Go ‘Into the Wild’ Friday Nights on Outdoor Channel

Posted on May 26, 2023June 2, 2023 by George Apregan

Denver (May 26, 2023) – Adventure has no boundaries Friday nights on Outdoor Channel beginning at 8 p.m. ET with the “Into the Wild” programming block. Go places never seen with the Keefer brothers in Dropped: Project Origin or renovate an 1850’s family cabin in Renovation Hunters.

8 p.m. – Dropped: Project Origin: Over a decade ago, brothers Chris and Casey Keefer ventured north to the Brooks Range of Alaska to film 'Dropped' – a show that pushed the brothers' mental and physical limitations to the very edge as they attempted to survive stringent and taxing conditions in the extraordinarily isolated Alaskan bush. Now, over ten years later, Chris and Casey journey back to where it all began – to discover if their drive to survive has remained the same, to see if they still have what it takes to provide for their own basic human needs, and to not only survive but thrive.

8:30 p.m. – Renovation Hunters: The renovation team heads into the Appalachian Mountains to restore a family summer home from the 1850's.

9 p.m. – Viral Outdoors: Bringing you the craziest, funniest and most action-packed viral hunts and outdoor activities that are all submitted by YOU, the viewer! Watch some of the most viral clips on the internet, all packed into a ridiculous redneck 30 minutes.

9:30 p.m. – Wardens: Michigan conservation officers in the southeast part of the state check on deer hunters that may be trespassing and within the safety zone of an occupied dwelling during the firearm deer season. A sergeant in the western Upper Peninsula receives an award from the Department of Defense and volunteers donate their time and equipment to give rides in ORVs to people with disabilities.

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. #MyOutdoorTV

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Outdoor Channel’s ‘The Fishmonger’ Moves East for Season Three Debuting Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2023June 2, 2023 by George Apregan

“The Fishmonger” Features San Diego Native Tommy Gomes and is Produced by
“The Sporting Chef” and “Dead Meat” Production Team

DENVER (May 25, 2023) – Tommy “The Fishmonger” moves to ports east, which are all experiencing soci-economic and political challenges on his hit series – The Fishmonger. Season Three debuts Memorial Day, May 29 at 9:30 p.m. on Outdoor Channel.

Hosted by Tommy Gomes (aka “Tommy the Fishmonger”), the series originally began by examining the challenges faced by San Diego, Calfornia commercial fishermen and their relationships with local chefs, the community and the world market. The series was so popular, the demand for Season Two – and moving beyond the California coast – was soon created.

A native of San Diego, whose Portuguese family settled in the city in 1892, Gomes hails from a long line of professional tuna fishermen. After retiring from commercial fishing, he landed a job in 2003 as a fish cutter. He evolved into the role of fishmonger, becoming the seafood supplier’s public face and helping grow the brand beyond its wholesale origins.

In the first episode, Gomes reconnects with John Fee of Lund's Fisheries in New Bedford and they're talking scallops, a seafood auction, and the history of the No. 1 commercial fishing port in America. The New Bedford restaurant scene is something to see, and Tommy gets a private tour of a historic Nantucket Lightship.

In later episodes, Gomes explores the challenge lobster fisherman face, hears how a 40-year oyster company stays sustainable and relevant, and much more.

In 2011, Gomes’ charisma and seafood expertise landed him on San Diego Magazine’s list of “50 People to Watch.” By 2012, he had opened Catalina Offshore Product’s Seafood Education and Nutrition Center – a fish market that attracts customers from around the world, including top chefs and media. He also had founded “Collaboration Kitchen,” a nonprofit dinner series focused on seafood education.

An outspoken champion of local and sustainable seafood, he promotes responsible fishing practices and zero-waste consumption. His pioneering approach to opah, specifically, led to an emerging market for several edible parts of the fish that historically have been overlooked. His work was a significant component in Catalina Offshore receiving a substantial grant in 2019 in collaboration with NOAA Fisheries which aimed at increasing the value of San Diego’s local fisheries.

In his spare time, Gomes can be found on the local restaurant scene, watching hockey, or taking his boat, motorcycle or ’55 Ford pickup for a ride.

Watch The Fishmonger on Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel. Find Outdoor Channel in your area by visiting https://www.outdoorchannel.com/channelfinder.aspx

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Endless Fishing Options on ‘The Reel Life’ on World Fishing Network

Posted on May 25, 2023June 2, 2023 by George Apregan

DENVER (May 25, 2023) – The options for different styles and waters of fishing are endless on World Fishing Network during The Reel Life Sunday night block of programming beginning at 6 p.m. ET.

6 p.m. ET – Man Eats Wild – We are in the outback of Australia … where everything is trying to kill you. It's the monsoon season, when no one attempts to roam around with salt water crocodiles lurking. Mario links up with a long time friend in search of a wild buffaloand attempts to cook an amazing South American inspired dish in the middle of nowhere.

