Game & Fish Magazine’s ‘Hit the Road’ Issue on Newsstands Now

Posted on December 20, 2018January 9, 2019 by George Apregan

DENVER (December 20, 2018) – Game & Fish magazine, America’s only national outdoor magazine with a focus on local hunting and fishing, announces its “Hit the Road” issue has hit newsstands today.

In this destination and travel issue, readers will find information on the latest gear to set up the perfect basecamp away from home. Follow along as Game & Fish set out on a cast-and-blast adventure near you. Go into airplane mode as we break down crucial tips to help you navigate flying with a firearm.

Regarding where to hunt, check out “Ground Zero” strategies as Game & Fish gives readers local intel on the top counties to chase deer in your state.

“Our editors and writers worked with the Boone & Crockett Club to identify the top locations in each state to find and tag a Booner buck,” said John Geiger, Editor-in-Chief of Game & Fish. “We also looked at how to access that region to get in on the most epic hunting possible in your home state.”

Waterfowl hunters will appreciate a story by author M.D. Johnson. He investigates the history of waterfowl conservation and predicts what the future will hold.

“We all know hunter input and government laws brought waterfowling from the brink of disaster to the current golden age,” Geiger said. “But everything is about to change because, due to a few overriding issues, conservation is now at an historic crossroads.”

Game & Fish also covers ice-fishing with a “High-Tech, Hardwater” ice-fishing section. Learn about the latest technology and tips to put more panfish, walleyes and pike on ice this season.

Check out the December/January issue on your local newsstand now. Or go to gameandfish.com to see a video about the issue, plus tips, tactics and locations that make readers a better hunter and angler.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing: As a premier destination for the most avid outdoors enthusiasts, Outdoor Sportsman Group’s publishing division is widely recognized for its strong special-interest multichannel brands, including Petersen’s Hunting, Guns & Ammo, In-Fisherman, North American Whitetail, Bowhunter and 10 other leading magazines that reach more than 28 million readers. Outdoor Sportsman Group’s network of websites, including BassFan.com, Outdoorchannel.com, Sportsmanchannel.com and WFN.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.

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Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks Ring in New Year’s Eve with Slate of Original Programming

Posted on December 19, 2018January 9, 2019 by George Apregan

Southern Hospitality is Strong on Outdoor Channel with
Highly-Anticipated Premiere of “Booger Bottom” on January 7

DENVER (December 19, 2018) – Ring in the new year with fellow sportsmen and women by tuning into a slate of highly-anticipated premieres and can’t-wait-for season returns of favorite outdoor and lifestyle programming on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network. Original premieres and new episodes from returning series across all three networks begin on Monday, December 31.

“With the start of the new year comes new and exciting programming at Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “Programming in 2019 is shaping up to be more exciting than ever with the premieres of highly-anticipated shows and the return of steadfast favorites. We hope our viewers will enjoy all that our networks have to offer.”

The highly-anticipated premiere of Booger Bottom lands on Outdoor Channel on Monday, January 7 at 7 p.m. ET featuring charismatic host, Michael Waddell, and his close circle of family and friends. Fans can’t wait for the return of dynamic duo Terry Schappert and Larry Zanoff for season three of Hollywood Weapons on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. ET. And the Keefer brothers must not get enough of putting their limits to the test as they are “dropped” once again in dangerous territory for 30 days with limited food and supplies. Follow their next momuntental journey in Dropped: Land of the Living Skies beginning on Monday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Booger Bottom (Mondays, 7 p.m. ET): Michael Waddell is allowing cameras into his personal life for the first time. Follow his unpredictable and crazy life in Booger Bottom, Georgia, as he tries to manage a pecan farm, run his TV show (The Bone Collector) and deal with whatever comes his way.
Hollywood Weapons (Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. ET): Hosts Terry Schappert and Larry Zanoff are back, testing the reality of weapon stunts from Hollywood films and television. Working the the largest prop house in the film industry, Terry and Larry find out if it’s possible to shoot the mast off a ship from The Black Pirate, or stop a bullet with another bullet as seen in The Shadow

