‘Wild Strongholds’ Advocates Conservation Storylines on Sportsman Channel

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DENVER (January 19, 2022) Wild Strongholds (Saturdays at 10 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel) has a single-minded mission: tell stories that portray and advocate the role conservation plays in hunting. The show is a human-interest story that focuses on the collaboration of many people to protect wildlife and wild places.

Through extensive interviews and unique wildlife footage, Wild Strongholds portrays continuing conservation efforts and the effects those endeavors have on local communities and the role hunting plays in the future of wild habitats.

Ed Hudson, host, has been passionate for the outdoors since childhood. The eldest of three, on a ranch with few neighbors, many of his early memories include playing in the wild spaces that surrounded him. While his family raised their own food, hunting was also a regular source of meat for the family table. Ed has spent decades hunting and fishing and realized that many of the places where he once fished or hunted as a child were no longer wild. Human encroachment destroyed habitat and wild places which harbored his childhood memories. In an effort to create awareness about how human encroachment is damaging wild habitat, Ed created Wild Strongholds.

Wild Strongholds airs on Sportsman Channel on Saturdays at 10 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 Channel (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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‘The Gunfather’ Returns to Outdoor Channel on ‘The Gunfather: Restorations’ in September 2022

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DENVER (January 19, 2022) – Watch Louis “The Gunfather” Tuminaro, as he returns to Outdoor Channel in September 2022 for his show – The Gunfather: Restorations.

Louie Tuminaro takes pride in his knowledge of guns and their histories. His new show The Gunfather: Restorations returns with the promise that every gun has a story to tell and a unique connection to the person who owns it. Each week he will restore the soul and original glory of a classic firearm that a client has all but relegated to the scrap heap.

"We're thrilled to bring Louis "The Gunfather" Tuminaro back to Outdoor Channel,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Vice President, Programming Mitch Petrie said. “Louis and his team at Custom Shop are amazing artisans; The Gunfather: Restorations gives our viewers a front-row seat to witness the transformation of heirloom firearms submitted by fans of the show."

The Gunfather: Restorations airs September 21 at 7 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel.

Interested in having your heirloom restored on television? Learn how to get your family firearm restored by The Gunfather by visiting: www.outdoorchannel.com/gunfatherrestorations.

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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Award-winning Chef and Outdoorsman Andrew Zimmern Set to Host Outdoor Lifestyle Show on OutdoorChannel.com and Outdoor Channel

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DENVER (January 18, 2021) – World class chef, lifelong outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting and cooking for his family and friends, as well as Emmy Award®-winning television host and James Beard Award-winner Andrew Zimmern will debut his new show Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen on OutdoorChannel.com in February 2022 and Outdoor Channel in September 2022.

In each short episode, Zimmern will create a meal using wild game accompanied by seasonal sides from his garden. The meals will be sustainable, delicious and easy to make, with the goal of helping people maximize the enjoyment of sourcing their own food and easing the struggles that at-home cooks experience in the kitchen.

The result will be 10 digital episodes appearing on OutdoorChannel.com beginning in February 2022 and five linear television episodes airing on Outdoor Channel in September 2022.

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy Award®-winner, four-time James Beard Award recipient, television personality, chef, writer, teacher, world traveler and social justice advocate. As the creator, executive producer and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods franchise, Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food and Emmy Award®-winning The Zimmern List, the host has dedicated his life to exploring and promoting cultural acceptance, tolerance and understanding through food.

In 2020, Zimmern returned to television with his series What’s Eating America (MSNBC), and in 2021, he premiered Family Dinner on Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network. His latest foray on Outdoor Channel is his first on the outdoor lifestyle network.

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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Modern-Day Mountain Man Laramy ‘Sasquatch’ Miller Tests His Survival Skills on Outdoor Channel’s ‘The Trail Presented by Case Knives’ Premiering Friday, February 25 at 9 p.m. ET

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DENVER (January 18, 2022) – Laramy “Sasquatch” Miller is a modern-day mountain man. Follow along as he tests his adventure survival skills and knowledge of the land on Outdoor Channel’s The Trail presented by Case Knives on Friday, February 25 at 9 p.m. ET).

