Pro Team Journal is ‘MOTV Pick of the Week’

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Denver (May 30, 2019) – Pro Team Journal presented by Strike King is a fast-paced magazine style show featuring the most elite pro team in the fishing industry. Anglers Kevin VanDam, Denny Brauer, Mark Davis, Shaw Grigsby, Mike Wurm, Chad Brauer and George Cochran, among others, are now on MyOutdoorTV.com and featured as the “MOTV Pick of the Week.”

Each episode features multiple pros with numerous segments connected to a central theme. Several industry personnel also join in teaching about their products and techniques. Watch all eight seasons 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 Sportsman Channel Canada and 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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Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | OSGPR@outdoorSG.com

Sportsman Channel Highlights ‘Florida Sportsman Watermen’ by Spending Time on the Water and Tackling Environmental Issues

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TV Show, Documentaries and Town Hall Meetings All Part of Important Conservation Efforts

DENVER (May 29, 2019) – Producers of Sportsman Channel’s Florida Sportsman Watermen (Sundays at 8:30 a.m.) promote their show by proclaiming: “Feel the passion of fishing in Florida through the souls of the people living to protect it.” With that lead in, it’s not hard to determine this show is more than just friends wetting their lines in the Florida Keys and waterways of the Sunshine State.

Florida Sportsman Watermen host and dedicated conservationist, Captain Benny Blanco, along with his expert guests, take viewers to some of the most picturesque and quality fishing spots in the state of Florida. With a backdrop of spectacular back-country, nearshore and offshore opportunities, Blanco and his guests target and locate some of the most seemingly endless species of fish in the region, while also calling attention to the underlying thread that brings all of it together – clean, healthy water.

In the debut season of Florida Sportsman Watermen, the show connects expert anglers and water advocates to chart the ties between spectacular fishing opportunities, healthy water and habitat. The show takes viewers up and down the coasts of Florida through the Florida Bay, the flats of Titusville, through Stuart, Charlotte Harbor, Tampa and the Everglades National Park.

“Much like Jacques Cousteau’s shows did in the 1960s, connecting average citizens to the importance of our coral reefs, Florida Sportsman Watermen combines the importance of clean and healthy water with a fishing show, as well as connects water advocacy groups with anglers,” Florida Sportsman Publisher, Blair Wickstrom said. “What is truly unique about the show is that it’s a win-win.”

Besides great fishing action, each episode touches on the bigger issue of conserving Florida’s waterways and the implications if action isn’t taken now. The myriad of issues facing Florida’s waters include: toxic algae blooms, red tide, seagrass die-offs, degradation of springs and the harmful effects of dredging.

Each episode also includes a two-minute segment and a longer-form, mini-documentary streamed online that discusses and tries to tackle some of the issues previously mentioned. Some of the areas of interest in this part of the show include: the examination of nutrient discharge in Lake Okeechobee that has intensified Florida’s red tides and other algae outbreaks; the effects of plastic on the environment and how one company is trying to combat and solve this issue in Florida and beyond; habitat in Bee River Preserve’s Indian River Lagoon, the health of Florida Bay and the threat of high salinity; a look at the magic of the Everglades and why the River of Glass is so vital to Florida Bay and the Keys reef system.

For more information about Florida Sportsman Watermen visit: www.thesportsmanchannel.com/show/florida-sportsman-watermen/358283 and tune in every Sunday on Sportsman Channel at 8:30 a.m. ET.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD/Sportsman Channel Canada (added in 2019) are television and digital media networks fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of North Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Canada delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Channel Canada embrace the attitude of celebrating the Great Outdoors in equal measure. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. #IAmSportsman. #MyOutdoorTV

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

World Champion Competitive Shooters Take on Family and the World in Outdoor Channel’s ‘Shootout Lane’ on Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. ET

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DENVER (May 29, 2019) – A southern family of world-champion competitive shooters and custom-gun manufacturers take on their own family members – and the world – from their Louisiana compound on Shootout Lane, airing Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel.

Featuring the Miculek family, with patriarch Jerry, wife Kay and daughter, Lena, Shootout Lane gives new meaning to “family-friendly competition.” Jerry Miculek is, arguably, history’s greatest shooter. The only thing that could shatter his laser focus are the top two women in shooting sports – his wife and daughter.

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

Shootout Lane airs on Outdoor Channel on Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. ET.

