Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network Weekly Programming Highlights 5/25/17

Posted on May 25, 2017August 17, 2017 by Kayla Pfaff

Outdoor Channel’s “American Marksman” Crowns a Winner;
Project Jaguar Is the Mission on Sportsman Channel’s “Jim Shockey’s The Professionals”
and Champions take the Reel on World Fishing Network

DENVER (May 25, 2017) – A taste for adventure and competition run high during the week of May 29–June 4 as the best amateur shooters step up to the mark on Outdoor Channel’s American Marksman, Sportsman Channel viewers travel to Paraguay and Mexico for vastly different, yet equally exhilarating reasons, and once-in-a-lifetime fishing escapades go down on World Fishing Network.

Outdoor Channel’s original series, Hollywood Weapons, marathons into Monday night featuring eight episodes, beginning with host Terry Schappert as he puts several weapons to the test in an underwater experiment assessing a scene from Criminal Minds. Dual episodes of American Marksman follow, boasting Regionals and Finals of the shooting competition that attracts amateur shooters from across the country vying for a chance to qualify for the National Championship at CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama. Then, on Carter’s W.A.R., Ivan discovers the blood, sweat, and tears that go into saving endangered rhinos as he embarks on an adventure to save the next newly-orphaned rhino. Friday Night at the Movies ends the week with the film Duck, You Sucker, where an I.R.A. explosives expert on-the-run in Mexico meets an amoral bandit; together they are drawn into the Mexican Revolution.

Outdoor Channel Highlights for May 29 – June 4:

Hollywood Weapons (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET)
American Marksman (Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET)
Carter’s W.A.R. (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET)
Friday Night at the Movies – Duck, You Sucker – (Friday, June 2 at 8 p.m. ET)

Sportsman Channel’s Monday Night Hunts presented by MidwayUSA begins with an adventure-filled episode of Jim Shockey’s The Professionals as biologist Rocky McBride takes the group deep into the jungles of Paraguay on a conservation mission to capture and study live jaguars. Then, on Predator Pursuit, Jeff Thomason and the Amend2 crew cross the border into Mexico to hunt with Judd Ball on the Rancho Del Gringo. Finally, on Lock & Load Thursdays, Hornady makes certain boredom doesn’t enter the picture with its Black Ammunition lineup that includes more than a dozen new offerings on Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells.

Sportsman Channel Highlights for May 29–June 4:

Monday Night Hunts Presented by MidwayUSA
- Jim Shockey’s The Professionals (Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET)
- Predator Pursuit (Mondays at 10 p.m. ET)
Lock & Load Thursdays
- Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells (Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET)

World Fishing Network starts the week on Bass Mondays with tips and techniques for the best ways to bass fish on Timmy Horton Outdoors. Then, the team championship winners take on the TX shootout winners on Skeeter Bass Champs with Fish Fishburn. Next, Peter Miller – professional angler and three-time World Sailfish Champion – guest hosts a once-in-a-lifetime fishing journey in the Sunshine State on Bass 2 Billfish. Finally, Florida Adventure Quest closes out the week with inshore and offshore adventures from the most spectacular fishing destinations in Florida.

Highlights for May 29–June 4:

Bass Mondays
- Timmy Horton Outdoors (Mondays at 8:00 p.m. ET)
- Skeeter Bass Champs with Fish Fishburne (Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET)
Gone Fishin’
- Bass 2 Billfish (Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET)
- Florida Adventure Quest (Thursdays at 8:30 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. #MyOutdoorTV

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. #MyOutdoorTV

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. #MyOutdoorTV

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Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel Weekly Programming Highlights 5/18/17

Posted on May 18, 2017August 17, 2017 by Kayla Pfaff

Outdoor Channel Debuts “Outside Tracks” and Shows True Grit on “Friday Night at the Movies”
Sportsman Channel’s “Predator Pursuit” Remains High in Drama and Has Nothing To Do With Ducks or a Silver Chalice

DENVER (May 18, 2017) – Nashville is a connecting theme during the week of May 22–28 as country singing newbies in Nashville show what life is like behind-the-scenes on Outdoor Channel’s debut episode of Outside Tracks and Sportsman Channel highlights a different type of Predator Pursuit taking place in the outdoors and not even remotely comparable to the one playing out in Nashville these days on ice.

