I was born to simple parents: my father was a school teacher, my mother an accountant. By age 4 my destiny was apparent. The teacher became the student as I schooled my dad on the finer points of fishing. With my mother’s gift for numbers I quickly tallied the score and had out fished Dad 157 to 6. Dejected, my father sold all of his equipment and I was forced to earn my own way. I started on the tournament and speaking tour at age 7. After amassing thousands, I started honing my skills, knowing I had a duty to help the less fortunate learn the art of hunting and fishing. The rest is as they say history. With 27 books, hundreds of world records to my name and millions of adoring fans, I continue to amaze the world with my ability to harvest game and do so with a level of humility unheard of in this industry.

In addition to my professional life, I have a solid belief in giving back to the next generation, and that is why I have invested heavily into 8x10 glossy’s of Big Time. I feel strongly that no child should have to go to bed wanting or needing someone to look up to. If you know an underprivileged child looking for a true roll model, please feel free to send me an email and I will forward at my cost (except $4.95 shipping and handling) a beautiful 8 x 10 photo. Everybody needs a hero, and I your lowly servant am here to answer the call.