In-Fisherman Senior Editor Steve Quinn Named to Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Kayla Pfaff

DENVER (July 13, 2016) – In-Fisherman Senior Editor Steve Quinn will be inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum as a Legendary Communicator during ceremonies held during the 2016 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) show in Orlando, Florida.

The recent addition of the Legendary Communicator category of the Hall of Fame honors individuals who have developed a unique means or avenue to introduce or maintain interest in the sport of fishing.

“This honor is the apex of a career spent serving and educating anglers of all ages,” said Outdoor Sportsman Group – Integrated Media CEO and President Jeff Paro. “Steve has spent his entire career in the field and waterways of the world teaching others about fish and the environment they inhabit with his unique style and storytelling abilities. It is an honor to see him inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame.”

Quinn, a resident of Brainerd, Minnesota, has served as an editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group – Integrated Media’s In-Fisherman magazine for 28 years. He has served as co-chair of the External Affairs Committee of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) – charged with communicating fishery research findings to anglers and general public, has chaired the Public Affairs Committee of the Minnesota Chapter of AFS for seven years, while also serving on other committees of the parent society and its local chapters and has been a member of the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Conservation and Communications committees.

Before joining the magazine, Quinn served in the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for five years. The native of New York City earned a bachelor of arts degree in English from Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA) and was awarded a master of science degree in fisheries biology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is the international headquarters for education, recognition and promotion of freshwater sportfishing. The Hall of Fame is located in Hayward, Wisconsin and opened its doors in 1980.

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.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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

Outdoor Channel Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Kayla Pfaff

Yankin’ Your Chain in “Duck Dynasty”; Dirt Road Duels in “All Access Outdoors” and a Dynamite Movie that Will Blow Your Mind

DENVER (July 13, 2016) – This week on Outdoor Channel – July 18–24 – promises duck hijinks, a winter voyage in the middle of summer, the hunt of a lifetime and more.

Duck Dynasty continues to quack-up Monday nights with back-to-back-to-back-to-back episodes. First, Si purchases a pair of wearable cameras to record every moment of his daily life but he drives the guys crazy with his nonstop commentary during a deer hunt. Next, while helping Jase track down faulty smoke detectors, Willie falls victim to a prank. Then, Jase challenges Willie to a hamburger cook-off but their strategies lead to inedible results. Lastly, Willie and Jase find themselves in a paintball war over a collectible G.I. Joe action figure. Later in the evening, DROPPED airs back-to-back episodes of the Keefer brothers as they journey through Alaska searching for their first supply-yielding cache. In the next episode, the Keefers awaken to a frozen tundra and have to trudge their way through shallow water and barren earth to find their second cache. Thursday evening, Gregg in Hunt Masters sets his sights on the mule deer of a lifetime.

Country Friday Nights has created its own stomping grounds with two country shows and a western every Friday evening. First up, Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors hits the dirt track with the band for some racing in-between concerts. Then, Nick’s Wild Ride heads to South Dakota, known for its pheasants, to explore opening weekend where Nick joins a few hunts with people he just met, in places few get to go. Wrapping up the evening is Friday Night at the Movies airing a 1972 film – Duck, You Sucker (aka, A Fistful of Dynamite) – during the Mexican Revolution, Juan, the leader of a bandit family, meets an I.R.A. explosives expert, John Mallory, who is on the run from the British.

Highlights for July 18–24:

Duck Dynasty (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET)
DROPPED (Mondays at 9 p.m. ET)
Hunt Masters (Thursdays at 8:30 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 – Duck, You Sucker (aka, A Fistful of Dynamite) – (Friday, July 22 at 8 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

Sportsman Channel Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Kayla Pfaff

Action and Adventure Above and Below the 49^th Parallel

DENVER (July 13, 2016) – Sportsman Channel is traveling above and below the 49^th parallel for real-life outdoor adventure and action during the week of July 18–24.

First up, Realtree Hunting Camp Tuesday features Realtree’s Monster Bucks in Iowa, known for monster bucks, where Bill Jordan and the team hunt for a buck of a lifetime. Then, Brandon Danker heads to Western Nebraska on Major League Bowhunter to hunt giant mule deer by way of “spot and stalk” hunting. After many missteps, Danker finally gets an opportunity to lay his hands on a Nebraska giant.

