‘Pigman: The Series’ Brings Explosive Excitement and Adventure on Sundays at 8:30P

Posted on January 29, 2019February 5, 2019 by Alyssa Urban

DENVER (January 29, 2019) – Watch as Brian “Pigman” Quaca takes viewers on adventures of a lifetime in Pigman: The Series on Sportsman Channel. Quaca circles the globe, searching for game of all kinds and finding adventure around every turn in Pigman: The Series, every Sunday at 8:30 p.m.

Before he was ever known as “The Pigman,” Brian Quaca was recognized for his skills as a riflesmith. While spending his time as a part-time car salesman and part-time riflesmith, he was spending a good amount of time in the woods, participating in high-intensity hunts, to match his high-intensity personality. These stories quickly turned him into one of the most sought after hog guides in Texas, as he lived to capture or kill pigs no matter what. Clients began to affectionately refer to Quaca as “Pigman,” and the rest is history.

Despite the moniker “Pigman,” Quaca is not just a hog hunter. He loves the thrill of the chase, whether that means he’s chasing big Kansas whitetails, roaring red stags, or a monster Texas hog. Quaca creates a sense of adventure and a feeling of potential danger in Pigman: The Series that draws the audience in, but it is his unique personality, his takes on hunting and the pursuit of all kinds of game that leave audiences captivated.

Pigman: The Series airs on Sportsman Channel on Sundays at 8:30 p.m.

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

About Outdoor Channel: Outdoor Channel has been taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors. #MyOutdoorTV

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John Kearney | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6659 | John.Kearney@OutdoorSG.com

Bringing Tips and Tricks for Cooking Wild Game Straight to Viewers in this Week’s MOTV Pick of the Week – ‘The Game Chef’

Posted on January 28, 2019February 4, 2019 by Chelsie Walters

Denver (Jan. 28, 2019) – A fresh perspective on hunting television is now available on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV), in the form of The Game Chef. Renowned restauranteur Angelo Georgalli takes the audience on a wild ride around New Zealand, hunting and cooking all different kinds of game found on the island. His English, Greek and Italian background allows him to display a unique mix of culinary styles in The Game Chef.

Come along with lauded restauranteur Angelo Georgalli on an expedition around New Zealand, as he shows his methods for harvesting, cleaning and cooking wild game. The Game Chef brings a twist to the classic hunting television model. It shows not only the hunting aspect, but the processes following the harvest as well. Georgalli brings his skill set as a trained archer to the table in this unique and intriguing program, now on MyOutdoorTV.

For more on MyOutdoorTV please visit: www.motv.com. #MYOUTDOORTV

About MOTV: The exclusive, 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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John Kearney | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6669 | John.Kearney@OutdoorSG.com

‘American Archer’ Offers its Audience an Adventure-filled Thrill Ride on Tuesdays, at 4:00P

Posted on January 28, 2019February 4, 2019 by Chelsie Walters

DENVER (January 28, 2019) – Come along with Tom Nelson as he and his team of archers share their experiences and tips for more successful hunting in American Archer. The show offers viewers exciting tales of adrenaline-soaked adventure on Outdoor Channel, Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.

Nelson’s prowess as a hunter was recently recognized by the Michigan Bowhunter’s Association. The MBA declared Nelson a “Master Bowhunter,” an honor that has only been given to 12 bowhunters in the organizations’ 60+ years. He also serves as a Cabela’s Ambassador Pro Staffer, protecting America’s hunting heritage and promoting conservation and fair chase hunting.

Nelson is as an eclectic a hunter as you could hope to find. Living his whole life in Michigan, Nelson has developed his skill with a bow for more than 50 years of shooting. He has taken animals from more than 30 different species, equating to upwards of 300 big game animals. He has hunted 29 states, eight Canadian provinces, Mexico, South Africa, Namibia and Europe, spending more than 100 days in the field. He has been hosting American Archer for 20 years, and is still going strong, entertaining viewers on Outdoor Channel.

American Archer airs on Outdoor Channel on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.

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

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John Kearney | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6659 | John.Kearney@OutdoorSG.com

‘Bill Dance Outdoors’ Continues to Make History After 41 Years on Tuesdays, at 9:30P

Posted on January 28, 2019January 29, 2019 by Chelsie Walters

DENVER (January 28, 2019) – Follow Bill Dance in Bill Dance Outdoors on World Fishing Network, every Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. Bill Dance Outdoors is the longest-running and most-popular fishing show in America, and it just keeps getting better.

