DENVER (September 28, 2017) – Sportsman Channel delivered strong ratings increases in the key demographic – Men 18-49 – during the month of August. The outdoor lifestyle network – one of three in the Outdoor Sportsman Group troika (Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network) – reported ratings gains in the following metered parts:
Men 18-49
Total Day – up +26 percent vs. August 2016
Day – up +100 percent vs. August 2016
Fringe – up +31 percent vs. August 2016
Weekend – up +21 percent vs. August 2016
Overnight – up +24 percent vs. August 2016
“We have incorporated distinct and definitive programming strategies for all of our networks and Sportsman Channel’s ratings success is evidence that outdoor lifestyle viewers continue to flock to our networks and enjoy what we are offering,” President and CEO of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Jim Liberatore said.
Also, Outdoor HD launched on September 28 on DIRECTV Channel 606.
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
Source: Nielsen Media Research via StarTrak, Live+7, Cvg Rtg, August 2017
Fiercely Cold Temperatures and Rough Rapids on Outdoor Channel’s “Dropped”; Texas Hunting on Sportsman Channel’s “Sheep Shape” and Bass Beatdowns on World Fishing Network’s “Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show”
Three episodes ofDuck Dynastybegin the week on Outdoor Channel when Duck Commander sponsors a NASCAR race, guests from all over the world celebrate the wedding of John Luke Robertson and his fiancé Mary Kate, and Jep buys a drone to capture a “bird’s eye” view of a duck blind in order to settle a bet. Then, the adrenaline has worn off and the jet lag has set in for brothers Chris and Casey Keefer on Dropped: Expedition South Pacific. This week, their safety is threatened when they try to navigate rough waterways, frigid temperatures and unpredictable whitewater rapids.
Next, on Nick’s Wild Ride, Nick Hoffman travels to the 50th state to hunt high country sheep and explore the Hawaiian culture. He experiences a world-famous Kona Coffee plantation and gets lessons in traditional Hawaiian BBQ after taking a wild pig. Friday Night at the Movies ends the week with the 1961 film The Comancheros – Texas Ranger Jake Cutter (John Wayne) arrests gambler Paul Regret (Stuart Whitman), but soon finds himself teamed with his prisoner in efforts to defeat thieves known as Comancheros.
Into High Country With Jason Matzinger kicks off the week on Sportsman Channel’s Monday Night Hunts presented by MidwayUSA when Jason joins his girlfriend Cassandra in Central Montana for her very first mule deer hunt. Then, on Sheep Shape, Chad Hall heads to Texas to begin a new hunt in search of a mature Aoudad sheep. Lock & Load Thursdays is up next with Guns & Gear, where we take a look at Colt’s Gold Cup Trophy pistol, the new Ruger LCPII, Trigger’s two-stage Ruger Precision rifle trigger and more. Finally, Springfield’s new XDE pistol highlights this week’s At The Range report, and Crossbreed cuts through the confusion (and leather) of the development of a holster in this week’s Starting From Scratch report on Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells.
“Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show” on World Fishing Network
Timmy Horton Outdoors lures in viewers on Bass Mondays World Fishing Network as Timmy discusses his recent win on Okeechobee, detailing his practice regimen and how everything came into play giving him his huge comeback win. Next, six anglers compete on Milton Lake in Ohio, but only one will advance into Major League Fishing’s 2016 Challenge Cup. Then, on Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show, Kevin VanDam has joined before for many memorable smallmouth beatdowns, but this time, it’s hand-to-hand combat with the brown beasts. Finally, the week closes with Queen Charlotte Islands Cartwright Sound Trophy Chinook Techniques on Westcoast Sporting Journal.
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
Season Premiere of “Dropped” on Outdoor Channel; Homestate Hunting on Sportsman Channel’s “Into High Country With Jason Matzinger” and Nonstop Fishing Action in Florida on World Fishing Network’s “Bass 2 Billfish”
DENVER (September 21, 2017) – Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network viewers will experience jaw dropping destinations and reel-gripping adventures during the week of September 25–October 1.
“Dropped: Expedition South Pacific” of Outdoor Channel
Duck Dynasty leads Monday evening on Outdoor Channel when Kay fulfills her lifelong dream of owning a petting zoo, Uncle Si is honored by the veteran’s association and given his own exhibit at a local military museum, Jase and the guys discover they have a knack for removing pests from properties, and Uncle Si creates a bucket list and asks the guys to help him fulfill his dreams after a brush with death. Then, on the season premiere of Dropped: Expedition South Pacific, brothers Chris and Casey Keefer are dropped in the wilderness of New Zealand with virtually nothing. They must quickly adapt to their new environment or face life-threatening consequences.
