Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network Weekly Programming Highlights 6/29/17

Posted on June 29, 2017July 26, 2017 by Jessyca Sortillon

New Original Series “Survival Science” Premieres on Outdoor Channel;
Bull Elk Dreams Come True on Sportsman Channel’s “Into High Country with Jason
Matzinger”and Deep Diving Crankbait on World Fishing Network’s
“Timmy Horton Outdoors”

DENVER (June 29, 2017) – Summer heats up the week of July 3–9 with original premieres and new episodes from returning series on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network.

Outdoor Channel kicks off Monday night with honor, patriotism, and celebration on Duck Dynasty. First, Jase receives a pallet of fireworks as a gift, so he and the guys create a homemade fireworks display for the Robertson family “4th of July” barbeque while Uncle Si is honored by the veterans association and given his own exhibit at a local military museum. Then, from wedding planning and dress shopping, to the rehearsal dinner and the big wedding day, it’s a joyous time for the Robertson family as guests travel from all over the world, in a very special episode documenting the wedding of John Luke Robertson and Mary Kate. Next, survival goes high tech with the premiere of Outdoor Channel’s new original series, Survival Science. In this episode, hosts Nick Mundt and Laura Schara put danger to the test and explore the immense power and startling speed of grizzly bears. They use Hollywood stunt tools to experience an attack, then try to recreate a miracle arrow shot that saved a man from being killed by a bear.

Later in the week, early season whitetail hunting in the bluegrass state never disappoints on Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors as Craig heads to his all-time favorite hunting blinds at Ellie May Outfitters with his daughter and son-in-law. The 1950 western film, The Gunfighter, closes the week on Friday Night at the Movies. Notorious gunfighter Jimmy Ringo (Gregory Peck) rides into town to find his true love, but trouble finds him instead.

Outdoor Channel Highlights for July 3–9:

Duck Dynasty (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET)
Survival Science (Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET)
Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET)
Friday Night at the Movies – The Gunfighter – (Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m. ET)

Sportsman Channel’s Monday Night Hunts presented by MidwayUSA starts in the scenic state of Montana, with Jason Matzinger and his good friend Lance Groff on a bowhunt for bull elk on Into High Country With Jason Matzinger. After 20 years of trying in his homestate, Lance finally connects on the bull he has dreamed about for years! Then, Chad Hall and Rick Carone* push through challenging weather conditions in British Columbia as they search for Stone Sheep and Bull Moose on Sheep Shape. Finally, on Lock & Load Thursdays, it’s all about the accessories. Blackhawk reviews all they have to offer on Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells.

Sportsman Channel Highlights for July 3–9:

Monday Night Hunts Presented by MidwayUSA
- Into High Country With Jason Matzinger (Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET)
- Sheep Shape (Mondays at 10 p.m. ET)
Lock & Load Thursdays
Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells (Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET)

*Editor’s note: Rick Carbone lost his battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away on June 29, 2017.

World Fishing Network starts the week deep diving on Bass Mondays with Timmy Horton Outdoors. In this week’s episode, Timmy spends the day on his home waters of Pickwick Lake fishing for some offshore bass with his favorite technique, the deep-diving crankbait. Then, join Fish as he attends the Mega Bass event in Lake Fork, Texas on Skeeter Bass Champs with Fish Fishburne. Next, Peter Miller – professional angler and three-time World Sailfish Champion – guest hosts a unique fishing adventure in the Sunshine State on Bass 2 Billfish followed by inshore and offshore adventures from the most spectacular fishing destinations in Florida on Florida Adventure Quest. Finally, Big Water Adventures closes out Thursday evening with long-range fishing with Mark Davis at Alaska’s Montague Island for lingcod and rockfish.

