Sportsman Channel Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on February 19, 2016 by admin

Featuring Fresh Meat in the Wild and Anglers Competing for Pleasure and Prizes

New Episodes Airing February 22-28

DENVER (February 19, 2016) – This week, Sportsman Channel offers viewers top outdoor lifestyle entertainment with new episodes from three of its popular television shows. Viewers will become enthralled with the cut-throat fishing contest on Florida’s coast in “Wild Billz” while enjoying the lighthearted one-on-one competition in “Lake Commandos.” Viewers can also kick back and relax alongside the hunting crew on “MeatEater” as they introduce novice hunters to the wild during the week of February 22-28:

MeatEater (Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT): Camaraderie is half the fun when it comes to hunting. In this week’s episode, Steven Rinella invites his very own production team – Helen Cho and
Brittany Brothers – to hunt whitetails in Wisconsin alongside himself and passionate outdoorsman and farmer, Doug Duren.

Wild Billz (Saturdays at 11 a.m. ET): Forty-seven teams compete for a cash purse of nearly $2 million, as well as championship rings. It’s down to the wire for the Wild Billz teams as they close out the Key Largo tournament with an all out battle. Find out who will win the gold and glory as they head into the final leg of the Quest for the Crest. To view the competition, click here: Promo

Lake Commandos (Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. ET): Professional fisher, Nicole Jacobs travels across the nation as a co-angler on the Fishing League Worldwide circuit. This week, fisherman and host of Lake Commandos, Steve Pennaz is joined by Jacobs on a natural lake with largemouth bass and a remnant population of smallmouth bass. Tune in to see who catches the most bass of either species. To catch what’s on this fishing series, click here: Promo

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.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 720.485.0446 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 917.242.7333| sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

Outdoor Channel’s Monday Night Fever

Posted on February 19, 2016February 19, 2016 by admin

Family-Friendly Competition Heats Up While Tempers Rise in Conservation Efforts New Episodes Air February 22

DENVER (February 19, 2016) – Viewers of Outdoor Channel’s Monday night roster of series won’t want to miss some friendly old rivalries that reignite between brothers on “Duck Dynasty” and new ones that spawn between fathers and sons on “The Gunfather.” Also, conservationists on “Carter’s W.A.R.” and “Wardens” fight to protect precious wildlife. Catch the fever on Monday, February 22 beginning at 7 p.m. ET:

Duck Dynasty (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET/PT): When Willie Robertson discovers his daughter, Sadie, has a boyfriend, he decides to instill some fatherly fear by taking the boy hunting. Next, in the night’s second episode, witness the revival of a childhood rivalry between Willie and Jase as they go head-to-head in a fishing competition to prove who’s in charge once and for all. Plus, don’t miss new episodes of Duck Dynasty Wednesdays on A&E. For a look ahead at the back-to-back episodes, click here: Promo

The Gunfather presented by Brownells (Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT): The Tuminaro boys initiate a friendly competition between fathers and sons to see who will come out on top in a target shoot-out. Will the experience of the old-timers aid them in success or will they be “outgunned” by the youngsters? To preview the episode, click here: Promo

Carter’s W.A.R. (Wildlife Animal Response) presented by Nosler (Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT): In the heart of Africa’s Kruger National Park, a rhinoceros has been poached, driving Ivan Carter and other conservationists to track down the men killing animals for profit. Find out if these wildlife warriors can really stop the poachers. For a sneak peek, click here: Promo

Wardens presented by Streamlight (Mondays at 11:30 p.m. ET): Chaos ensues in the opening weekend of General Big Game Rifle Season, the first day hunters with a general tag can shoot deer and elk. The wardens are running from one call to the next and not all of the violations are simple mistakes.

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, and download our iPhone and iPad app. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 720.485.0446 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 917.242.7333 | sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

Jana Waller of “Skull Bound TV” on Sportsman Channel Earns National Wild Turkey Federation’s “Communicator of the Year” Award

Posted on February 17, 2016 by admin

DENVER (February 17, 2016) – Jana Waller, host of Sportsman Channel’s “Skull Bound TV,” received the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Communicator of the Year Award at the 40^th Annual NWTF Convention in Nashville, Tenn. during recent ceremonies. “Skull Bound TV,” part of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks’ Sportsman Channel, has aired on the outdoor lifestyle channel for five seasons and Waller has continually shared hunting and conservation issues with her audience.