Dropped: Land of the Living Skies (Premieres February 4, 7:30 p.m. ET): Brothers Chris and Casey Keefer battle the elements – and the odds – as they are dropped into one of the most hostile, remote areas on Earth: the northern Saskatchewan bush. For 30 dangerous days, with limited gear, they must hunt, fish and forage to survive.
Wardens (Fridays, 7:30 p.m. ET): Season nine of Wardens spotlights Michigan Conservation Officers and how they strive to protect the state’s natural resources and keep the public safe year ‘round.

Sportsman Channel hosts and series showcase hunting, shooting and fishing through unique and authentic storytelling – which is why Fred and Michele Eichler are starting a new series and opening their home to cameras in Everything Eichler debuting on January 6 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Fan favorite shows are returning with Jana Waller’s Skull Bound TV moving to Monday nights at 8:30 p.m. ET and laugh-out-loud series The MudbuMs returns with new hijinks on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.

Everything Eichler (Sundays, 12:30 p.m. ET): The Eichlers are pulling back the curtain and showing “Everything Eichler.” Follow along as Fred, Michele, their three boys – as well as family, friends and clients – share all the fun and craziness of their outdoor field-to-table lifestyle. But don’t worry, this new series also will include all the bowhunting and predator hunting that fans have enjoyed for years on “Easton Bowhunting” and “Predator Nation.”

Skull Bound TV (NEW TIME: Mondays, 8:30 p.m. ET): Host, Jana Waller, is a passionate hunter and conservationist in search of adventure, discovery and connections to the past that come from hunting. Teaming up with leaders in conservation, Skull Bound TV is “bound to make a difference” in showing hunters are true conservationists.
The MudbuMs (Sundays, 9 p.m. ET): Big fish, awesome camps, good food and the constant pursuit of a good laugh; The MudbuMs is a lifestyle show anyone with a good buddy can
relate to.

World Fishing Network has what anglers want with all new episodes of educational and powerful fishing programming. Start the week off right every Monday night at prime-time with “Bass Mondays” featuring fresh episodes of Renegade Bass (7 pm. ET), The Scott Martin Challenge (8 p.m. ET) and Major League Fishing (10 p.m. ET). Or maybe hone those skills while learning “Secrets from the Pros” on Wednesday nights beginning at 8 p.m. ET with new episodes from Jimmy Houston Outdoors (8:30 p.m. ET), Fishing University (9 p.m. ET) and Hank Parker’s Outdoor Magazine (9:30 p.m. ET).

Bill Dance Outdoors (Tuesdays, 9:30 p.m. ET) – The iconic angler never fails to deliver fun and excitement during a brand new season for 2019.

Monster Carp (Sundays, 10 p.m. ET) – New series that is more than just a fishing show – it combines travel and culture for enjoyment of anglers and non-anglers alike.
One Path (January 5, 9 p.m. ET) – A documentary chronicling Fly Fisherman editor Ross Purnell as he travels to Mongolia to aid in conservation efforts to save the Taimen, the biggest trout in the world.
Al McGlashan’s FishN with Mates (Thursdays, 10 p.m. ET): New series: FishN with Mates brings Al McGlashan together with some of his best fishing friends from around the world.

Other Q1 Highlights include:

Outdoor Channel
- Outdoor Movie Nights (Saturdays beginning at 8 p.m. ET) – Curl up on the couch and grab some popcorn for Saturday nights on the small screen with big-time movies: “No Country for Old Men,” “Open Range,” “The Untouchables” and more.
- Additional fishing programming highlighted in the new year on Outdoor Channel include: Major League Fishing (Saturdays, 2 p.m. ET) and Major League Fishing’s All Angles (Saturdays, 4 p.m. ET) beginning on February 16.
- Hollywood Weapons New Year’s Eve Marathon featuring episodes from the show’s first two seasons beginning 6 p.m. ET.