World Fishing Network Highlights for July 3–9:

Bass Mondays
- Timmy Horton Outdoors (Mondays at 8 p.m. ET)
- Skeeter Bass Champs with Fish Fishburne (Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET)
Gone Fishin’
- Bass 2 Billfish (Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET)
- Florida Adventure Quest (Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET)
- Big Water Adventures (Thursdays at 10 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 Sportsman Group Networks Mourns the Passing of Rick Carone

Posted on June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 by Jessyca Sortillon

NEW YORK (June 29, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks is saddened by the news of the death of Rick Carone. Carone, a respected member of the outdoor lifestyle community and Outdoor Sportsman Group, passed away after a long, hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Carone, 46, recently appeared on Sportsman Channel’s Sheep Shape in which four hunter/athletes explored their personal struggles in everyday life while preparing and embarking on a hunting excursion of a lifetime in the mountains of Alaska, the Yukon and Northwest Territories for Dall/Fannin sheep. Throughout the show, Carone was dealing with cancer treatment.

“We are deeply saddened by the news of Rick Carone’s passing,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks Vice President of Programming, Mitch Petrie said. “Rick lived his life to the fullest and chose to focus on participating in a lifestyle that brought him joy, happiness and a sense of connection. That infectious attitude and spirit will be missed.”

Carone was a former professional baseball player in the Chicago White Sox organization before coming to outdoor lifestyle television. Following his baseball career, he was introduced into the hunting industry and connected with Willie Robertson and his show Buck Commander (Outdoor Channel). Carone served as the show’s field editor and videographer.

In May 2013, Rick was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer and given a 15 percent chance of survival beyond one year. Rick leaves behind two teenage daughters.

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World Fishing Network Free Previews Available on Dish Network This Summer

Posted on June 28, 2017July 26, 2017 by Jessyca Sortillon

WHO: World Fishing Network, a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group – Networks, home of the world’s largest aggregator and content provider of outdoor lifestyle programming, and DISH Network.

WHAT: World Fishing Network will be a part of a free preview offered to DISH customers this summer. From Thursday, July 6 until Tuesday, August 1, viewers can tune-in to Channel 394 to access World Fishing Network, the leading cable network dedicated to all-things fishing.

Full episodes of select popular programming from the network also will be available on demand to all DISH subscribers on DISH Studio Channel 102.

World Fishing Network

Major League Fishing’s General Tire All Angles – An exciting series telling the story of Major League Fishing’s bass fishing competition from a whole new perspective. In this episode, featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content, learn how the pros played the game in Sudden Death Round 1 of the 2017 Challenge Cup.
BigWater Adventures – Mark Davis is the consummate outdoorsman. Having fished and hunted all over the world, Mark lives and breathes the lifestyle and tries to get inside a fish’s head the only way he knows how – by getting in the water with them and seeing how they see. From East Coast, West Coast to Gulf Coast, BigWater Adventures features more than 50 species of fresh and saltwater species – billfish, tuna, wahoo, dorado, mackerel, shark, grouper, redfish, stripers and more. If it plies the coastal currents or the deep streams in pelagic paradise, Mark will be hot on its trail.
The Seahunter – A premiere saltwater fishing show about offshore and inshore fishing, light tackle fishing techniques and the unique areas surrounding the fishing destination.
Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show – Fishing is inherently unscripted, unpredictable and humorous, just like Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show. In each episode, Mark Zona will fish with the very best anglers on the planet to catch anything with fins.

For additional information, please visit http://www.wfnfreepreview.com/.

WHY: World Fishing Network, along with sister networks Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel, are premier outdoor lifestyle cable networks, serving the needs of tens of millions of hunting, shooting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts in the U.S. Recently, all three networks unveiled their third quarter programming slate, which are anchored by new original programming, returning favorites and lauded series, including two anticipated new shows titled: Charlie Moore: No Offense and The Seahunter.

WHERE: World Fishing Network free preview can be found on Channel 394. For full episodes of the networks’ hit shows on demand, check out DISH Studio Channel 102.

WHEN: World Fishing Network | Thursday, July 6 through Tuesday, August 1

HOW: Customers interested in adding World Fishing Network to their channel line-up can call DISH toll free at 1-855-624-2426 or visit www.mydish.com/perks/free-preview to learn more about the free previews.

