . "Eva Shockey Engaged To Fiance Tim Brent, Shows Off Beautiful Ring" Archived May 5, 2019, at the Wayback Machine Gamedayr May 23, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Eva Shockey Welcomes the Newest Hunter Into the World". January 17, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Field & Stream Features Female Hunter On Cover For First Time in 30 Years", Bonnier Corporation.
  7. ↑ "'Kill Your Dog?!': Famous Female Hunter Gets Hate-Filled Messages" Fox News, November 17, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Famous female hunter faces online backlash" FOX News, November 17, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Ram Trucks | Courage Is Already Inside" YouTube
  10. ↑ Gianatasio, David. "As Dove Debates Beauty, Ram Celebrates Women for Being Strong to the Core" Adweek , April 27, 2015.
  11. ↑ Rau, Nate. "ACM Awards has best ratings in 17 years" The Tennessean , April 23, 2015.
  12. ↑ Sullivan, JR. "Jim and Eva Shockey make hunting a family affair" USA Today , August 21, 2015.
  13. ↑ "USA TODAY Hunt & Fish Magazine — Summer/Fall 2015" USA Today
  14. ↑ "Cabela’s Announces Eva Shockey as Brand Ambassador" Outdoor Hub , August 4, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Eva Shockey Brent on Twitter: "Loving my first official Under Armour ad!!!! http://t.co/uWGxoUb09b" / Twitter".{{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  16. ↑ "Meet the New Hotshot of the Hunting World - ABC News". ABC News .
  17. ↑ "2016 BowTech Eva Shockey Signature Series Compound Bow" Lancaster Archery
  18. ↑ Smith, Brad. "BREAKING: BOWTECH AND EVA SHOCKEY TEAM UP FOR 2015" Wide Open Spaces , January 9, 2015.
  19. ↑ McGee, Ashley. "EVA SHOCKEY SIGNATURE SERIES BOW NOW AVAILABLE IN MOSSY OAK" Wide Open Spaces, January 10, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Tyra Banks Earns First No. 1 on Top TV Personalities Chart – The Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter . July 2017.
  21. ↑ "EVA SHOCKEY ADDS LIFESTYLE BLOGGER TO HER BUDDING BRAND REPERTOIRE – HuntingInsider.com".
  22. ↑ "Eva Shockey Hosts LAST MAN STANDING Thanksgiving Marathon on WGN America".
  23. ↑ "Eva Shockey Brings Her Adventures Outdoors to a New Facebook Watch Series".
  24. ↑ "News and Observer".
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