Sportsman Channel
- MeatEater with Steven Rinella continues holding down a weekly timeslot on Monday-Friday at 6 p.m. ET.
- Other favorites returning on Sportsman Channel with new episodes include: Guns & Ammo (Thursdays, 9 p.m. ET); Bowlife (Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. ET); Pigman: The Series (Sundays, 8:30 p.m. ET) and Realtree’s Monster Bucks (Tuesdays, 9 p.m. ET).

World Fishing Network
- Additional shows with fresh content in Q1 include:
  - Here’s the Catch (Thursdays, 11:30 p.m. ET)
  - Reel Fishing Upstream (Tuesdays, 7 p.m. ET)
  - Fishing the Midwest (Sundays, 9 a.m. ET)
  - Yucatan Angles (Sundays, 11 p.m. ET)

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 publishing assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting, Game & Fish 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

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Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212. 852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

New Series ‘Reel Fishing With Upstream’ Set to Air January 1, 2019 on World Fishing Network

Posted on December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 by George Apregan

DENVER – Fishing is a lifetime skill and activity that can be enjoyed at any age. World Fishing Network’s new series Reel Fishing with Upstream, premiering on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. ET, follows Gerard Robinson and Charles Bush as they take their friends including celebrities with them on amazing fishing trips across America and beyond.

Tune in to World Fishing Network to catch the new episodes of Reel Fishing with Upstream each week. Reel Fishing with Upstream host Gerard Robinson and co-host Charles Bush will provide viewers with beautiful locales while emphasizing the benefits of outdoor recreation, fishing, and encourage children and adults to connect with nature and the great outdoors. Throughout each of the 13 episodes, the hosts introduce beginners including children, charities and avid fishermen to new adventures and memorable experiences.

Check out Reel Fishing with Upstream on WorldFishingNetwork.com for show extras including behind-the-scenes photos, videos and more. Follow @WorldFishingNetwork and

#ReelFishingwithUpstream on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more exclusive content and updates. Follow host Gerard Robinson and co-host Charles Bush on Facebook and Instagram: @reelfishingwithupstream.

About Reel Fishing with Upstream: Reel Fishing with Upstream follows two passionate fishermen host Gerard Robinson and co-host Charles Bush and numerous guests from celebrities, kids and friends sharing their love for fishing. It features some fun, fishing competition featured by the host and co-host and guests and explores beautiful fishing locales in the U.S. Many episodes feature children from local communities and celebrities’ favorite charities. It showcases all aspects of fishing, reaching all ages and an appreciation for nature and the great outdoors.

Reel Fishing with Upstream is produced by Upstream Productions. For more information on Reel Fishing with Upstream, visit reelfishingwithupstream.com and follow @reelfishingwithupstream on Facebook and Instagram.

About World Fishing Network: World Fishing Network is North America’s only television network, online and mobile platform dedicated exclusively to fishing and outdoor enthusiasts with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. Available to cable, satellite and telco subscribers throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, our lineup includes a selection of the best North American and international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel hosted by some of the top anglers from North America and across the globe. For more information, please visit WorldFishingNetwork.com and follow us at Facebook and Twitter. #MyOutdoorTV

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Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel Host Jim Shockey Honored with Weatherby Foundation Award

Posted on December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 by George Apregan

DENVER (December 18, 2019) – Character, integrity and sportsmanship may be words bandied about too freely today, but for Weatherby Foundation Award honorees those words are considered prerequisites. Only 60 hunters have been graced with the “The Weatherby Award” since its inception in 1956. On Wednesday, January 16 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas during the Dallas Safari Club convention, the 61st will be honored — Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel host Jim Shockey. Shockey joins fellow Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) host and editor Craig Boddington, who received the award in 2017. The duo represents the unprecedented likelihood of having back-to-back recipients as valued members of the OSG team.

