Steven Rinella’s “MeatEater” Signs Deal to Showcase Season 8 on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman Channel Canada Beginning Monday, November 2

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DENVER (August 31, 2020) MeatEater with Steven Rinella has been a perennial favorite with Outdoor Sportsman Group viewers since its debut seven years ago. Season 8 of MeatEater premieres on Outdoor Channel with a weekday strip beginning November 2, 2020. The series will then be available on all Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks – Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman Channel Canada.

Season 8 of MeatEater premieres on Outdoor Channel on Monday, November 2 at 8 p.m. ET.

While the half-hour, Season 8, debut will take place on November 2, viewers with subscriber video on demand (SVOD) capabilities and MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) can catch all of MeatEater’s first seven seasons on the popular SVOD platform.

“Fans of outdoor lifestyle television know Steven Rinella and MeatEater,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO Jim Liberatore said. “Having MeatEater seen on our North American Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks (Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman Channel Canada), as well as MOTV, is as big as it gets. We couldn’t be happier to continue our relationship with Steven and his team. We look forward to many more years of collaboration.”

Rinella, who grew up hunting, fishing and trapping in the Midwest’s great outdoors, always viewed the world through the eyes of an ancestral hunter/gatherer. Inspired by early man’s skill, ingenuity and sheer determination to survive and thrive under challenging circumstances, Rinella has made his life’s work to cultivate those same qualities – and encourage others to do the same – while always being mindful of conservation principles and practices.

In MeatEater, Rinella explores various hunting techniques, tracks and pursues prey, and procures and cooks his harvest. No matter what part of the country Rinella is hunting, he leverages his back-country skills by challenging himself at every turn and providing nail-biting adventure along the way.

Steven Rinella is an avid outdoorsman, writer, and television personality best known for his ability to translate the hunting lifestyle to a wide variety of audiences. His weekly MeatEater podcast (distributed on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher) is the most popular podcast in the outdoor category on Apple. He is the author of seven books including: the bestselling “MeatEater Fish & Game Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for Every Hunter and Angler;” “MeatEater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter;” the two-volume series: “The Complete Guide to Hunting;” “Butchering and Cooking Wild Game;” “American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon;” “The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine” and the forthcoming “MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival” (December 1, 2020). His articles have appeared in publications such as: Field and Stream, Men’s Journal, Outside, Men’s Health, The New York Times, Bowhunter and the anthologies Best American Travel Writing (2003, 2010, 2014 and 2016) and Best Food Writing (2005, 2013). He is a frequent guest of television and radio, has appeared on NPR’s All Things Considered and Weekend Edition, The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Fox and Friends and CNN’s American Morning.

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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Unique Series Dedicated to Blind Hunters: Adaptive Pursuits Now Airing on Sportsman Channel

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The North American Association of Blind Sportsmen Bring Life to Compelling Stories
of Blind and Visually-Impaired

Denver (August 28, 2020) – The best part about the outdoors is that it is available for everyone to enjoy, no matter the challenges faced personally. Sportsman Channel recently introduced the unique series, Adaptive Pursuits TV airing Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ET that showcases hunters and anglers who enjoy the outdoors despitye the challenge of being blind or visually-impaired.

Adaptive Pursuits TV, presented by The North American Association of Blind Sportsmen, features a special group of people who won’t let a “disability” define who they are or what they do. Viewers will be inspired with this new series by learning the trials the guests experience on a daily basis – and how they overcome them.

Adaptive Pursuits TV is a show unlike any other on Sportsman Channel,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “The blind and visually-impaired hunters and fishers in this show are inspiring examples of living life despite perceived handicaps.”

Watch Adaptive Pursuits TV on Sportsman Channel on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ET.

About The North American Association of Blind Sportsmen: The North American Association of Blind Sportsmen is a non-profit organization that helps blind and vision-impaired people from all over North America take on hunting and fishing adventures that they might never dare on their own. We fund the adventures through membership fees, donations and grants. NAABS is run by the blind, for the benefit of the blind.

