“Duck Dynasty” Star Willie Robertson Publicly Endorses GOP Presidential Frontrunner Donald Trump during Outdoor Sportsman Awards on January 21 in Las Vegas

Posted on January 21, 2016January 27, 2016 by admin

LAS VEGAS (January 21, 2016) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump garnered another major endorsement of his campaign when Duck Dynasty star and outdoor lifestyle advocate Willie Robertson – during an appearance at the Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel’s Outdoor Sportsman Awards in Las Vegas at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference – appeared and announced his support for the GOP frontrunner.

Robertson, who along with Trump was a guest at the 16^th Annual Outdoor Sportsman Awards show, is part of a constituency in the United States that numbers 134 million strong in advocating and participating in outdoor lifestyle activities. Robertson’s endorsement comes on the heels of Sarah Palin, who recently hosted Sportsman Channel’s Amazing America with Sarah Palin. Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel are the world’s leading messengers in providing outdoor lifestyle content.

“He’s not afraid to tell it like it is,” said Robertson. “He’s a friend of the Second Amendment…the man I’m standing behind to be the next President of the United States – Donald Trump.”

Robertson and his family started their television careers on Outdoor Channel with their Duck Commander and Buck Commander shows. Since then, the family has found wild television success on A&E with Duck Dynasty, which recently began airing Seasons 1-6 in syndication on Outdoor Channel (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET). Willie Robertson continues to commandeer Buck Commander on Outdoor Channel, as well.

Considered the Emmy Awards® of outdoor lifestyle programming, the Outdoor Sportsman Awards serve as the hallmark event to recognize outstanding programming created by Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel talent and production teams during the previous year. The ceremony feature 17 awards including Fan Favorite Host(s) awards for Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group

Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network. The Group also consists of a number of established integrated media assets: 15 outdoor magazines, such as Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, and 17 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm, as well as aerial camera businesses, SkyCam and CableCam.

About Outdoor Channel

Outdoor Channel has been taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and download our iPhone and iPad app. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors

About Sportsman Channel

Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is a television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel embraces the attitude of “Red, Wild & Blue America” – where the American Spirit and Great Outdoors are celebrated in equal measure. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About World Fishing Network

World Fishing Network is North America’s only television network, online and mobile platform dedicated exclusively to fishing and outdoor enthusiasts with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. Available to cable, satellite and telco subscribers throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, our lineup includes a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel hosted by some of the top anglers from North America and across the globe. For more information, please visit WorldFishingNetwork.com and follow us at Facebook and Twitter.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group – Integrated Media

As a premier destination for the most avid outdoors enthusiasts, Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Integrated Media division is widely recognized for its strong special-interest multichannel brands, including Petersen’s Hunting, Guns & Ammo, In-Fisherman, North American Whitetail, Game & Fish and 10 other leading magazines that reach more than 26 million readers. Its network of 17 websites, including BassFan.com, attract more than 38 million annual unique visitors, and hundreds of TV episodes of original branded hunting, sport shooting and fishing programming that airs on Outdoor Sportsman Group’s broadcast entities. Visit http://outdoorsg.com for more information.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 917.242.7333| sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 720.485.0446 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

OUTDOOR CHANNEL AND SPORTSMAN CHANNEL UNVEIL WINNERS OF THE 16TH ANNUAL OUTDOOR SPORTSMAN AWARDS

Posted on January 21, 2016January 27, 2016 by admin

Star-Studded Ceremony Included Appearances by GOP Presidential Frontrunner Donald Trump,
Willie Robertson, John Fogerty, Taya Kyle, Eva Shockey, Kristi Lee Cook & More

WHAT: Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel, part of Outdoor Sportsman Group – Networks, announced the winners of its 16^th Annual Outdoor Sportsman Awards Powered by RAM (OSA). The ceremony took place during the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference in Las Vegas. The show was streamed live online and viewers were able to follow along through the networks’ respective social media platforms using the hashtag #OutdoorSportsmanAwards.

WHO: The OSA were co-hosted by Michael Waddell of Outdoor Channel’s Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell and Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector, and Tom McMillan of Sportsman Channel’s MCMILLAN.

The awards show began with an introduction by Jim Liberatore, Outdoor Sportsman Group – Networks President and CEO, who then set the stage for a special appearance by GOP presidential frontrunner and business magnate Donald Trump.