The Weatherby Foundation Award recognizes hunters who have spent their lives pursuing their passion for hunting while also understanding that the above-mentioned attributes, as well as a conservation ethos and education, play a major role in hunting. The Weatherby Award, the most coveted honor among dedicated international big game hunters, represents the pinnacle of recognition for individuals who have hunted the most species in the most places around the world—under the most demanding conditions—while educating the non-hunting public about conservation and land management, as well as upholding integrity, dedication, sportsmanship and the highest personal ethical standards.

“The Weatherby Award is the pinnacle of success and achievement in hunting circles,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “The Weatherby Award is an international award that recognizes honorees from all over the world. A big part of what makes this award so special is the fact that it has been awarded since 1956. OSG is proud to count Jim Shockey and Craig Boddington as family, reaffirming our commitment to excellence.”

Shockey’s recognition follows that of fellow OSG hunting personality and 2017 Weatherby Award recipient, Craig Boddington. Boddington joined Petersen Publishing Company in 1979, initially as Associate Editor for Guns & Ammo magazine. Over the next few years he served as Editor of Guns & Ammo Specialty Publications and Associate Editor of Petersen’s HUNTING, and as Editor of Petersen’s HUNTING magazine (1983-1994). Currently, Boddingtons serves as Executive Field Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, including: Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s HUNTING, and Petersen’s RifleShooter magazines, and co-host of Guns & Ammo TV and Petersen’s Hunting Adventures TV. Boddington has published more than 4,000 magazine articles; authored 25 books on hunting, shooting, and conservation; and has appeared in more than 500 television episodes.

“It’s a stunning coincidence that Jim and Craig’s recognition come in back-to-back years,” Liberatore added. “Because they are both so closely allied with Outdoor Sportsman Group, our entire ‘family’ feels a sense of pride in knowing that we work with the undisputed best in the business.”

Shockey and Boddington join an extremely distinguished group. Past winners include such notables as: Warren Page, Elgin Gates, Dr. James E. Conklin and Jack O’Connor (first Executive Editor of Petersen’s Hunting magazine). Presenters of the award include such famous and recognized figures as: Joe Foss, Wilbur Smith, Chuck Connors, Gene Autry, Ernest Borgnine, Jameson Parker, Generals Chuck Yeager, Norman Swartzkopt, President George Bush, as well as H.I.H Prince Abdorreza Pahlavi of Iran.

Shockey will be recognized during the annual Weatherby Foundation Award dinner and gala on Wednesday, January 16 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas during the annual Dallas Safari Club convention.

About Weatherby Foundation International: The mission of this non-profit, tax-exempt foundation is to educate the non-hunting public on the beneficial role of ethical sport hunting and its contributions to wildlife conservation. Active in its mission, the Foundation currently leads a national initiative to foster the development of educational outdoor expos. Since 1998, more than one million people have participated in Foundation-sponsored Expos. Over 500,000 were less than 18 years old. The Foundation also annually sponsors the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award.

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 publishing assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting, Game & Fish 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

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

Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing Hires Michael Cassidy as Publisher of Game & Fish Magazine

Posted on December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 by George Apregan

DENVER (December 17, 2018) – Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing (OSG) announced the hiring of Michael Cassidy as the new publisher of Game & Fish magazine. The announcement was made today by Outdoor Sportsman Group Executive Vice President, Group Publisher & Operations, Derek Sevcik.

Cassidy will oversee Game & Fish, OSG’s flagship publication that delivers best-in-class hunting and fishing content at the state and regional levels. Previous to joining OSG, Cassidy has spent time with Scout Media, ESPN Outdoors, and most recently, F&W Media where he served as Vice President, Group Publisher.

“We are extremely happy to have someone with Michael’s experience and professionalism join our OSG family,” Sevcik said. “Michael brings 30 years of outdoor television and publishing expertise with him and is the perfect fit to lead Game & Fish magazine and its industry-leading website.”

“I am very excited to be joining the Outdoor Sportsman Group team and honored to be leading Game & Fish magazine,” says Cassidy. “OSG has best-in-class content, premium brands and breadth of reach across all platforms. These attributes place OSG as the paramount brand in the outdoors.”

