Since Jim Scoutten, who was regarded as a top expert in the shooting sports sector because of his journalistic integrity and his passion for high-calibre outdoor programming, tragically departed away on July 18, 2023, the shooting sports community has been in a state of deep sorrow and mourning.
Jim Scoutten’s Shooting USA posted the following on social media to inform the public of his passing:
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Scoutten. In his thirty years of reporting shooting sports, Jim played a pivotal role in the industry and will be greatly missed.
“As always, shoot safely, shoot often, and keep ’em in the ten rings” -Jim Scoutten.
Jim had been ill for a while, but the exact cause of his death was neither known nor disclosed.
Obituary details:
The family or officials will shortly provide information on the obituary and burial customs so that others can participate in Jim’s final rites.
About Jim Scoutten:
Scoutten, born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee, was warmly accepted into the homes of America’s shooting enthusiasts for three decades.
As a result of his knowledge of firearms, his love of shooting sports, and the journalistic integrity that characterized his lengthy career, this invitation made Scoutten the most-watched firearms reporter in industry history.
Initially a reporter for All News Radio, Scoutten began her career as a general news reporter. After graduating from broadcasting school, Scoutten started his career in television news, holding positions as a reporter, anchor, producer, and news director in numerous U.S. cities.
When the chance occurred, Scoutten switched to covering shooting sports. He became a special interest reporter in the early 1990s and covered subjects including racing. This resulted in a position as producer of the 1993 television program American Shooter,
After 25 years of filming sports broadcasting and being a part of thousands of shows throughout his remarkable career, Scoutten was inducted into Garry Mason’s Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame in 2018.
The next year, his son John, a veteran T.V. personality and producer in his own right who competes in shooting, was given the same honour as his father.
Tributes:
“It’s a sad day to hear my good friend and industry partner, Jim Scoutten, has passed. For nearly 25 years I was privileged to travel the country for Jim Scoutten’s Shooting USA and Impossible Shots. Jim taught me so much about standing behind the camera. There was no one in the business who had a better voice that stood out than Jim Scoutten. Sorry for the family’s loss of an icon and to all the employees who have been with Jim over the years. John Scoutten.”
