DENVER– It never ends well when humans and wild animals clash. And that's exactly what Jim Shockey, avid outdoorsman with a passion for the extreme, gets himself into during this week's episode of Jim Shockey's UNCHARTED exclusively on Outdoor Channel on Monday, July 13 at 10 p.m. ET.

Shockey is in a remote village outside of Paraguay, South America, where flooding has cut supply routes and a rogue water buffalo threatens the villagers' food source – cattle. Tune in to watch Shockey utilize every ounce of his well-honed hunting skills to track this old, dangerous buffalo.

"When you have humans and wild animals interacting, unfortunately the wild animal loses," said Shockey during the show.

Shockey suspects that the buffalo was driven out of the herd because it was past its breeding age. So, the buffalo attacks the local cowboys as they try to round up the cattle. "There are hundreds of different reasons why buffalo go rogue," continued Shockey. "They are old, cranky and come out to the forest edge looking for a fight."

And a fight it was with Shockey battling the terrain's tall grass and thicket. He eventually finds fresh tracks and follows them to the swamp area. There, he finds two buffalo – the rogue one and a younger, healthier bull that Shockey suspects is the older one's eyes and ears.

After a few missteps, Shockey closes in for the final shot to the buffalo. "You can tell this animal lived a life as pure as could be – he adapted to this jungle and lived a life wild and free," said Shockey. "This animal provided 2,000 pounds of meat for two villages who aren't otherwise receiving food due to the flooding closing supply routes. This food will last them at least two or three weeks, which by that time, the routes should be open. Hunters provide. It is a good thing."

Produced by Shockey's cinematographer son Branlin, who captures both the beauty and rigorous surroundings on video, the TV series offers audiences a glimpse into the excitement of treks across faraway locations. The physical agility and mental dexterity of Shockey is put to the test as he tackles some element of risk on his journeys. Even the much-revered Shockey has his doubts on quests through Papua New Guinea, the Arctic, the Northwest rainforests of Canada, and beyond. Nevertheless, his affinity for the untamed outdoors shines through, as does his passion for cultural exploration and discovery.

Jim Shockey has lived many lives as a wildlife photographer/videographer, a wilderness guide and an outfitter for the last two decades. The conservationist's exploits have taken him to 40 countries and on six continents; including the wilds of the Yukon Territory, Sierra Madres of Mexico, Kalahari Desert in Namibia and the Australian Outback. He also can be seen with his daughter and co-host Eva Shockey Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on all new episodes of Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures.


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