‘The Best Defense’ Redux on Outdoor Channel Coming in Q2

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DENVER (March 31, 2023) The Best Defense, the popular Outdoor Channel show that ran for 11 seasons during its first run on television (2008-2019), is back for a redux – Season 12 – and will launch in Q2 2023 on Outdoor Channel on April 5 at 7:30 p.m.

The Best Defense (TBD) is dedicated to educating viewers on the essential tools and techniques needed for self-defense and survival. The highly-trained defensive advisors and show hosts, Richard Nance and Jeremy Stafford, will provide viewers with the latest developments in home security technologies, empty hand and grappling strategies, armed defensive skills, as well as valuable legal advice.

The Best Defense is a show that offers viewers practical and highly-effective strategies for self-defense,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Head of Programming Tim Cremin said. “The hosts are self-defense experts with content featuring real-life examples. We are excited to have The Best Defense back in our programming lineup in the second quarter.”

Richard Nance is lifelong martial artist and recently retired Police Sergeant. During his 25-year career, Richard was a SWAT Team Leader and Defensive Tactics Program Supervisor. He has taught Firearms, Active Shooter Response, Taser, Less Lethal Munitions, Impact Weapons and Emergency Vehicle Operations. Richard is the Technology Editor of Guns & Ammo Magazine and the Self-Defense Editor of Handguns Magazine, as well as a frequent contributor to Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Special Interest Publication Division. ?

Jeremy Stafford has been a Police Officer with the LAPD more than 24 years. During that time, he has worked multiple assignments, including Patrol, Narcotics, Counter-Terror operator, Training and Vice investigations. As a trainer, Jeremy has made his mark on the department by developing or helping to develop several of the departments more recent advanced training curricula, including the MACTAC (Multiple Attack Counter Terror Action Capabilities), which has become a national template for training Police Officers how to effectively counter a multiple location terror attack. ?

The Best Defense returns for Season 12 with a fresh, new format and 10 original episodes.?

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. #MyOutdoorTV

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‘In-Fisherman Magazine’ Offers its ‘In-Fisherman Bass Guide Gear Box’

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DENVER (March 30, 2023) – For more than 40 years, the team at In-Fisherman, the world's foremost authority on freshwater fishing, has prided itself on covering the sport of freshwater fishing from nearly every conceivable angle. Available March 31, In-Fisherman is offering its limited edition In-Fisherman Bass Guide Gear Box to interested anglers.

The Gear Box is loaded with more than $100 worth of tackle that was handpicked by In-Fisherman editorial staff. The Gear Box includes a selection of baits, tackle and accessories from some of the top brands in the industry – All-Terrain Tackle, Cuda, Fish Monkey, Freedom Tackle, Missile Baits, Northland, Rapid Fishing Solutions, Seaguar, SPRO, The RodGlove and X-Zone Lures – that will help anglers take their bass fishing to the next level.

“The In-Fisherman Bass Guide Gear Box is a great way to reload a tackle box in preparation for a season full of fishing,” In-Fisherman Publisher Todd Ceisner said. “Our sponsors have graciously contributed some of the best gear for the 2023 season and we also included the 2023 In-Fisherman Bass Guide, which is packed with information on the latest trends, tactics and tackle being used to keep bass anglers one step ahead of the fish.”

For more information about acquiring the In-Fisherman Bass Guide Gear Box visit: www.osgnewsstand.com/product/bx-bass-2023

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

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Outdoor Channel Original Series ‘Life on the Edge’ Chronicling Extreme Off-Grid Lifestyles in the Aleutian Islands Returns for Season Two and More Action

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DENVER (March 28, 2023) – Outdoor Channel’s extreme, off-grid, original, docu-series Life on the Edge will return to the “Wild West of the Last Frontier” – the Aleutian Islands – in 2024 for Season Two. The announcement was made today by Outdoor Sportsman Group Head of Programming Tim Cremin.

Life on the Edge chronicles the lives of fearless homesteaders and daring American entrepreneurs as they live off-the-grid in some of the harshest and most unforgiving terrain in the world.

The show focuses on three adventure-seeking storylines and the people that have opted to live a solitary life in some of the most remote, inaccessible and extreme conditions on the face of the Earth. It is in this exact environment these hearty souls, who built their own infrastructures and life off-the-grid, choose to live in radically different ways.