The night included performances by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty, former lead singer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Kristy Lee Cook, former American Idol finalist and co-star of Sportsman Channel’s The Most Wanted List.

Many guest presenters were on hand to give out awards as well: Taya Kyle, wife of late U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the most prolific sniper in American history and frequent Outdoor Channel guest star; Krissy Wejebe, daughter of late legendary angler and Spanish Fly star Jose Wejebe; Willie Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty and Buck Commander protected by Under Armour on Outdoor Channel; Eva Shockey co-star of Outdoor Channel’s Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures; Louie Tuminaro, host of Outdoor Channel’s The Gunfather presented by Brownells; Jana Waller, star of Sportsman Channel’s Skull Bound TV; David and Karin Holder of Outdoor Channel’s Raised Hunting; National Rifle Association Vice President Pete Brownell; and Bass Pro Shops Director of Conservation Rob Keck.

In total, 17 Outdoor Sportsman Awards were presented during the ceremony. Two were awarded for the Fan Favorite Host(s) category, one going to Michael Waddell, Travis “T-Bone” Turner and Nick Mundt, the stars of Outdoor Channel’s Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector, and the other going to Tim Wells of Sportsman Channel’s Relentless Pursuit.

Outdoor Sportsman Awards went to the following winners…

Best Overall: Trev Gowdy’s Monster Fish

Best New Series – Outdoor Channel: GunnyTime with R. Lee Ermey

Best New Series – Sportsman Channel: Huntin’ Fool

Best Deer Hunting: Crush with Lee & Tiffany

Best Big Game: Driven with Pat & Nicole

Best Bird Hunting: Arrow Affliction presented by Mossy Oak

Best Fishing: Trev Gowdy’s Monster Fish

Best Shooting Sports: NRA All Access

Best General Interest: MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories

Best Comedy: The Reluctant Outdoorsman

Best Commercial: Minn Kota – Ulterra

Best Graphics: Drury’s THIRTEEN

Best Show Open: Bow Madness

Best Sound Design: Arrow Affliction presented by Mossy Oak

Best Videography: Hunt Masters

Fan Favorite Host(s) – Outdoor Channel: Michael Waddell, Travis “T-Bone” Turner and Nick Mundt – Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector

Fan Favorite Host(s) – Sportsman Channel: Tim Wells – Relentless Pursuit

WHERE: The Outdoor Sportsman Awards took place inside The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WHEN: The ceremony was held on Thursday, January 21 from 8-11 p.m. PT.

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Media Contacts:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212-852-6646 | tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Nancy Zakhary | Outdoor Channel | 212-986-6667 | nancy@braincomm.com

Kathleen Hopkins | Outdoor Channel | 212-986-6667 | hopkins@braincomm.com

Outdoor Sportsman Group Wants You! Seeking the Best Amateur Shooters; American Marksman Registration Now Open

Posted on January 19, 2016February 25, 2016 by admin

Three-Phase Shooting Competition Will Be Filmed for National Television Show

DENVER (January 19, 2016) – The search has begun for the best amateur shooter in the United States with the opening of registration for American Marksman – a new concept television show and target shooting competition by Outdoor Sportsman Group. American Marksman will give amateur shooters the chance to take part in a nationwide competition and earn their way to a national championship for cash, gear and fame. The competition will begin with local qualifiers starting in March 2016 at various locations across the country.

Registration is now open at AMMarksman.Com. Potential competitors also can register in person by stopping by the American Marksman booth at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show on January 19-22 at booth L218 located on the lobby level.

American Marksman will keep the cameras rolling throughout three phases: local qualifiers, regional championships and a national championship with the entire process airing exclusively on Outdoor Sportsman Group networks beginning in December 2016.

“If you ever wanted to enter a shooting competition and thought it was too intimidating or too expensive – then this is your chance to show the world what you’ve got,” said producer Michael Bane, Outdoor Channel. “For only $20 at the local level, you get the chance to try to qualify with other amateurs in a relaxed, safe environment and the best of you will meet in a ridiculously cool national championship with TV cameras rolling. The person who earns the title of ‘American Marksman’ walks away with $50,000…so why wouldn’t you register?”