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Outdoor Sportsman Group – Winnercomm Promotes Tim Cremin to Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Development

Posted on June 28, 2017July 26, 2017 by Jessyca Sortillon

**Tim Cremin, Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Development**

DENVER (June 28, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) – Winnercomm, the production and content development arm of the group, announces the promotion of Tim Cremin to Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Development. Previously, Cremin served as the Vice President of Original Programming – Winnercomm. The announcement was made today by CEO and President of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks, Jim Liberatore.

Cremin is an award-winning producer and editor with four National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Emmy® Awards to his credit, nine Golden Moose and Outdoor Sportsman Awards, as well as four Telly Awards.

“Tim’s work at Winnercomm throughout the years has been outstanding,” said Liberatore. “Tim’s leadership and talents will help Winnercomm develop programming for not only the Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks, but for third parties as well. He also will oversee all of our original programs as we focus on increasing engagement with our viewers. Tim will continue to play a major role in our growth.”

Cremin joined Winnercomm in 1998 and worked as a producer, director and editor for the production company that worked with a variety of entities: ESPN, Discovery, ABC, Animal Planet, The Tribeca Film Festival and Outdoor Channel. He is co-creator and executive producer of Outdoor Channel’s Gun Stories with Joe Mantegna and the new original series Hollywood Weapons.

Throughout his time at Outdoor Sportsman Group – Winnercomm, Cremin’s professional experiences include: oversight of current original productions for OSG; development of original content for OSG; work with internal departments – digital, marketing, promotions and ad sales – on the development and distribution of models of content across all platforms on OSG and other networks.

Cremin is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. He resides in Tulsa, OK with his wife, son and daughter.

About Winnercomm: Since 1981, Winnercomm has been at the forefront of providing content across all media platforms. With our roots originating in live event coverage, Winnercomm has grown over the years to provide virtually every form of media to network, cable and corporate clients. Whether it is development and production of a primetime televisions series, web series, advertising campaign or corporate communications project, our company has consistently proven to be an invaluable resource for all of our partners.

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, as well as MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of numerous 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.

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Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks Suspends Bill Busbice, Jr. and ‘Wildgame Nation’ After Charges in Wyoming

Posted on June 27, 2017October 3, 2017 by Jessyca Sortillon

NEW YORK (June 27, 2017) – Following charges of poaching an elk in La Barge Creek, Wyoming, Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks has suspended the show Wildgame Nation and host Bill Busbice, Jr. from appearing on Outdoor Channel. The announcement was made today by Jim Liberatore, CEO and President of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks. The suspension is effective immediately.

“Outdoor Sportsman Group is committed to legal and ethical hunting,” said Liberatore. “We have strict policies and procedures in place that require all of our talent and producers to abide by all hunting regulations. We hold our employees to the highest of standards in order to ensure that we are effectively serving the outdoor community. As a result of the recent charges in Wyoming involving Bill Busbice, Jr., we have suspended the show and Busbice indefinitely from Outdoor Channel.”

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, as well as MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of numerous 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.

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Tom Caraccioli, Outdoor Sportsman Group, P: 212.852.6646, tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Outdoor Channel Acquires Cable Syndication Rights to Air First Six Seasons of Discovery Channel’s Hit Show ‘Deadliest Catch’

Posted on June 23, 2017October 3, 2017 by Jessyca Sortillon

DENVER (June 23, 2017) – While Deadliest Catch^® continues to keep viewers enthralled with original episodes on Discovery Channel, these veteran captains have found a new syndicated home – Outdoor Channel. Announced today by Jim Liberatore, CEO and President of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks, Outdoor Channel has acquired the cable syndication rights to air the first six seasons – including 82 episodes – of Deadliest Catch.

“We are thrilled about acquiring the cable syndicated rights to the first six seasons of Deadliest Catch for Outdoor Channel and look forward to bringing the excitement of these episodes to our viewers,” said Liberatore. “If ever there was programming that captures the thrill and adventure of the outdoors, this is it. Deadliest Catch is a compelling series for our core hunt/shoot/fish audience, as well as a broader audience seeking adventure programming.”