The series features Americans who have identified this island archipelago as a land teeming with opportunity. The men and women in the show are determined to show the rest of the world new ways of living and working to protect the planet. Whether it is through harnessing the geothermal power of volcanos or off-grid settlers constructing self-sustaining dwellings in the most isolated, beautiful and unforgiving environments, the show and its characters are a range of wild and extraordinary storytellers who call the Aleutian Islands home.

Life on the Edge is produced by Rare TV Ltd. and will air exclusively on Outdoor Channel. For more information about Life on the Edge on Outdoor Channel, visit: www.outdoorchannel.com.

Life on the Edge will also be available on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV).

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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MyOutdoorTV Adds 48 More of the Most Popular New Seasons of Outdoor Lifestyle Content from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network

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Binge-Watch Favorite Hunt, Fish, Shoot Content on MOTV

DENVER (March 27, 2023) – The second quarter of 2023 brings new content to Outdoor Sportsman Group’s No. 1 global subscription streaming platform MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). MOTV will deliver new content every Friday through the second quarter. A total of 48 new seasons will premiere throughout the next 10 weeks and allow viewers to watch the most extensive, popular and exclusive collection of outdoor lifestyle programming in the world.

Available throughout the second quarter, the best and most exclusive outdoor programming from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network producers and outdoor hosts can be seen anywhere on any device.

From A to Z, MOTV offers 48 new seasons including:

Advanture Hunter

Florida Sport Fishing TV

The Life At Table Mountain

American Airgunner

Grace, Camo & Lace

The Next Bite

American Birdhunter

Gun Stories

The Obsession of Carter Andrews

Become 1

Guns & Ammo

The One

BigWater Adventures

In Fisherman TV

The Seahunter

Bone Collector

Lake Commandos

This Is Africa

Crush with Lee & Tiffany

MeatEater

Tracks Across Africa

Dead Meat

MOJO TV

Two Conchs Adventures

Dropped

Night Crew TV

Two Conchs Sport Fishing TV

Eastmans' Hunting TV

Predator Pursuit

Unfathomed

Everything Eichler

Pro Team Journal

Viral Outdoors

Facts Of Fishing

Realtree Outdoors

Wardens

Fishing 411

Respect The Game

Whitetail Freaks

Fishing The Midwest

Spear Life

WildFed

Fishing The Wild

Tecomate Whitetail Nation

Wild Fish Wild Places

Fishing University

The Hunt For Monster Bass

Zona's Awesome Fishing Show

MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) continues to add to its growing list of 24/7, ad-free, Live TV Channels with the addition of TurkeyStream, which is available for free. TurkeyStream also joins HuntStream, AnglerStream, The MeatEater Channel and Late Season Whitetail Channel as subscription streaming platforms featuring the world’s best hunting and fishing shows whenever and wherever you choose to watch – available to subscribers on ALL DEVICES from a big screen TV at home to a phone in a bass boat or a tree-stand in the woods.

The above shows also can be seen on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network. Check local listings for dates and times.

For more information about MyOutdoorTV, visit http://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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Adventure Has No Boundaries with Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks Official Guide for Q2 Programming

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DENVER (March 27, 2023) Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks (Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network), along with No. 1 global streaming platform MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) proves adventure has no boundaries in order to get up and get out this Spring. Each network and MOTV offers action-packed, outdoor exploration shows that viewers can’t get enough of in its second quarter (Q2) programming lineup. With original premieres and new episodes from returning series across all networks, viewers also can expect the most original outdoor programming focused on their passions beginning on Monday, March 27.

“Not only does ‘hope spring eternal’ for your favorite baseball team, spring rejuvenates people to get outdoors after a winter indoors,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Vice President of Program Planning and Scheduling Katie Gladstone said. “OSG’s second quarter programming lineup will inspire viewers to figure out their next adventures and provide insights and tips on how to live them.”

Outdoor Channel connects passionate hunters, anglers, recreational shooters and adventure seekers through its best-in-class outdoor programming. Find inspiration with the following recommendations.

The continuation of the popular “Taste of the Wild” block on Monday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. ET features the debut season of Wild + Whole Sourced (April 3), new seasons of Wild Fish Masterclass (June 5) and The Fishmonger (May 29). The new Friday night block, “Into the Wild,” proves adventure has no bounds from 8-10 p.m. ET. Be sure to catch up on the Keefers in Dropped: Project Origin (8 p.m. ET) and see renovated hunting camps in Renovation Hunters (8:30 p.m. ET.) Finally, don’t miss essential tools needed for self-defense and survival in Best Defense. Season 12 premieres March 29 (7:30 p.m. ET).