The local qualifying rounds begin in March at nearly 200 ranges in 47 states. Visit http://AMMarksman.Com for the full schedule. The categories of competition include: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Junior (12-16) and Military/Law Enforcement, with the ultimate winner coming from any of those categories. Each round will feature .22 caliber rim fire courses of fire and as the competitor’s progress, they will be challenged with different calibers, targets and courses of fire. Advancing shooters will go to one of nine regional championships, which begin in June and proceed through August with the National Championship taking place in early 2017.

“The local qualifying level is designed not only to appeal to more seasoned shooters, but also to attract new people into the shooting sports by offering a low-cost and less intimidating way to get involved in competition,” continued Bane.

The nine regional championships will be revealed as locations are finalized. Visit American Marksman on Facebook for regular updates.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network. The Group also consists of a number of established integrated media assets: 15 outdoor magazines, such as Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, and 17 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm, as well as aerial camera businesses, SkyCam and CableCam.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Michelle Scheuerman | Bulletproof Communications | 920.342.9281 | michelle@bulletproofcomm.com

GOP Presidential Frontrunner Donald Trump to Appear at Outdoor Sportsman Awards on January 21 in Las Vegas

Posted on January 18, 2016January 19, 2016 by admin

NEW YORK (January 18, 2016) – Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump will make a special guest appearance at the Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks’ Outdoor Sportsman Awards on Thursday, January 21 at 7 p.m. PT at The Venetian Theatre in the Venetian Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The “16^th Annual Outdoor Sportsman Awards” show takes place during the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference on January 19-22.

Considered the Emmy Awards® of outdoor lifestyle programming, the Outdoor Sportsman Awards serve as the hallmark event to recognize outstanding programming created by Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel talent and production teams during the previous year. The ceremony will feature 17 awards including Fan Favorite Host(s) awards for Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel.

“I am honored to attend this event and meet with an important group that supports and shares my position on second amendment rights, are strong conservationists of land, water and wildlife and produce exceptional hunting and fishing shows for American sportsmen and women. My sons, Don Jr. and Eric, are excellent marksmen, avid hunters and anglers, and are also proud members of the NRA – as am I,” said Trump. “I am very strong on the second amendment. Now more than ever, Americans want to feel safe and protected. Taking away our guns and limiting our freedoms is not how we ‘Make America Great Again.’”

“It is a night of celebration and Mr. Trump’s presence is sure to cause a welcome buzz at this year’s Outdoor Sportsman Awards show,” said Jim Liberatore, Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks President and CEO. “We welcome the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination and can’t wait to hear the reaction he receives from our enthusiastic audience.”

Who: Donald Trump
What: Appearance at the Outdoor Sportsman Awards
When: Thursday, January 21 at 7 p.m. PT
Where: The Venetian Theatre in the Venetian Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
Why: Honoring the outstanding programming and shows created by Outdoor

Channel and Sportsman Channel in 2015

About Outdoor Sportsman Group

About Outdoor Channel

About Sportsman Channel

About World Fishing Network

About Outdoor Sportsman Group – Integrated Media

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 917.242.7333| sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 720.485.0446 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

Viewers Meet Africa’s Most Deadly Animal on Outdoor Channel’s Original Series “Carter’s W.A.R.” On Monday, January 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Posted on January 14, 2016January 15, 2016 by admin

DENVER (January 14, 2016) – In this week’s episode of Outdoor Channel original series Carter’s W.A.R. (Wildlife Animal Response) presented by Nosler, wildlife investigator, Ivan Carter, brings viewers on his quest to reveal the reality of aggressive tendencies associated with the hippopotamus on Monday, January 18 at 9 p.m. ET.

In Changa, Mozambique, a fishing village on the Zambezi River in Africa, villagers report a hostile hippo and call Carter in for help. The inevitable is at play in a tribal-based area where humans and wildlife live side by side, resulting in conflict.

“So far, all of the victims have been fisherman,” Carter acknowledged. “They are definitely missing; their houses stand empty. But what happened to them? Were they indeed killed by hippos?”

For a sneak peek, click here: Preview

These mammals have the reputation of killing more humans than any other animal. An estimated 3,000 Africans a year are killed from alleged hippopotamus attacks. Are hippos actually dangerous or are these deaths a result of mere circumstances? Find out Monday on the Outdoor Channel.