Dance lives near Memphis, Tennessee (Collierville). Not only is his home there, but his production studio is there as well. From both home and studio, he has built a fishing empire that includes: his TV show, Bill Dance Outdoors; numerous tackle endorsements; how-to seminars; his own magazine and even some bloopers from the show.

Donning his burnt orange and white Tennessee Volunteers cap, Dance has become a staple in fishing television, and the fishing community as a whole. With 41 years (and counting) on the small screen, he has been entertaining all experience levels of fishermen for generations and shows no signs of slowing down. Dance exudes likeability and it is this outgoing and friendly personality that makes Bill Dance Outdoors so captivating. Add in Dance’s knack for landing huge fish and Bill Dance Outdoors is “can’t miss” TV. Catch all the excitement of Bill Dance Outdoors, every Tuesday at 9:30 p.m.

Bill Dance Outdoors airs on World Fishing Network on Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m.

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

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John Kearney | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6659 | John.Kearney@OutdoorSG.com

Outdoor Sportsman Group’s ‘Wentz Brothers Outdoors’ Garners Presenting Sponsorship Deal with Eukanuba Dog Food

Posted on January 22, 2019January 29, 2019 by George Apregan

DENVER (January 21, 2019) – Outdoor Sportsman Group digital program Wentz Brothers Outdoors, featuring 2017 Super Bowl champion and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and his brother Zach Wentz, has garnered a presenting sponsorship deal with premium dog nutrition brand Eukanuba for the brothers’ digital series on OutdoorChannel.com.

Pet nutritionists and enthusiasts, Eukanuba will team up with the Wentz brothers to introduce
Wentz Brothers Outdoors presented by Eukanuba. The show launches on OutdoorChannel.com on September 3, 2019, as well as MyOutdoorTV.com, and run for 12 weeks.

Wentz Brothers Outdoors presented by Eukanuba tells the stories of two brothers from North Dakota – one who happens to play quarterback for the 2017 Super Bowl champions – who love the outdoors, find a sanctuary in the fields and streams and enjoy chronicling their exploits. Carson and Zach Wentz grew up hunting and fishing and this show is an extension of the lives they love away from the constant pressures of professional sports and management.

Eukanuba offers premium dog food formulas for all dogs at every life stage and stands for uncompromising quality and standards. Interestingly, the inspiration for Eukanuba’s name came from the world of jazz. The word “eukanuba” – that grew out of that culture – was said to define “the tops” or “supreme.”

“We are excited to be teaming up with the Wentz brothers and the Outdoor Sportsman Group to take a deeper look into how high-profile personalities celebrate the sporting lifestyle and the important relationship with their dogs – both in the field and at home,” Chief Marketing Officer of Eukanuba and Royal Canin USA, David Everson said. “Carson and Zach reflect important qualities like hard work, authenticity and the desire to win, which is why this is a perfect match for the Eukanuba brand. The show is very well done, and we hope viewers will enjoy it as much as we do.”

About Eukanuba: With 50 years of science-based nutritional experience, Eukanuba™ offers premium nutrition for dogs at every life stage. Eukanuba specializes in high-performance nutrition for sporting dogs including Eukanuba™ Premium Performance formulas which provide optimal levels of fat, protein and nutrient-rich ingredients for peak performance and scenting support. For more information, visit

www.eukanuba.com/sportingdogs or follow the social channels at www.instagram.com/eukanubasportingdog or www.facebook.com/eukanubasportingdog.

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

Courtney Suthoff | Eukanuba | 636.448.6137 | Courtney.Suthoff@RoyalCanin.com

World Record Hunter-Taken Non-Typical Whitetail Featured in ‘North American Whitetail’ Magazine’s 2019 Spring Issue

Posted on January 22, 2019January 29, 2019 by George Apregan

Record Buck Harvested in Illinois

North American Hunter Feb Issue — The Spring 2019 issue of North American Whitetail magazine.

DENVER (January 22, 2019) – There is an official entry score for a pending world record hunter-taken non-typical white-tailed deer. The Illinois behemoth buck will be featured on the cover of the Spring 2019 issue of North American Whitetail magazine. The new contender for the title has come to be referred to as the “Brewster Buck” after Luke Brewster, the man who harvested the incredible whitetail while bowhunting on November 2, 2018.