Outdoor Channel’s Monday night is abuzz with the anticipated debut episode of Outside Tracks, which brings rising country stars, Craig Campbell and Parmalee, to a secluded cabin outside Nashville where they perform their hit singles “Outskirts of Heaven” and “Roots”, and gives an unfiltered view into how they made it from small town to stardom the right way. Buck Commander precedes the Outdoor Channel original and follows, Willie Robertson and Luke Bryan as they hunt Luke’s new property in south Texas while Jordan Summitt travels to Missouri to go after his first Midwest buck.

Next on Carter’s W.A.R., Ivan investigates the illegal trade of bush meat in Kinshasa, when he stumbles upon three captive baby chimpanzees being sold on the black market. A dramatic rescue is planned and culminates with the chimps safely being delivered to a place dedicated to providing a better future for all primates in Africa. Friday Night at the Movies closes out the week with the film True Grit, starring John Wayne as “Rooster” Cogburn, a tough U.S. Marshal who helps a stubborn teenager track down her father’s murderer.

Outdoor Channel Highlights for May 22 – 28:

Buck Commander (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET)
Outside Tracks (Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET)
Carter’s W.A.R. (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET)
Friday Night at the Movies – True Grit – (Friday, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET)

Sportsman Channel will provide viewers with excitement as bad luck strikes on Jim Shockey’s The Professionals; Jeff Thomason crosses rivers for coyotes on Predator Pursuit and new products are introduced on Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells.

Monday Night Hunts presented by MidwayUSA begins with Jim Shockey’s The Professionals. The team struggles through bad luck and frigid temperatures in a quest to film giant Saskatchewan whitetail bucks. Then, Jeff Thomason crosses the Red River to hunt daytime coyotes (and not ducks) with Bobby Davis and Rafter F Hunts in a sanctuary for wild turkey, whitetail deer and feral hogs on Predator Pursuit. Finally, on Lock & Load Thursdays, a medley of new products highlight the show on Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells, starting with Ruger’s new American pistol and an expanded lineup of centerfire rifle ammo by SIG, to include loads built for hunting everything from varmints to big game.

Sportsman Channel Highlights for May 22–28:

Monday Night Hunts Presented by MidwayUSA
- Jim Shockey’s The Professionals (Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET)
- Predator Pursuit (Mondays at 10 p.m. ET)
Lock & Load Thursdays
- Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells (Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET)

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Outdoor Channel Announces Special Featuring Rising Country Artists and their Passion for the Outdoors

Posted on May 17, 2017August 17, 2017 by Kayla Pfaff

Outside Tracks to Premiere on Monday, May 22 at 9 p.m. ET

DENVER (May 17, 2017) – Outdoor Channel, a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks (OSG) – the largest media company devoted to bringing the best in content and entertainment to outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts – announced today a special, Outside Tracks, to premiere on Monday, May 22 at 9 p.m. ET. Outside Tracks takes viewers behind-the-scenes in the studio and in the woods with country artists on the rise whose faith, family, passion for music and the outdoors has fueled their success.

“Outside Tracks takes an interesting look at some soon to become familiar faces in the world of country music and introduces them in a different light,” said Outdoor Sportsman Group Vice President of Programming, Mitch Petrie. “We hope viewers will find this behind-the-scenes look at country music as interesting as we do.”

The debut episode will take rising country stars, Craig Campbell and Parmalee, to a secluded cabin outside Nashville, Tennessee, where they perform their hit singles and provide viewers with an unfiltered look into how they made it from small towns to stardom the right way.

“We developed Outside Tracks to showcase some of the most compelling emerging acts in music today,” explained Emerging Artist Network CEO, Brian Grossman. “Both Parmalee and Craig Campbell are rising stars in country music with amazing back stories who share Outdoor Channel viewers’ tremendous passion for the outdoors.”