Using only tools that were available in the early 1800s, Laramy Miller and his trusted horse 7 set out on a 30-day trek surviving in the rugged back country landscape of the Mountain West to test his survival skills while paying homage to the mountain men and women of the past. Along the way, Laramy and 7 will battle the elements, build shelter and live off the land during their journey. Armed only with his longbow, hatchet and knife, Laramy works to find food, fend off wild animals and do whatever it takes to survive The Trail.

The Trail presented by Case Knives premieres Friday, February 25 at 9 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel.

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

About W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company: W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer of premium knives that are built on a reputation of quality and perseverance. Based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Case’s offerings cover a wide range of product categories, from traditional folding pocket knives to fixed blade sporting knives and modern everyday carry knives. Since 1889, Case branded knives have been built with integrity for people of integrity, and that legacy continues today. Case is owned by Zippo Manufacturing Company, makers of the world-famous Zippo® windproof.

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Outdoor Sportsman Group Magazine Websites Post Highest Average Monthly Pageviews Since 2017

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North American Whitetail, Petersen’s Hunting, Petersen’s Bowhunting, Bowhunter, Wildfowl and GunDog Combine to Help Create 1.8 Million Pageviews in 4Q 2021

DENVER (January 18, 2020) – The fourth quarter of 2021 proved to be prosperous and healthy for Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing’s hunting websites that showcase North American Whitetail, Petersen’s Hunting, Petersen’s Bowhunting, Bowhunter, Wildfowl and GunDog magazines. The six popular hunting websites combined for 1.8 million pageviews during Q4 2021, its best quarter in five years (Q4 2017).

Highlights from the 4Q 2021 include:

  • Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) hunting websites posted the highest Average Monthly Pageviews (1.8 million) in a single quarter in 5 years (Q4 2017)
  • North American Whitetail (NAW) led the way posting its highest Average Monthly Pageviews (702,000) and Users (382,000) during a quarter in five years
    • In October 2021, NAW posted its highest monthly Pageviews (755,000) and Users (410,000) for the site since November 2017.
    • NAW then eclipsed its October numbers in November 2021 with its highest Pageviews (932,000) and Users (502,000) since November 2016.
  • Petersen’s Bowhunting, “The Modern Bowhunting Authority,” boasting the most archery gear coverage in the space, posted its highest Average Monthly Pageviews (339,000) and Users (221,000) for its site during a single quarter dating back to Q4 2015.
    • In October 2021, Petersen’s Bowhunting posted its highest monthly Pageviews (373,000) for its site since December 2015 and its highest Users (255,000) ever.*
  • Bowhunter, “The No. 1 Bowhunting Magazine” and journal of the sport, now in its 50th year, also posted its highest Average Monthly Pageviews (165,000) and Users (128,000) for its site during a single quarter since Q3 2018.
  • Wildfowl posted its highest Average Monthly Pageviews (132,000) in a single quarter in four years (Q4 2018).
    • December 2021 was the site’s best month in Pageviews (146,000) since October 2018 and the most Users (91,000) ever*
    • Additionally, Pageviews were up in December making it the seventh straight month of Pageview growth for the site.
  • GunDog posted its highest Average Monthly Pageviews (148,000) for the site during a single quarter dating back to Q4 2015 and the most monthly Users ever*

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 Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, In-Fisherman and 11 other leading magazines that reach more than 28 million readers. Outdoor Sportsman Group’s network of websites, including OutdoorChannelPlus.com, 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

Source: Google Analytics 10/1-12/31/2021; Hunting Vertical comprised of websites for the Petersen’s Hunting, Petersen’s Bowhunting, North American Whitetail, Bowhunter, GunDog, and WildFowl brands.

*User traffic available from September 2016 forward.

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Nine Seasons of ‘The Western Hunter’ Now Available on MyOutdoorTV

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DENVER (January 13, 2022) – The nights are long and the days may be short, but MyOutdoorTV users can stream nine seasons of The Western Hunter on MyOutdoorTV to help get through cabin fever.

The Western Hunter follows hosts Nate Simmons and Chris Denham on their adventures from Mexico, through the Rockies and into Alaska. Every episode features stunning videography with a true appreciation and respect for our public lands. The Western Hunter is about the passion shared for true adventure, time spent with family and gratitude for the privilege of roaming the West.