6:30 p.m. ET – The Reluctant Outdoorsman – The crew becomes catfish bait for an adventure with famed hand fisherman Skipper Bivins.

7 p.m. ET – B-Side Fishing – Virginia's James River is one of the best known blue catfisheries in the country, but what many people don't realize is that these brutes mingle in the river's low end with salty players like black drum and redfish. Joe Cermele teams up with swimbait guru Oliver Ngy to hunt a mixed bag in this salty-sweet zone, but what presentation will reign supreme? Sexy, expensive rubber or a good old-fashioned chunk bait?

7:30 p.m. ET – Wildfed – In the most challenging episode of the season, Daniel learns how hard it is to catch a giant Atlantic Tuna. His unrelenting perseverance ends in an epic sushi dinner.

8 p.m. ET – Kayak Fishing Fun 2023 – This unique, limited interruption, hour-long special will take viewers through all the different options available in the vast array of fishing kayak platforms. From paddling, pedaling and full electric-powered options, the team of experts at Outdoor Sportsman Group will inform viewers on everything they need to know about all the options in fishing kayaks, rigging tips and cutting-edge accessories.

9 p.m. ET – Fishing the Wild with Mike Robinson – Mike tries to catch the predators in his new lake to stock it with trout.

9:30 p.m. Wild Fish Masterclass – Mike cooks fish and chips – from fish butchery and filleting to a completed dish – all in easy to follow stages – with chefs tips, lessons in skills, and masterclass tuition.

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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Season One of ‘The Wild Race’ Airing Now on Sundays on Sportsman Channel

Posted on May 24, 2023May 26, 2023 by George Apregan

DENVER (May 24, 2023) – Season one of The Wild Race is airing Sundays at 1:30 p.m. ET now on Sportsman Channel. Cameras follow the host, Jessica Ann, and her passion for the outdoors as it merges with her career in healthcare.

"The Wild Race believes in diversity, education, safety, conservation and overall health and wellness,” shares host Jessica Ann. “We have given The Wild Race the mission of promoting the concept of utilizing healthcare needs, promoting wellness and giving back within the outdoor industry by educating and advocating for the next generation, while making a difference in each community along the way."

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 Channel’s ‘Wardens’ Continues with Season 12 on Fridays at 9:30 p.m. ET

Posted on May 19, 2023May 26, 2023 by George Apregan

Denver (May 19, 2023) – There’s rarely a dull moment on the television series Wardens – especially when the job calls for protecting our nation’s most precious natural resources in remote areas. Season 12 of the popular series airs on Outdoor Channel on Fridays at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Wardens chronicles the lives of Conservation Officers in America and features a few of the men and women who protect public lands. Ride along with the wardens as they conduct interstate game checks, anti-poaching sting operations, check remote snowmobile trails in grizzly country and much more. While the focus of Wardens is enforcement of regulations, the show takes special precautions to ensure the general public understands those who would violate the rules are the minority and the vast majority of encounters with wardens on the show are law-abiding citizens.

Watch Wardens on Fridays at 9:30 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel. Find Outdoor Channel in your area by visiting https://www.outdoorchannel.com/channelfinder.aspx

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Fish Smarter with ‘Let’s Fish TV’ on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel

Posted on May 18, 2023May 25, 2023 by George Apregan

DENVER (May 18, 2023) – If the fish are biting, find it on Let’s Fish TV airing Sundays at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel.

Let's Fish TV is a weekly look at fishing in the Southern U.S. from Texas to the Carolinas and all places in-between. The program features both fresh and saltwater fishing for most southern species and gives tips on where and how to catch the most popular game fish in the region.

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50th Anniversary Issue of ‘Petersen’s HUNTING Magazine’ on Stands Now

Posted on May 17, 2023May 25, 2023 by George Apregan

Special Collector’s Issue is Filled with History and Remembrance of Movers & Shakers Who Shaped the Hunting Industry These Past 50 Years

DENVER (May 17, 2023) – Sure to sell-out on newsstands, the special collector’s issue of Petersen’s HUNTING magazine celebrating 50 years in publishing is available on stands now. Since 1973, Petersen’s HUNTING magazine has been the leading source of educational and entertaining information and stories for hunters from around the world. This special, 120-page commemorative issue is filled with history, from a remembrance of the founding father and magazine pioneer, Robert E. “Pete” Petersen, to an in-depth look at the innovations and innovators who have shaped hunting for the last half-century. The issue also includes flashback feature stories from legendary writers as Jack O’Connor, Peter Hathaway Capstick, John Wooters and more.

“Celebrating a 50^th Anniversary in any business is a notable achievement, but even more so in the publishing business. Petersen’s HUNTING’s continuing longevity and relevance in the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry is a testament to Mr. Petersen’s vision a half-century ago and the quality and content of the publication, which continues to resonate with our vast audience of readers and advertisers. We thank them most sincerely for their decades-long support,” shared Kevin E. Steele, Publisher.

