From Kansas to Kentucky to Kodiak Island and Beyond

DENVER (June 30, 2016) – “Realtree Hunting Camp Tuesday” and “Big Game Wednesday” highlight two prominent evenings on Sportsman Channel during the week of July 4–10. Tuesday and Wednesday programming will showcase popular television shows, as well as a long time hit series on Sunday.

First up, Realtree Hunting Camp Tuesday airs Realtree’s Monster Bucks as they hunt in the state of Kansas. It’s a big hunt for the guys with David Blanton procuring his biggest whitetail ever. Then, Duff and Chopper on Major League Bowhunter set out for big velvet bucks on their recently acquired piece of land in Kentucky.

The following evening, viewers will experience Big Game Wednesday airing Big Deer in its second episode of a two-part special where Mike Hanback and Big Deer producer, Justin Karnopp, foray into Kodiak Island, Alaska for stellar hunting. Then, Mathews Dominant Bucks features a day in the life of Cory De Sousa as he shares tips and tactics for mature buck hunting – which he demonstrates through two successful buck hunts. Sunday morning, Winchester Deadly Passion heads to Argentina, also known as a wing shooters paradise. Melissa Bachman and a few good friends make the long trek to paradise for doves, ducks, pigeons and perdiz.

Highlights for June 4–10:

• Realtree Hunting Camp Tuesday
  • Realtree’s Monster Bucks (Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET)
  • Major League Bowhunter (Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET)
• Big Game Wednesday
  • Big Deer (Wednesdays at 7 p.m. ET)
  • Mathews Dominant Bucks (Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET)
• Winchester Deadly Passion (Sundays at 11:30 a.m. ET)

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 CONTACT:

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

Four Ducks in a Row, Friday Nights Goin’ Country and Fresh Content All Week Long

 DENVER (June 30, 2016) – “Four ducks” take a “wild ride” through “uncharted” surroundings in hope of avoiding a “crush” during an “all access” excursion with Lou Tuminaro (aka “The Gunfather”) during Outdoor Channel’s second week (July 4-10) of programming in the third quarter.

Monday evening starts out with Jim Shockey’s UNCHARTED heading to Croatia, “the land of the dragon,” for a mountain sheep hunt that also sees him taking on the mighty Bora winds during his journey. Then, the network has its ducks in a row with back-to-back-to-back-to-back episodes of Duck Dynasty continuing to air every Monday night. First, Willie and Korie invite Jase and his kids to spend the weekend with them while Jase’s house is being renovated and his wife, Missy, is out of town. Next, the guys relocate to Godwin’s house due to an infestation of termites at the warehouse. Then, John Luke and Sadie visit the dentist to have their wisdom teeth removed generating plenty of embarrassing videos. Lastly, following a minor car accident caused by Willie, Si rents a mobility scooter to get around because he insists he’s in too much pain to walk on his own. Later in the evening, The Gunfather airs back-to-back episodes. First, Lou passes down a Tuminaro family tradition by helping Little Louie work on his new 10/22 rifle. In the following episode, a renowned shotgun company drops in to see if Lou’s shop is right for their brand.

Later in the week, Friday nights have gone country! First up, Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors features Craig on a hunt in Hawaii as he chases the Vancouver bull through the mountains. Then, in the second episode of Nick’s Wild Ride, Nick has elk on his mind as he visits the place where men become men in eight seconds or less. Wrapping up the evening is Friday Night at the Movies airing the 1970 classic film – Patton, featuring Academy Award® winner George C. Scott as General George S. Patton, a brilliant and controversial American general during World War II. Closing out the week, Crush with Lee and Tiffany travel to Colorado to hunt bugling bulls on the Hill Ranch.

Highlights for July 4–10:

• Jim Shockey’s UNCHARTED (Mondays at 5:30 p.m. ET)
• Duck Dynasty (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET)
• The Gunfather (Mondays at 9 p.m. ET)
• Country Friday Nights
  • Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET)
  • Nick’s Wild Ride (Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ET)
• Friday Night at the Movies – Patton – (Friday, July 8 at 8 p.m. ET)
• Crush with Lee and Tiffany (Sundays at 7:30 p.m. ET)

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. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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

DENVER (June 29, 2016) – The Outfitters Built by Ford F-Series, an adventure outdoor series exclusively on Sportsman Channel, returns for its fourth season beginning Sunday, July 3 at
11 a.m. ET.

The Outfitters Built by Ford F-Series includes outdoor experts, Captain Conway Bowman and Fred Eichler, as they take viewers into the lives of professional guides, their gear, crew, and how they make their living under grueling conditions. From the swamps of Florida to the coastal mountains of California, The Outfitters provide an inside look at the wild, often dangerous, and always thrilling lives of the toughest guides, captains and outfitters.