Craig Campbell, who will perform his hit single “Outskirts of Heaven” in the episode, grew up in the small town of Lyons, Georgia, working as a corrections officer while playing music on the side. Eventually making it to Nashville’s Music Row, Campbell’s music tells his life’s story with an authenticity that captures the perfect sweet spot between tradition and modernity. In addition to being a family man and one of country music’s brightest rising stars, Campbell is an avid bowhunter, who spends as much time as possible in the outdoors.

“On Outside Tracks, I had the opportunity to share two of my biggest passions, country music and my love of the outdoors,” said Campbell. “It was great to be able to tell my story and perform an acoustic version of ‘Outskirts of Heaven’ looking out onto such beautiful scenery. I think my fans will enjoy it.”

In addition, Outside Tracks will feature 2016 Academy of Country Music (ACM) “New Vocal Duo/ Group of the Year” nominee Parmalee, as they perform their hit single, “Roots.” One of country music’s most successful new acts, the Platinum-selling band of brothers is one of only three groups since 2001 to earn three consecutive Top 10 singles from a debut country album. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass) and lifelong best friend Josh McSwain (guitar), Parmalee has supported Brad Paisley and Jake Owen on national tours, performed on several national television shows, and can often be found at remote fishing holes around the country between performances. Parmalee’s highly-anticipated sophomore album includes “Roots” and new single “Sunday Morning” and will be released on Stoney Creek Records/BBR Music Group this summer.

“As musicians and outdoorsmen, we are so excited that Outside Tracks is telling our story,” said Matt Thomas, lead singer of Parmalee. “We often watch the Outdoor Channel on our tour bus so this is a real thrill for us.”

A pre-premiere Facebook Live for Outside Tracks will be held on the @Outdoorchannel Facebook page on Monday, May 22, at 8:30 p.m. ET. A chance to win concert tickets and meet and greet passes with Parmalee and Craig Campbell will be offered.

Check local listing or visit www.OutdoorChannel.com/ChannelFinder to find Outdoor Channel in
your area.

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. #MyOutdoorTV

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. #MyOutdoorTV

About Emerging Artist Network (EAN): EAN is a music technology, marketing and media company founded in 2014 that leverages its EANscore™ technology to create new opportunities for emerging music artists. The EAN Score combines a series of proprietary algorithms that score and filter the universe of emerging music artists to determine their progress across key success factors including social media, streaming and sales, and touring. EAN develops customized brand partnerships, programming and content, and data subscriptions for music companies. For more information, visit www.emergingartist.net.

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Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks Among Finalists For 2017 PromaxBDA North America Award

Posted on May 12, 2017August 17, 2017 by Kayla Pfaff

DENVER (May 12, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks (OSG), the largest media company devoted to bringing the best in content and entertainment to outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts, announced today that OSG In-House Creative Services Department is a finalist for a 2017 PromaxBDA North America Award for Carter’s W.A.R. – Behind the Scenes.

The annual PromaxBDA Awards are the world’s premier celebration of the year’s best achievements in entertainment marketing. Eleven regional and global competitions honor the best marketers and designers working worldwide, as well as in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand, the North American local broadcasting marketing and the electronic gaming industry.

“While we are honored to be nominated in the same category as some creative powerhouses, the true winner is Ivan Carter and Outdoor Channel’s efforts to support conservation,” said Garth Franklin, Vice President of Creative Services for Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks. “This validates our passionate struggle to protect Africa and the world’s wildlife.”

Carter’s W.A.R. on Outdoor Channel dramatically illuminates Ivan Carter’s passionate struggle to protect wildlife from poachers. As a wildlife detective and conservationist, Carter takes viewers to the front lines of the wars being waged within the African wildlife and his quest to save it.

The 2017 PromaxBDA Awards will be presented on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in a ceremony at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE Hotel.

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. #AdventureToGo

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Outdoor Sportsman Group and Go RVing Launch Three New ‘Weekends AWAY’ Adventures for California, Maine and Minnesota

Posted on May 11, 2017October 3, 2017 by Kayla Pfaff

Just in time for vacation planning, this exclusive online travel series highlights the best locations to visit this summer…in your RV

DENVER (May 11, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG), the world’s largest aggregator and provider of outdoor lifestyle content, continues to build on its partnership with Go RVing by adding video to its Weekends AWAY summer adventure travel series along with three new outdoor adventures to explore in your RV. The promotion is part of an OSG Integrated Media initiative.

