Outdoor Channel Teams with DIRECTV to Launch Network in High Definition Across the United States

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DENVER (November 29, 2017) – Outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts and television viewers of programming on Outdoor Channel just got a little closer to the scenic beauty of nature without having to leave the comforts of their couch. Outdoor Channel today announced the launch of its high definition (HD) channel on DIRECTV. Outdoor Channel is available in high definition on DIRECTV’s Channel 606 and simulcast with the standard definition channel.

“The launch of Outdoor Channel in HD on DIRECTV is testimony to our great partnership and willingness to give outdoor enthusiasts the best viewing experience on television,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “Our viewers have come to expect a lot when they sit down and commit time to viewing our programs. We’re very pleased to be able to offer the best in outdoor lifestyle programming in high definition on DIRECTV.”

With the launch of Outdoor Channel HD on Channel 606, viewers will be able to enjoy Outdoor Channel original programs, as well as cable syndicated programs like Duck Dynasty, Wicked Tuna, Deadliest Catch and new seasons of many of America’s most popular hunting, shooting and fishing series.

Outdoor Channel is available on DIRECTV as part of the Sports Pack and also can be acquired a la carte for $3.50 per month. For more information call DIRECTV at 800.494.4388.

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

Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Video-on-Demand, Subscription Service MyOutdoorTV Boasts Massive Content Library

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More Than 11,000 Episodes Part of Exclusive Outdoor Lifestyle Programming

DENVER (November 29, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group’s MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) has taken a firm hold of media within the outdoor lifestyle industry as its global, subscription-based, video-on-demand (S-VOD) service boasts more than 11,000 episodes from its constantly-growing library of programs from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network. Outdoor Sportsman Group is also the home of 15 top-tier outdoor lifestyle magazines (Guns & Ammo) and 19 websites dedicated to outdoor living pursuits.

MyOutdoorTV is the global, subscription-based, video on-demand service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The S-VOD 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.

MOTV has acquired the programming libraries of more than 60 of the industry’s most popular producers. On average, more than 100 new episodes are available to subscribers each month. With more than 11,000 episodes of outdoor lifestyle programming exclusively available to MOTV subscribers, no other online/internet platform in the outdoor industry comes close to MOTV. MOTV content includes:

  • Tips and “How To” videos from hunt/fish/shoot experts
  • Recipes covering various types of wild game and fish
  • Hunting episodes and short-form videos
  • Fishing episodes including Major League Fishing and short-form videos
  • Shooting episodes and short-form videos

Outside of the United States, MOTV is available in 195 markets.

“The beauty of the outdoor industry is the fact it is a lifestyle and a passion that resonates beyond borders,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “The ability to serve outdoorsmen and women with more outdoor lifestyle programming throughout the world via MOTV is an inspiring attribute that we are proud to play a part in providing. In partnership with our incredible content producers, we are excited to share our passion with the rest of the world, as well as bring home to the U.S. some of the world’s best hunters and international hunting styles.”

The acquisition of exclusive content from some of the finest outdoor lifestyle libraries in the world is the cornerstone of MOTV. These best-in-class programs come from libraries including: Jim Shockey and Shockey Productions, Brian “Pigman” Quaca, Heartland Bowhunter, the late Jose Wejebe’s Spanish Fly, Bill Jordan’s

Realtree Outdoors, Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo’s Archer’s Choice and The Choice; three programs from Drury’s Outdoors, a trio of elk hunting programs – Into the High Country with Jason Matzinger, Pure Hunting and Western Hunter, Jana Waller’s Skull Bound TV, Mark Zona’s program – Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show and waterfowl programming – RNT-V, MOJO Outdoors, The Fowl Life and Waterfowl Obsession, to name a few. The OSG initiative is designed to partner with its best producers, talent and hosts to acquire the most exciting, adventurous, educational and provocative content for linear, digital, print and mobile platforms with one click.

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.

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

Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network Weekly Programming Highlights 11/20/17

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DENVER (November 20, 2017) – Gobble up this week’s highlights on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network with a special feature of the ever-popular “Racksgiving” nightly programming on Sportsman Channel during the week of
November 20-26.

Kicking off the week on Outdoor Channel is a one-hour special: Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife, Monday at 7 p.m. ET. After more than a decade of construction, Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium holds its grand opening gala event.Celebrities and VIPs include: President George W Bush, President Jimmy Carter, Kevin Costner, Mark Wahlberg, Luke Bryan and others join Bass Pro Shops’ Founder and CEO Johnny Morris to celebrate this world class conservation museum and aquarium as it opens for the first time to the public.