Big Game Wednesday highlights Big Deer, where Trijicon’s Chuck Wahr, armed with new Remington muzzleloaders, joins Mike for his annual pilgrimage to Saskatchewan, Canada. Then, they’re off to unfamiliar territory in the daunting river canyons of Idaho. Next, viewers will join Mathews Dominant Bucks as the team discusses how to use trail cameras for scouting and patterning mature bucks. Saturday morning, David and Jeff – The Lindsey Way – pass the time before whitetail season starts by heading to Utah to chase giant velvet mule deer bucks for the first time ever.

Highlights for July 18–24:

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)
The Lindsey Way (Saturdays at 10:30 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

Sportsman Channel Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on July 7, 2016July 8, 2016 by Kayla Pfaff

“Realtree’s Monster Bucks” is Bigger ‘n Better in Texas, “Big Deer” Heads to Quebec and the Good Ol’ Boys Get Together in “Gun It With Benny Spies”

DENVER (July 7, 2016) – From Texas to the Great White North and points in between, Sportsman Channel offers “real big” adventures during Realtree Hunting Camp Tuesdays and Big Game Wednesdays featuring sportsmen and women in their outdoor playground during the week of July 11–17.

First up, Realtree Hunting Camp Tuesday airs Realtree’s Monster Bucks on their buck hunt in Texas – a hot spot for the team in recent years. Then, Chipper Jones hunts early-season bucks in Kentucky on Major League Bowhunter. Chipper has the whole place to himself since Duff already took his first velvet buck.

Big Game Wednesday features Mike in Big Deer being lured to Quebec to explore a unique island sanctuary with a long history of excellent whitetail hunting. Then, Mathews Dominant Bucks follow Todd Payne and Brian Hollands as they share their passion for patterning and hunting big bucks. Sunday night, Hughes County (South Dakota) good ol’ boys Benny and TJ hunt coyote, deer and pheasants around the ranch in Gun It With Benny Spies. There’s never a dull moment when these two get together.

Highlights for July 11–17:

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)
Gun It with Benny Spies (Sundays at 9:30 p.m. ET)

About Sportsman Channel

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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

Outdoor Channel Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on July 7, 2016July 8, 2016 by Kayla Pfaff

Brains and Beards in “Duck Dynasty”, Season 5 Premiere of “DROPPED” and Country Friday Nights Kickin’ its Boots Off

DENVER (July 7, 2016) – Outdoor Channel is running, leaping, bounding and soaring into the third week of the quarter (July 11–17) with exciting, high-kickin’ and original outdoor programming.

Keep on quacking with back-to-back-to-back-to-back episodes of Duck Dynasty airing every Monday night. First, the guys try to make their own beef jerky after Willie refuses to share the batch of Biltong he had imported. Next, the crew finally gets around the firewall Willie installed to stop them from goofing off on the Internet while at work. Then, Rebecca comes home for a visit after finishing a fashion internship in Los Angeles but Willie begins to wonder how long she plans to stay. Lastly, after Willie hires Korie’s cousin as a personal assistant, the guys rebel against receiving orders from an outsider. Later in the evening, the new season of DROPPED premieres as the Keefer brothers are dropped in Alaska, armed with nothing but a couple of Glock 20s. Will they survive? Tuesday evening, Drury’s THIRTEEN features the family hunting frequently – they typically experience a hunting hiatus this time of year but they quickly realize this October ‘lull’ isn’t so bad.

Friday nights continue to kick the dust up with two country-themed shows and a movie. First up, on Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors, Craig’s persistence finally pays off after he makes multiple trips to his favorite Illinois destination – Illinois Ohio Valley Trophy Hunts – to procure a whitetail. Then, viewers continue on Nick’s Wild Ride featuring Nick’s three favorite things – ducks, dogs and beer. Nick heads to Nebraska to hunt waterfowl, explore one of the best duck lodges in the country and then travel to Colorado for gourmet hot dogs at a topnotch microbrewery. Wrapping up the evening is Friday Night at the Movies airing a 1959 John Wayne classic – The Horse Soldiers, – where a Union Calvary regiment is sent behind Confederate lines to destroy a rail line supply center.