To find Outdoor Channel in your area, check local listings or visit: www.OutdoorChannel.com/ChannelFinder. Engage social media using: #CartersWAR.

About Outdoor Channel

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6639 | sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 303.615.8838 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

Outdoor Sportsman Group at SHOT Show 2016

Posted on January 11, 2016January 15, 2016 by admin

DENVER (January 11, 2016) – Outdoor Sportsman Group brands – including premier outdoor lifestyle cable networks, Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel, as well as the industry-leading publishing and digital brands from Outdoor Sportsman Group – Integrated Media, such as Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Hunting, North American Whitetail, Rifle Shooter and Game & Fish – are once again an integral part of this year’s National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference. The Las Vegas, Nevada gathering, taking place from Tuesday, January 19 through Friday, January 22, is one of the largest and most comprehensive trade shows for hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement industries.

Fans of the brands are invited to stop by the Outdoor Sportsman Group booth #13923 on the show floor for giveaways – including branded buffs and camo stress balls – and to learn about the world’s largest multimedia portfolio dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle.

Take Aim: Introducing American Marksman

Tuesday, January 19 to Friday, January 22 ▪ During Show Hours | Sands Expo & Convention Center ▪ Booth L218, Level 2

In 2016, Outdoor Sportsman Group will be launching a groundbreaking new target shooting competition called American Marksman, which gives amateur shooters the chance to compete and earn their way to a national championship. Throughout the year, competitors in four categories – Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Junior (ages 12-17) and Military/Law Enforcement – will participate in local and regional events and a national championship that will be filmed for a network television series.

If you think you have what it takes, stop by the American Marksman booth #L218 to sign-up for a local qualifying event near you. For more information about the nationwide shooting competition, go to www.ammarksman.com, or join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook by using: #AmericanMarksman.

SHOT Show Retailer Seminar: Merchandising to Women Hunters

Thursday, January 21 ▪ 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT | The Venetian Hotel & Casino ▪ Lando Ballroom, Room 4302

This year, several Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel all-stars will be featured on an educational panel targeted towards helping endemic retailers attract and retain female customers. From merchandising to store layout and marketing initiatives, this session will address the specific needs of women hunters.

The panel will feature: Tiffany Lakosky, co-host of Outdoor Channel’s Crush with Lee & Tiffany; Melissa Bachman, host of Sportsman Channel TV show Winchester Deadly Passion; Shannon Reaser, a young hunter and TV personality; Judy Rhodes, founder of the DIVA Women Outdoors Worldwide; and panel moderator Barbara Baird, publisher of Women’s Outdoor News. To register, visit your dashboard at www.shotshow.org after applying to attend the 2016 SHOT Show and add this event to your shopping cart.

And the Outdoor Sportsman Award Goes to…

Thursday, January 21 ▪ 8 – 11 p.m. PT | The Venetian Hotel & Casino ▪ The Venetian Theatre

Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel are joining forces for the 16^th Annual Outdoor Sportsman Awards Powered by RAM (OSA) to honor the networks’ notable talent and production teams. The invitation-only signature event will be co-hosted by Michael Waddell of Outdoor Channel’s Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell and Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector. Joining him as co-host this year is Tom McMillan of Sportsman Channel’s McMILLAN. Kristy Lee Cook, country singer, seventh place American Idol finalist and co-star of Sportsman Channel’s The Most Wanted List, is kicking off the ceremony with The Star-Spangled Banner. The star-studded red carpet event also will include a musical performance by a legendary rock & roll singer, songwriter and guitarist whose music helped shape a generation.

This year, 17 accolades will be handed out, including the Fan Favorite Best Host/s for Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel as voted on by loyal viewers. Among the OSA presenters are Taya Kyle, wife of the late U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the most prolific sniper in American history and frequent Outdoor Channel guest star; Krissy Wejebe, daughter of the late legendary angler and Spanish Fly star Jose Wejebe; Willie Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty and Buck Commander protected by Under Armour on Outdoor Channel; Eva Shockey co-star of Outdoor Channel’s Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures; Louie Tuminaro, host of Outdoor Channel’s The Gunfather presented by Brownells; Jana Waller, star of Sportsman Channel’s Skull Bound TV; David and Karin Holder of Outdoor Channel’s Raised Hunting; National Rifle Association Vice President Pete Brownell; and Bass Pro Shops Director of Conservation Rob Keck.