Waller is known for regularly inviting wounded veterans from Wishes for Warriors and other organizations to join her on filmed hunts. She also pens articles for Turkey Country magazine and is an NWTF spokesperson.

“I am a lifetime member of the NWTF because I believe strongly in their mission to ‘Save The Habitat. Save The Hunt,’ said Waller. “To be recognized as Communicator of the Year is such an honor. The list of previous recipients contains people whom I have tremendous respect. This award is very humbling and a highlight of my journey in the hunting industry.”

“Jana is one of the most thoughtful, unique and passionate hosts we have on Sportsman Channel,” said Mitch Petrie, vice president of programming for Sportsman Channel. “Her recognition from the National Wild Turkey Federation is well deserved.”

The NWTF selected this year’s award winners based on how their work strengthens the ‘Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt.’ initiative. Waller takes time during each episode of “Skull Bound TV” to discuss the important role that hunters play in preserving our hunting heritage and conserving wildlife and habitat. She also encourages her viewers to join the NWTF and other conservation organizations.

“Jana is a great spokesperson for the NWTF and the entire outdoor tradition,” said George Thornton, National Wild Turkey Federation CEO. “She uses her platform to educate a broad audience about the importance of preserving our hunting heritage, a hunter’s role in conservation and the ethical pursuit of wild game.”

Past NWTF Communicator of the Year Award recipients include: Brenda Valentine, Steve Rinella, Tom Fegely, Ron Schara, J. Wayne Fears, Grits Gresham, Jim Zumbo, Jim Casada, Glenn Sapir, Col. Tom Kelly, Ronnie ‘Cuz’ Strickland, Kevin Howard and Ray Eye.

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.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6639 | sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 303.615.8838 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

World Fishing Network Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on February 12, 2016 by admin

Fishing Adventures from Sunny San Diego to the Mighty Mississippi

New Episodes Airing Week of Feb. 15-21

DENVER (February 12, 2016) – This week World Fishing Network airs new episodes of two action-packed fishing series that will get viewer’s adrenaline pumping. Viewers will relive the Major League Fishing Summit Cup from a different perspective with behind-the-scene interviews and inside scoop never viewed before. Viewers will have to tune in the week of Monday, February 15 to catch all the action:

Inside Sportfishing (Fridays at 9 p.m. ET): In this dynamic series hosted by Michael Fowlkes, viewers are whisked around the world to experience adventure-filled fishing expeditions. This week’s episode concludes the shows coverage on tagging calico bass in La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California. For a peek at the show, click here: Promo

Major League Fishing All-Angles presented by General Tire (Saturdays at 4 p.m. ET): The second day of competition on the Mississippi River features Jacob Wheeler who has never fished these waters before. James Watson, considered by some to be the biggest underdog, makes a statement that brings him into the playing field. Edwin Evers capitalizes on an equipment failure to re-think his strategy. For a sneak peek, click here: Promo

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 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.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 720.485.0446 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 917.242.7333| sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

Sportsman Channel Weekly Programming Highlights

Posted on February 12, 2016 by admin

Pigman: The Series Premieres; Just Junie Airs Two-Part Special and MeatEater Offers Culinary Delights

New Episodes Airing February 14-21

DENVER (February 12, 2016) – Sportsman Channel brings viewers a jam-packed week of outdoor lifestyle programming. To start, viewers won’t want to miss Sunday’s fan favorites: “Just Junie,” in its first season airing a two-part special, as well as welcoming back “Pigman: The Series” for the premiere of its seventh season. Later in the week, viewers experience more fishing on Florida’s coast, harvesting meat for survival in the wilderness and chilling competition in North Dakota beginning Sunday, February 14 on Sportsman Channel:

Just Junie (Sunday at Noon ET): After filling her freezer with enough meat for a year from a hunt on Rancho El Puerto in Old Mexico, Junie James was coined, “Señorita Sangre,” which means “Ms. Blood.” She approaches life with a ‘do-it-yourself’ attitude, putting food on her family’s table by means of hunting and cooking the meat all on her own. Viewers will not want to miss this two-part special airing February 14 and February 21 to understand how this huntress got her nickname. For a look ahead at the two-part episode, click here: Promo

Pigman: The Series (Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET): In the season premiere of this long-time favorite, Brian “Pigman” Quaca receives a once-in-a-lifetime chance when a Maine local adds Pigman as the hunter on his moose hunting permit. After an endless amount of walking and waiting, the opportunity to check procuring a moose off his bucket list finally comes when he least expects it. But, will he actually fulfill his dream? To preview season seven, click here: Promo

MeatEater (Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT): In this week’s seasonal Cooking Special episode, Steven Rinella gives the “how to” on breaking down an entire whitetail deer. After gutting the deer, Rinella describes how to transform the meat into steaks, roasts, shanks and then enlightens the audience on how to turn the oddities that are often discarded into something edible.

Wild Billz (Saturdays at 11 a.m. ET): Viewers are brought to tropical, Key Largo, Florida for leg three of the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series. As the second half of the series heats up, tempers fume among the captains and crews of the three teams – 4 Aces, Liquid and Vitamin Sea Too – who are being pushed to their limits in hopes of the $2 million cash prize. To view the competition, click here: Promo

Lake Commandos (Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. ET): A colossal cold front in Warwick, North Dakota causes spring temperatures to plummet below freezing, making the epic, multi-species battle that takes place in this episode between anglers, Steve Pennaz and Pat Kalmerton, a tough one to call. To catch what’s on this fishing series, click here: Promo

About Sportsman Channel

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 720.485.0446 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 917.242.7333| sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

Monday Night Action on Outdoor Channel

Posted on February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 by admin

Mysterious Disappearances and New Business Ventures Featured in New Episodes Airing February 15

DENVER (February 12, 2016) – Monday is filled with exciting new episodes to premiere on Outdoor Channel. Longtime audience favorites, “Duck Dynasty” and “The Gunfather” focus on expanding their domestic business goals, while “Carter’s W.A.R.” and “Wardens” bring viewers to the frontlines of enigmatic human and wildlife disappearances. Don’t miss the action-packed lineup airing Monday, February 15 beginning at 7 p.m. ET:

Duck Dynasty (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET/PT): Willie Robertson comes up with another brilliant plan to market the Duck Commander brand – purchasing a vineyard, without ever seeing it. Then, Phil schools Jase, Si and Willie on how to properly collect honey from the treasured beehive they stumbled upon. Plus, don’t miss new episodes of Duck Dynasty Wednesdays on A&E. For a look ahead at the episode: Promo

The Gunfather presented by Brownells (Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT): While hanging with the locals at the Darby watering hole, Lou Tuminaro becomes inspired and develops a new plan for promoting the gun shop. To preview the episode, click here: Promo

Carter’s W.A.R. (Wildlife Animal Response) presented by Nosler (Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT): Ivan Carter investigates why Mozambique residents are mysteriously vanishing from a village close to Africa’s Zambezi River. Will he catch the perpetrator suspected to be behind the disappearances or will the villagers be forced to handle the situation on their own? For a sneak peek, click here: Promo

Wardens presented by Streamlight (Mondays at 11:30 p.m. ET): Something unexplained is killing deer in the Missoula Valley and it has Montana’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks wardens working overtime to find the culprit. Tune in to find out who or what it could be.

About Outdoor Channel

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 720.485.0446 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 917.242.7333 | sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

“The Sporting Chef” Features Food Network Star Finalist Susie Jimenez on Sportsman Channel

Posted on February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 by admin

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (February 12, 2016) – This week’s episode of The Sporting Chef presented by Camp Chef welcomes special guest Susie Jimenez, Food Network Star finalist, to turn up the heat with her spicy chorizo recipe. Also in the episode, viewers will “flip” when they discover the unexpected fish that makes for a great stir-fry meal. Gather round the table for this and many more recipes and tips on The Sporting Chef, now airing exclusively on Sportsman Channel on Sundays at 12:30 a.m. ET.