Next, Nick Hoffman takes his very first trip to Alaska to hunt backcountry caribou on Nick’s Wild Ride. He digs into the history and soul of the Alaskan outdoorsmen/women and Native people, but not before he experiences a hidden gourmet food spot and shops for artifacts in Anchorage. Friday Night at the Movies brings the week to a close with Geronimo: An American Legend – the story of the Apache Chief and his armed resistance to the U.S. Government’s subjugation of his people.
Outdoor Channel Highlights for September 25–October 1:
“Into High Country With Jason Matzinger” on Sportsman Channel
Monday Night Hunts Presented by MidwayUSA kicks off the week on Sportsman Channel with Into High Country With Jason Matzinger as Jason hunts the rugged mountains in his home state of Montana in pursuit of black bear. Then, Sheep Shape looks back at the amazing life of Rick Carone*, a man who inspired so many. Rick fought pancreatic cancer for four-and-a-half statistic-defying years. Next, on Lock & Load Thursdays Guns & Gear, we hit the field with Sig Sauer optics, including the ROMEO6, the Thompson Center Compass rifle, and Barnes Bullets’ VOR-TX LR ammo for long range. Plus, the Calvin Elite AR trigger from Timney Triggers, and the Walther Creed pistol. Finally, Crimson Trace talks prototyping, 3D modeling and more with its LaserGuard Pro on Guns & Ammo Presented by Brownells.
*Editor’s note: Rick Carone lost his battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away on June 29, 2017.
Sportsman Channel Highlights for September 25 – October 1:
Bass Mondays kicks off the week withTimmy Horton Outdoors on World Fishing Network as Timmy teaches the different characteristics and habitats of all three subspecies of the bass trifecta in order to better target each one. Next, six anglers compete in Ohio on Mosquito Lake, but only one will earn advancement into the 2016 Challenge Cup on Major League Fishing. Then, on Bass 2 Billfish, host Peter Miller takes the winners of the Visit Florida Sunny FM Radio Promotion fishing off the coast of south Florida. With the help of the Get Lit Fishing Team, the group experiences nonstop fishing action; catching sailfish, blackfin tuna, amberjack and dolphin. Afterwards, they enjoy a sunset and eat fresh fish at Monty’s in Miami Beach.
World Fishing Network Highlightsfor September 25–October 1:
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
“Daily Catch” Casts Lines on World Fishing Network
DENVER (September 20, 2016) – As the crisp air returns and adventurers catch ‘buck fever’ or seek new ‘honey holes’ in their favorite fishing outpost, Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World FishingNetwork present a new slate of fall programming with original premieres and new episodes from returning series across all three networks beginning on Monday, September 25.
Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel are focusing on the No. 1 big game animal – deer – with the addition of #DeerWeek presented by Cabela’s running October 15–21(7 p.m. to midnight ET). World Fishing Network is keeping tabs on the latest sweet spots for fall fishing with new shows and episodes highlighted by their “daily catch” blocks of programming beginning at 8 p.m. ET nightly.
“The outdoor industry loves this time of year and we couldn’t agree more,” President and CEO of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Jim Liberatore said. “We are bringing something new and exciting to our programming this fall – #DeerWeek. We hope our loyal and passionate viewers will come in from their outdoor activities long enough to watch Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel highlight programming that is a new and exciting development for us. We also encourage our ‘bait and tackle’ enthusiasts to tune into World Fishing Network to enjoy our new programming and view the very best outdoor lifestyle content on television.”
Open season begins now on Outdoor Channel with original programming premieres of Dropped: Expedition South Pacific (Mondays 9 p.m. E/P), in which brothers Chris and Casey Keefer are dropped on a remote part of New Zealand and told to fend for themselves and Wild Ops Presented by John Deere (Mondays 9:30 p.m. E/P) showcases a team of veterinarians tracking animals in need of health-help. Plus, don’t miss a week of all-deer episodes on #DeerWeek beginning October 15 and the continuation of “Big Country Fridays” with a mix of country music faces and western movies.
#DeerWeek (October 15-21, 7 p.m. to midnight): Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel will introduce a new concept to deer hunting season on television. Hosted by Michael Waddell and Tom McMillan, this premier event will showcase non-stop deer action on television while incorporating educational information, unique recipes, hunting tips and more through Outdoor Sportsman Group’s print, digital (MyOutdoorTV) and social media platforms.