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“Eastmans’ Hunting TV” on Outdoor Channel

Then, a very ducky holiday episode of Duck Dynasty airs at 8 p.m. ET when the Robertson family takes over the Thanksgiving special of a local TV show "Good Morning Arklamiss." Each family member presents a special holiday segment, with Willie and Jase serving as anchormen, Si as the weatherman, Kay presents her famous Thanksgiving recipes and the rest of the family offer up their unique tips for the holidays.

After the turkey is put away Thursday, chase bugling bulls in Idaho with bowhunter Jordan Breshears on Eastmans’ Hunting TV. Thick fog adds a dimension of difficulty as Breshears puts a final stalk on a nice public land bull.

Outdoor Channel Highlights for November 20-26:

It is time to give thanks (and racks) to Sportsman Channel’s annual Rackgiving presented by Mossberg event – five nights and 15 hours of deer-centric programming. The excitement begins on Monday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 22 from 8–11 p.m. ET and again Friday, November 24 from 8–11 p.m ET, concluding on Saturday, November 25 from 5–8 p.m. ET. Racksgiving features top shows from MeatEater (Monday 8 p.m. ET), Realtree’s Monster Bucks (Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET) and Rival Wild (Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET).

Sportsman Channel Highlights for November 20-26:

  • Racksgiving presented by Mossbergbeginning on Monday, November 20 at 8 p.m. ET

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“Reel Time Florida Sportsman” on WFN

World Fishing Network continues showcasing monster catches with big names. Tune in Tuesday night for iFishigan featuring Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. Host Kevin VanDam and the Governor head out for smallmouth bass in the Traverse City Region. Then, let the turkey settle on Thursday and tune in for Reel Time Florida Sportsman at 8 p.m. ET followed by Florida Sportsman’s Best Boat at 8:30 p.m. ET where the Sundance DX22 HPX, Contender 25T and Sea Lion 3410CC are featured.

World Fishing Network Highlights for November 20-26:

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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Give Thanks (and Racks) During Sportsman Channel’s ‘Racksgiving presented by Mossberg Firearms’

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Hunting Marathon Airs During Thanksgiving Week, Beginning November 20

DENVER (November 17, 2017) – A family tradition as much as sitting down around a turkey, Sportsman Channel continues with its annual hunting pilgrimage with Racksgiving presented by Mossberg Firearms. The event showcases five nights of unmatched big game hunting shows celebrating hunters’ success – and misses – beginning November 20-22 and again November 24-25. The excitement begins at 8 p.m. ET during the week and at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 25.

With 15 hours of programming during Thanksgiving week, the best rattling, grunting and decoying will take place in hope of providing a bountiful harvest. For more details and show schedule, visit TheSportsmanChannel.com.

Racksgiving has become an annual event we all look forward to as much as turkey and the fixings,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks Vice President of Programming, Mitch Petrie said. “We hope our viewers enjoy sitting down in front of the television leading up to and after their Thanksgiving meal – and leftovers – and enjoy watching our dedicated holiday programming as much as we do.”

Racksgiving Special Programming:

Monday, November 20

MeatEater (8 p.m. ET) – Helen Cho and Brittany Brothers, integral parts of the MeatEater production team, are back hunting whitetail deer in Wisconsin on the famed Duren farm with Doug Duren and Steve as their guides.

The Western Hunter (8:30 p.m.  ET) – Nate’s dad, Dennis, hunts for big public-land bulls during Arizona’s late rifle season.

Pure Hunting (9 p.m. ET) – Willi Schmidt hunts for mule deer in his home state of Colorado.  He takes advantage of a landowner tag to hunt with friends who have a lease in central Colorado.

Into High Country (9:30 p.m. ET) – Jason Matzinger hunts his familiar Montana hunting grounds in November for rutting mule deer.

Sheep Shape (10 p.m. ET) – Look back into the Sheep Shape archives in celebration of the crew’s most memorable hunts.

Long Range Pursuit (10:30 p.m.  ET) – The long-range revolution is alive and well in Africa. Aaron Davidson takes his twin boys, Derec and Danner, to experience the wonders of hunting South Africa with Carl van Zyl and John X Safaris.

Tuesday, November 21

Realtree’s Monster Bucks (8 p.m. ET) – David Blanton relives some of his favorite hunts.

Major League Bowhunter (8:30 p.m. ET) – Matt Duff and Brandon Adams hunt MLB's new lease in northwest Oklahoma.

MCMILLAN (9 p.m. ET) – Tom McMillan ventures to southeastern Colorado to one of the most game rich areas he’s ever hunted in.

Whitetail Properties (9:30 p.m. ET) – Prescribed burning is the best way to achieve dense ground level cover. Perez proves the worthiness of controlled burns.

Savage Outdoors (10 p.m. ET/PT) – Mike and Jamie were able to already fill their tags on Grigsby Farm giants, but Uncle Randy still has his tag to fill.

Whitetail Fix (10:30 p.m. ET/PT) – Chuck Weldon isn't playing games this time around, as he chases a buck called "Pokemon" on his home turf.