The Sporting Chef features a talented cast of chefs and outdoor experts who share decades of experience in the woods, on the water and in the kitchen. To learn more about what’s on the grill this season, visit, http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/shows/the-sporting-chef/

The Sporting Chef, Scott Leysath, welcomes Jimenez to the show to share her favorite chorizo recipe. The use of elk meat, combined with a flavorful mix of spices, entices the palate and will bring the heat to any kitchen. Later in the episode, Leysath catches up with Tommy Gomes, who proves barracuda can be used for more than lyrics to a classic rock song. Mix the fish in with lemon and vegetables to fix up an unexpectedly hearty stir-fry meal. And the episode would not be complete without tips from The Sporting Chef’s resident redneck, Buddy T, on how to use a smoker to cook…winter melon? You got it. Tune in for all of these recipes and more.

“Chefs such as Susie brings so much to the table in terms of the ingredients and flavors she incorporates into her dishes,” commented Leysath. “Her chorizo recipe is a great way to use elk – or any wild game meat viewers choose – for maximum flavor. And it’s another reason why we’ve brought her on as a recurring guest this season – unending recipe ideas and inspiration!”

Learn more about The Sporting Chef at http://TheSportingChef.com and sign up for The Sporting Chef newsletter. Also visit on Facebook at http://facebook.com/TheSportingChef and Instagram at http://instagram.com/sportingchef

The Sporting Chef, hosted by Scott Leysath, leans on Leysath’s 25-year career as a fish and game chef, along with some of the outdoor industry’s most-talented and innovative experts on the topics of fish and game preparation, outdoor cooking, camping, harvested game handling and storage. The show offers outdoor programming in a fast-paced magazine format covering a variety of topics from stuffing quail with rabbit-rattlesnake sausage to local game feeds to finding out whether farmed salmon is a good thing for our bodies or the environment.

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Michelle Scheuermann, BulletProof Communications LLC; 651.964.0264; michelle@bulletproofcomm.com

Season 7 of Leupold’s Pigman: The Series Debuts with Once-in-Lifetime Maine Moose Hunt

Posted on February 10, 2016 by admin

DENVER (February 10, 2016) – One of the hardest species tags to draw is a moose tag in Maine, but that doesn’t stop Brian “Pigman” Quaca of Leupold’s Pigman: The Series from getting it done. Season 7 of Pigman: The Series finds Quaca with a new best friend in Maine since that friend added him as the hunter on a Maine moose tag. Now, all Quaca has to do is draw back his arrow on a 1,000-pound bull. Easy, right? Season 7 of Leupold’s Pigman: The Series debuts exclusively on Sportsman Channel Sunday, February 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Click here for a sneak peek: http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/shows/pigman-the-series/

Season 6 of Leupold’s Pigman: The Series was a year of recovery and reflection for Quaca after a horrific highway accident in December, 2014 that left him recuperating more than hunting. Season 7 finds him back with a renewed sense of self and a new motto tattooed on his arm: Vsetko Umiera , which is Slovic for: “everything dies.”

“Vsetko Umiera means to live through it and don’t forget where you came from – and to appreciate some of the things I took for granted. That’s not going to happen anymore,” said Brian “Pigman” Quaca.

One of Quaca’s dreams is to bowhunt for moose and the best chance of getting one is Maine. Except for the nearly 20-year wait to draw a tag. But Quaca made a new friend: Seth Legere, firearms manager for Kittery Trading Post, during a recent visit to Maine. And Legere offered to add Quaca’s name as a subpermittee to his draw, which means if Legere’s name is drawn, Quaca can be the hunter. “I still can’t believe Seth did that for me. Unbelievable. I can never repay Seth for what he did. I might have to give him a lifetime of pig hunts in Texas,” said Quaca.