For fans at home, the Outdoor Sportsman Awards will be streamed live at www.OutdoorChannel.com/OutdoorSportsmanAwards, starting at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT. Live updates from the awards ceremony will be posted on the networks’ respective Facebook and Twitter platforms. Viewers can join the conversation by using: #OutdoorSportsmanAwards. Moreover, key moments from the OSA red carpet and SHOT Show will be available live on Periscope. Check the networks’ Twitter feeds for direct Periscope links.

Live from SHOT Show: Down Range TV Live Stream

Tuesday, January 19 to Thursday, January 21 ▪ 1 – 3 p.m. PT | Sands Expo & Convention Center

For the first time ever, Outdoor Sportsman Group will be live streaming directly from the SHOT Show floor on Down Range TV Live Stream. Hosted by Outdoor Channel personality Michael Bane, the program will provide an inside look at what’s new and trending within shooting sports, hunting and personal defense. Swing by booth #L218 or tune in online via www.OutdoorChannel.com/SHOTShow to see Bane interview a surprise lineup of Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel talent, as well as makers of firearms, ammunition, outdoor apparel, optics, and related products and services, throughout the week.

SHOT Show Nuts & Bolts

The 2016 SHOT Show runs from January 19-22 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. For complete information, go to www.shotshow.org. Attendees can also download the SHOT Show mobile app to get on-the-go event details, such as a floor plan, a list of show sessions and featured appearances. To download the app, visit www.shotmobile.com.

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Media Contacts:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212-852-6646 | tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Nancy Zakhary | Outdoor Channel | 212-986-6667 | nancy@braincomm.com

Kathleen Hopkins | Outdoor Channel | 212-986-6667 | hopkins@braincomm.com

Season Five of Winchester Deadly Passion Returns Sunday 11:30 a.m. ET on Sportsman Channel

Posted on January 8, 2016January 19, 2016 by admin

MINNETONKA, MN; (January 8, 2016) — Season five of Winchester Deadly Passion with host Melissa Bachman returns to Sportsman Channel Sundays at 11:30 a.m. ET with a combo antelope – mule deer hunt in Colorado. This early season outing has Bachman bowhunting for antelope and velvety muleys – and even with the pre-rut bachelors running together, this spot and stalk challenges her. Tune in for great footage of big buck muleys on Winchester Deadly Passion, on Sportsman Channel Sunday, January 10 at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Watch a sneak peek here: http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/shows/winchesters-deadly-passion/

“Over the years I’m always trying to figure out what hunt is best during what time of year. Late August and early September is a tough time, but I’ve discovered big, velvety mule deer and I’m going after them with Joey Menegatti of Story Creek Outfitters,” said Bachman.

Bachman and Menegatti begin their hunt over a watering hole for antelope. But sitting in a hot blind for 12 hours can test any hunter’s patience. “For some reason, the antelope weren’t even coming in to the watering hole. You need great patience and be mentally tough to sit in a hot blind for this long,” stated Bachman. So the crew switches gears to something more physical – spot and stalking muleys.

Even spot and stalking isn’t a guaranteed way to get a buck as Bachman and Menegatti find themselves within arm’s reach of one opportunity after another. “Viewers I think will appreciate the effort that goes into a spot and stalk bowhunt this early in the season – you have to be patience as maybe one in seven stalks actually works,” concluded Bachman.

Learn more about Winchester Deadly Passion at http://MelissaBachman.Com on, Instagram at http://Instagram.com/Melissa_Bachman and http://Facebook.Com/WinchesterDeadlyPassion

About Winchester Deadly Passion: Every good hunter needs a solid role model, and Melissa Bachman, host of Winchester Deadly Passion, fits that bill perfectly with a unique ability to share her love for hunting with passionate fans and viewers. Winchester Deadly Passion is 26 weeks of non-stop action and pure entertainment as Melissa travels the globe going head-to-head with everything from world-class red stag and thousand pound gators to Boone and Crocket whitetails and thunderous bull elk. With rifle, bow or shotgun in hand, Melissa’s fast-paced, in-the-moment hunting style will keep you on the edge of your seat, while her expertise and decades of experience give viewers useful tips and strategies they can use afield.