Weekends AWAY details six great summer destinations to visit across the United States—all in your RV. In addition to the Adirondacks, Steamboat Lake, CO and Copper Harbor, MI, this year’s new attractions include the California Coast, Coastal Maine and Minnesota’s North Shore. The Weekends AWAY website provides fun places to visit and photograph en route to an ultimate destination where your RV becomes your basecamp to adventure. Fish, hike, photograph and explore these six great destinations coast to coast.

“We are excited to be moving into the third year of our partnership with Go RVing by creating an amazing content experience that invites people to get out of their homes and into an RV to explore, camp and enjoy themselves throughout America,” said Jeff Paro, President and CEO of Outdoor Sportsman Group Integrated Media. “Growing our brand while continuing to remain true to our mission epitomizes what OSG and Weekends AWAY is all about.”

Content was created by outdoor travel experts who know all the best places to visit and camp with an RV. Rich content comes alive through an elegant design accented with stunning photography, inside tips on great places to eat, what equipment to bring, fun things to do and tasty recipes to make from fresh ingredients (and fish) gathered while visiting some of America’s most picturesque destinations in an RV. A robust social media program, executed across OSG’s vast social network, will ensure maximum exposure to get more people exploring the outdoors in an RV.

“RVs pair perfectly with an active outdoor lifestyle making this partnership a natural fit for Go RVing,” said Karen Redfern, Senior Director, Marketing Communications at Go RVing. “Compact and lightweight towable and motorized RVs go from the highway to a basecamp with ease. We’re excited to partner with Outdoor Sportsman Group to showcase real-life outdoor RV adventures.”

From May through September, visitors will have the opportunity to enter the Weekends AWAY Sweepstakes. A weekly prize winner will be awarded a gift card to Cabela’s and one grand prize winner will take away a $2,500 shopping spree at Cabela’s. Enter for a chance to win all the gear you need for your weekend away in an RV at: http://www.gameandfishmag.com/weekendsaway/sweeps/

Click here or visit www.gameandfishmag.com/weekendsaway for more information on Weekends AWAY.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group

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, with 15 leading magazines – including Petersen’s Hunting, Guns & Ammo, In-Fisherman, North American Whitetail, Game & Fish – that reach more than 29 million readers. Its network of 19 websites, including BassFan.com, delivers 6.8 million monthly 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. #MyOutdoorTV

About Go RVing

AWAY is a place that’s not on any map, but you know it when you find it. It’s your place – wherever you want to discover, escape, play, and make memories with the people you love. And an RV can take you there for less than you might think. It’s the only way to pick up and go, without any reservations, without any hassles, and with all the comforts of home. So bring the kids. Bring the dog. Bring your fishing poles, your mountain bikes, a kayak. Find your AWAY – wherever it may be.

RV dealer locations, rental tips, campgrounds, recipes, activities, stories from other RVers, and so much more – Go RVing has everything you need to find your AWAY. Visit GoRVing.com and be one click closer to finding your AWAY. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/GoRVing, on Instagram at @GoRVing, and on Twitter at @GoRVing.

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Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646| Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

Sportsman Channel Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Kayla Pfaff

Chasing Royalty on “Jim Shockey’s The Professionals”; Heading West on “Predator Pursuit” and Product Reviews on “Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells”

DENVER (May 11, 2017) – The week of May 15–21 will bring Sportsman Channel viewers to a warmer climate as West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea is explored on Jim Shockey’s The Professionals; Jeff Thomason searches for coyotes in the night on Predator Pursuit and products are examined on Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells.

Monday Night Hunts presented by MidwayUSA kicks off with Jim Shockey’s The Professionals. In this episode, viewers venture to Ghana with Jim to chase after one of the most elusive game in the world, the Royal Antelope. Then, Jeff Thomason teams up with Nathan Spencer and heads to West Texas for some night-time coyote hunting on Predator Pursuit.