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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Ignite Your ‘Wild Boar Fever’ in August with New Season on Outdoor Channel

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DENVER (August 26, 2020) – Outdoor Channel has set the scene to journey through France’s Loire Valley for a masterclass in the art of driven boar shooting in the return of the highly-acclaimed Wild Boar Fever series. Outdoor Channel is premiering the 11th installment of the much-anticipated show on Saturday, August 29 at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Sponsored by Aimpoint, J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Hornady and Swazi, Wild Boar Fever XI will showcase the most-talented driven boar hunters from across the globe. The series is hosted by highly-skilled German marksman, Franz-Albrecht Oettingen-Spielberg. He is joined on screen by fellow countryman, Frederic Hanner, CEO of Blaser Group UK; Aimpoint’s Alexander Nordin from Sweden; celebrated French hunter Feliew and U.S. representative, Neil Davies of Hornady.

The six-part weekly series demonstrates the exceptional marksmanship skills, reaction times and talent at spotting and identifying boar required to master the sport of driven boar hunting. Viewers will be glued to the screen in the all-in, exciting, fast-paced, scene-by-scene play.

Returning to the Sologne region of central France, an area renowned for having dense populations of wild boar and home to some of the most-dense hilltop terrain, Wild Boar Fever XI presents the ideal setting for a full immersion experience into driven hunting practices. From the echoes of the first shots from neighboring high stands, to the beaters’ dogs frantically racing through the cover, to finally paying homage to the fallen beasts by joining the tableau by fire and French horn after the hunt, the series is a sensation for the senses and a visually- stunning triumph for the most avid hunting fan.

“Since acquiring the series three years ago, we have seen the popularity of the show grow where it’s now proving to be one of our most popular shows internationally,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore commented. “Wild Boar Fever’s most-celebrated stars not only demonstrate their incredible shooting abilities in adrenaline-fueled, action-packed scenes, but this year help to educate hunters on simple ways they can improve their own shooting abilities.”

Franz-Albrecht Oettingen-Spielberg added: “As responsible hunters, we all have a duty to maintain a high level of shooting ability and not sit stagnant when we could be improving. One of the most daunting experiences on any driven hunt is starting a new season, hoping you’ve maintained those skills from the season before. Breaking the ice, Wild Boar Fever XI goes one step further, by sharing our experienced team’s knowledge and focus on improving marksmanship. I’m incredibly proud to be part of it.”

For more information and to watch samples of Wild Boar Fever XI, visit: http://outdoorchannel.com

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 subscription-based video-on-demand outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established publishing assets: 16 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s Hunting, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites, including OutdoorChannelPlus.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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‘The Reel Life’ Sunday Block Celebrates Fishing Lifestyle on World Fishing Network

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DENVER (August 26, 2020) – Travel the globe and explore unique fishing destinations on
World Fishing Network with The Reel Life Sunday night block of programming beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Pick up great tips and tricks from the world’s top anglers and learn about the people and cultures along the way.

The Reel Life:

  • 6:30 p.m. ET – Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show
  • 7:00 p.m. ET – The Obsession of Carter Andrews
  • 7:30 p.m. ET – Florida Sportsman Watermen
  • 8:00 p.m. ET – Uncharted Waters with Peter Miller

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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MyOutdoorTV Adds New Season of ‘Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures’

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Streaming Video Service Boasts 17 Seasons Worth of Legendary Content

DENVER (August 20, 2020) – For decades, Jim Shockey has traveled the world to bring viewers the best hunting adventures. Today, most of those amazing episodes are in Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures, which is now available – all 17.

Just a click to MOTV, watch Shockey and crew go from the Alaskan Yukon, hunting with the Inuit people in the Arctic, searching for Cape Buffalo in Tanzania, and much more. Viewers will never know where Shockey will take them next.

MOTV offers free episodes of content for fans to watch without a subscription. For more on MyOutdoorTV, visit: www.motv.com. #MYOUTDOORTV.

