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Outdoor Sportsman Group Launches GAME & FISH TV FAST Channel on Prime Video

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Get Immersed in a Channel Dedicated to Free, Ad-Supported Streaming of Live Events and Outdoor Adventures

DENVER (January 22, 2026) – Outdoor Sportsman Group announces the expansion of GAME & FISH TV to Prime Video, bringing outdoor adventures and live events to even more viewers through this free, ad-supported streaming (FAST) platform. With its tagline, “The Sporting Lifestyle,” GAME & FISH TV delivers premium content that celebrates the great outdoors and the adventures within it.

GAME & FISH TV delivers an unmatched variety of high-energy and inspiring programming. From live Major League Fishing (MLF) competitions to wilderness adventures and educational wild game cooking demos, the channel invites outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in premium content anytime on Prime Video.

“Expanding GAME & FISH TV to Prime Video marks an exciting milestone in our mission to celebrate ‘The Sporting Lifestyle.’ By making our premium outdoor and adventure content more accessible, we’re connecting even more enthusiasts with the high-energy programming they love, wherever they are,” said Daniel Soane, Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing, KSE Media Ventures

Prime Video is the latest in a series of distribution additions for GAME & FISH TV, with recent announcements including VIZIO, Amazon Fire, Samsung TV Plus, Plex, LocalNow, Truth+ and more, making first-rate outdoor and adventure content easier to access than ever before.

Drawn from the libraries of Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV, GAME & FISH TV offers viewers a robust variety of programming across five exciting categories, including:

  • LIVE EVENTS – Featuring live Major League Fishing professional bass fishing competitions throughout the year.
  • ADVENTURE – Real-life outdoor adventure stories of intrepid wilderness explorers, modern-day cowboys, mountain men, off-the-grid pioneers, off-roaders, game-changing entrepreneurs, and much more.
  • COOKING – Get a taste of the wild with our stellar lineup of celebrated game chefs — as they showcase delicious wild game and fish dishes you can make at home.
  • HUNTING – From monster whitetails to bugling bulls, our premium hunting lifestyle programs deliver heart-pounding action at its finest.
  • FISHING – Catch the excitement and feel the passion of today’s angling lifestyle. Our pros will show you how to find success in some of the most amazing freshwater and saltwater fisheries on earth.

Tune in to GAME & FISH TV on Prime Video, VIZIO, Fire TV Channels, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, Truth+, OutdoorChannel.com, GameandFishMag.com, Free Live Sports, LocalNow and MyOutdoorTV with additional outlets coming soon.

Discover GAME & FISH TV today. For more information, please visit www.gameandfishtv.com.

About GAME & FISH TV

GAME & FISH TV is a premier FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel dedicated to outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Celebrating “The Sporting Lifestyle,” the channel delivers a diverse lineup of high-energy, free programming, including live events, adventure stories, hunting action, expert fishing tips, and wild game cooking showcases.

Backed by the extensive resources of Outdoor Sportsman Group, GAME & FISH TV draws from the libraries of Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV to offer top-tier content that captures the spirit of the outdoors. Available on leading platforms such as VIZIO, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video, Amazon Fire TV, Truth+, Free Live Sports, LocalNow and Plex, with additional outlets constantly expanding, GAME & FISH TV brings the excitement of the great outdoors straight to your screen—at no cost.

For more information, visit www.gameandfishtv.com.

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Outdoor Sportsman Group | OSGPress@OutdoorSG.Com

Tune in for ‘SHOT Show New Product Premiere’ This Weekend on Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel

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Catch the SHOT Show New Product Premiere on Outdoor Channel & Sportsman Channel on January 24

DENVER (January 22, 2026) – Back by popular demand is SHOT Show New Product Premiere, airing on Outdoor Channel on January 24 at 9p.m. ET, and on Sportsman Channel on January 24 at 5p.m. ET. The episodes are airing immediately following the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, Nev. and will allow firearms enthusiasts and outdoor gear fans nationwide to gain an exclusive inside look at the latest innovations from leading manufacturers in the industry.