Sportsman Channel’s world-renowned outdoor experts Captain Conway Bowman and bowhunting authority Fred Eichler return for Season 4 to host the 13-episode, half-hour series. This season, the guides each take on multiple challenges – from Bowman flexing an archery bow and Eichler trying his hand with a fly rod in the first episode, to Bowman trying for a record mako shark off the coast of California and Eichler tracking the revered Thule elk through the coastal California mountains.

“Conway and I definitely put our F-Series trucks through it all in this season as we travel from Florida to California and everywhere in between searching out the best guides in the business,” said Eichler. “Fans are going to really enjoy our season debut and seeing me with a fly rod in my hand is not only out of place, but proves that whole ‘old dog, new trick’ line.”

The Outfitters Built by Ford F-Series is an exclusive partnership between Ford and Outdoor Sportsman Group – Integrated Media.

“As America’s truck leader, Ford is proud to support The Outfitters and all of the outdoor enthusiasts who rely on our F-Series trucks,” said Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager. “The new
F-150 is the toughest, smartest and most capable F-150 ever, ready for adventures from coast to coast and everywhere in between.”

The partnership includes a number of complementary elements, including TheFordOutfitters.com, a comprehensive website with relevant, entertaining content, a robust social presence, and the “Truckin’ to Texas” sweepstakes<, offering outdoor enthusiasts a chance to win a 2017 Ford Super Duty truck and an all-expense paid trip for two to the legendary King Ranch in Texas.

“This season is all about Fred and me pushing ourselves – and we discovered the best guides in each category for that job. Since we are guides, too, we know what a tough job they have and we are lucky to highlight these adventures in some of the most remote areas of North America,” exclaimed Bowman.

Learn more about this season’s adventures – and what the hosts each like the best about their Ford F-Series trucks at http://thefordoutfitters.com 

About Outdoor Sportsman Group – Integrated Media

As a premiere 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.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 67 plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing, manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics. For more information regarding Ford, its products worldwide or Ford Motor Credit Company, visit www.corporate.ford.com. 

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

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

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

Jessica Enoch | Ford Motor Company | 313.594.7933 | jenoch@ford.com

YOUNGSTOWN, OH (June 23, 2016) – Outdoor Channel’s Jack Link’s Major League Fishing announced today their support of the 17^th Annual Muransky Companies Bass Classic. The fishing tournament raised more than $25,000 for the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley by implementing the rules of the Major League Fishing tournament and leveraging the league’s official Brecknell digital scales.

The Muransky Companies Bass Classic took place on June 4 on Evans and Pine Lakes in Ohio. This year’s event, which had more than 171 pros competing in the open water competition, was inspired by the rules of Major League Fishing’s “no limits” fishing format. Under the new format, anglers immediately weigh all the “scorable bass” that they catch, and then release back into the water. The bass were scored by volunteers from local universities, high schools and fishing clubs. The new format led to a record 462 bass scored, totaling a weight of 1,097 pounds.

“Major League Fishing is proud to have inspired the 17th Annual Muransky Companies Bass Classic, which raised more than $25,000 to benefit the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley,” said Jim Wilburn, General Manager at Major League Fishing. “It is a win-win for us, anytime we get the opportunity to work with a great cause like United Way and also promote our great sport of bass fishing.”

Major League Fishing filmed a portion of its Major League Fishing GEICO Selects in Youngstown last year, which is currently airing. The Major League Fishing television series is the highest-rated fishing program in the industry. Both Jack Link’s Major League Fishing and Major League Fishing GEICO Selects appear exclusively on Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Outdoor Channel and World Fishing Network.

“After witnessing Major League Fishing in action last year, we knew the ‘no limits’ style of the tournament would be the perfect addition to our event,” said Jack Wollitz, Tournament Director of the Muransky Companies Bass Classic. “We look forward to continuing this new tradition for years to come as we raise funds to benefit the local community.”

About Jack Link’s Major League Fishing

Major League Fishing is a partnership of some of the world’s most talented, influential professional bass anglers and Outdoor Channel. The series airs on Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Outdoor Channel and World Fishing Network. For more information, visit www.majorleaguefishing.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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 including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, and 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm, as well as aerial camera businesses, SkyCam and CableCam. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com, check out our MOTV app and download it here: My Outdoor TV app. #AdventureToGo

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. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors

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 North American and 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.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

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

Nancy Zakhary | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.986.6667 | nancy@braincomm.com

Kathleen Hopkins | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.986.6667 | hopkins@braincomm.com

Angling Galore! Baiting Alabama Bass and International Fly Fishing Films

DENVER (June 9, 2016) – World Fishing Network will continue to lure viewers in with fresh and exciting programming during the week of June 13–19.