It takes all of the five days allotted for the hunt and miles of walking, and calling, and walking. Quaca has two close encounters, but one bull caught wind of the hunters and immediately left while the other bull was just a baby. Will Quaca be able to add his name to the moose board in town? Or will the dream of a moose kill by bow stay that way for another 20 years?

Also, coming up in Season 7: Pigman heads to Colorado for an antelope hunt with Fred and Michele Eichler where Quaca is still adjusting to his new bow set up. Plus, Quaca receives redemption when he’s invited back to Africa for a daytime bush pig hunt. Will success find him this time?

Learn more about Pigman: The Series at http://Facebook.Com/PigmanTV on Twitter http://Twitter.com/SmokinPork on Instagram http://instagram.com/pigmantv and online http://PigmanTV.com

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About Pigman: The Series: Set deep in the heart of Texas, Leupold’s Pigman: the Series takes viewers on a wild ride with its ever unpredictable and crazy Host/Executive Producer, Brian ‘Pigman’ Quaca, at the helm. Now in its seventh season, Pigman: the Series has earned rank as one of Sportsman Channel’s top-rated shows by entertaining the masses with a plethora of hunts and locations. Of course Pigman’s pursuit of pigs are always his love and passion, but don’t think he isn’t capable of sharing the love to any species who dares to step out in front of his sights. Pigman: the Series is Executive Produced by four-time Sportsman Channel Host of the Year, Brian ‘Pigman’ Quaca, in association with Luce Change Productions and Duality Filmworks. Learn more at http://PigmanTV.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Michelle Scheuermann | BulletProof Communications | 651.964.0264 | michelle@bulletproofcomm.com

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World Fishing Network Weekly Programming Highlights Featuring Fierce Competition and the Unknown of Mother Nature

Posted on February 5, 2016 by admin

New Episodes Airing Feb. 7-14

DENVER (February 5, 2016) – This week, World Fishing Network airs new episodes of two riveting television series. Viewers are brought to the frontline to see what it takes to be a fisherman and experience the true power of nature.

The following highlights World Fishing Network’s programming beginning Sunday, February 7:

World Fishing Journal (Sundays at 11:30 a.m. ET): As California prepares for the fifth consecutive year of a drought, will the largest El Nino on record save the dry state? Also, see kayak fishing’s popularity boom like never before. For a sneak peek, click here: Promo

Major League Fishing All-Angles presented by General Tire (Saturdays at 4 p.m. ET): The series premiere of MLF All-Angles brings viewers the first day of competition on the Mississippi River featuring Jeff Kriet and Kevin VanDam reliving old rivalries. When the sun finally starts shining, Bobby Lane tries to make an epic comeback. For a sneak peek, click here: Promo

About World Fishing Network

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 720.485.0446 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 917.242.7333| sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com

Sportsman Channel Weekly Programming Highlights Rivalry Hits in More Ways than One

Posted on February 5, 2016 by admin

New Episodes Airing Week of Feb. 8-14

DENVER (February 5, 2016) – On Sportsman Channel, viewers experience hunting and fishing adventures spanning Miami to West Palm Beach, to the wilderness in Idaho.

The following highlights Sportsman Channel’s programming for the week of Monday, February 8:

Wild Billz (Saturdays at 11 a.m. ET): Who will take home the green and the glory from the country’s largest sailfishing tournament? Viewers have made it halfway to the finale. Which teams will lead the Quest for the Crest? For a sneak peek, click here: Promo

MeatEater (Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT): A true outdoorsman, Steven Rinella harvests every ounce of meat he procures for an enjoyable meal in the wilderness. In this week’s episode, Rinella heads to the Idaho backcountry on his annual quest for a giant public land mule deer buck.

Lake Commandos (Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. ET): Top bass pro, Stetson Blaylock, goes head-to-head with Steve Pennaz on a massive lake known for big smallmouth bass. After a slow start, a pattern emerges and neither angler saw it coming.

About Sportsman Channel

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Skylar Isdale | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 720.485.0446 | skylar.isdale@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shareese Thompson | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 917.242.7333| sthompson@thesportsmanchannel.com