When he is not hunting in Africa or chasing tarpon in the Florida Keys, Cassidy lives the quiet life in Windermere, Florida with his wife, Shery, of 29 years, and their nine children.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing: As a premier destination for the most avid outdoors enthusiasts, Outdoor Sportsman Group’s publishing division is widely recognized for its strong special-interest multichannel brands, including Petersen’s Hunting, Guns & Ammo, In-Fisherman, North American Whitetail, Bowhunter and 10 other leading magazines that reach more than 28 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.

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Outdoor Sportsman Group and ViewLift Announce OTT Partnership

Posted on December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 by George Apregan

ViewLift Powering MyOutdoorTV Streaming Service

DENVER (December 12, 2018) – International media and entertainment giant Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) has partnered with digital media technology company ViewLift for the global relaunch of OSG’s video on-demand streaming service MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) on Web, Mobile, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Xbox applications. MOTV is the exclusive, global, subscription-based, streaming service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts to enjoy content anywhere, anytime and on any device.

“ViewLift helps Outdoor Sportsman Group distribute our exclusive, streaming service to a broader audience,” MyOutdoorTV Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sean Luxton said. “We are extremely pleased with our partnership and look forward to many successes.”

MOTV delivers television shows and product demonstrations to hunters, shooting sports enthusiasts, anglers, campers, boaters and hikers from around the globe. This partnership with ViewLift has facilitated the global expansion of the channel by providing language localization, optimized global payment processing and a scaled service reaching users around the world.

“MOTV has been one of digital television’s pioneers,” ViewLift CEO Rick Allen noted. “We at ViewLift look forward to providing their passionate audience with the best viewing experience, whenever and wherever they wish.”

MOTV boasts more than 10,000 exclusive episodes from its constantly-growing library of programs from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network and top producers globally. MyOutdoorTV leverages ViewLift’s robust platform offering to reach fans around the world in their local language for the first time.

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About MyOutdoorTV (MOTV): MyOutdoorTV is the No. 1 global, subscription, streaming service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. MOTV features favorite Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network television shows, the entire Hunters Video library and exclusive Major League Fishing content, acquired content from around the world, as well as exclusive MOTV Originals. MOTV is the pre-eminent voice for all outdoor enthusiasts and super serves the outdoor enthusiasts 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 on the waterways. MOTV is powered by the four networks, along with additional exclusive content available from Outdoor Sportsman Group’s established integrated media arm that includes 15 category leading outdoor magazines, such as: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, In-Fisherman, Fly Fisherman, Florida Sportsman, Bowhunter, North American Whitetail and Petersen’s Hunting, and 19 top websites, including: BassFan.com.

MOTV is available in English, French, German and Danish. Subscribe to MOTV at www.MyOutdoorTV.com, as well as the following streaming platforms: Apple IOS (iPhone and iPad), Android (phone and tablet), Roku, Apple TV, Xbox and Amazon Fire TV.

MOTV is available in 192 markets worldwide.

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 publishing assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, as well as 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

About ViewLift: ViewLift is a full-service digital content distribution platform empowering media companies, sports leagues and teams, education providers and others to monetize their content through native branded apps on major OTT devices including web, mobile, TV-connected devices, Smart TVs and gaming consoles. ViewLift’s founding team, brings years of domain experience as an operator (not just a technology provider) and strong industry relationships to offer a complete end-to-end solution for creating, launching and monetizing video applications across all major device platforms. ViewLift operates across the digital ecosystem, understanding each device’s unique requirements and best practices. ViewLift offers clients a range of monetization models on a proprietary platform with advanced analytics, tracking performance in real-time. ViewLift is backed by leading VC firms, including New Enterprise Associates, Comcast Ventures, and Clark Enterprises, as well as tech and media pioneers Ted Leonsis, Steve and Jean Case, Terry Semel, Robert McCormack and others. ViewLift clients include: Monumental Sports Network; The Great Courses; Lax Sports Network; Major League Lacrosse; Arena Football League; SnagFilms; and others.

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