Brought to viewers with the generous support of prestigious sponsors — FN America, Kimber, SPYPOINT, Smith & Wesson, Streamlight, Dead Air Silencers, Taurus, Armscor, CZ-USA and Viridian — this special broadcast promises to highlight cutting-edge products that set the standard for craftsmanship, performance, and durability in the world of shooting and outdoor sports.

This year celebrates the sixth year of the successful partnership between National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG), which has redefined how the industry’s biggest event connects with consumers. Through this collaboration, the SHOT Show experience is delivered directly to shooting and hunting enthusiasts across multiple platforms, blending expert insights, must-see gear, and dynamic storytelling.

OSG is taking SHOT Show coverage to a new level in 2026, expanding its reach and immediacy to bring audiences closer to the action. Highlights include:

  • TELEVISION – The premiere episode will air on both Sportsman Channel and Outdoor Channel on Saturday, January 24, at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET, respectively, with additional repeats on both networks, reaching a broad audience of outdoor enthusiasts.
  • DIGITAL & SOCIAL – With quick turn from filming during SHOT Show, product review videos will go live across OSG’s network of websites and social media channels, categorized for easy access. Full segments will also be available on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) and select YouTube channels, offering viewers an in-depth look at the show’s featured gear.
  • PRINT – Spring 2026 issues of OSG’s leading shooting and hunting publications will showcase a SHOT Show Product Roundup, featuring sponsors’ innovative new products.

Visit the Guns & Ammo landing page at www.gunsandammo.com/shot to stay informed and join the conversation.

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 streaming platform created for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The Group also consists of numerous established publishing assets: 14 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Outdoor Sportsman Group | OSGPress@OutdoorSG.Com

Game & Fish Brand Celebrates 50 Years with Refined National Model

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DENVER (January 20, 2026) – Game & Fish Magazine, “Your Guide to the American Outdoors,”(http://gafmag.com), is making a statement in 2026, not only by reaching the amazing 50th Anniversary milestone, but also by establishing a new benchmark as the leading national brand with specific regional focus and heightened how-to and where-to hunting and fishing information. No other brand in the Outdoor Sportsman Group portfolio, or its competitive set, casts as wide an editorial net across the country or takes as steady aim locally. Since its founding back in 1976, Game & Fish has helped untold millions of outdoors enthusiasts experience hunting and fishing success where they live.

“In the new model, our loyal readers are going to get everything they’ve come to expect from the Game & Fish brand,” said Editorial Director John Taranto. “Plus, now they’re getting a fresher, more modern magazine package, and our expanded digital coverage promises better and more immediate regional coverage than ever before.”

According to Editor Drew Warden, “The Game & Fish team is thrilled with the magazine’s remaking, and we were really able to show it off in the current January/February ’26 issue, the first of the brand’s 50th Anniversary year.” If you haven’t checked out the new multimedia offerings of the Game & Fish brand, you’re missing out on key insights that will give you the edge in the field.

Every anniversary-year issue of Game & Fish will be packed full of curated fare like:

  • THE TRAILHEAD – This welcoming section spotlights great recipes, timely news, fun and useful DIY projects, and inspiring interviews, and more.
  • DESTINATIONS – In this section, Game & Fish contributors from across the country inform readers of the best current hunting and fishing opportunities near them, whether they live in the East, South, Midwest, or West.
  • GEAR + TECH – Here, staff editors and valued contributors put equipment of all kinds to the test, with “Range Reports” of the latest and greatest firearms, rigorous “Field Tests” of key new products, and “Deep Dives” on the hottest new hunting and fishing tech.
  • HUNTING – In this section, readers get the very best tips and techniques to make the most of their hunting opportunities, regardless of the season.
  • FISHING – Expert advice in this section keeps anglers on the water and fish on the hook.
  • SHOOTING – Dedicated to the latest trends in firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories.
  • RITES – The back page remains dedicated to Joff Johnston’s always-entertaining fiction column.

Additionally, in every issue readers will appreciate the outstanding feature content coming from well-respected voices in their various areas of expertise, like iconic rifleman Craig Boddington, western big game and predator hunter Mark Kayser, and intrepid outdoorsman David Schlake, all appearing in the most recent issue.