Next, on Lock & Load Thursdays, is Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells. A few classic firearm designs are examined with a review of a lever-action rifle and single-action revolver, along with a look at the advancement of the Springfield XD Family.

Highlights for May 15–21:

Monday Night Hunts presented by MidwayUSA
- Jim Shockey’s The Professionals (Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET)
- Predator Pursuit (Mondays at 10 p.m. ET)
Lock & Load Thursdays
- Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells (Thursdays at 9 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. #MyOutdoorTV

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Erin Erickson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 303.615.8838 | Erin.Erickson@OutdoorSG.com

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

Outdoor Channel Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on May 11, 2017May 11, 2017 by Kayla Pfaff

Table Tennis on “Duck Dynasty”; Defeating Aliens on “Hollywood Weapons”; The Unsung Heroes on “Carter’s W.A.R.” and Vera Cruz on “Friday Night at the Movies”

DENVER (May 11, 2017) – The week of May 15–21 will entertain Outdoor Channel viewers with friendly competition on Duck Dynasty; a battle with an infamous alien on Hollywood Weapons; inspirational conservation efforts on Carter’s W.A.R. and the classic western film – Vera Cruz.

Four episodes of Duck Dynasty kick off Monday night on Outdoor Channel. First, the guys’ assignment to clean out the warehouse turns into an all-day ping-pong tournament when they uncover an old table among the junk. Then, Rebecca comes home for a visit after completing a fashion internship in Los Angeles, but Willie begins to wonder how long she plans to stay. Next, Willie’s refusal to share a batch of imported jerky prompts the guys to try making their own. Finally, the air conditioning unit at the Duck Commander warehouse goes down when a heat wave envelops West Monroe and the duck call assembly room becomes a boiling workshop.

Two epic episodes of Hollywood Weapons close out Monday night as scenes from one of the most popular episodes of Star Trek: Original Series are put to the test. Captain James T. Kirk battles and defeats the Gorn alien by creating gunpowder from the base elements found on the planet. The hosts of Hollywood Weapons partner with Star Trek: Original Series set tour in New York to test the reality of making gunpowder by hand without blowing themselves up. Then, a scene from the movie Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is recreated, where Nick Wells (Robert De Niro) uses a blowtorch to cut through a safe, fill it with water, and blow the door off using a small explosive device.

Friday night on Carter’s W.A.R., Ivan journeys to four countries to find out what it truly means to devote your life to the cause of conservation, and what makes these unsung heroes tick. From rhino saviors and lion researchers, to savvy entrepreneurs and armed security teams, Ivan tours the front lines of conservation to meet the individuals who are reshaping and protecting wild Africa. Then, Friday Night at the Movies closes out the week with the film – Vera Cruz. During the Mexican Rebellion of 1866, an unsavory group of American adventurers are hired to escort a countess to Vera Cruz.

Highlights for May 15 – 21:

Duck Dynasty (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET)
Hollywood Weapons (Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET)
Carter’s W.A.R. (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET)
Friday Night at the Movies – Vera Cruz – (Friday, May 19 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. #MyOutdoorTV

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Erin Erickson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 303.615.8838 | Erin.Erickson@OutdoorSG.com

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

Sportsman Channel Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Kayla Pfaff

Testing Patience on “Jim Shockey’s The Professionals”; Wild Wild West on “Predator Pursuit”; New Products on “Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells” and Pigman Hits a Snag on “Pigman: The Series”

DENVER (May 4, 2017) – The week of May 8–14 will bring excitement to Sportsman Channel viewers as dangerous territory is explored on Jim Shockey’s The Professionals; Jeff Thomason travels to the wild west on Predator Pursuit; new products are introduced on Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells and Brian “Pigman” Quaca takes down hogs on Pigman: The Series.

Monday Night Hunts presented by MidwayUSA begins with Jim Shockey’s The Professionals. Dan Goodenow’s adventure to seek out new dangerous game territory challenges his patience and camera skills as he ventures for the Big Five’s deadly Cape buffalo in Africa. Then, on Predator Pursuit, things get wild in west Texas with doubles and triples on every stand.

