DENVER CO (October 5, 2026) – Join in wild, wilderness fishing adventures of all kinds every week on World Fishing Network’s “Reeling North Fridays” from 6:00-10:00 p.m. ET. Tune in for the network’s weekly presentation of fishing across North America to pristine destinations in the West and Far North and from the rocky shores of the Canadian Maritime to the Pacific Coast. In pursuit of an intriguing mix of fish species – and involving a wide variety of tackle and techniques – the “Reeling North Fridays” show lineup promises to educate, entertain and inspire viewers to seek epic fishing adventures of their own. The evening starts with the authoritative fly fishers of Fly Fusion magazine as they wade into the waters of iconic trout waters. Then the journey on western waters continues with the crew of The New Fly Fisher as they share expert fly-fishing insights. Next, Certified Chef de Cuisine Rupert Boreland and guests treat viewers to delectable fish & game meal prep on Wild Game Cooking with Chef Rupert. Be prepared to take your fishing game to the next level with the tournament anglers of Fish TV. On Gary Cooper’s Fishing Diary, viewers get to visit some of the best fishing locales in the world, and destinations along the Pacific Coast are showcased in West Coast Sporting Journal and BC Outdoors Sportfishing. Lastly, Fishing the Rock Host Kastine Coleman spotlights all the amazing fly-fishing opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador. Viewers won’t want to miss a minute of “Reeling North Fridays,” starting at 6:00 p.m. ET on World Fishing Network.

Must-see programs on the “Reeling North Fridays” block include:

Fly Fusion (6:00 p.m. ET): This season, Fly Fusion Editor Derek Bird travels south from the magazine’s Cranbrook, B.C., headquarters to explore streams of the famed American West. On his epic journey of discovery, Bird meets up with some of North America’s most knowledgeable anglers along the banks of the West’s most iconic trout rivers. In this week’s show, “Browns in Yellowstone,” Bird heads to an unnamed Wyoming stream in Yellowstone National Park with Guide Paula Shearer and angler Kirk Deeter.

The New Fly Fisher (6:30 p.m. ET): The team at The New Fly Fisher travels across North America, teaching anglers where to go and how to make the most of their fly-fishing opportunities. In the first show of this month, “Visit Laramie Trout,” Alyx Parks is in Laramie, Wyoming, in search of rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout.

Wild Game Cooking with Chef Rupert (7:00 p.m. ET): Executive Chef Rupert Boreland demonstrates easy and delicious ways to prepare, cook and serve wild game. In this month’s first episode, “Pidgeon, Chef Rupert visits with Chef Zach Keeshig of the progressive indigenous restaurant Naagan in Owen Sound, Ont., Canada, and then he shows how to prepare Smoked Pidgeon [squab/wood pigeon] with Magnolia and Birch Glaze.

Fish TV (7:30 p.m. ET): Follow the Fish TV crew as they entertain and guide viewers to all the best fishing destinations, including their favorite hot spots. In this week’s episode, “Inconnu Lodge 2,” the team continues its bucket-list trip in Canada’s Yukon.

Gary Cooper’s Fishing Diary (8:00 p.m. ET): Host Gary Cooper goes back to his “Fishing Diary” every week and always has some great new stories to share. In this week’s show, “Al Jenkins and Mike Denski,” the guys fish for Chinook/King Salmon at Esperanza Inlet on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia.

West Coast Sporting Journal (8:30 p.m. ET): Each week, West Coast Sporting Journal celebrates British Columbia’s hottest outfitters and saltwater sportfishing destinations. They also visit some of Mexico’s best fishing destinations. On this week’s episode, “Low Rock King Salmon,” the spotlight is on fishing for King salmon off Esperanza Inlet in British Columbia.

BC Outdoors Sportfishing (9:00 p.m. ET): This program highlights all the best fresh and saltwater fisheries around British Columbia while educating viewers on what to use and how to fish it to improve their time on the water. Each episode features local industry experts as co-hosts and uses their know-how to teach “trade secrets.” This week’s show, “NHL Alumni Players Day 2,” continues as Mike Mitchell closes out his “NHL enforcers alumni derby” at Shearwater Resort with Collin Patterson, Brent Ashton and Lindsey Carson.

Fishing the Rock (9:30 p.m. ET): Host Kastine Coleman explores different locations around Newfoundland, fishing and cooking meals from foraged ingredients. This week’s episode, “Mackerel,” features Coleman and her daughter fishing with Four Season Tours out of Cox’s Cove, Newfoundland and then cooking at Newfound Sushi.

Catch up on past seasons of many of these shows on MyOutdoorTV, Outdoor Sportsman Group’s number one streaming service. MyOutdoorTV is 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. For information about subscribing to MyOutdoorTV, visit MyOutdoorTV.com.

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.

About MyOutdoorTV (MOTV): MyOutdoorTV is the No. 1 global subscription streaming platform 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, 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. Subscribe to MOTV at www.MyOutdoorTV.com and watch on the following platforms: Apple IOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox, Amazon Channels, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung SmartTV, LG SmartTV, Vizio SmartTV, YouTube TV, Xumo, YouTube Primetime Channels, Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, Comcast, and Cox. MOTV is available in 162 markets worldwide. #MYOUTDOORTV.

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DENVER CO (October 5, 2026) – The Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) proudly announces the return of Joe Kurtenbach as the new Editor in Chief (EIC) for the Shooting Times brand. Kurtenbach has taken over for longtime brand EIC Joel Hutchcroft, who moved over to the popular Handguns brand with the recent retirement of J. Scott Rupp.