The Brewster Buck has an official net entry score of 320 5/8”. That’s enough to topple the Pope & Young non-typical world record (Mike Beatty, 294”, Ohio, 2000) and the Boone & Crockett hunter-taken non-typical world record (Stephen Tucker, 312”, Tennessee, 2016). Luke Brewster’s buck will be subjected to final panel scoring by both the Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young clubs before the 60-day entry score can be made official, though a date for the panel has not yet been released.

Brewster was on hand to present the world-class buck to the excited crowd at the 2019 Archery Trade Association (ATA) trade show, along with North American Whitetail editor in chief Gordon Whittington and associate editor Haynes Shelton. The “Brewster Buck” became the highlight of the first day of the trade show, as the buck’s massive rack sent patrons into a frenzy.

For more information about North American Whitetail magazine visit: https://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/#

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, Game & Fish/Sportsman 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. #MyOutdoorTV

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John Kearney | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6659 | John.Kearney@OutdoorSG.com

Sportsman Channel Canada Launches

Posted on January 21, 2019February 22, 2019 by George Apregan

Ohhh Canada!!!

LAS VEGAS (January 21, 2019) – Honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Canadians, Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks, in partnership with Outdoor Media Group, recently launched Sportsman Channel Canada. The announcement was made today by Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore and President of Outdoor Group Media, Mark Yelic.

Sportsman Channel, one of Outdoor Sportsman Group’s leading television networks in the U.S., presents adventure-filled, highly-entertaining and educational hunting, fishing and shooting programs brought to life by authentic storytelling. With the launch of Sportsman Channel Canada, the new network is in line to become the immediate destination for viewers who value and cherish Canada’s rich outdoor traditions.

“Outdoor Sportsman Group is extremely excited to welcome our neighbors to the north with programming that encapsulates the heritage and traditions of the Canadian people,” Liberatore said. “Creating a network in Canada was a natural progression for our business and we couldn’t be happier that Sportsman Channel Canada has launched.”

Sportsman Channel Canada, like its U.S. sister channels – Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network – will feature the most trustworthy and reputable experts in the outdoor industry. Programs will offer instruction, product knowledge, the latest tips and techniques, as well as unparalleled storytelling.

“The launch of Sportsman Channel Canada will undoubtedly prove to be a viewer favorite throughout Canada,” Yelic said. “We know that our collective reach though television networks, magazines, subscription video-on-demand service MOTV, as well as digital platforms, are the pre-eminent locations for outdoor lifestyle content and we look forward to providing our viewers with the best hunting, fishing and shooting content, period.”

Sportsman Channel Canada is available throughout Canada on Bell, Shaw, Videotron and numerous other small operators throughout the provinces.

About Outdoor Group Media: Outdoor Group Media has been the leading voice in outdoor adventure in the Canadian market. It publishes Outdoor Canada and BC Outdoors magazines, Canada’s most-widely circulated fishing and hunting magazines. Outdoor Group Media partnered with Outdoor Sportsman Group in 2016 on World Fishing Network Canada, a network that has now successfully rebranded to Sportsman Channel.

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

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. #IAmSportsman. #MyOutdoorTV

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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

Sportsman Channel Features Conservation Message with Marathon Programming on Saturday, January 26

Posted on January 21, 2019January 29, 2019 by George Apregan

Featured Documentary “Circle of Life” Highlights Weekend of Programming
Focused on Conservation Education

DENVER (January 21, 2019) – Sportsman Channel will feature an hour-long sheep documentary funded by the Wild Sheep Foundation titled Circle of Life which will premiere on Saturday, January 26 at 7 p.m. on Sportsman Channel.

The feature documentary will be a part of Sportsman Channel’s My Saturday Marathon High Country Rams which also includes: Petersen’s Hunting Adventures, Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures and MeatEater. The one-hour documentary, Circle of Life focuses on the history of wild sheep conservation and the people and organizations who worked relentlessly to help restore healthy populations of wild sheep to North America.

Living in some of the toughest landscapes in the world, wild sheep are a magnificently breathtaking animal. Unfortunately, during the late 1800s and early 1900s wild sheep populations across North America fell drastically. In the 1970s, a group of concerned sheep conservationists came together to help restore the struggling populations. Through these efforts, sheep populations in North America have skyrocketed, with increases in herds up 2,000 percent in some areas.