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

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World Fishing Network’s ‘Bass Pro Shops Fisherman’s Handbook’ Presents Bigger and Better Fishing Action on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET

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DENVER (May 28, 2019) Wade Middleton brings viewers on a weekly journey to help them find the best ways to catch bigger and better fish in Bass Pro Shops Fisherman’s Handbook on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on World Fishing Network.

Middleton, accompanied by touring pros, guides and industry representatives, provides viewers with constant fishing action. With a lifetime of fishing experience, he has a unique outlook on fishing tactics. Having fished bodies of water all over the world, he has a wealth of knowledge that can help anglers of all skill levels catch more fish. Join Wade as he travels to some of the world’s finest fishing holes in Bass Pro Shops Fisherman’s Handbook.

Check local listings or visit http://www.worldfishingnetwork.com/channelfinder to find the network in your area.

Bass Pro Shops Fisherman’s Handbook airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on World Fishing Network.

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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‘Raised Hunting’ Features Real Hunting with Real Family Values on Sportsman Channel on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET

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DENVER (May 28, 2019) – David and Karin Holder of Raised Hunting enjoy everything that hunting has to offer – so they created a television series around that love and their young children, too. Tune in to Raised Hunting on Sportsman Channel airing Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Raised Hunting highlights an average American family using hunting as a platform to teach ethics and values to their family. The Holders share their North American hunting experience and use real adventures from their journeys, all while focusing on bringing viewers the ultimate adventure with the highest regard to cinematography.

Most importantly, the Holders hope viewers will see them for who they really are – just another family that lives and loves everything hunting has to offer.

Check local listings or visit: http://thesportsmanchannel.com/channelfinder to find the network in your area.

Raised Hunting airs on Sportsman Channel on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD/Sportsman Channel Canada (added in 2019) are television and digital media networks fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of North Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Canada delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Channel Canada embrace the attitude of celebrating the Great Outdoors in equal measure. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. #IAmSportsman. #MyOutdoorTV

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Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | OSGPR@outdoorSG.com

‘Hunt for Monster Bass’ Goes Primetime with 10-Episode Marathon on Memorial Day on Outdoor Channel

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DENVER (May 23, 2019) – Relax and tune in to Outdoor Channel on Memorial Day as The Hunt for Monster Bass presents 10 episodes of bass-fighting action beginning at 5 p.m. ET.

The Hunt for Monster Bass displays one fisherman’s journey to pull in the crown jewel of bass fishing: a bass weighing double digits. Pairing the anticipation of reeling in a monster with the excitement of doing it, give the show the unique ability to make viewers feel like they are in the boat, actively collaborating to haul in the fish of a lifetime.

A Knoxville, Tennessee native, Ott Defoe has had the passion for catching big fish since he was born. After years of honing his skills on the water, he joined Major League Fishing and the Bassmaster Elite Series, where he has found immense success.

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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Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | OSGPR@outdoorSG.com

Cinematic Storytelling and Appealing Destinations Featured on Sportsman Channel’s ‘Unfathomed’ Sundays at 1 p.m.

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DENVER (May 23, 2019) – Join long-time fishing guide Captain George Gozdz as he explores the outdoor lifestyle focused on appealing destinations for anglers on Sportsman Channel’s Unfathomed airing Sundays at 1 p.m.

Unfathomed is the next chapter for Captain George, who was also on Reel Time Florida Sportsman TV series.  With fishing as the spine that binds it all together, his new show utilizes cinematic storytelling with a focus on appealing destinations, intriguing personalities, and quality fisheries.

Just as important as the fishing, Unfathomed portrays the outdoor lifestyle that has broad viewership appeal to fisherman and non-fisherman alike. The series makes fishing accessible to everyone because of its eye for nature conservation and education, as well as fishing instruction.

Check local listings or visit: http://thesportsmanchannel.com/channelfinder to find the network in your area.

Unfathomed airs on Sportsman Channel on Sundays at 1 p.m.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD/Sportsman Channel Canada (added in 2019) are television and digital media networks fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of North Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Canada delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Channel Canada embrace the attitude of celebrating the Great Outdoors in equal measure. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. #IAmSportsman. #MyOutdoorTV

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Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | OSGPR@outdoorSG.com

Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing Names Adam Heggenstaller as Editorial Director of ‘Game & Fish Magazine’

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DENVER (May 21, 2019) Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing (OSG) announces Adam Heggenstaller has been named editorial director of Game & Fish. Heggenstaller is charged with leading a talented team of editors, designers and contributors to deliver best-in-class hunting and fishing content to readers across the United States. The announcement was made today by Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing Executive Vice President, Group Publisher and Operations, Derek Sevcik.

