James Hartley
2012 Professional Competitor Bio
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Nickname:
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Madchopper
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Location:
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Newport, Washington
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Height:
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6'2"
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Weight:
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235
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Birthday:
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April 13, 1977
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Job:
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Unit Forester for Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Supervising and producing ~15MMBF of timber sales annually.
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Interests:
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Wood working, Log Furniture Making, Fishing, Hunting and other outdoor activities
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Athlete since:
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1997
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How did you get involved in lumberjack sports?
University of Idaho Lumberjack team
When did you begin participating/competing in lumberjack sports and the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series?
I began competing in lumberjack sports in 1997 at the collegiate level. 2010 was my first STIHL Series.
How do you train for the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series and other lumberjack competitions?
Combination of gym workouts and event trainings.
Are you related to any current or former STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series competitors?
No
Best/strongest STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series discipline:
Single buck and Standing Block
Any advice for the collegiate competitors?
Don't be afraid to ask for advice from the pros, we all started in your shoes at one time.
What pro athlete/celebrity would you like to see try one of the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series disciplines?
Mike Rowe
Name three songs on your training/working out playlist?
Metallica- Blackened, Chris Ledoux, Western Skies,
Favorite TV Show:
Sons of Anarchy
Favorite Sports Team:
Pittsburgh Steelers
Proudest moment in your life so far:
Watching my first daughter be born.