Dropped: Expedition South Pacific (Monday, September 25, 9 p.m. E/P): In a land formed by volcanoes and earthquakes, Chris and Casey Keefer are pushed to their limits when they are “dropped” with little more than the clothes on their back into the rugged backcountry of New Zealand.
Wild Ops Presented by John Deere (Monday, September 25, 9:30 p.m. E/P): On Wild Ops, veterinary medicine meets Delta Force intensity. A crack team of veterinarians and pilots attempt to capture, study and relocate wild animals. Once captured, the team administers necessary medicines and tracking devices to ensure the health of the animals – and species – for generations.
“Big Country Friday” Nights return with new addition Buck Commander (Fridays, 6:30 p.m. ET), followed by Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors (Fridays, 7 p.m. ET) and Nick’s Wild Ride (Fridays, 7:30 p.m. ET). The evening concludes with classic and modern western cinema blockbusters beginning at 8 p.m. ET, including Legends of the Fall, with Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins; Geronimo: An American Legend starring Gene Hackman and Robert Duvall; and North to Alaska featuring John Wayne.
Hunters orange will dominate Sportsman Channel this fall, especially during the premiere of #DeerWeekon October 15-21. And when it comes to hog eradication – who do you call? Brian “Pigman” Quaca returns with another Aporkalypse installation: Aporkalypse Aerial Poison on October 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET with past Aporkalypse events airing prior at 5 p.m. ET. Don’t miss Sportsman Channel’s other unique marathons including the return of “Racksgiving” the week of Thanksgiving and “A Caribou Christmas” on December 23.
Guns & Ammo (Thursdays, 9 p.m. ET): Award-winning Guns & Ammo presented by Brownells, entering its 15th season on air and voted by viewers as the “Best Shoot Show” for multiple years, enters the second half of 2017 unveiling two new segments – Starting From Scratch and Suppressors 101 – and brings back the popular segment, Real World Training.
Bowhunter (Wednesdays, 10 p.m. ET): Heading into its 14th season of field production, Bowhunter is the television arm of “The No. 1 Bowhunting Magazine” and is dedicated to bringing viewers the entirety of bowhunting experiences. Executive Vice President and Group Publisher, Mike Carney, and long-time magazine Editor Curt Wells share the regular hosting duties.
Pigman: The Series (Sundays, 8:30 p.m. ET): Don’t miss Pigman’s newest installment of his highly-praised (and viewed) “Aporkalypse” series with Aporkalypse Aerial Poison on October 7 (7:30 p.m. ET). Following that special, tune in for Pigman’s regular timeslots on Sunday nights for the most energetic – and deadly – pig hunter on TV.
MCMILLAN (Tuesdays, 9 p.m. ET): Tom McMillan is a family man, rancher, farmer and hilarious guide to everyone from celebs to “regular Janes and Joes” on his Kansas property.
Fishing is more than just dropping a line in the water, which is why World Fishing Network brings anglers new adventure series this fall. Check out new series Wild Fish Wild Places that explores the people, places and culture surrounding fishing and Robson Green Grand Slam Fishing where host, Robson Green attempts 10 grand slams in 10 countries. Don’t miss WFN’s “Fish and Trips” block of programming on Sundays beginning at 8 p.m. ET with the sophomore season premiere of Charlie Moore: No Offense (9:30 p.m. ET).
iFISHIGAN (Tuesdays, 9 p.m. ET): iFISHIGAN takes place solely in Michigan. Hosted and produced by former National Bass Tournament Pro, Danny Leonard, each episode is “loaded to the gills” with big fish action and expert tips.
Wild Fish Wild Places (Sundays, 8 p.m. ET): Part travelogue and part documentary, this show is an exploration of people, places, culture and heritage. Viewers go around the world for fishing action with characters at every step.
Robson Green Grand Slam Fishing (Saturdays, 8 p.m. ET): Robson Green is on a mission to get one of the highest accolades in angling: a grand slam. In his new fishing show, he attempts not one, not two, but 10 grand slams in 10 different countries.
Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show (Wednesdays, 9 p.m. ET): Fishing is inherently unscripted, unpredicatable and humorous, just like Mark Zona. In each episode, he will fish with the very best anglers to catch anything with fins.
Other Q4 Highlights include:
Outdoor Channel
Lonesome Dove Weekend (October 13–14, 8 p.m. ET): The iconic mini-series comes to Outdoor Channel for two nights.
Saturday Night Movie Event – The Hurt Locker(December 2, 9 p.m. ET) – Academy Award-winning movie for Best Picture and Best Director.
Give thanks to big bucks during Sportsman Channel’s annual Racksgiving presented by Mossberg; all-deer programming on November 20-24, plus the evening of November 25.
