In addition to earning top-five Nielsen ratings in its debut month on Outdoor Channel, "Jim Shockey's The Professionals" is earning high praise from sponsors, industry professionals and viewers. Here is a small sampling of what we're hearing.

"Hi Jim. I hope you’re off on another grand adventure. I recently returned from my first visit to Ethiopia with Jason Roussos—that kind of hunt stays with a person. I wanted to give you my personal congratulations on your new series 'The Professionals'—it takes hunting media to a new level. The footage, editing, layout, writing, and production are the best I have seen. Your entire team has done a first-rate job. It is one of the first hunting shows that successfully blurs that delicate line between art and entertainment and sets the standard by which future hunting shows will be judged. Keep up the good work." — David Cabela

"I just wanted to send a note and ask you to pass it on to Jim and his crew. I recently saw the first episode of 'The Professionals' and wanted to tell them it was fantastic. The concept, storyline, drama and production value were excellent. Not sure if my opinion amounts to a hill of beans, but as a fan of outdoor television (and having met these great people personally) I not only appreciate the effort, but am sure it is going to be a great success. Again, thanks to all of you for working so hard to put out a great product ... on all levels."—three-time WWE champion Shawn Michaels