The Circle of Life film is a celebration of wild sheep in North America and the incredible conservation efforts that helped restore their populations. The documentary also looks at what the future holds for this great animal. Can sheep herds continue to grow? Will wild sheep be able to coexist with humans and the ever-changing landscapes in this modern world?
Circle of Life takes viewers through the history of wild sheep conservation, as well as what it will take to maintain healthy and thriving populations in the future.

“The Circle of Life documentary is an excellent example of how hunters are the greatest conservationists in the world,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “This documentary helps explain how the ‘hunting for conservation’ issue really enables a species to not only survive but to prosper as a result.”

Sportsman Channel’s My Saturday Marathon High Country Rams airs on Saturday, January 26 with the following:

5:00 p.m. Petersen’s Hunting Adventures
5:30 p.m. Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
6:00 p.m. MeatEater
7:00 p.m. Circle of Life

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

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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

Outdoor Sportsman Group Teams Up with ‘The Voodoo Crew’ and Duality Filmworks for New Fishing Adventure Program

Posted on January 14, 2019January 29, 2019 by George Apregan

From the Producers of “Pigman: The Series” Comes “The Voodoo Crew”

DENVER (January 14, 2019) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) has teamed up with Duality Filmworks and Voodoo Fishing Charters for a new series – The Voodoo Crew – that will premiere on Outdoor Channel in April 2019. The announcement was made today by Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore.

The Voodoo Crew, out of Venice, Louisiana, consists of six custom 36-42’ sportfishing boats with a combined 22 engines that make up Voodoo Fishing Charters’ fleet. Throughout an average year, Voodoo Charters will book more than 1,100 fishing trips and log more than 12,000 hours on the waterways of the Gulf of Mexico.

In the season debut, cameras will follow the crew, and its entire operation, from sunrise to sunset while chronicling the grind and everyday lives of the captains, deckhands, staffers and clients that board the boats at dawn in hope of returning later in the day with a giant fish and story of how they battled the fish and Mother Nature. The grind is the life and viewers will quickly find out there is no other charter team that’s better suited for the challenge than The Voodoo Crew.

“This new partnership is very exciting for Outdoor Sportsman Group,” Liberatore said. “OSG has been steadily building its fishing programming on all of our networks. Fishing shows are proving to be compelling, competitive and exciting to watch and we have no doubt The Voodoo Crew will add to our expanding menu of quality outdoor lifestyle and fishing programming.”

There’s nothing scripted and fishy about the stories that viewers will see in this real-life snapshot of the high stakes charter fishing world. The Voodoo Crew is produced by Los Angeles-based Duality Filmworks led by co-executive producers Brian Quaca and Dave Luce.

“We’re pumped to jump in on this joint venture with Outdoor Sportsman Group to show folks the daily battle it takes to become and remain a top-tier fishing charter,” Voodoo Charters Owner, Captain Trey Pique said. “The natural drama that occurs day-in and day-out is worth the price of admission with no phony script needed here.”

The Voodoo Crew will premiere on Outdoor Channel in April 2019.

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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MEDIA CONTACT:

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

New Season of ‘Hollywood Weapons’ Rings in the New Year on Outdoor Channel

Posted on January 10, 2019January 29, 2019 by George Apregan

DENVER (January 10, 2019) – Hollywood Weapons is back with all new exciting episodes on Outdoor Channel. Showcasing some of the most thrilling action scenes in Hollywood, this new season will give viewers a breakdown of the most famous weapons in movie and TV history. Viewers will want to tune in for the all new season of Hollywood Weapons each Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on the Outdoor Channel.

View a teaser on Hollywood Weapons’ Instagram feed here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BroEyivHqzS/?utm_source=ig_embed

Co-hosts Terry Schappert and Larry Zanoff share their weaponry expertise and experience with viewers as they break down some of Hollywood’s explosive past. A veteran of television, film and the Special Forces, Schappert continues to bring his experience as a United States Army National Guard Special Forces master sergeant to the screen. Schappert is joined by Israeli combat veteran Larry Zanoff, who also has worked in U.S. law enforcement. The pair make for a knowledgeable and entertaining duo. With a combined background in the army, law enforcement, firearms manufacturing industry and television, Terry and Larry create an entertaining and educational show.

Tune in to Hollywood Weapons, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. on Outdoor Channel.

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Ryan Chelius | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6659 | ryan.chelius@OutdoorSG.com