  • Wild + Whole Sourced (Debuts April 3, 8:30 p.m. ET): Host Danielle Prewett seeks to understand the story of food origins by harvesting ingredients directly from their sources.
  • Wild Fish Masterclass (Season Two premieres June 5, 7 p.m. ET): Award-winning English restaurateur, fisherman and hunter-gatherer Mike Robinson hosts a step-by-step guide to cooking amazing restaurant-style fish dishes from start to finish.
  • The Fishmonger (Season Three Premieres May 29, 9:30 p.m. ET): The Fishmonger illustrates how the best fish in the world make it to our restaurant and dinner tables.
  • Dropped: Project Origin (Fridays, 8 p.m. ET): More than 10 years ago, the original Dropped pushed brothers Chris and Casey Keefer’s mental and physical limitations to the very edge as they attempted to survive taxing conditions in the isolated Alaskan bush. The brothers journey back to where it all began to discover if they still have what it takes to provide for their own basic human needs.
  • Renovation Hunters (Fridays, 8:30 p.m. ET): Renovation Hunters is where home improvement meets the outdoor lifestyle. Hosted by Hal Shaffer, this series is dedicated to preserving the family tradition of the outdoors. Their mission is to ensure hunting, fishing or vacation camps can be passed on to the next generation.
  • Best Defense (Season 12 premieres March 29, 7:30 p.m. ET): This series is dedicated to educating viewers on essential tools needed for self-defense and survival.

Sportsman Channel’s Q2 program lineup features the inclusion of more fishing programming, including new episodes of the popular product showcase of Kayak Fishing Fun (premieres May 12, 9 p.m. ET). Also watch new series making their debuts – The Wild Race (Sundays, 1:30 p.m. ET) and Getaway to Africa (Saturdays, 9 p.m. ET).

  • Kayak Fishing Fun (premieres May 12, 9 p.m. ET): Covering everything from the basics of kayak fishing to transportation options, our experts will make sure viewers know everything they need to know before and when they get on the water.
  • The Wild Race (Sundays, 1:30 p.m. ET): Season Two comes to Sportsman Channel as cameras follow host Jessica Ann’s passion for the outdoors and her career in healthcare.
  • Getaway to Africa (Saturdays, 9 p.m. ET): Follow the world-class guides of Kaiwhai Ranch in Eastern Namibia and northwestern South Africa as they lead their clients on heart-pounding hunts for African game.

World Fishing Network (WFN) offers viewers valuable tips from the pros by offering thrilling tournaments, lessons about the latest in boats and gear and, of course, how to reel in the “big one.” The competition heats up on “Reel Rivals Saturdays” with MLF5 (6 p.m. ET), Major League Fishing All Angles (8 p.m. ET) and Ultimate Match Fishing (8:30 p.m. ET).

Plus, these series have something for every angler: B-Side Fishing (new series, Sundays, 7 p.m. ET), Larry Smith Outdoors (Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. ET) and Hook & Paddle (new series, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. ET).

MyOutdoorTV offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to stream 20,000+ hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure episodes anytime, anywhere. The extensive library features the biggest names in outdoor TV such as Major League Fishing, Kevin VanDam, Steven Rinella, Jim Shockey, Lee & Tiffany, Michael Waddell, Mark Zona and “Pigman” Brian Quaca, not to mention a binge-worthy library of how-to-videos and wild game recipes.

In April, catch all the turkey hunting action with MOTV’s TurkeyStream Live TV Channel, available for free. TurkeyStream’s programming schedule features some of outdoor television’s best turkey hunting content including: Bone Collector, Bowhunter TV, Can’t Stop The Flop, Avian-X Turkey Tour, Country Outdoors Turkey Tour, Crush with Lee & Tiffany, Driven with Pat & Nicole, Everything Eichler, Headhunters TV, King of the Spring, Primos TRUTH About Hunting, Realtree Outdoors, Realtree Road Trips and Spring Thunder, to name a few. TurkeyStream joins four Live TV Channels already available to MOTV subscribers: HuntStream, AnglerStream, The MeatEater Channel and Late Season Whitetail Channel.