For 50 years, Game & Fish has been the leading national media outlet exclusively targeting regional, state-by-state, and local hunting and fishing opportunities. The January/February 2026 issue is available on newsstands now, or to learn more about what this great brand has to offer, visit http://gafmag.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 four leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and GAME & FISH TV, a dynamic new Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel dedicated to sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group operates Sportsman Channel (Canada) and MOTV, the world’s leading subscription streaming platform created for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The Group also consists of numerous established publishing assets, including 14 outdoor magazines such as Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, and In-Fisherman, along with 20 top websites. Outdoor Sportsman Group also includes television production operations through Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Outdoor Sportsman Group | OSGPress@OutdoorSG.Com

MLFNOW! on MyOutdoorTV: MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship Presented by Phoenix Boats

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Live Event from the Mississippi River with Anglers Competing for Top Prize of up to $135,000

DENVER (Sept. 5, 2025) – Streaming live on MLFNOW!Ò on MyOutdoorTV from La Crosse, Wisconsin., a field of the top 36 professional bass anglers from the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitationals are competing in the 2025 Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship Presented by Phoenix Boats on the Mississippi River. The three-day event, hosted by Explore La Crosse, will showcase professional anglers from 15 states as they compete for a share of a $417,000 prize pool.

The full field of 36 anglers will compete in Days 1 & 2 on Friday and Saturday in a five-fish, weigh-in format. Only the top 10 pros, based on their two-day cumulative weight, advance to the final round on Championship Sunday. The angler with the heaviest three-day total will win the grand prize of up to $135,000 and qualification into REDCREST 2026.

With an expansive library of thrilling fishing shows, MyOutdoorTV offers unparalleled access to the action-packed world of Major League Fishing, from MLFNOW!Ò Live Streams to Major League Fishing and The Bass Channel and thousands of hours of on demand content. Whether you’re a dedicated angler or simply love the thrill of competitive fishing, this streaming service is your gateway to the world of Major League Fishing. MOTV is Outdoor Sportsman Group’s No. 1 global subscription streaming platform.

About MyOutdoorTV (MOTV):

MyOutdoorTV is the No. 1 global subscription streaming platform from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. MyOutdoorTV features favorite Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel Canada television shows, exclusive Major League Fishing content, acquired content from around the world, as well as exclusive MyOutdoorTV Originals. MyOutdoorTV 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. MyOutdoorTV 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 20 top websites. Subscribe at www.MyOutdoorTV.com and watch on the following platforms: Apple IOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox, Prime Video (US and Canada), Amazon Fire TV, Samsung SmartTV, LG SmartTV, Vizio SmartTV, YouTube TV, Xumo, YouTube Primetime Channels, Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, Comcast, and Cox. MyOutdoorTV is available in 162 markets worldwide.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Outdoor Sportsman Group | OSGPress@OutdoorSG.Com

Navigate the Highs and Lows of Whitetail Season with ‘Drury’s THIRTEEN’ on Outdoor Channel, Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET

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DENVER (December 22, 2020) – Season Seven of “THIRTEEN” from Drury Outdoors follows seasoned hunters, Terry, Matt, Taylor and Mark, as they navigate the highs and lows of the 13 phases on Drury’s THIRTEEN airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel.

Taking the technical aspects of outdoor entertainment to new heights with every episode, the 13 phases (which are based upon peak estrus) are broken down and include thrilling action, tips and tactics. Phase after phase, Mother Nature plays her role, but this might be the best season yet for the Drury’s.

Tune in for Drury’s THIRTEEN on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on the Outdoor Channel. 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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MEDIA CONTACT:

Outdoor Sportsman Group | OSGPR@outdoorSG.com

World Fishing Network’s ‘Jimmy Houston Outdoors’ Provides Heart-pounding Excitement on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

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DENVER (September 2, 2020) – Join National Freshwater Fishing and Professional Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Jimmy Houston as he travels the country searching for the biggest fish around on Jimmy Houston Outdoors on World Fishing Network on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Houston is someone who prides himself on his love of charity, as well as his love of fishing. He works with charities such as: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Benefit 4 Kids, Make-A-Wish, Hunt of a Lifetime, Brass Ring Society and Veterans Homes in Sulphur and Ardmore, Oklahoma. He is one of the hardest working pros in the industry, but he specifically crafts his schedule around his participation in the annual FOCAS Kids Day event on Lake Tenkiller and the annual Christmas Party at the Cherokee County Nursing Center.