First, Timmy Horton Outdoors airs the first episode in a two-part special in which Timmy heads to Muscle Shoals on Wilson Lake in Alabama to teach the audience how to properly set up and use electronics for fishing bass.

Then, a special presentation of the International Fly Fishing Film Festivalä will air on Tuesday and Sunday, featuring six short films – Secrets, Landed, The Bermuda Love Triangle, Distracted, Sensei and In Search of Grande. These films come from filmmakers all around the world who capture the adventures, intensity and lifestyle of fly fishing.

Highlights for June 13–19:

• Timmy Horton Outdoors (Mondays at 8 p.m. ET)
• International Fly Fishing Film Festivalä (Tuesday, June 14 from 8-10 p.m. ET and Sunday, June 19 from 8-10 p.m. ET)

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 North American and 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.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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

Man and Beast Collide in Father’s Day Marathon of “Relentless Pursuit”

DENVER (June 9, 2016) – Sportsman Channel highlights four trailblazing television programs that bring life to the #IamSportsman* lifestyle throughout the week of June 13–19.

First up, Savage Outdoors airs Part 2 of Mike Stroff hunting with Gundahoo River Outfitters in northern British Columbia. The first episode was nothing but bad weather, grueling climbs and going home empty handed. In this episode, the crew heads out again to procure a Stone Sheep. Will they be successful? Then, Jim Shockey’s The Professionals are always after huge, dangerous land beasts. In this episode, they travel to the coast of California in search of giant mako shark.

On Saturday, The Edge airs the second episode in a two-part special of Steve Ecklund in the Canadian Rockies stalking Bighorn sheep. Viewers will witness an epic bowhunt that presents challenges from every angle. Then, Relentless Pursuit Father’s Day Marathon airs six back-to-back episodes of the bowhunting series. The marathon follows Tim Wells on his adventurous hunts for deadly Cape Water Buffalo – with nothing but a spear.

Highlights for June 13–19:

• Savage Outdoors (Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET)
• Jim Shockey’s The Professionals (Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. ET)
• The Edge (Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. ET)
• Relentless Pursuit Father’s Day Marathon (Saturday, June 11 from 5–8 p.m. ET)

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.

* Sweepstakes ended on January 17, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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

Family is Everything on Outdoor Channel with Robertson Shenanigans in “Duck Dynasty” to Weekend Getaways in “Away” to a Father’s Day Bonding Trip in “Gridiron Outdoors” 

DENVER (June 9, 2016) – Outdoor Channel invites viewers to join the family with novel and exciting programming airing the week of June 13–19.

Viewers keep “quacking” up with four episodes in a row of Duck Dynasty airing every Monday night. First, when the guys uncover an old table while cleaning out the warehouse, the day turns into a ping-pong tournament. Next, after attending a local radio show as a guest, Willie sees an opportunity to host a show of his own. Then, Willie is gifted with an invaluable samurai sword that he tries to keep out of the hands of Jase and the gang. Lastly, a field trip to a donut shop results in an eating contest between Jase, Si and Jep.

Viewers will settle into Friday Night at the Movies showing the 1957 film – 3:10 To Yuma, where a broke, smalltime rancher, Dan Evans is hired by the stagecoach line to put Ben Wade, a captured renowned outlaw leader, on the 3:10 train to Yuma. Evans runs into trouble when Wade’s gang tries to free him. Then, Away presented by Go RVing airs the third episode in the four-part mini-series in which the Bowmans, a family of outdoor enthusiasts, have discovered that a travel trailer is the perfect RV for weekend getaways from their home in San Diego. The Bowmans set course for their favorite camping spot in the mountains to see what’s biting and then hit the beach for more fishing.

Next, Major League Fishing features the top finishers of the Shell Rotella Challenge Cup as they describe exactly how they found success in Lake County, Florida. Viewers should tune in next week for the 2016 Challenge Cup Championship. Finally, Gridiron Outdoors closes out the week with the second episode in the two-part special. With Father’s Day right around the corner, it’s fitting to see two-time Super Bowl quarterback, Jeff Hostetler, go on an Arizona hunt with his sons.

Highlights for June 13–19:

• Duck Dynasty (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET)
• Friday Night at the Movies – 3:10 To Yuma – (Friday, June 17 at 9 p.m. ET)
• Away presented by Go RVing (Saturday, June 18 at 12:30 p.m. ET)
• Major League Fishing (Saturdays at 2 p.m. ET)
• Gridiron Outdoors (Sundays at 6 p.m. ET)

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. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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