Wednesday, November 22

North American Whitetail TV (8 p.m. ET) – Haynes Shelton hunts the Alabama rut; Dr. James Kroll explores the definition of a "management buck" and Pat Hogan discusses scent control at home.

Rival Wild (8:30 p.m. ET) – Chris Keefer gets a change of scenery when he leaves Fort Rival to see what bucks are moving in Missouri. Back in Kansas, Casey Keefer is hot on the trail of “Sundown.”

Mathews Dominant Bucks (9 p.m. ET) – Learn the Dominant Buck tactics of Missouri buck hunter Mitchell Green.

BuckVentures: The Woodsman (9:30 p.m. ET) – Jeff Danker attempts to persevere through a tough Oklahoma deer season and shares cherished time in camp with his father, Eldon.

Bowhunter (10 p.m. ET)Bowhunter Editor Curt Wells heads for his favorite Kansas deer haunt and runs smack into lockdown…but he's got a plan to beat it!

Adrenaline (10:30 p.m. ET) – It’s sweet November and the Midwest rut is lighting up as rookie bowhunter Linda Sanchez gets a taste of adrenaline in her home state of Illinois.

Friday, November 24

Relentless Pursuit (8 p.m.  ET) – Sydnie Wells takes you deep into the flooded timber for monster grassies.

Fulldraw Adventures (8:30 p.m.  ET) – Jamie Hayes and friend travel to western Kansas where they intend to unleash an arrow on a few Midwestern brutes.

PSE’s The Wild Outdoors (9 p.m.  ET) – It's all about getting the youth out and trying to harvest a deer.

Hardcore Pursuit (9:30 p.m.  ET) – Travel North with Mike and Ryan as they head up to Saskatchewan to battle the bone-chilling elements of hunting the rut with Lucky Man Outfitters.

Outback Outdoors (10 p.m.  ET) – Adam Wells sets off on a two-state adventure in search of harvesting two elusive and mature whitetail bucks.

Whitetail SLAM (10:30 p.m.  ET) – Join Dr. James Kroll to the Gulf Coast to chase the toughest bucks in North America. The bucks rut here from July to February and live in a hot, overgrown, swamp habitat.

Saturday, November 25

Outback Outdoors (5 p.m. ET) – Adam Wells sets off on a two-state adventure in search of harvesting two elusive and mature whitetail bucks.

Respect the Game (5:30 p.m. ET) – Larry McCoy joins Philip Vanderpool at Powder River Outfitters to hunt Montana whitetails.

ConQuest 200 (6 p.m. ET) – Head to south Texas with "The Deer Professor," Doug Roberts, as he crossbow hunts with TV show host Mike Stroff from Savage Outdoors.

Whitetail SLAM (6:30 p.m. ET) – Dr. James Kroll heads to the grasslands of the high plains for whitetails.

Rival Wild (7 p.m. ET) – Chris and Casey Keefer continue to cross paths with familiar bucks on the Kansas 4K.

Outfitters Built by Ford F-Series (7:30 p.m. ET) – Fred Eichler faces new challenges as he tracks giant mule deer in the rugged mountains of southern Utah with Red Creek Outfitters.

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

Outdoor Sportsman Group’s MyOutdoorTV Reels in Extensive Fishing Library Programming for Subscription VOD Service

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Programming from “Strike King’s Fish Hard,” “Strike King’s Pro Team,” “Timmy Horton Outdoors,” “Big Bass Battle” and “Crappie Time” Provide a Honey Hole of Content

DENVER (November 16, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) has reeled in the best outdoor lifestyle, fishing television content for its outdoor global, subscription-based, video on-demand service MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) with the acquisition of vast freshwater programming from Strike King’s Fish Hard, Timmy Horton Outdoors, Big Bass Battle and Crappie Time.

Outdoor Sportsman Group has obtained the entire libraries of each of the listed shows. The honey hole of fishing content will continue to grow with the addition of new content each year from the above-mentioned series.

“No matter what kind of fishing you do, the extensive libraries of each of these shows is a prized addition to MOTV,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said.

The growing list of MOTV content acquisition continues to impress as other MOTV best-in-class programming includes the libraries from: Jim Shockey, Brian “Pigman” Quaca, Heartland Bowhunter, the late Jose Wejebe’s Spanish Fly, Bill Jordan’s Realtree Outdoors, Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo’s Archer’s Choice and The Choice; three programs from Drury’s Outdoors, a trio of elk hunting programs – Into the High Country with Jason Matzinger, Pure Hunting and Western Hunter, Jana Waller’s Skull Bound TV, Mark Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show; and waterfowl programming: RNT-V, MOJO Outdoors, The Fowl Life and Waterfowl Obsession. 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.