For more than 12 years, the fisherman of Deadliest Catch have faced hurricane force winds, heavy-machinery, massive icebergs and 40-foot waves in documenting their adventure-filled lifestyle and vocation. Narrated by Mike Rowe, this 16-time Emmy Award-winning series details the mortal perils, injuries and intense discomfort that fishing crews overcome in the Bering Sea catching Alaska king crab. Currently in its 13th season, Deadliest Catch airs Tuesdays at 9 pm ET/PT on Discovery and follows the fleet as they search for crab that have seemingly vanished due to temperature changes in the Bering Sea

Deadliest Catch is produced for Discovery Channel by Original Productions, a FremantleMedia company. Original Productions executive producers are: Thom Beers, Philip David Segal, Sarah Whalen, R. Decker Watson, Jr., Arom Starr-Paul and Geoff Miller. Discovery Channel executive producer is Joseph Boyle with Coordinating Producer Brian Peterson.

The acquisition of rights to these iconic shows continue to serve as a springboard to showcase Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks’ original series including: Carter’s W.A.R., Hollywood Weapons, Survival Science, to name a few.

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

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Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel Weekly Programming Highlights 6/22/17

Posted on June 22, 2017August 17, 2017 by Jessyca Sortillon

Battling Brown Bears and Bull Elk on Outdoor Channel’s
“Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” and Sportsman Channel’s
“Into High Country with Jason Matzinger”

DENVER (June 22, 2017) – From blowtorches and small explosive devices on Hollywood Weapons, to battling brown bears with Craig Morgan, Outdoor Channel viewers will be on the edge of their seats while Sportsman Channel viewers can expect nothing shy of exciting hunts for bull elk, stone sheep and moose during the week of June 26–July 2.

Duck Dynasty bursts into Monday night with four episodes on the Outdoor Channel when the guys celebrate Martin’s bachelor party at a hunting cabin and things turn explosive after they find a cache of antique black powder weapons. Meanwhile, Willie helps Kay fulfill her lifelong dream of owning a petting zoo, Duck Commander sponsors a NASCAR race, and Willie and Korie challenge John Luke and his fiance Mary Kate to a tennis match. Hollywood Weapons ends Monday night with double the excitement 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. Then, Captain James T. Kirk’s battle with the Gorn alien is one of the most popular episodes from the Star Trek: Original Series. The hosts of Hollywood Weapons partner with the set tour in New York to test the reality of making gunpowder by hand without blowing themselves up.

Next, on Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors, Craig and friends head to Kodiak Island in search of big sitka blacktail deer, but instead, Craig finds himself battling against a momma brown bear and three cubs standing between him and his trophy. Then, the 1959 film The Horse Soldiers, wraps up the week on Friday Night at the Movies. Based on the true story of Colonel Benjamin H. Grierson, a Union Calvary outfit is sent behind confederate lines to destroy a rail line supply center.

Outdoor Channel Highlights for June 26–July 2:

Duck Dynasty (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET)
Hollywood Weapons (Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET)
Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET)
Friday Night at the Movies – The Horse Soldiers – (Friday, June 30 at 8 p.m. ET)

Sportsman Channel’s Monday Night Hunts presented by MidwayUSA starts big, as Jason Matzinger bowhunts in his home state of Montana for one of the largest species within the deer family, bull elk, on Into High Country With Jason Matzinger. Then, the third season of Sheep Shape begins as Chad Hall and Rick Carone arrive in British Columbia in pursuit of stone sheep and moose. Finally, on Lock & Load Thursdays, a group of completely new products go along with a review of Hornady’s reworked and modernized .25-35 factory load on Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells.