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

About MyOutdoorTV (MOTV): MyOutdoorTV is the No. 1 global subscription streaming service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. MOTV features favorite Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel Canada television shows, the entire Hunters Video library, 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 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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Top Pros Share Their Competitive Secrets on ‘Reel Fishing Wednesdays’ Block on World Fishing Network

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DENVER (January 12, 2022) – Top pros and avid fishermen share their adventures and trade competitive secrets on World Fishing Network’s Reel Fishing Wednesdays block of programming from 6–10 p.m. ET.

Reel Fishing Wednesdays

  • 6:00 p.m. ET – National Walleye Tour
  • 6:30 p.m. ET – Texas Team Trail
  • 7:00 p.m. ET – Force on Force
  • 7:30 p.m. ET – Fishing the Midwest
  • 8:00 p.m. ET – Bill Dance Outdoors
  • 8:30 p.m. ET – Jimmy Houston Outdoors
  • 9:00 p.m. ET – The Next Bite
  • 9:30 p.m. ET – Xtreme Crappie Angler

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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Joe Mantenga Features Historic Firearms and How They Got Here in ‘Gun Stories’ Now on Outdoor Channel

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DENVER (January 12, 2022) – Hosted by actor and gun enthusiast Joe Mantegna, Gun Stories, now airing on Outdoor Channel on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. ET, takes viewers through a firearm's history – from the heart of the design through its use on the range.

Joe Mantegna is a veteran Hollywood star and shooting enthusiast. With more than 100 feature film and television credits including Godfather Part III, Criminal Minds, and The Simpsons, Mantegna is taking on the role as host of Gun Stories – a series that takes viewers through a firearm’s history – from the heart of the design through its use on the range. For his work, that spans more than 40 years, Mantegna received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.

Watch Gun Stories on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel. Find Outdoor Channel in your area by visiting https://www.outdoorchannel.com/channelfinder.aspx

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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Catch Bowhunting Fever on ‘Respect the Game’ on Sportsman Channel

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DENVER (January 11, 2022) – Respect the Game, an action-packed, high-quality production focused on hunting big and small game animals predominantly with a bow, is now airing new episodes on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel,

Respect the Game leaves the era of reality show style hunting behind and stays true to the goal of showcasing multiple hunts per episode. The RTG team of bowhunters travels North America, hunting big game animals from antelope on the Western Plains to whitetails of the Midwest to giant black bears of the Canadian north. Respect the Game encompasses the true spirit of today's bowhunter by using several camera angles, unique photojournalism styles and creative still images that are provided to our partners. Through its unique journeyman format, Respect the Game gives viewers the opportunity to see firsthand the pureness of the hunt.

Tune in to Respect the Game on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel.

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

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 Channel (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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Start the Year Right with Action-Adventure Hunting Series on Sportsman Channel

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DENVER (January 6, 2022) – Start 2022 right by tuning in to new episodes from Sportsman Channel’s best series. Set the DVR to favorites such as Canada in the Rough, Everything Eichler, North American Whitetail and Bowhunter TV.

  • Canada in the Rough (Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. ET) – Canada in the Rough features the majestic mountains of British Columbia, the endless horizons of the open prairies, the mysterious bogs of Newfoundland, the mystical boreal forest of Ontario's Canadian Shield and the desert-like beauty of the high Arctic. Cameras are trained across the vast and wondrous land to bring viewers a hunting experience they will be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.
  • Everything Eichler (Sundays, 12:30 p.m. ET) – Everything Eichler is a closer look at the Eichler “field-to-table” lifestyle. The familay will share a combination of the daily challenges of ranching, farming and running an outfitting business in Colorado. This show will still include all of the extreme bowhunting and predator hunting action viewers love but also will include hunts with friends, family, and clients and all the ups and downs.
  • North American Whitetail TV (Wednesdays, 8 p.m. ET) – North American Whitetail TV remains among the most popular and longest-running shows on outdoor television, focused entirely on the pursuit of North America’s most beloved big game species.
  • Bowhunter TV (Wednesdays, 9:30 p.m. ET) – Join the Bowhunter Magazine crew on Bowhunter TV with more action-packed bowhunts and helpful “how-to” tips than ever before. The show is hosted by Mike Carney and Bowhunter Magazine Editor Curt Wells and features popular technical and educational segments, "Tech Talk" with Mike Carney, "Moment of Truth" with Curt Wells and "Dead On" with Pro Archer Randy Ulmer.

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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