James resides in Hillsboro Missouri with his wife,
of 15 years, and 2 sons. James has been turkey
hunting for over 25 years.
In 1988 James began competing in turkey calling
and owl hooting contests. On the stage his
accomplishments include: 3 time Mid America
Open Champion, 2006 Michigan State Champion
and top 5 finishes at the 2007 U.S. Open and
Grand Nationals. James was also a top 5 finisher
in 2007 owl hooting competitions at the Mid
America Open, Grand Nationals and World
Championships.