Other Outdoor Sportsman Group Q2 Highlights include:

  • Great American Spring presented by TORO: a new initiative to help outdoor enthusiasts engage with outdoor advertisers and partners. Beginning in the month of March in Game & Fish (www.gameandfishmag.com/greatamericanspring), as well as appearing on Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks (Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel), Great American Spring presented by TORO provides outdoor enthusiasts with tips, tools and educational advice on how to best prepare to enjoy the start of spring and beyond. Great American Spring runs through June 30.
  • Outdoor Channel
    • Major League Fishing takes over the small screen on Outdoor Channel with Major League Bass Pro Tour (Saturdays, 12 p.m. ET), Major League Fishing General Tires Team Series (Saturdays, 2 p.m. ET) and Major League Fishing All Angles (Saturdays, 4 p.m. ET).
  • Don’t miss these featured shows:
    • Ranch America (Mondays, 9:30 p.m. ET)
    • Driven with Pat & Nicole (Tuesdays, 9:30 p.m. ET)
    • Wardens (Fridays, 9:30 p.m. ET)
    • CRUSH with Lee & Tiffany (Sundays, 8 p.m. ET)
    • Realtree Outdoors (Sundays, 9 p.m. ET)
    • Bone Collector (Sundays, 9:30 p.m. ET)
  • Sportsman Channel
    • Expect fresh episodes in Q2 from: Final Draw (Sundays, 10 p.m. ET), Heartland Waterfowl (Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. ET), Guns & Ammo (Thursdays, 9 p.m. ET) and Pigman: The Series (Sundays, 8:30 p.m. ET), to name a few.
    • Moms are honored during Mother’s Day Hunting Marathon on May 13 from 5-8 p.m. ET, and Dads have a turn during the Father’s Day Stunt on June 17 from 5-8 p.m. ET.
    • Live archery tournaments continue with Elite Archery Pro/Am on April 1, Easton Hoyt Pro/Am on April 29 and TRU Ball – Black Eagle Pro/Am on June 3. All tournaments air at 5 p.m. ET.

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: 15 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 www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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Go Behind-the-Scenes with the Eichlers in ‘Everything Eichler’ on Sportsman Channel on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. ET

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DENVER (March 23, 2023) – With an outfitting business, farming acreage and a house full of boys…including patriarch Fred – Michele and Fred Eichler are pulling back the curtain and showing Everything Eichler, airing Sundays at 12:30 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel.

Follow Fred, wife Michele, their three boys, 11 hounds, a golden retriever, a chocolate lab and 10 horses – plus some cows – as they farm, hunt, fish, garden, collect honey and still guide hunters, plus so much more on their farm.

Watch Everything Eichler on Sportsman Channel on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. ET. To find Sportsman Channel in your area, visit: https://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/channelfinder

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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Outdoor Sportsman Group Publications Starts 2023 with an Uptick of Users and Traffic

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DENVER (March 23, 2023) Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG), the leader in outdoor media, and its outdoor enthusiasts’ publications are beginning 2023 right where they left the previous year – in growth mode among users and traffic of their digital properties. Overall, throughout the month of February, all OSG publications combined for a 16% growth rate in pageview traffic, which marks the fourth-straight month of growth.

February 2023 shooting brands highlights include:

  • The OSG shooting brands pageview traffic is up +42% YOY and is the highest-viewed February within the last five years. Total users are up +35% YOY.
    • Firearms News, the world’s largest gun sales publication serving an audience of firearms fanciers, dealers, auctioneers and private sellers, pageview traffic increased 197% YOY and was the third-highest pageview numbers for any month in the brand’s history. User traffic was up +166%.
    • Rifle Shooter, the magazine dedicated to advanced rifle enthusiasts, pageview traffic is up +66% YOY. User traffic was up +50%.

February 2023 hunting brands highlights include:

  • The OSG hunting brands experienced upticks in pageview traffic by +10% YOY.
    • North American Whitetail, the big buck authority, pageview traffic is up +73% YOY. User traffic is up +45%.
    • WILDFOWL, the preeminent brand for avid ‘water-fowlers,’ pageview traffic is up +9%.
    • GunDog, North America’s premier authority on upland bird dogs and retrievers, pageview traffic is up +9% YOY. User traffic is up +10% YOY.

