DENVER (November 13, 2020) – Major League Bowhunter hosts Matt Duff and former Atlanta Braves All-Star and Hall-of-Famer, Chipper Jones take Sportsman Channel viewers through an entire season of deer hunting successes and failures, delivering all aspects of their hunts in their series airing Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET. These avid outdoorsmen believe there is something that can be learned from every experience in the field – both good and bad. Their passion and success for harvesting big bucks is what formed a special friendship among them. It's through their eyes that the viewer will be entertained, but more importantly, educated to what has been learned throughout the years…with the hopes of becoming a more successful bowhunter.

Chipper Jones is one of the most recognizable and respected names in Major League Baseball. His numerous records, awards, and statistics spanning over 15 years assured him a place in Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame.

Not only has his fame and popularity for his accomplishments on the baseball diamond brought him many awards and accolades, but his passion for hunting and love for the outdoors is fast becoming more embedded into America’s perspective when one hears the name “Chipper Jones.” As co-owner of Major League Bowhunter, Chipper also works alongside his good friends Jeff Danker and Matt Duff as a host of the show, sharing his knowledge and experience as an accomplished bowhunter. His enthusiasm in the outdoors comes across not only on camera, but in the inner workings of the day to day business of the company.

“Bowhunting is the ultimate and I find so many similarities with baseball in that you can always learn new things that can improve your odds of success if you just soak up all the knowledge you can and learn from all your experiences,” Jones shared.

Watch Major League Bowhunter on Sportsman Channel on Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET.

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

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DENVER (November 12, 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 Thursday 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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DENVER (November 10, 2020) – Want real uncut fishing? Follow pro angler and Major League Fishing “play by play” announcer JT Kenney as he wrangles with giant bass from Palm Bay to the St. Lawrence in the MOTV original series, The Fishin’ Show with JT Kenney. Season One, with10 episodes, is now available to watch online, or download to any device, to gleam insights, patterns and fishing tips weaved into some good old fashioned shenanigans.

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.

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DENVER (November 9, 2020) – Join musician, hunter, conservationist and dad, Nick Hoffman, on his hit series, Nick’s Wild Ride, airing on Outdoor Channel, Mondays at 10:30 p.m. ET. Hoffman takes viewers deep into the food, culture, music, history and heartbeat of a location as he hunts and fishes.

“This isn’t a head-to-an-outfitter-and-hunt kind of show,” Hoffman explained. “It’s actually the antithesis of that. It’s as much about the travel and adventure as it is about the hunt and canvassing the globe to find compelling characters and vibrant culture…with a dash of craziness.”

Nick Hoffman is an award-winning country music artist whose passion for travel and the outdoors takes him to the world’s most interesting places. After 12 years as the fiddle player in Country Music star Kenny Chesney’s Band, he struck out on his own and scored two hit songs with country trio “THE FARM.” Now, Nick’s Wild Ride shows people a side of Nick Hoffman they’ve never seen. Part traveler, part hunter, part historian, with some party-guy sprinkled in, you never know what he’ll do next.

Tune into Nick’s Wild Ride on Mondays at 10:30 pm ET on 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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Show Featuring 14 Michigan Brothers Finally Get a Sister as Baby No. 15 Arrives

DENVER (November 5, 2020) – Fifteen is a charm!

The Schwandt Family (Lakeview, MI) – recently comprised of 14 brothers, ages 28-2 years old, and the subject of Outdoor Sportsman Group’s new outdoor lifestyle streaming show 14 Outdoorsmen on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) – announce the arrival of a new addition to their family MAGGIE JAYNE SCHWANDT – a baby girl!

“I’m in shock,” eldest son Tyler (28) announced. “I never thought I would ever have a little sister.”

Jay (45) and Kateri Schwandt (45) never knew the gender of their 14 previous pregnancies until delivery – Tyler (28), Zach (25), Drew (23), Brandon (21), Tommy (18), Vinny (17), Calvin (15), Gabe (14), Wesley (12), Charlie (10), Luke (8), Tucker (6), Francisco (5) and Finley (2) – and Baby No. 15 was no different.

Maggie Jayne Schwandt (7 lbs, 8 oz and 20 inches long) was born in Mercy Health St. Mary’s in Grand Rapids, MI on November 4.

“We are overjoyed and beyond excited to add Maggie Jayne to our family,” Jay Schwandt effused. “This year has been memorable in so many ways, for so many reasons, but Maggie is the greatest gift we could ever imagine.”

The Schwandts started dating as freshmen in high school – Jay at Gaylord High School and Kateri at Gaylord St. Mary’s and were married immediately following high school before attending Ferris State University.

Jay and Kateri married in 1993 and attended Ferris State, living in the “married” dorm at the University. Along the way throughout their college careers, the Schwandts not only graduated with bachelor’s degrees but also left school with three young boys before continuing their education – Kateri received her Master’s degree in social work from Grand Valley State University and Jay earned a law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School – and adding to their family. The Schwandts also have one grandchild, Luciana (2), the daughter of Drew and his partner, Anelene.

Kateri Schwandt, the family matriarch, was quoted earlier in the year after releasing the news of her pregnancy – “Because there is enough testosterone in our house to fill a stadium, it might be nice to add a little girl…I do know one thing though, if we do have a little girl, she will be the most spoiled and protected child her entire life, especially during her teenage years.” – and her words now seem prophetic.

An avid outdoorsman, Jay, a lawyer and land surveyor by trade, has introduced his outdoor lifestyle passions to his sons and Outdoor Sportsman Group has “adopted” the Schwandts into its family of programming by introducing them to the world as the 14 Outdoorsmen. That title may have to change.