A Caribou Christmas (December 23, 5-8 p.m. ET) is a celebration of the majestic caribou animal – just in time before its cousins begin their annual trek around the world from the North Pole.
Pick up a copy of “North American Whitetail” magazine’s 35th Anniversary issue – on newsstands now – and then tune in for new episodes of the television show of the same name featuring editor Gordon Whittington on Wednesdays (8 p.m. ET).
Other fourth quarter series returning on Sportsman Channel with new episodes include: In-Fisherman TV (Sundays, 9:30 a.m. ET), Buckventures: The Woodsman (Wednesdays, 9:30 p.m. ET) and Rival Wild (Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. ET).
World Fishing Network
Other notable series include: Westcoast Sporting Journal (Fridays, 8:30 p.m. ET), in their sixth season, provides the best saltwater and freshwater fishing destinations and Fins & Skins Classic Adventures (Sundays, 7 p.m. ET) mixing a skins game of golf with worldwild fishing.
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 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. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV
NEW YORK (September 19, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) continues to obtain the best in outdoor lifestyle television content for its outdoor global, subscription-based, video on-demand service MyOutdoorTV(MOTV) with the acquisition of programming from Archer’s Choice and The Choice with Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo.
Outdoor Sportsman Group has obtained more than 226 hours of programming from Ralph and Vicki’s library, and this trove of content will be added to each year with new content from the above-mentioned series. MOTV and Ralph and Vicki will work together to promote MOTV as the exclusive destination for Archer’s Choice long-form content
The acquisition of exclusive content from Ralph and Vicki’s library comes on the heels of other MOTV acquisitions of best-in-class programming that now includes the libraries from Jim Shockey and Shockey Productions, Brian “Pigman” Quaca, Heartland Bowhunter, the late Jose Wejebe’s Spanish Fly and Bill Jordan’s Realtree Outdoors programming lineup. The OSG initiative is designed to partner with its best producers, talent and hosts to acquire content for linear, digital, print and mobile platforms with one click.
Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo from “Archer’s Choice with Ralph & Vicki” and “The Choice with Ralph & Vicki” on Outdoor Channel.
“Acquiring the library of the legendary hunting team Ralph and Vicki for MOTV allows us to use this exciting new platform to continue to inspire couples and families to hunt together,” said President and CEO of President of Outdoor Sportsman Group,Jim Liberatore. “We are pleased to extend this offering of shows to our MOTV subscribers to experience real hunting, with real people, taking on real adventures, alongside Ralph and Vicki.”
Archer’s Choice and The Choice are packed with exciting adventure in the true sense of reality hunting. Known to many as “the first couple of hunting television,” Ralph and Vicki have been educating, entertaining and sharing their hunting experiences since the mid 80s, airing for more than 17 years on the Outdoor Channel in the United States and WILD TV in Canada.
“We are proud to be broadcasting our 17 seasons of television shows with Outdoor Channel, the number one provider for outdoor television,” said Ralph Cianciarulo. “We’re excited to share our library of shows and experiences with the largest global, outdoor, streaming and video on-demand service available. MOTV continues the outdoor lifestyle, world-wide at your leisure.”
MyOutdoorTV is the new global, paid-subscription, video on-demand service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The subscriber-based service can be found in Apple iTunes and Google Play App stores for users across the globe. The retail price of MOTV is (US) $9.99 per month or (US) $99.99 annually and includes a seven-day free trial period.
For more on MyOutdoorTV please visit: www.motv.com. #MYOUTDOORTV
About MOTV: 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.
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.
DENVER (September 18, 2017) – As fall hunting season heats up, a free preview of Sportsman Channel will be available on DISH beginning September 28. The channel will be available to all DISH customers, regardless of programming package, September 28 through October 31. Viewers can visit www.dish.com/preview for more information on satellite previews and packages.
Sportsman Channel is regularly available to DISH viewers on Channel 395 as a part of DISH’s Outdoor Pack and America’s Top 250 programming packages.
“DISH is a true friend to the outdoors with its continued support of free previews of Sportsman Channel throughout the month of October,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “The timeframe is particularly advantageous because our special programming dedicated to deer hunting – #DeerWeek – will be in full swing for hunters coming out of the woods looking for inspiration for their next hunt.”
Sportsman Channel viewers are outdoor lifestyle advocates that live for fall hunting and tuning into their preferred shows. Favorite shows to catch include: Major League Bowhunter, Pigman: The Series, Mathews Dominant Bucks and MCMILLAN. Good news for outdoorsmen and women as this free preview offers access to #DeerWeek – an entire week dedicated to the No. 1 North American game animal. Viewers can tune in for #DeerWeek, hosted by Michael Waddell and Tom McMillan, October 15-21. Learn more at http://deerweek.com.