Sportsman Channel Highlights for June 26–July 2:

Monday Night Hunts Presented by MidwayUSA
- Into High Country With Jason Matzinger (Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET)
- Sheep Shape (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 Acquires Cable Syndication Rights From Twentieth Television to National Geographic Channel’s Hit Show ‘Wicked Tuna’

Posted on June 22, 2017October 3, 2017 by Jessyca Sortillon

DENVER (June 22, 2017) – While most of the fishing on National Geographic Channel’s Wicked Tuna takes place in the North Atlantic Ocean, fans of the show will have a new place to view their favorite captains in action as Outdoor Channel is the new syndicated cable home of the popular original series. Announced today by Jim Liberatore, President and CEO of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks, Outdoor Channel has acquired the exclusive cable syndication rights from Twentieth Television to air the first seven seasons – including 95 episodes – of Wicked Tuna.

“Acquiring the cable syndicated rights to air Wicked Tuna on Outdoor Channel continues to solidify the network as the destination for viewers that crave outdoor lifestyle adventure,” said Liberatore. “The stories on Wicked Tuna, an incredible series that truly encompasses the thrill of the outdoors, will no doubt have our viewers on the edge of their seats each week.”

Filmed on location in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Wicked Tuna gives viewers an in-depth look at the intense battles, fierce competition, crushing losses and major paydays of some of the country’s toughest captains. The series follows a group of salty fishermen as they make their living the way it’s been done for centuries – with rod and reel fishing, one catch at a time – all in pursuit of bluefin tuna. One bluefin can be worth more than $20,000 and, with that kind of money on the line, every captain is fighting to be the best in the fleet. Wicked Tuna is produced for National Geographic by Pilgrim Media Group.

“We are honored to represent National Geographic and its amazing portfolio of content domestically. This deal is another example of the depth and breadth of Fox’s content currently available in the cable marketplace,” said Jim Tosney, Vice President of Basic Cable Sales, Twentieth Television. “The Outdoor Channel’s brand, their commitment to growth, quality and compelling television makes it the perfect destination for Wicked Tuna.”

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

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Outdoor Sportsman Group’s ‘MyOutdoorTV’ Acquires Exclusive Content

Posted on June 21, 2017October 3, 2017 by Jessyca Sortillon

NEW YORK (June 20, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) has acquired the programming library of world-renowned outdoor lifestyle television personality and producer Jim Shockey and the award-winning Shockey Productions for its outdoor global subscription video on-demand service MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Outdoor Sportsman Group obtained more than 15 years, 420 episodes and 250+ hours of programming from the legendary Shockey library.

The acquisition of exclusive content from the Shockey library – Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures, Jim Shockey’s The Professionals and Jim Shockey’s UNCHARTED – is part of Outdoor Sportsman Group’s initiative to partner with its best-in-class producers and talent to endeavor to populate the outdoor lifestyle industry with content for linear, digital, print and mobile platforms. Further, OSG has obtained the rights to new original programming from future productions that will become available exclusively on MOTV in the next several years. This is the first time in the history of outdoor lifestyle television that an industry leader – Outdoor Sportsman Group – has committed to vigorously develop and grow its content domestically and globally.

“I’m extremely proud to be able to entrust my personal video legacy to Outdoor Sportsman Group,” said Shockey. “Outdoor Channel was my first and has always been the only home for Shockey television productions during my entire career. OSG represents the best in the business, as further evidenced by what they’ve developed in MyOutdoorTV. Together, this helps us reach more potential hunters and outdoorsmen and women with our positive message of healthy, honest, outdoors adventure and conservation.”

MyOutdoorTV, launched globally in June 2017, is the new outdoor global subscription video on-demand service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The subscriber-based service can be found in the Apple iTunes and Android (Google Play) App stores for users around the world. The retail price of MOTV is (US) $9.99 per month or (US) $99.99 annually and includes a seven-day free trial period.

“We realize having partnerships with our talent and producers, combined with our networks and publications, gives us a unique opportunity to aggregate the best content the outdoor industry has to offer,” said CEO and President of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks, Jim Liberatore. “As a result, we can showcase our library of amazing talent and content domestically and internationally. There is no better person to start promoting our exclusive position and global expansion than internationally-renowned Jim Shockey.”