"We are constantly asked how to view our shows,” host Timmy Horton acknowledged. “We are pleased to have our entire library on MyOutdoorTV. We will continue to bring the latest techniques to our fans to make them better anglers."

MyOutdoorTV is the 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 and at MyOutdoorTV.com. 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.

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

‘Game & Fish’ Hit The Road Issue Takes Readers Across the U.S.A. to Highlight Best Hunting and Fishing

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DENVER (November 13, 2017) Winter is the ideal time to begin planning 2018 hunting and fishing trips, and Game & Fish Magazine is bringing its readers the perfect tool.

In its upcoming Hit The Road Issue, Game & Fish has covered the country to highlight the best lodges and resorts for sportsmen and women. Each of its 28 state or regional editions will feature top in-state options, plus great regional lodges for hunters and anglers.

Readers will discover which state-run accommodations offer the best base camps for exploring local hunting or fishing. Each magazine will identify state park cabins, lodges, resorts or campgrounds that put sportsmen and women close to prime locations, and tell them everything they need to know to plan their trip.

In the same issue, Game & Fish readers will have the chance to discover great hunting and fishing lodges in their region, grouped into budget, moderate and luxury choices. Depending on the region of the country, the coverage will include lodges that cater to waterfowl hunters, saltwater anglers, ice-fishermen and trout anglers.

“We’re showing sportsmen and women new opportunities that they may not have tried before,” Game & Fish Editor-in-Chief, John Geiger said. “No matter where our readers live, they’ll find some great in-state ideas, along with some terrific lodge destinations that match their budget.”

This special issue of Game & Fish magazine will help readers select the right outfitter, offer useful tips from veteran guides, and reveal the best gear for adventure. There also will be state-by-state coverage of late-season deer hunting and bonus waterfowl coverage in partnership with sister publication Wildfowl Magazine.

The Game & Fish Hit The Road Issue will be on newsstands beginning November 21.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing: 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, including Petersen’s Hunting, Guns & Ammo, In-Fisherman, North American Whitetail, Game & Fish/Sportsman and 10 other leading magazines that reach more than 30 million readers. Outdoor Sportsman Group’s network of websites, including BassFan.com, OutdoorChannel.com, SportsmanChannel.com and WorldFishingNetwork.com, attracts more than 78 million annual unique visitors, and OSG TV produces 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 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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Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

Outdoor Sportsman Group’s MyOutdoorTV Takes Flight with First-Rate Waterfowl Programming

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Programming from “RNT-V,” “MOJO Outdoors,” “The Fowl Life” and
“Waterfowl Obsession” Lands on Global, Subscription-based VOD Service

NEW YORK (November 7, 2017) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) global, subscription-based, video on-demand service MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) takes flight with the recent acquisition of top waterfowl programming. Waterfowl programming including: RNT-V, MOJO Outdoors, The Fowl Life and Waterfowl Obsession add even more depth to the growing roster of MOTV programming with the best outdoor lifestyle television content in the industry.

Outdoor Sportsman Group has obtained the libraries of four popular waterfowl programs and will continue to build with the addition of new content each year from the above-mentioned series. MOTV and producers will work together to promote MOTV as the exclusive and pre-eminent destination for outdoor lifestyle programming anywhere, any time on any device.

“Great waterfowl programming is hard to come by, but Outdoor Sportsman Group has developed key relationships with these four shows to acquire their libraries for MOTV,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “It’s a great opportunity for us to showcase all four shows for those hunters interested in duck, goose and upland bird hunting.”

Exclusive content for MOTV of best-in-class programming includes the libraries from: Jim Shockey and Shockey Productions, Brian “Pigman” Quaca, Heartland Bowhunter, the late Jose Wejebe’s Spanish Fly, Bill Jordan’s Realtree Outdoors, Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo’s Archer’s Choice and The Choice; three programs from Drury’s Outdoors, a trio of elk hunting programs – Into the High Country with Jason Matzinger, Pure Hunting and Western Hunter, Jana Waller’s Skull Bound TV and Mark Zona’s “Awesome Fishing Show.” 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.

“For anyone who has asked where they can watch past episodes of RNT-V, here is the answer – MOTV,” Producer/Co-Host RNT-V, Jim Ronquest said. “MyOutdoorTV will allow viewers to catch past episodes of RNT-V wherever, whenever.”

“The last 10 years have been a wild ride and it is hard to put into words what we have been fortunate enough to experience in the great outdoors,” The Fowl Life host Chad Belding said. “Because of MOTV, we can now bring our stories to the masses once again. The Fowl Life and Dead Dog Walkin’ are excited to partner with such an innovative offering as MOTV. We look forward to creating more memories to share with viewers. So, get in the truck and take a ride with us through MOTV.”

MyOutdoorTV is the global, paid-subscription, video on-demand service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The subscription-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.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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