Not only is he one of the most giving and charitable people in the industry, but he is also one of the top professional fishermen of all time. He has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, as well as the Professional Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

Jimmy Houston Outdoors keeps viewers entertained with fast-paced and hard-hitting action every Thursday at 8:30 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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Outdoor Sportsman Group | OSGPR@outdoorSG.com

Set the Pits Low and Slow and Tune in For a La‘Boar’ Day Marathon Presented by Aimpoint on Outdoor Channel Monday, September 2

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DENVER (August 28, 2019) – Labor Day is meant to put the feet up, add extra wood chips to the smoker and tune in for a marathon of the finest driven boar hunts and good ‘ole Texas pig hunting during Outdoor Channel’s La’Boar’ Day Marathon presented by Aimpoint on Monday, September 2 beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

La’Boar’ Day features two of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks’ most popular and highest-rated series: Wild Boar Fever X and Pigman: The Series.

La’Boar’ Day Marathon Presented by Aimpoint. All times ET.

Wild Boar Fever X – 7 p.m. “Bon Arrivee” – The Wild Boar Fever crew is in the Sologne region of France preparing for a driven hunt.  Newcomer Mitch Petrie tries his hand at driven game.

Wild Boar Fever X – 7:30 p.m. “Queen of the Hunt” – The hunt continues from the high stands of Sologne.  Desiree Lantz shows she can hold her own with the boys after a tremendous day in the woods.

Wild Boar Fever X 8 p.m. “The Monteria Begins” – One long extended drive covering the entire property has all the hunters on high alert.  Boar can come from any direction in these Monteria-style hunts.

Wild Boar Fever X – 8:30 p.m. “Franz’s Day of Days” – Franz Albrecht Oettingen Spielberg has hunted in many high stands over the years, so when he says this is one of his best days ever you know it's good.

Wild Boar Fever X – 9 p.m. “The Monteria Ends” – The Monteria drive comes to an end, with all of the hunters finding success.  Plus, a look at how the meat is processed and used across Europe.

Wild Boar Fever X – 9:30 p.m. “Rustico” – From the grand estates of Sologne, to a comfortable old farmhouse, the Wild Boar Fever crew is still in the thick of things with wild boar on the move.

Wild Boar Fever X – 10 p.m. “Les Bescasse 1” – The Wild Boar Fever crew returns to Les Bescasse, one of the grand estates in rural France where hunting is a way of life.

Wild Boar Fever X – 10:30 p.m. “Les Bescasse 2” – The hunt ends at Les Bescasse with a look back at another outstanding year in the high stands and a tease of what is still yet to come.

Pigman: The Series – 11 p.m. “The Pigs Grunt at Night” – Pigman serves up a nighttime thermal hunt for his new friends from Grunt Style. Besieged by hogs, Pigman and crew head under the cover of darkness to eliminate some jumbo porkers.

Pigman: The Series – 11:30 p.m. “The Kids are OK, Part 1” – Dap and Pig head up to Dusty's in Oklahoma to hunt with Dusty's kids. The only thing more dangerous then Dap with a crossbow is Dusty's 10-year old daughter.

Pigman: The Series – 12 a.m. “The Kids are OK, Part 2” – After being out-hunted/out-shot by the kids AND Dap, Pig looks to take out his frustration on the hogs of Oklahoma.

Pigman: The Series – 12:30 a.m. “No Miss in Mississippi” – Pigman heads to Mississippi with his Thermal Gear in tow, for a nighttime hog eradication mission.