On Lock & Load Thursdays, a group of new products are introduced on Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells to go along with a review of Hornady’s reworked and modernized .25-35 factory load on. Finally, on Pigman: The Series, Snag tells Brian that he has plenty of hogs to be killed on his leased land, so Pigman does what he does best with a live stream of his hunt.

Highlights for May 8–14:

Monday Night Hunts presented by MidwayUSA
- Jim Shockey’s The Professionals (Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET)
- Predator Pursuit (Mondays at 10 p.m. ET)
Lock & Load Thursdays
- Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells (Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET)
Pigman: The Series (Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET)

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Outdoor Channel Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Kayla Pfaff

Motivational Monday on “Duck Dynasty”; Scoreless on “Hollywood Weapons”; Anti-poaching Forces on “Carter’s W.A.R.” and Fort Massacre on “Friday Night at the Movies”

DENVER (May 4, 2017) – During the week of May 8–14, Outdoor Channel viewers will see what new adventures Willie and his family are up to on Duck Dynasty; test explosives on Hollywood Weapons; travel to Mozambique to stop poachers on Carter’s W.A.R. and enjoy the 1958 western film – Fort Massacre.

Monday night on Outdoor Channel starts with four episodes of Duck Dynasty. First, Willie pushes his work force too far after implementing new motivational work tactics and the guys go on strike. Then, Willie instills some Robertson-style fatherly fear into Sadie’s new boyfriend. Next, Jase and Jep have a hard time finding a place to dispose of spoiled meat after the warehouse’s deep freezer breaks down, while John Luke and Sadie visit the dentist, generating plenty of embarrassing cell phone videos. Finally, the night before Reed’s high school graduation, Willie, Jase, and Si take him frog hunting and provide a few bits of unusual advice for his future.

Hollywood Weapons bring Monday night to a close with back-to-back episodes as the hosts recreate a scene from the movie Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, where Nick Wells (Robert De Niro) uses a blowtorch to cut through a safe, fill it with water, and blow the door off using a small explosive device. This, along with the effects of a 20mm anti-tank rifle on a safe, are tested. Then, one of the largest tests yet is conducted by building a jungle to see if it’s possible to chop it down with a mini-gun. Actor Bill Duke, whose character performed this weapon stunt in the film Predator, joins.

Friday night on Carter’s W.A.R., Ivan joins the foremost anti-poaching team in Mozambique to bring down a group of poachers who have been killing local elephants for their ivory. Friday Night at the Movies ends the week with the classic Western film – Fort Massacre. After an ambush leaves the cavalry without their commanding officer, Sergeant Vinson (Joel McCrea) puts the troop in jeopardy when hatred clouds his judgement.

Highlights for May 8 – 14:

Duck Dynasty (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET)
Hollywood Weapons (Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET)
Carter’s W.A.R. (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET)
Friday Night at the Movies – Fort Massacre – (Friday, May 13 at 8 p.m. ET)

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Outdoor Sportsman Group and Plano Synergy Team Up for New Reality Competition Show

Posted on May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 by Kayla Pfaff

DENVER (May 3, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group and Plano Synergy have teamed together to create a new reality television show – Miss Wildgame. The announcement was made today by Outdoor Sportsman Group Vice President of Programming, Mitch Petrie.

Miss Wildgame is the first hardcore hunting competition that showcases huntresses – with massive social media followings – and their real-life, outdoor lifestyle abilities. Matt Busbice, co-founder of Wildgame Innovations, put the ladies through a series of competitions to test their outdoor skills and acumen. The Miss Wildgame title will be awarded to the lady that takes down the largest whitetail buck and racks up the most bonus points from doe patrol, hog patrol and winning side battles – paddleboard bass fishing.

“Our goal is to highlight women hunters and showcase their outdoor lifestyle skills and prowess, as well as athleticism,” said Busbice. “We are grateful Outdoor Channel sees the value in this program and is willing to give these women added exposure.”

Miss Wildgame airs exclusively on Outdoor Channel beginning May 11. Check local listings for airtimes.

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