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

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‘In-Fisherman 2023 Bass Guide’ on Newsstands Now

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DENVER (March 21, 2023) In-Fisherman’s 2023 Bass Guide is packed with cutting-edge, how-to information to help anglers catch more and bigger bass. The special interest publication is on newsstands today.

Learn the latest hot presentation trends and tactics for largemouth and smallmouth bass from top experts. Also get the best information on lures, rigs, rods, reels, electronics, bass science and more from the “world’s foremost authority” on bass.

In-Fisherman’s 2023 Bass Guide also includes:

  • Catching Giant Bass: Surefire System Revealed
  • Bass Attractants: The Science Behind the Sauce
  • Tube Time: Timeless Tactics and Riggings
  • Beat the Pressure: Outwitting Conditioned Bass
  • Bass: The Consummate Visual Predator
  • Summer Peak Bass: When Dreams Come True
  • On the Grind: Bladed Jig Systems and Solutions
  • And More: Small-Water Bassin’, Skirted Jigs, Tactics North to South, Sight-fishing & Sunglasses

In-Fisherman Bass Guide is available on newsstands and at www.osgnewsstand.com.

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

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‘Great American Spring’ Presented by TORO Welcomes Start of New Season

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DENVER (March 20, 2023) – Great American Spring presented by TORO is upon us. Beginning in March in Game & Fish (www.gameandfishmag.com/greatamericanspring), Great American Spring presented by TORO provides outdoor enthusiasts with tips, tools and educational advice on how to best prepare to enjoy the start of spring and beyond. Great American Spring will run through June 30.

Outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts live to be outside, uncluttered and unencumbered by four walls. When they come home from the fields, woods, mountains, streams, lakes and oceans; they still crave outdoor space. Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Great American Spring presented by TORO wants to help.

Spring is the season that hardworking, passionate outdoor enthusiasts become hyper-focused on the many joys of the great outdoors. That means time-honored rituals like the opening of fishing season, digging into land management projects, camping, hiking, boating and planning their next epic adventure. That’s not all this energetic group wants. They’re also highly motivated to get things done around the house, in the yard, on the deck, in the garage and in every corner of their property. These outdoorsmen and women also enjoy more leisurely pursuits like grilling game meat from the freezer, as well as entertaining friends and family.

Great American Spring is an evolving initiative to help outdoor enthusiasts engage with outdoor advertisers and partners,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Executive Vice President, Advertising Sales Jason Brist said. “The spring is a time of rejuvenation. What better way to celebrate than spending time outdoors, as well as enjoying Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) content anywhere, anytime on any device.”

Custom video content will be available at www.gameandfishmag.com/greatamericanspring, streaming service MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) will offer long and short-form video content, OSG publications also will offer content and promotion of a four week-long sweepstakes featuring weekly prize packs (Great American Spring-branded gear) and a grand prize: an all-expense paid trip for two to Nashville, attendance to the biggest country music festival in 2023 and additional on-site experiences with artists and OSG talent.

For more information about Great American Spring visit: www.gameandfishmag.com/greatamericanspring.

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-based video-on-demand outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of numerous established publishing assets: 15 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 www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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‘Fishing the Wild’ Continues on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel

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DENVER (March 20, 2023) – Michelin star restaurateur, hunter and adventurous fisherman Mike Robinson is one of Britain's most prominent game chefs, and is featured in the hit series Fishing the Wild on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel. Fishing the Wild follows Robinson as he harvests the natural ingredients that make up some of his most famous dishes for his restaurants "The Elder" and "The Woodsman."

Robinson learns and shares the many unique skills and techniques from his wild fishing crew of experts to sustainably catch amazing seafood and fish. As a chef, he also shares the professional methods and tips to help viewers at home elevate their wild cooking into world class-caliber food, both at home and over campfires.

This series is part of Outdoor Channel’s “Taste the Wild” block of programming on Mondays, which also features new episodes from WildFed (7:30 p.m. ET) MeatEater (8 p.m. ET) and Ranch America (9:30 p.m. ET).

Robinson co-owns the only pub in Britain with a prestigious Michelin star and he harvests the natural ingredients that make up some of his most famous dishes. As an expert marksman and deer stalker, Robinson shares the many unique skills and techniques he uses to hunt the game he sustainably manages.

Tune into Fishing the Wild on Mondays at 7 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. #MyOutdoorTV

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