About Winchester Ammunition

The iconic Winchester brand celebrates 150 years of legendary excellence in 2016—a historic milestone representing a steadfast commitment to the hunting and shooting sports traditions and future generations of sportsmen. A world leader in delivering innovative products, Winchester is The American Legend, a brand built on integrity, hard work and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about the history of Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connect with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.

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Press Contacts:

Michelle Scheuermann, BulletProof Communications, LLC, P: 651.964.0264; michelle@bulletproofcomm.com

Tragedy Strikes on Outdoor Channel’s Original Series “Carter’s W.A.R.” on Monday, January 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Posted on January 7, 2016January 19, 2016 by admin

DENVER (January 7, 2016) – Ivan Carter, host and conservationist, investigates a disastrous attack in this week’s episode of Outdoor Channel’s Carter’s W.A.R. (Wildlife Animal Response) presented by Nosler on Monday, January 11 at 9 p.m. ET.

On the banks of Africa’s Zambezi River, Carter works tirelessly to examine a crocodile attack that has left the waterway’s inhabitants in chaos. This immaculate creature, with innate killer instincts, continuously clashes with its co-habitants – the villagers.

“The wild land and the wildlife are becoming less and less,” admitted Carter. “There are bound to be clashes along the way and, unfortunately, some end in tragedy.”

In some areas of the river, several hundred people a year go missing. Carter and his team investigate to find out why. This week’s episode tries to unravel these questions as Carter continues to reveal truth of the daily life and death struggles between local villagers and the wildlife habitat they share the land with.

To to find Outdoor Channel in your area, check local listings or visit: www.OutdoorChannel.com/ChannelFinder. Engage social media using: #CartersWAR.

About Outdoor Channel

Outdoor Channel has been taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is received by more than 40 million U.S. households – the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country – and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and download our iPhone and iPad app. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6639 | sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 303.615.8838 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

OUTDOOR CHANNEL AND SPORTSMAN CHANNEL UNVEIL NOMINEES FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL OUTDOOR SPORTSMAN AWARDS

Posted on January 5, 2016January 15, 2016 by admin

Michael Waddell and Tom McMillan to Co-Host;
Taya Kyle, Willie Robertson, Eva Shockey and More Among the Presenters;
Legendary Rock & Roll Musical Guest and Kristy Lee Cook to Perform

DENVER (January 5, 2016) – Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel, part of Outdoor Sportsman Group – Networks, today announced the nominees for the 16^th Annual Outdoor Sportsman Awards Powered by RAM (OSA). The OSA serve as the hallmark event to recognize the outstanding programming created by Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel’s talent and production teams during the previous year.

The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at The Venetian in Las Vegas during the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s annual industry gathering, the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference. In addition to the 15 awards outlined below, a coveted Fan Favorite Host(s) award for Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel will be handed out that night, as voted on by thousands of the networks’ biggest fans.

“After more than a year as a unified force created to super-serve passionate audiences that are dedicated to the growing outdoor lifestyle in America, Outdoor Sportsman Group – Networks is pleased to come together to honor the very best in outdoor television,” said Jim Liberatore, CEO and President of Outdoor Sportsman Group – Networks. “With so many remarkable shows on Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel that are brought to life by the incredible work of our talent, producers, directors, writers, camera crews, editors and others, 2015 was truly an extraordinary year for our industry and I look forward to presenting these lauded accolades.”

This year’s awards show will be emceed by Michael Waddell of Outdoor Channel’s Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell and Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector, along with Tom McMillan of Sportsman Channel’s McMILLAN.

Kristy Lee Cook, country singer, seventh place American Idol finalist and co-star of Sportsman Channel’s The Most Wanted List, is kicking off the ceremony with The Star-Spangled Banner. The star-studded gathering also will include a special musical performance by a legendary rock & roll singer, songwriter and guitarist whose music helped shape a generation.