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
Annual Celebration of Outdoor Lifestyle Pursuits Set for September 23
DENVER (September 14, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group’s MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) has joined a growing list of sponsors promoting National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF). The annual celebration of outdoor lifestyle pursuits – hunting and fishing – will take place on September 23.
National Hunting and Fishing Day brings together sportsmen and women in celebration of America’s long-standing tradition of hunting and fishing. National, regional, state and local organizations will host fishing- and hunting-related events throughout the day in recognition of the role outdoor pursuits have played since the founding of the country.
“As a leading voice of the outdoor industry, we are committed to promoting and calling attention to outdoor lifestyle pursuits,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “National Hunting and Fishing Day is a celebration of the life-affirming attributes of the outdoors and all that the Outdoor Sportsman Group stands for.”
MyOutdoorTV is Outdoor Sportsman Group’s global, paid-subscription, video on-demand service created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The subscriber-based service can be found in Apple iTunes and Google Play App stores for users across the globe. The retail price of MOTV is (US) $9.99 per month or (US) $99.99 annually and includes a seven-day free trial period. MyOutdoorTV offers thousands of outdoor-related shows and streams that engage all electronic devices.
Congress established National Hunting and Fishing Day to recognize hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife conservation. Since launching in 1971, the fourth Saturday in September has been set aside to recognize National Hunting and Fishing Day. This year’s NHF Day (September 23) has NASCAR legend Richard Childress serving as honorary chairman.
NHF Day is made possible through the sponsorship and generous support of well-respected companies and brands: National Shooting Sports Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, Yamaha, NRA, Realtree, GunBroker, Ducks Unlimited, NWTF, Cabela’s, Keep America Fishing, Thompson Center, Izaak Walton League, MyOutdoorTV and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.
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 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. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV
Humbling Duck Hunt with Decorated War Veteran Embodies True Bravery on Outdoor Channel’s The Fowl Life with Chad Belding
DENVER (September 7, 2017) – Humbling. Heroic. Brave. These are a few of the words to describe a unique two-part series of The Fowl Life with Chad Belding airing exclusively on Outdoor Channel beginning Saturday, September 9 and concluding on Saturday, September 16 (5:30 p.m. ET).
“The Fowl Life with Chad Belding” on Outdoor Channel
Inviting veterans on a hunt is not unusual for host, Chad Belding, and The Fowl Life crew. But this particular hunt involves a Navy SEAL Chief Jake Young (Ret.), who has been on hundreds of missions without fanfare or expecting anything in return – other than the knowledge of serving his country.
While the flyovers may be different this time for Chief Young, the camaraderie in camp is the same. Hunting on prime duck land in Hagerman, Idaho, along the fertile Snake River, Belding and property owner, John Shaw, are hosting The Freedom Hunter Project.
“We titled the episodes ‘Humbling Parts 1 and 2’ because that was the entire duck camp’s sentiment toward Chief Young,” Belding said. “He is the literal embodiment of American bravery. Don’t you dare call him a ‘hero.’ SEAL’s are far above seeking out or accepting titles such as that.”
The hundreds of missions that came without fanfare for Chief Young are where his valor truly shines. Several of his missions have even been later made into movies. However, three months into a nine-month deployment in Afghanistan, Chief Young and his team’s camp were ambushed. A grenade caused devastating injuries to his friend instantly and sent shrapnel his way. He thought the blood coming from his head was just a scratch.
Fast forward his return home; his wife and he started butting heads immediately. Something wasn’t right. He wasn’t himself. Finally, a cat scan was ordered and shrapnel was discovered lodged in Chief Young’s brain. Twenty-four months and nine brain surgeries later, his recovery was just beginning. His short-term memory will never recover. The headaches may never go away. The worst part for him is that he never gets to be a SEAL and serve his country again – but he can hunt ducks.
“This was an amazing episode to make,” Belding added. “Chief Young couldn’t have been more appreciative to The Fowl Life team for getting to hunt Hagerman Wings with us and we couldn’t have been more humbled. Hagerman owner, John Shaw, dedicated a piece of his land to him – called Chief Young Pond. This duck camp was different. This duck camp was humbled.”
Join Chad Belding on Friday, September 8 at 5 p.m. ET on the Outdoor Channel Facebook page for a Facebook LIVE event at: www.facebook.com/OutdoorChannel/.
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 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. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV
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
