DENVER (July 12, 2018) — Game & Fish magazine, America’s only national outdoor magazine with a focus on local hunting and fishing, announces the addition of Dr. Todd A. Kuhn to its staff as State Editor. The announcement was made today by Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing Chief Operating Office Mike Carney.

Kuhn will be the editor responsible for covering seven Game & Fish editions including: New England, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and Virginia magazines.

Kuhn, who previously served as bowhunting editor and contributing fishing editor at Outdoor Life, also will play a big role in Game & Fish magazine’s fishing and archery-gear reviews. He is a leading expert in technology in the outdoor industry and has established numerous product-evaluative testing protocols.

“I am pleased that Todd, with his extensive outdoor-industry experience and true passion for hunting and fishing, will be joining the talented staff at Game & Fish magazine,” Game & Fish Editor-in-Chief John Geiger said. “The outdoor industry has been experiencing big changes and the new Game & Fish focuses on delivering value to readers in its pages and online. We are responding to our readers, who are engaged in the outdoors and demand the best.”

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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Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group| 212.852.6646 | tom.caraccioli@outdoorsg.com

DENVER (July 11, 2018) – There’s nothing more classic an image as a father and son heading into the woods together. Join David and Jeff Lindsey, as they share their passion, stories and tips from a lifetime of hunting whitetails together. All new episodes of The Lindsey Way air Sundays at 8 p.m. on Sportsman Channel.

Through the years, the Lindseys have worked relentlessly to hone their skills and become some of the best whitetail hunters around. There is never an offseason with the Lindseys. Whether it’s hanging tree stands, checking trail cams, managing food plots or sitting out that extra hour in the middle of winter, the Lindseys devotion to hunting and learning about whitetails is unmatched. The father and son duo manage and hunt their properties in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and Georgia. The year-round work they put into their land has proven to be very successful and can only be described as … The Lindsey Way.

The knowledge and success the Lindseys have had in the field can only come from years of experience. Now, they look to share what they have learned with the younger generation and pass down their passion and appreciation for the outdoors to their children and grandchildren. The Lindsey Way displays the bond between hunting and family, while also delivering an informative and helpful show to improve viewers success and knowledge about whitetail hunting.

Tune in for all new episodes of The Lindsey Way on Sundays at 8 p.m. on Sportsman Channel.

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. #MyOutdoorTV

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

DENVER (July 11, 2018) – Fishing shows on Sportsman Channel proved to be a successful programming formula as the network delivered year-over-year ratings gains across the key demographic Men 25-54 in April including: Total Day (+8 percent), Weekend (+6 percent), Primetime (+20 percent), Weekday Daytime (+14 percent) and Overnight (+14 percent).

The network also reports that fishing shows accounted for five of the Top 10 highest-rated programs in April 2018. On average, fishing shows increased the network’s rating with Men 25-54 by +6 percent year-over-year in April 2018 versus last year on Sportsman Channel.

“Sportsman Channel caters to outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts that live and breathe to participate in hunting and fishing whenever possible,” Outdoor Channel Vice President of Programming, Mitch Petrie explained. “It’s not a surprise that fishing programming has seen an uptick on the network since all of our Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks are known for outstanding programming whether in the field, on the water, original series, movies or scripted programs. We have the best producers in the industry working to make our networks the undisputed best in the business.”

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. #MyOutdoorTV

Source: Nielsen Media, Live Men 25-54 Coverage Rating, April 2018 vs April 2017, % Growth among Fishing-related shows only,  Rank among all series by Program Average

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

DENVER (January 24, 2018) – Outdoor Channel’s Major League Fishing (MLF) returns (Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. ET) for its new season of Summit Select action featuring 24 of the world’s best anglers vying to be the 2018 Summit Select Champion. The extensive tournament takes place throughout the first six months of the year and culminates with the General Tire World Championship. 

Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) also has acquired the programming library of MLF for its outdoor global, subscription video on-demand (SVOD) service MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Outdoor Sportsman Group’s MOTV will enable viewers and fishing enthusiasts the opportunity to access exclusive MLF programming – anywhere, anytime – on its SVOD service. Programming including: MLF Raw, MLF Extended Cast, fishing tips and years of MLF highlights and shows are part of the exclusive package. The subscription service can be found in the Apple iTunes, Android and Google Play App stores for users in the North America, Europe, Asia, Japan, New Zealand and other locations. The retail price of MOTV is (US) $9.99 per month or (US) $99.99 annually and includes a seven-day free trial period.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase the new season, our great sport and the participants who create the drama and excitement week-in and week-out,” said MLF General Manager, Jim Wilburn. “MyOutdoorTV and Outdoor Sportsman Group are providing a platform that we feel benefits our business objectives as we move forward in a new era of viewing and programming.”

The Outdoor Sportsman Group initiative is designed to partner with its best-in-class producers and talent to endeavor to populate the outdoor lifestyle industry with content for linear, digital, print and mobile portals of operation with one click. Currently, MOTV boasts more than 10,000 exclusive episodes of OSG programming content.