Among the Outdoor Sportsman Awards presenters are Taya Kyle, wife of the late U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the most prolific sniper in American history and frequent Outdoor Channel guest star; Krissy Wejebe, daughter of the late legendary angler and Spanish Fly star Jose Wejebe; Willie Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty and Buck Commander protected by Under Armour on Outdoor Channel; Eva Shockey co-star of Outdoor Channel’s Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures; Louie Tuminaro, host of Outdoor Channel’s The Gunfather presented by Brownells; Jana Waller, star of Sportsman Channel’s Skull Bound TV; David and Karin Holder of Outdoor Channel’s Raised Hunting; National Rifle Association Vice President Pete Brownell; and Bass Pro Shops Director of Conservation Rob Keck.

This year, the Outdoor Sportsman Awards will be streamed live at www.OutdoorChannel.com/OutdoorSportsmanAwards, starting 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT. Live updates from the awards ceremony will be posted on the networks’ respective Facebook and Twitter platforms. Viewers can join the conversation by using: #OutdoorSportsmanAwards. Moreover, key moments from the OSA red carpet will be available live on Periscope. Check the networks’ Twitter feeds for direct Periscope links.

And the nominees for the 16^th Annual Outdoor Sportsman Awards are…

BEST OVERALL:

Bow Madness
Crush with Lee & Tiffany
Driven with Pat & Nicole
Drury’s THIRTEEN
GunnyTime with R. Lee Ermey
Hunt Masters
Huntin’ Fool
Jim Shockey’s UNCHARTED
MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories
NRA All Access
Raised Hunting
Trev Gowdy’s Monster Fish

BEST NEW SERIES – OUTDOOR CHANNEL:

Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots
Blue Water Savages
GunnyTime with R. Lee Ermey
Major League Fishing’s GEICO Selects
The Reluctant Outdoorsman
Shootout Lane

BEST NEW SERIES – SPORTSMAN CHANNEL:

Apex Predator
Guidefitter TV
Huntin’ Fool
Lake Commandos
Red Rising
Shed Wars
Sheep Shape

BEST DEER HUNTING:

Adventure Bowhunter with Tom Miranda presented by Mathews
Bow Madness
BuckVentures’ The Woodsman
Crush with Lee & Tiffany
Easton Bowhunting TV
Heartland Bowhunter
Hunt Masters
Major League Bowhunter
Name the Game
Raised Hunting
Winchester Deadly Passion
The Zone

BEST BIG GAME:

#PROJECTELK
Archer’s Choice with Ralph & Vicki
Chris Brackett’s Fear No Evil presented by Mossy Oak
Crush with Lee & Tiffany
Driven with Pat & Nicole
Hank Parker’s Flesh & Blood
Hunt Masters
Jim Shockey’s UNCHARTED
Sasquatch Mountain Man
SWAROVSKI OPTIK Quests
The Western Hunter
YoungWild

BEST BIRD HUNTING:

American Birdhunter
Arrow Affliction presented by Mossy Oak
Avian-X TV
Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
Crush with Lee & Tiffany
Gun It with Benny Spies
Pure Hunting
Ram Outdoorsman
Relentless Pursuit
World of Beretta

BEST FISHING:

Dave Mercer’s Facts of Fishing
The Habit
Hook N’ Look
IGFA Angler’s Digest
Lake Commandos
Money Fish
The Obsession of Carter Andrews
The Outfitter’s Built by Ford F-Series
Out Da’ Bayou
Penn’s BigWater Adventures
Stihl’s Reel in the Outdoors with Joe Thomas
Trev Gowdy’s Monster Fish

BEST SHOOTING SPORTS:

American Rifleman
GunnyTime with R. Lee Ermey
Guns & Ammo TV
Handguns and Defensive Weapons
MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories
NRA All Access
NRA Gun Gurus
Ruger Inside & Out
Shooting Gallery
Shootout Lane

BEST GENERAL INTEREST:

Fight to Survive
The Habit
Jim Shockey’s UNCHARTED
MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories
Mossy Oak’s Hunting the Country
NRA All Access
NRA Gun Gurus
Out Da’ Bayou
The Reluctant Outdoorsman
Sasquatch Mountain Man
Under Wild Skies
Western Extreme

BEST COMEDY:

Apex Predator
Arrow Affliction presented by Mossy Oak
Backwoods Life
Buccaneers & Bones
Larysa Unleashed
Modern Fishing with Jared Jeffries
Primos TRUTH About Hunting
Relentless Pursuit
The Reluctant Outdoorsman
The Sporting Chef
Whitetail Fix presented by Bear Archery
Winchester Deadly Passion

BEST COMMERCIAL:

Bushnell Elite Test
Cooper Firearms
Gold Tip
Huk – Moneyfish 1
Legendary Whitetails – Not Again
Leupold Optics – CDS
Minn Kota – Ulterra
Nosler
RAM Trucks – Stay Inside
ScentLok – Keefer Bros.
Silencer Shop – Elephant
Streamlight
Under Armour
Yeti – Rambler Happy Hour

BEST GRAPHICS:

Blue Water Savages
Dave Mercer’s Facts of Fishing
Dream Season The Journey
Drury’s THIRTEEN
Fight to Survive
Guns & Ammo TV
Lake Commandos
Nock on TV
NRA Gun Gurus
Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show

BEST SHOW OPEN:

Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots
Apex Predator
The Best Defense
Big Boys TV
Blue Water Savages
Bow Madness
Dog Soldier TV
Driven with Pat & Nicole
Heartland Bowhunter
Hollywood Hunter
Pigman: The Series
The Reluctant Outdoorsman

BEST SOUND DESIGN:

Arrow Affliction presented by Mossy Oak
Avian-X TV
Conquest 200
Dirt Trax TV
FOXPRO Furtakers
MeatEater with Steven Rinella
MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories
Red Rising
Trev Gowdy’s Monster Fish
Wardens

BEST VIDEOGRAPHY:

Dirt Trax TV
Chris Brackett’s Fear No Evil presented by Mossy Oak
GunnyTime with R. Lee Ermey
Hunt Masters
Huntin’ Fool
Jim Shockey’s UNCHARTED
Magnum TV presented by Western Powders
Red Arrow
Savage Outdoors
Trev Gowdy’s Monster Fish
Western Extreme
YoungWild

FAN FAVORITE HOST(S) – OUTDOOR CHANNEL:

▪ Chris Brackett – Arrow Affliction presented by Mossy Oak and Chris Brackett’s Fear No Evil presented by Mossy Oak

▪ Craig Morgan – Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors

▪ Jim Shockey – Jim Shockey’s UNCHARTED

▪ Lee and Tiffany Lakosky – Crush with Lee & Tiffany

▪ Michael Waddell, Travis “T-Bone” Turner and Nick Mundt – Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector

▪ R. Lee Ermey – GunnyTime with R. Lee Ermey

▪ Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo – Archer’s Choice with Ralph & Vicki

▪ Shawn Michaels and Keith Mark – Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures

▪ Ted Nugent – Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild

▪ Willie Robertson, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Tombo Martin, Adam LaRoche and Ryan Langerhans – Buck Commander protected by
Under Armour

FAN FAVORITE HOST(S) – SPORTSMAN CHANNEL:

▪ Benny Spies – Gun It with Benny Spies

▪ Brian Quaca – Pigman: The Series

▪ Doug Roberts – Conquest 200

▪ Jana Waller – Skull Bound TV

▪ Jason Matzinger – Into High Country with Jason Matzinger and #PROJECTELK

▪ Melissa Bachman – Winchester Deadly Passion

▪ Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton and Woody Sullivan – Backwoods Life

▪ Randy Newberg – Fresh Tracks with Randy Newberg

▪ Steven Rinella – MeatEater with Steven Rinella

▪ Tim Wells – Relentless Pursuit

To view winners from last January’s event, please click here for Outdoor Channel and click here for Sportsman Channel.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network. The Group also consists of a number of established integrated media assets: 15 outdoor magazines, such as Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, and 17 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm, as well as aerial camera businesses, SkyCam and CableCam.

About Outdoor Channel: Outdoor Channel has been taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel has the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and download our iPhone and iPad app. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is a television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel embraces the attitude of “Red, Wild & Blue America” – where the American Spirit and Great Outdoors are celebrated in equal measure. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Media Contacts:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212-852-6646 | tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Nancy Zakhary | Outdoor Channel | 212-986-6667 | nancy@braincomm.com

Kathleen Hopkins | Outdoor Channel | 212-986-6667 | hopkins@braincomm.com