“Hiring Adam Heggenstaller is part of a strategic plan to engage, inform and entertain readers on a new level, while strengthening the Game & Fish commitment to providing expert where-to, how-to and gear advice specific to the country’s regions,” Game & Fish publisher Michael Cassidy said. “We are extremely pleased to have someone with Adam’s experience, reputation and professionalism join the OSG family”

Prior to joining OSG, Heggenstaller spent 14 years with NRA Publications, most recently as executive editor of American Hunter. He is credited with technical knowledge across a wide variety of product categories, experience from a lifetime spent outdoors and a notable reputation for working with top contributors to create content that educates and excites readers.

“There are so many hunting and fishing opportunities across our nation, and my goal at Game & Fish is to equip readers to take advantage of them,” Heggenstaller said. “Game & Fish is one of OSG’s flagship publication because it provides information that gives readers an edge in the field and on the water. I’m looking forward to sharpening that edge through content that will help hunters and anglers find adventure and success.”

Heggenstaller joins a Game & Fish staff that includes editors Dr. Todd A. Kuhn, Laura Kovarik, Josh Ward and Drew Warden. Heggenstaller will work from the company office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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

Michael Waddell, All the Time with ‘Waddell Favorite Watchlist’ on ‘MyOutdoorTV Pick of the Week’

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Denver (May 21, 2019) – Outdoor lifestyle celebrity and host Michael Waddell hits the woods with some of his favorite hunting buddies including: Tom McMillan, Fred Eichler, Nick Mundt, Kip Campbell and more, on Waddell Favorites Watchlist only available on MyOutdoorTV.Com

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 Sportsman Channel Canada and 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:

Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | OSGPR@outdoorSG.com

Outdoor Channel’s ‘The Brigade: Race to the Hudson’ Sets Tone for Network’s April Ratings Success

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OSG Networks rank as Two of the Top Three Fastest Growing Networks with Men

DENVER (May 20, 2019) The Brigade: Race to the Hudson presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s set the tone for April’s Outdoor Channel rating success, increasing +108% in average audience impressions from one year ago during the same time period (8 p.m.) with Men 25-54. Sportsman Channel, led by Meateater during weekday fringe, also garnered high marks in key demos throughout the month of April, with the channel increasing +46% with Men 25-54 during total day.

The results place Sportsman Channel as the No. 1 fastest growing cable channel with Men 25-54 in year-over-year Average Audience delivery growth and Outdoor Channel ranking close behind at No.3 among all basic cable networks during April 2019.

Outdoor Channel Highlights:

  • Average Audience (AA) Delivery:
  • Total Day: Households AA 22.6K, up +12% from one year ago (April 2018)
  • Prime: Households AA 38.4K, up +25% from one year ago (April 2018)
  • Weekend: Households AA 39.2K, up +8% from one year ago (April 2018)
  • Key Demos – vs. April 2018
    • Men 18-49: Up +12% in Total Day, +12% in Prime, and +24% in Weekend
    • Men 25-54: Up +27% in Total Day, +38% in Prime, and +39% in Weekend

Sportsman Channel Highlights:

  • Average Audience (AA) Delivery:
  • Total Day: Households AA 9.3K, up +4% from a year ago (April 2018)
  • Prime: Households AA 12.8K
  • Weekend: Households AA 13.4K
  • Key Demos – vs. April 2018
    • Men 18-49: Up +10% in Total Day and +9% in Prime
    • Men 25-54: Up +46% in Total Day, +30% in Prime, and +91% in Weekend

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Measurement Term of the Month: Engagement.

Next time a cable channel touts their reach, ask if their viewers are also more engaged than their competitors? Is it “one-and-done,” or are their viewers actively watching and returning to your program again and again? Fact: Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel viewers are more actively engaged delivering both higher average minutes viewed and higher frequency, which results in a higher average audience during total day than our competitor.

For more information about Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks visit: www.outdoorsg.com

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/Sportsman Channel Canada (added in 2019) are television and digital media networks fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of North Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Canada delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Channel Canada embrace the attitude of celebrating the Great Outdoors in equal measure. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. #IAmSportsman. #MyOutdoorTV

Source: Nielsen; Marketbreaks; Live +7; AA Projected Units; 4/1/19-4/28/19; Year Ago: 4/2/18-4/29/18; Rank among all basic cable networks in % growth year-over-year with Men 25-54.

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