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, Sportsman Channel Canada 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, Petersen’s Hunting, In-Fisherman and 19 top websites, including: BassFan.com. MOTV is available in English, French, German, Swedish 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, Amazon Channels, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung SmartTV and LG SmartTV. 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 Sportsman Channel Canada and MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established publishing assets: 16 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s Hunting, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites, including OutdoorChannelPlus.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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Watch ‘Ray Van Horn’s Captains Journey’ on World Fishing Network, Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET

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DENVER (August 19, 2020) Spend just five minute with Captain Ray Van Horn and his enthusiasm for angling both freshwater and saltwater fish pull you into the deep water…as well as ponds, lakes and streams. Ray Van Horn’s Captains Journey is airing now on World Fishing Network on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET.

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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‘Small Town Hunting’ TV Series Now on Sportsman Channel, Tuesdays at 10:30 p.m. ET

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DENVER (August 18, 2020) Small Town Hunting is a television series inspired by viewers across the country who live in the rural areas and small towns – where the outdoor lifestyle thrives. Small Town Hunting is now airing Tuesdays at 10:30 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel.

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

Small Town Hunting airs on Sportsman Channel on Tuesdays at 10:30 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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America’s Favorite Hunting Couple – Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo – Celebrate 20 Years of Outdoor TV on ‘Archer’s Choice’ on Outdoor Channel

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DENVER (August 14, 2020) – America’s Favorite Hunting Couple, Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo, are celebrating 20 years of their TV series, Archer’s Choice, airing on Outdoor Channel on Sundays at 12 p.m. ET. The Cianciarulo’s have been through many rendetions of their outdoor television series. But one thing has always remained steadfast: bring high-quality, entertaining and educational bowhunting action to their ardent fans.

Over the next few months, Ralph and Vicki are sharing their favorite memories from the past 20 years for each episode of Archer’s Choice. Sifting through hours of tapes (yes, tapes) and reminiscing about the past has shown them how far they’ve come. Watch their very first episode on Outdoor Channel, or tune in – especially for Vicki’s best “moose memoirs” – each week as they jog down memory lane.

Watch all fun and history unfold on Archer’s Choice airing Sundays at 12 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel.

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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The Ocean Air is Calling on ‘Reel Saltwater Thursdays’ on World Fishing Network Beginning at 6 p.m. ET

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DENVER (August 13, 2020) Every Thursday afternoon into evening, the ocean air is calling on World Fishing Network during “Reel Saltwater Thursdays” beginning at 6 p.m. ET.

Reel Saltwater Thursdays

  • 6 p.m. – Livin’ the Dream with Captain Jimmy Nelson
  • 6:30 p.m. – Spear Life
  • 7 p.m. – Here’s the Catch!
  • 7:30 p.m. – Ultimate Catch
  • 8 p.m. – BigWater Adventures
  • 8:30 p.m. – Jimmy Houston Outdoors
  • 9 p.m. – Bill Dance Saltwater
  • 9:30 p.m. – Fishing with Roland Martin

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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MyOutdoorTV Pick of the Week: Best of Realtree Watchlist

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Denver (August 12, 2020) – If there ever was a binge-worthy watchlist compiled for the North American hunter, this is it. Outdoor Sportsman Group’s MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) created a
“Best of Realtree” watchlist available now on the online, subscription-based, streaming platform to download to phone, tablet or computer.

The special watchlist is made up of three hours of episodes from a variety of shows with one thing in common: Realtree. Shows included are: Realtree Outdoors, Realtree Road Trips, Realtree Monster Buck, The Choice with Ralph and Vicki, Savage Outdoors and The Woodsmen.

MOTV offers free episodes of content for fans to watch without a subscription. For more on MyOutdoorTV, visit: www.motv.com. #MYOUTDOORTV.

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, Sportsman Channel Canada 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 16 category-leading outdoor magazines, such as: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s Hunting, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites, including: BassFan.com. MOTV is available in English, French, German, Swedish 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, Amazon Channels, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung SmartTV and LG SmartTV. MOTV is available in 162 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 Sportsman Channel Canada and MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established publishing assets: 16 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s Hunting, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites, including OutdoorChannelPlus.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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