MOTV has captured the story of this fascinating family in their streaming video show 14 Outdoorsmen. Besides the day-to-day lives of the 14 boys and their parents, the show will feature the seasonal planning, preparation and execution of hunting and fishing together while incorporating the logistics of a familial platoon including a new baby sister.

MOTV’s original series 14 Outdoorsmen recently debuted in October 2020 on MyOutdoorTV.com. The next episode of 14 Outdoorsmen is available on November 6 on MOTV. For more information, visit www.OutdoorChannelPlus.com.

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: OutdoorChannelPlus.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.

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DENVER (November 4, 2020) – MyOutdoorTV – available on streaming devices and online at MOTV.Com – has teamed up with the crew at BuckVentures to produce the original series,
The Woodsman. The second season of the original series has new episodes premiering every Wednesday featuring real people with a passion for hunting and the great outdoors.

From crowdsourcing at banquets and utilizing social media, the BuckVentures crew has curated a select list of pro-staff members who now make up The Woodsman. At first, the new crew of The Woodsman share how they wanted to be on the MOTV original TV series simply because they wanted to be on outdoor TV. But, they quickly realized the special bonds they created with one another – and with a higher power.

For more on MyOutdoorTV please 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.

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DENVER (November 4, 2020) – The Archery Trade Association (ATA) and Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) are pleased to announce the “ATA New Product Premiere,” a strategic media partnership that will generate an unprecedented level of multi-media coverage and promotion for the archery and bowhunting industry. The announcement was made today by Michael Carney, COO, Outdoor Sportsman Group.

“Manufacturers are looking for innovative ways to deliver new product information to enthusiasts due to the cancellation of physical trade shows, which is where media outlets have traditionally gained access to all the latest products and technologies,” Carney stated. “With that in mind, OSG and ATA are teaming up to produce the ‘ATA New Product Premiere,’ an hour-long, limited- interruption television special covering all the latest and greatest gear for the archery market in 2021.”

ATA members will have an exclusive first-access to view “ATA New Product Premiere” during ATA 2021 Online taking place the week of January 11-15, 2021.

The “ATA New Product Premiere” will then air on Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel on January 16, 2021. In addition to this first of its kind television special for the Archery industry, OSG will deliver unprecedented coverage across its family of websites, print magazines and social media outlets from brands consumers know and trust, like Bowhunter and Petersen’s Bowhunting.”

"While there’s no doubt we’re going to miss seeing our ATA members and industry friends in person,” ATA Senior Director of Trade Show and Membership Maria Lewis said, “we’re excited to be partnered with Outdoor Sportsman Group to bring the unique ‘ATA New Product Premiere’ to our retailer and dealer members and the largest consumer audience in the marketplace. We want to inform our retailers about new products, but also drive motivated customers into their stores. ”

A powerful and innovative industry partnership that combines the collective strengths of the ATA and OSG, the “ATA New Product Premiere,” offers participants a turnkey solution for featuring the latest news on their products and services in front of the marketplace’s top dealers and retailers as well as an unequaled consumer audience. For information on featuring products and services in the “ATA New Product Premiere,” visit http://www.outdoorsg.com/about/ata-show-new-product-premiere/.

About Archery Trade Association: The Archery Trade Association is the organization for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, sales representatives and others working in the archery and bowhunting industry. The ATA has served its members since 1953. We work to increase the recruitment and retention of new, current and once-active archers and bowhunters. We are the driving force in defending, educating, and lobbying for the greater good of the industry and sport. We preserve and promote archery and bowhunting’s rich heritage to ensure active consumer participation, and successful manufacturing and retailing for generations to come. The organization also owns and operates the ATA Trade Show, the archery and bowhunting industry's largest and longest-running trade show worldwide. For more information, visit www.archerytrade.org

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 outdoorsg.com.

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DENVER (November 3, 2020) – Each week on Lake Commandos airing on World Fishing Network, host Steve Pennaz and guests break down new water while trying to “out fish” one another. What happens when you dump two expert anglers on unfamiliar waters, each with the goal of catching the most fish? They call it “going commando.”

Watch Lake Commandos on World Fishing Network, Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Hall of Fame angler Steve Pennaz is one of the nation’s highest regarded multi-species anglers. Over his career he has successfully fished thousands of locations around the world in both fresh and saltwater. He is highly skilled at finding and catching fish on new waters, a skill that drive Lake Commandos, Man vs. Lake vs. Man. Pennaz is well known from his years as Executive Director of the North American Fishing Club, editor of North American Fisherman magazine, and creator of the highly popular Knot Wars competition.

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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DENVER (November 2, 2020) – MeatEater with Steven Rinella has been a perennial favorite with Outdoor Sportsman Group viewers since its debut nine years ago. As Rinella eloquently puts it, the show is not just about the pursuit of an animal, but who Rinella is as a person and what he’s made of to pursue that animal. MeatEater Season 8 premieres tonight on Outdoor Channel at 8 p.m. ET and on November 8 on Sportsman Channel at 9 p.m. ET.

In MeatEater, Rinella explores various hunting techniques, tracks and pursues prey, procures and cooks his own food. Whether tracking blacktail deer in the remote Alaskan wilderness or rooting out javelina in Texas, Rinella leverages his back-country skills, challenging himself at every corner while 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 six books including: “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 Fish and Game Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for Every Hunter and Angler” (Nov. 20, 2018). 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.

Catch up on all past seven seasons of MeatEater available on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) now.

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

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

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