“MLF has proven to have a strong following with outdoor enthusiasts of all ages,” President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “The competition provides drama with every cast. It’s an easy call to give access to as many people as possible that want to consume this content on MOTV, anywhere and anytime.”

The new season of MLF will see fellow competitors – Zack Birge, Gary Clouse, Kurt Dove, Chris Lane, Dave Lefebre, Cody Meyer, Fred Roumbanis, Fletcher Shryock, Casey Ashley, Ott DeFoe, Todd Faircloth, Brandon Palaniuk, Pete Ponds, Kevin Short, Wesley Strader, James Watson, Scott Ashmore, Randy Howell, Russ Lane, Michael Neal, Keith Poche, Marty Robinson, Mark Rose, Scott Suggs – square off in three, eight-person Summit Select Elimination Rounds before moving onto the Sudden Death Rounds. Following the Sudden Death rounds, the top six anglers from Sudden Death will compete in the Summit Select Championship.

For more information on the 2018 Summit Cup Championship season visit: www.majorleaguefishing.com. For more on MyOutdoorTV please visit: www.motv.com. #MYOUTDOORTV

About Major League Fishing: Developed through a joint effort between Outdoor Channel and two dozen premier bass fishing anglers in 2011, Major League Fishing brings the high-intensity sport of competitive bass fishing into America's living rooms in the form of riveting two-hour TV episodes. Twenty-four world-class anglers are filmed over the course of a six-day event. The show captures their efforts as they utilize a demanding format that allows them to weigh all the "scorable bass" they catch. Unlike other competitive fishing events, live leaderboards in the boats allow anglers to know their standings at all times. For more information about the game, visit www.majorleaguefishing.com and follow Major League Fishing on Twitter, Instagram and on Facebook.

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

SVOD Service Boasts More Than 10,000 Exclusive Outdoor Lifestyle Episodes

DENVER (January 24, 2018) – Outdoor Sportsman Group’s MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) added more than 4,000 episodes in 2017 to its global, subscription-based, video-on-demand (SVOD) service and now boasts more than 10,000 exclusive episodes. The constantly-growing library of programs from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network also offers programming related to its 15 top-tier outdoor lifestyle magazines and 19 websites dedicated to outdoor living pursuits.

“When we began creating MOTV, we thought all along that our audience would be very interested in the idea of having access to content anywhere, anytime,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “As a result of that passion and our producers partnering with us, we have created an exclusive programming library with MOTV that rivals any in the television industry. MOTV also gives us the opportunity to showcase first-rate, outdoor lifestyle talent from across the globe.”

MyOutdoorTV is the global, subscription video on-demand service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The exclusive SVOD service can be found in Apple iTunes and Google Play App stores for users across the globe. The retail price of MOTV is (US) $9.99 per month or (US) $99.99 annually and includes a seven-day free trial period.

MOTV has acquired the programming libraries of more than 60 of the industry’s most popular producers. On average, more than 100 new episodes are available to subscribers each month. Outside of the United States, MOTV is available in 195 markets.

The acquisition of exclusive content from some of the finest outdoor lifestyle libraries in the world is the cornerstone of MOTV. These best-in-class programs come from libraries including: Jim Shockey and Shockey Productions, Brian “Pigman” Quaca, Heartland Bowhunter, the late Jose Wejebe’s Spanish Fly, Bill Jordan’s Realtree Outdoors, Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo’s Archer’s Choice and The Choice; three programs from Drury’s Outdoors, a trio of elk hunting programs – Into the High Country with Jason Matzinger, Pure Hunting and Western Hunter, Jana Waller’s Skull Bound TV, Mark Zona’s program – Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show and waterfowl programming – RNT-V, MOJO Outdoors, The Fowl Life and Waterfowl Obsession, to name a few. The OSG initiative is designed to partner with its best producers, talent and hosts to acquire the most exciting, adventurous, educational and provocative content for linear, digital, print and mobile platforms with one click.

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

About MOTV: The global, subscription 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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Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

Outdoor Lifestyle Network Sees Growth with Launch on Streaming Platform

DENVER (January 22, 2018) – Sportsman Channel recently launched on DIRECTV NOW’s “Go Big” streaming platform package.

DIRECTV NOW is a streaming service with 120+ live channels that offers breaking news, sporting events, live programming and access to thousands of hours of on-demand titles. DIRECTV NOW currently covers more than 80 percent of the United States with at least one live local channel. You can stream live content over your wired or wireless internet connection on a variety of devices. No boxes. No annual contracts or credit checks required.

“We are excited to continue to add growth in all areas of our programming and content distribution,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “This is another example of how Outdoor Sportsman Group – and its networks including Sportsman Channel – continue to adapt and grow within the ever-changing media landscape. Distributors understand our programming has a distinct appeal and are not only adding our networks in high-definition (HD) but also including them in their emerging technology platforms.”

Sportsman Channel joins other networks including: FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, HGTV, TBS, CNN and others on DIRECTV NOW.

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 sportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. #MyOutdoorTV

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, as well as MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established publishing assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, 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