The stories of Wild Boar Fever X presented by Aimpoint will, once again, be told through the lens of conservationist, popular host and charismatic marksman Franz Albrecht Oettingen-Spielberg. Driven hunts result in a substantial meat harvest of the destructive wild boar and conclude in a deeply-traditional ceremony. The harvested game is gathered together and laid out in a tableau, then honored by horn-blowing and speeches. These traditions date back hundreds of years and were first introduced to North American viewers last year.

Pigman: The Series is the story of Brian “Pigman” Quaca, a true-blue original and a character at the core, given to a rough and tough hunting lifestyle aimed at entertaining the masses with his different take on traditional hunting television. The endeavors and travels undertaken by Pigman send him all across the world with a determined sense to change the way people look at outdoor film.

La’Boar’ Day Marathon presented by Aimpoint airs on Outdoor Channel on Monday, September 2 beginning at 7 p.m. ET. 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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Sportsman Channel’s ‘MeatEater’ Weekdays at 6 p.m. ET

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DENVER (January 4, 2019) – Known for his wild game cooking, Steve Rinella takes to the field in pursuit of his next meal. With decades of hunting and fishing experience, Rinella shares what he has learned with viewers. Whether it’s cooking backstraps over a campfire in the mountains or preparing duck in the kitchen, Rinella takes viewers on a journey from the hunt all the way to the meal. MeatEater airs weekdays at 6 p.m.

In MeatEater, Rinella explains and analyzes his hunts, tactics and strategies. Viewers will get an authentic ancestral tradition of sustenance hunting where nothing goes to waste. Steve’s adventures are always exciting and entertaining while providing educational and, many times, historical learning experience. Deviating from trophy and sport hunting, MeatEater goes back to the roots of hunting. Providing food, experiencing nature, and sharing the outdoors with family and friends is at the core of MeatEater.

Tune in for episodes of MeatEater weekdays at 6 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

Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel Host Jim Shockey Honored with Weatherby Foundation Award

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DENVER (December 18, 2019) – Character, integrity and sportsmanship may be words bandied about too freely today, but for Weatherby Foundation Award honorees those words are considered prerequisites. Only 60 hunters have been graced with the “The Weatherby Award” since its inception in 1956. On Wednesday, January 16 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas during the Dallas Safari Club convention, the 61st will be honored — Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel host Jim Shockey. Shockey joins fellow Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) host and editor Craig Boddington, who received the award in 2017. The duo represents the unprecedented likelihood of having back-to-back recipients as valued members of the OSG team.

The Weatherby Foundation Award recognizes hunters who have spent their lives pursuing their passion for hunting while also understanding that the above-mentioned attributes, as well as a conservation ethos and education, play a major role in hunting. The Weatherby Award, the most coveted honor among dedicated international big game hunters, represents the pinnacle of recognition for individuals who have hunted the most species in the most places around the world—under the most demanding conditions—while educating the non-hunting public about conservation and land management, as well as upholding integrity, dedication, sportsmanship and the highest personal ethical standards.

“The Weatherby Award is the pinnacle of success and achievement in hunting circles,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “The Weatherby Award is an international award that recognizes honorees from all over the world. A big part of what makes this award so special is the fact that it has been awarded since 1956. OSG is proud to count Jim Shockey and Craig Boddington as family, reaffirming our commitment to excellence.”

Shockey’s recognition follows that of fellow OSG hunting personality and 2017 Weatherby Award recipient, Craig Boddington. Boddington joined Petersen Publishing Company in 1979, initially as Associate Editor for Guns & Ammo magazine. Over the next few years he served as Editor of Guns & Ammo Specialty Publications and Associate Editor of Petersen’s HUNTING, and as Editor of Petersen’s HUNTING magazine (1983-1994). Currently, Boddingtons serves as Executive Field Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, including: Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s HUNTING, and Petersen’s RifleShooter magazines, and co-host of Guns & Ammo TV and Petersen’s Hunting Adventures TV. Boddington has published more than 4,000 magazine articles; authored 25 books on hunting, shooting, and conservation; and has appeared in more than 500 television episodes.

“It’s a stunning coincidence that Jim and Craig’s recognition come in back-to-back years,” Liberatore added. “Because they are both so closely allied with Outdoor Sportsman Group, our entire ‘family’ feels a sense of pride in knowing that we work with the undisputed best in the business.”