Current HUNTING writers, such as Craig Boddington and Jim Zumbo, pay homage to the past with their pieces. Boddington with his article “The Man Behind the Magazines,” focuses on how Pete Petersen built his magazine empire. “Some called him Bob. Tom Siatos, longtime head of the Outdoor Group, called him Chief. I think he preferred, and often suggested ‘Pete,’ but to me he was ‘Mr. Petersen,’ stated Boddington in that article. Jim Zumbo dedicates his “Rearview” column space entirely to reminiscing about Petersen’s HUNTING magazine with his article, “What HUNTING Means to Me.”

Steele shares in his “Publisher’s Note” of how Mr. Petersen stated he didn’t like reading fishing in other magazines, which served as the seed of a magazine dedicated solely to hunting. “As hunters, we all owe a debt to the man whose name appears on the cover of this magazine, said Steele. “He was one of us.”

Learn more about this commemorative issue here. Current Petersen’s HUNTING subscribers will receive a copy of the special 50^th Anniversary issue as part of their regular subscription.

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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Showcasing Incredible Fishing Opportunities on ‘In-Fisherman TV’ on World Fishing Network

Posted on May 16, 2023May 19, 2023 by George Apregan

DENVER (May 16, 2023) – In-Fisherman TV has been one of the most-watched programs in all outdoors for more than 30 years, and it is now available on World Fishing Network on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET. Hall of Fame Angler and In-Fisherman Editor-In-Chief Doug Stange leads In-Fisherman staff members on a quest for fishing action from across North America.

The show format is a by-product of the widely popular In-Fisherman magazine, which focuses on the pursuit of everything that swims in freshwater and near-shore coastal waters like core species bass, walleyes, pike, muskies, catfish, panfish, trout and salmon. In-Fisherman also steps beyond those species to fish for carp, gar, sturgeon, redfish, tarpon and stripers.

In-Fisherman TV airs on World Fishing Network on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

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Tune in to Outdoor Channel on Saturday Mornings for ‘Saltwater Saturdays’

Posted on May 12, 2023May 18, 2023 by George Apregan

DENVER (May 12, 2023) – Big personalities are chasing big fish every Saturday morning on Outdoor Channel beginning at 9 a.m. ET. If the water isn’t quite ready to drop a line in, stay indoors and tune in to watch the experts such as The Seahunter and The Obsession with Carter Andrews.

9:00 a.m. ET – Two Conchs Sportfishing TV: The Two Conchs Crew are joined by a group of clients who are ready and eager to learn everything there is to know about the Two Conchs lifestyle. After running through a variety of fishing information and techniques, the guys head out and slam the annual mutton snapper spawn hard.

9:30 a.m. ET – BigWater Adventures: Grouper, cobia, huge amberjack and more with Salt Fever Guide Service of North Carolina.

10:00 a.m. ET – The Obsession of Carter Andrews: Florida is one of those states that can have a 10-pound largemouth bass in any puddle, ditch or lake. Bring on the sunshine and flip flops in the land of big bass.

10:30 a.m. ET – The Seahunter: Rob and his good friend Capt. Paul Tejera set off for their first time together trying for sailfish, and the conditions couldn't have lined up any better.

11:00 a.m. ET – Unfathomed: Capt. George Gozdz heads to West End, Bahamas for a sporty weekend with friends. Part II.

11:30 a.m. ET – Spear Life: Jon, Gary and Coby return to one of their favorite diving destinations – Key West, Florida. They film lots of great fish, dive an interesting shipwreck known as the “Cayman Salvage Master” and Gary gets a chance at the biggest black grouper the guys have ever seen on Spear Life.

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Outdoor Sportsman Group Publications Report Big Uptick of Users and Traffic in April

Posted on May 8, 2023May 17, 2023 by George Apregan

DENVER (May 8, 2023) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG), the leader in outdoor media, and its outdoor enthusiasts’ publications began 2023 in growth mode among users and traffic of their digital properties and show no signs of slowing down based on their April numbers.

Overall, throughout the month of April, OSG brands increased significantly by nearly 1 million more pageviews in the month – a 26% increase over the previous year. Meanwhile, more than 500,000 new users visited the sites in 2023, resulting in a 28% increase year-over-year.

April 2023 shooting brands highlights include:

The OSG shooting brands pageview traffic is up 54% YOY and is the highest-viewed April within the last five years. Total users are up 51% YOY.
- Firearms News, the world’s largest gun sales publication – serving an audience of firearms fanciers, dealers, auctioneers and private sellers, pageview traffic increased 194% YOY. User traffic was up 188%.
- Rifle Shooter, the magazine dedicated to advanced rifle enthusiasts, pageview traffic is up 73% YOY. User traffic was up 58%.

April 2023 Game & Fish highlights include:

Game and Fish, America’s only national outdoor magazine with a focus on regional hunting and fishing, pageview traffic increased 49%. User traffic was up 45%.

SOURCE: Google Analytics

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