Highlights for July 11–17:

Duck Dynasty (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET)
DROPPED (Mondays at 9 p.m. ET)
Drury’s THIRTEEN (Tuesdays at 10 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 – The Horse Soldiers – (Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. ET)

About Outdoor Channel

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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

Winter is Coming on Outdoor Channel with the Season 5 Premiere of “Dropped: Escape the Arctic” Beginning on Monday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET

Posted on July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 by Kayla Pfaff

DENVER (July 6, 2016) – Two brothers, Chris and Casey Keefer, are once again dropped in the freezing cold landscape of Alaska for a singular mission: stay alive for 30 days. Beginning on Monday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET, tune in for the fifth installment in the “Dropped” series with Dropped: Escape the Arctic exclusively on Outdoor Channel.

Catch a sneak peek of the show by visiting: http://outdoorchannel.com/showvideos.aspx?show-id=37255

Winter is coming and the Keefers are embarking on another journey to the Alaskan tundra. However, this time is quite different as they are dropped with literally nothing but the clothes on their back and a sidearm to try and thwart any predators. They want provisions? They will have to work for them as supply caches have been placed at predetermined locations along their route.

“In previous Dropped episodes, we were at least left with a bundle of provisions,” explained Casey Keefer. “This time, we upped the stakes by placing caches of supplies we absolutely needed to survive along our route. Either we made it in time to get our cache, or it was lost forever.”

The Keefer brothers will have to put their skills as hunters, woodsmen and anglers to full use as they try to escape the treacherous terrain of Alaska and float downriver to their pick-up point.

“Our Dropped series have earned phenomenal coverage from both a survivor angle and hunting angle,” said Chris Keefer. “For some reason, our fans couldn’t get enough of seeing us suffer. We have to get our bodies – and minds – into serious shape before attempting these treks. It is a true test of stamina, grit and brotherly love.”

Learn more about “Dropped” at https://www.facebook.com/DroppedTV and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/DroppedTV. Use the hashtag #BeAlive.

About Outdoor Channel

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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

Outdoor Channel’s WildComm Shows Move from Monday to Thursday Nights

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Kayla Pfaff

DENVER (July 5, 2016) – Three popular Wildcomm series on Outdoor Channel – Legends of the Fall, Whitetail Freaks and Hunt Masters – have moved from Monday nights to Thursday nights.

Legends of the Fall, a series about deer hunting enthusiasts, will air every Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. The show does not limit itself to only adrenaline-charged, whitetail bow hunts across North America but also showcases a variety of big game adventures.

“Now that we’re delving into third quarter, viewers should be aware that three of their favorite WildComm shows are now airing on Thursday nights,” said Outdoor Sportsman Group – Networks CEO and President, Jim Liberatore. “We believe the switch will create a successful evening of programs that include these WildComm shows.”

Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET, Whitetail Freaks will air exciting episodes following a dedicated and diligent crew on their hunt to acquire mega bucks. These hunters come from all walks of life and have vital things in common – passion for family, friends and whitetail hunting.

Hunt Masters will air every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET, bringing a breath of fresh air to outdoor television. The show takes viewers to the most epic and beautiful locations in the world for gripping, big-game hunts, including elk, moose, sheep and more.

“We have taken a new route for some of our nightly programming, for example positioning Monday evening to be outdoor lifestyle and adventure focused,” added Liberatore. “We want to do the same thing with some of our other nights’ programming blocks. Thursday’s theme is ‘Calls of the Hunt,’ and this is a better fit for these WildComm shows.”

“Moving these long-standing Outdoor Channel shows to Thursday night gives us the opportunity to deliver our programming to an entirely new audience,” added host of Hunt Masters and President of WildComm, Gregg Ritz. “We’re excited about the direction the network is taking and the expanded viewer demographic they are going to be able to bring in. It’s an exciting time for outdoor television and we are proud to be a part of it.”

Find out more on the shows here – Legends of the Fall, Whitetail Freaks and Hunt Masters.

About Outdoor Channel

About WildComm

WildComm is an award-winning, full service Sales & Marketing agency representing the top television shows, personalities and industry leading brands in the outdoor space. From ad sales, licensing and endorsements, event management, social media, digital, print and graphic design, our creatively led and strategically driven team strives to build dominant brands. ‪www.wildcomm.com

F: /WildCommTV T: @WildCommTV

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

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

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