Shockey and Boddington join an extremely distinguished group. Past winners include such notables as: Warren Page, Elgin Gates, Dr. James E. Conklin and Jack O’Connor (first Executive Editor of Petersen’s Hunting magazine). Presenters of the award include such famous and recognized figures as: Joe Foss, Wilbur Smith, Chuck Connors, Gene Autry, Ernest Borgnine, Jameson Parker, Generals Chuck Yeager, Norman Swartzkopt, President George Bush, as well as H.I.H Prince Abdorreza Pahlavi of Iran.

Shockey will be recognized during the annual Weatherby Foundation Award dinner and gala on Wednesday, January 16 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas during the annual Dallas Safari Club convention.

About Weatherby Foundation International: The mission of this non-profit, tax-exempt foundation is to educate the non-hunting public on the beneficial role of ethical sport hunting and its contributions to wildlife conservation. Active in its mission, the Foundation currently leads a national initiative to foster the development of educational outdoor expos. Since 1998, more than one million people have participated in Foundation-sponsored Expos. Over 500,000 were less than 18 years old. The Foundation also annually sponsors the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, as well as MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established publishing assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting, Game & Fish and Florida Sportsman, and 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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

Outdoor Sportsman Group and ViewLift Announce OTT Partnership

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ViewLift Powering MyOutdoorTV Streaming Service

DENVER (December 12, 2018) – International media and entertainment giant Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) has partnered with digital media technology company ViewLift for the global relaunch of OSG’s video on-demand streaming service MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) on Web, Mobile, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Xbox applications. MOTV is the exclusive, global, subscription-based, streaming service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts to enjoy content anywhere, anytime and on any device.

“ViewLift helps Outdoor Sportsman Group distribute our exclusive, streaming service to a broader audience,” MyOutdoorTV Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sean Luxton said. “We are extremely pleased with our partnership and look forward to many successes.”

MOTV delivers television shows and product demonstrations to hunters, shooting sports enthusiasts, anglers, campers, boaters and hikers from around the globe. This partnership with ViewLift has facilitated the global expansion of the channel by providing language localization, optimized global payment processing and a scaled service reaching users around the world.

“MOTV has been one of digital television’s pioneers,” ViewLift CEO Rick Allen noted. “We at ViewLift look forward to providing their passionate audience with the best viewing experience, whenever and wherever they wish.”

MOTV boasts more than 10,000 exclusive episodes from its constantly-growing library of programs from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network and top producers globally. MyOutdoorTV leverages ViewLift’s robust platform offering to reach fans around the world in their local language for the first time.

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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 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, In-Fisherman, Fly Fisherman, Florida Sportsman, Bowhunter, North American Whitetail and Petersen’s Hunting, and 19 top websites, including: BassFan.com.

MOTV is available in English, French, German 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 and Amazon Fire TV.

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 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, as well as 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

About ViewLift: ViewLift is a full-service digital content distribution platform empowering media companies, sports leagues and teams, education providers and others to monetize their content through native branded apps on major OTT devices including web, mobile, TV-connected devices, Smart TVs and gaming consoles. ViewLift’s founding team, brings years of domain experience as an operator (not just a technology provider) and strong industry relationships to offer a complete end-to-end solution for creating, launching and monetizing video applications across all major device platforms. ViewLift operates across the digital ecosystem, understanding each device’s unique requirements and best practices. ViewLift offers clients a range of monetization models on a proprietary platform with advanced analytics, tracking performance in real-time. ViewLift is backed by leading VC firms, including New Enterprise Associates, Comcast Ventures, and Clark Enterprises, as well as tech and media pioneers Ted Leonsis, Steve and Jean Case, Terry Semel, Robert McCormack and others. ViewLift clients include: Monumental Sports Network; The Great Courses; Lax Sports Network; Major League Lacrosse; Arena Football League; SnagFilms; and others.

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Media Contacts

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com
Emily Hamilton | ViewLift | 917.289.7010 |emily@viewlift.com