The global subscription-based video-on-demand service provides the best outdoor programming, lifestyle content and access to favorite Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network television shows and is the pre-eminent voice for all outdoor enthusiasts. MOTV – powered by the three networks – accomplishes this with an expansive acquired library of the best hunting, fishing and shooting programming in long and short form, recipes, tips and tricks, how-to instructional videos, as well as educational and exclusive content focusing on improving success in the field and waterways. Along with the three networks, content is available from Outdoor Sportsman Group’s established integrated media arm that includes 15 outdoor magazines, such as: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, In-Fisherman, Florida Sportsman and Wheels Afield and 19 top websites, including: BassFan.com. Exclusive episodes, as well as live event coverage and behind-the-scenes footage will be added in the future.

For more on MyOutdoorTV please visit: www.motv.com. #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, as well as MOTV, the world’s leading subscription outdoor television content platform. 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.

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Survival Goes High Tech in Outdoor Channel’s Original Series – ‘Survival Science’ Beginning July 3 at 9 p.m.

Posted on June 20, 2017October 3, 2017 by Jessyca Sortillon

Hosted by Laura Schara and Nick Mundt – Learn What It Takes to Survive Almost Anything Outdoors

**“Survival Science” on Outdoor Channel**

DENVER (June 20, 2017) – From bear attacks to facing a tornado to accidently falling from a tree-stand, outdoorsmen and women face dangers from more than just the prey they are after when they step foot outdoors. Hosts Nick Mundt of Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector and Laura Schara, co-host on MN Bound and fashion expert, will show what it takes to survive almost anything outdoors in the new, original series, Survival Science airing exclusively on Outdoor Channel beginning July 3 at 9 p.m. ET.

The first episode takes a deep dive into attacks from grizzlies – one of the most powerful land animals living in North America. From recreating a smack of the bear’s powerful arms to building their own grizzly jaws, Schara and Mundt show how deadly a bear encounter can be. “The moral of the story is…we demonstrate how powerful a grizzly attack can be on a person – nothing is safe, unless you are made from steel – and we show that, too,” explained Mundt.

“Nick and I are teaching people how to be prepared when heading outdoors by making them stop to think before taking one step outside,” said Schara. “Even if you’ve done it a thousand times before, elements change, nature changes and you always need to be literally one step ahead.”

Future episodes have Schara and Mundt testing core body temperatures and energy expended by facing hurricane-force winds and blizzard conditions. “Survival Science is all in the name of testing survival skills and this episode shows how the body reacts to extreme elements. You can literally see – with the help of geo-thermal cameras – how our core temperatures change dramatically in a matter of seconds when faced with strong winds, cold rain and biting cold – and then combine all three of those,” said Schara.

Nick Mundt grew up in the town of Spearfish, in the Black Hills of South Dakota and was a licensed guide in Wyoming for more than 15 years. He began his television career as a freelance cameraman and field producer, working for Realtree Outdoors for nine years. Currently, Mundt is a co-host on Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector and Realtree Roadtrips along with Michael Waddell and Travis “T-bone” Turner. Nick’s ability to entertain a crowd has made him a hunting camp favorite and his up-tempo attitude and humor have made him one of Outdoor Channel’s favorite personalities. Nick’s skills as a hunter and woodsman make him one of the most successful in the business.

Laura Schara is unique to the outdoor television world as she combines her deep-rooted outdoor heritage with years of fashion experience spent as a fashion trend expert for Macy’s. She can easily transition from talking fashion, home and lifestyle trends to exploring the great outdoors: hunting, fishing and cooking wild game. Currently, Schara appears on Fox Sports Network Due North Outdoors and also co-hosts MN Bound on KARE 11. One of her passions is wild game cooking as she hosts a segment called Wild in the Kitchen where she creates delicious field-to-plate recipes.

For more information, visit http://www.outdoorchannel.com/survival-science.

Check local listings or visit www.OutdoorChannel.com/ChannelFinder to find the network in your area.

Engage in social media using: #survivalscience and by following Laura Schara on Instagram at @lauraschara and Nick Mundt at @nicksbiggame.

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, as well as MOTV, the world’s leading subscription outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of numerous 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.

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