A U.S. Army veteran and expert rifleman, Kurtenbach got his start in the firearms industry back in 2011 when he took on the role of assistant editor at the National Rifle Association’s flagship publication, the American Rifleman. After honing his writing, editing and on-camera skills across the brand’s multimedia platforms, including a prominent role with American Rifleman Television, Kurtenbach joined OSG in 2020 as Executive Editor of Guns & Ammo. During his four years with the brand, he contributed extensively to its print, digital and television platforms.

OSG welcomes Kurtenbach back to the EIC role at Shooting Times after his two years serving as Senior Manager of Media & Relationships at Silencer Central and BANISH Suppressors.

“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have made a career in this industry, documenting the sporting lifestyle and firearms culture around the world,” said Kurtenbach. “I’m beyond excited to continue my journey with the Outdoor Sportsman Group at the helm of its iconic Shooting Times brand. Since its founding in 1960, Shooting Times has been home to legendary gun writers, including Skeeter Skelton, Bill Jordan and P.O. Ackley. I look forward to building on that tradition and continuing to serve shooters with practical expertise, honest evaluations and engaging stories based on real experience.”

“We feel extremely fortunate to have Joe Kurtenbach back on the Editorial team here at OSG,” said VP Shooting Group Publisher Chris Agnes. “He brings his uniquely valuable skill set and over 15 years of industry experience, which is only deepened by his season at Silencer Central, and we have high expectations for both our new EIC and Shooting Times.”

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 9 other leading magazines that reach more than 22 million readers. Outdoor Sportsman Group’s network of websites, including BassFan.com, Rifleshooter.com, Outdoorchannel.com, Sportsmanchannel.com and MyOutdoorTV.com, attracts millions of annual unique visitors, and OSG 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.

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DENVER (October 2, 2026) – Young bucks are already on the move, and if you’re anticipating the dark of the moon and the first cold front in October as much as we are, then you’ll love Sportsman Channel’s “Big Game Wednesday,” every Wednesday night from 8:00-10:30 p.m. ET. Bringing viewers the very best hunting adventures from across North America, the “Big Game Wednesday” show lineup focuses on the heart-pounding pursuit of mature whitetail bucks, but it also includes the occasional mixed bag of other big game. In addition to exhilarating hunts and in-depth hunting how-to, viewers get first-hand insights from experienced herd and habitat managers who know what it takes to care for America’s most sought-after big game animal – the whitetail deer. This must-see night of TV starts with the McFerrin Family’s inspiring bowhunting adventures on Legends of the Fall. Then the deer-dirt experts at Whitetail Properties share unbelievable hunting adventures and property insights. The Woodsman, from the team at BuckVentures Outdoors, shows how the faith-filled pursuit of the outdoor lifestyle leads to success in the field and in everyday life. Then Season 23 of North American Whitetail Television premieres with new episodes every week, with Host Haynes Shelton, preeminent whitetail biologist Dr. James C. Kroll, deer-hunting icon Stan Potts and a team of big-buck magnets like Pat Hogan, Blake Garlock and more. Lastly, the evening wraps up with Host Kyle Wieter and the Adrenaline crew as they go all out for giant Midwestern whitetails. Be sure to tune in to Sportsman Channel’s “Big Game Wednesday,” every week from 8:00-10:30 p.m. ET.

The “Big Game Wednesday” lineup includes the following:

Legends of the Fall (8:00 p.m. ET): Produced with truly die-hard deer hunters in mind, this high-energy show chronicles the adrenaline-pumping hunts and behind-the-scenes action of a dedicated crew of passionate hunters. While the show spotlights a variety of whitetail deer hunts across North America, it also offers a mix of other big-game adventures. In this week’s episode, “Bow Season Begins,” Mike McFerrin kicks off Season 17 with an opening weekend archery hunt in South Texas.

Whitetail Properties (8:30 p.m. ET): For over 13 seasons, this program has shared exciting deer hunts across the whitetail’s range while providing land management tips and representing buyers and sellers of hunting, farm, ranch, timber, country homes and even aiding with property auctions across the country. In the first show of the month, “Moving Mountains,” Montana Land Specialist Jerrod Meyer chases bull elk during the full moon.

The Woodsman (9:00 p.m. ET): Join members of the BuckVentures Outdoors (BVO) pro staff as they chase big game animals across North America. This show features the hunting adventures of everyday men and women who love the Lord and the outdoor lifestyle. In this week’s “Chapter 1,” BVO pro staff members Mark Barber, Easton Maxfield and AJ Simpson pursue mature whitetail bucks around the country.

North American Whitetail (9:30 p.m. ET): Among the most popular and longest-running shows on outdoor television, North American Whitetail (NAW) focuses entirely on the pursuit of America’s most beloved big-game species. Tune in each week for exciting hunts and the latest in land management content from across the whitetail’s range. Host Haynes Shelton, NAW Associate Publisher & Editor in Chief, longtime contributors Dr. James C. Kroll, Stan Potts, Pat Hogan, Blake Garlock and more for hunting adventures you won’t want to miss. In the first episode of Season 23, “Northern Grit,” Haynes Shelton and his father face tough conditions in a late-season whitetail hunt packed with cold-weather strategies, close encounters and big-buck buck action.

Adrenaline (10:00 p.m. ET): Experience the heart-pounding action of fair-chase whitetail hunting with Host Kyle Wieter and the entire Adrenaline crew as they pursue giant Midwestern bucks. This dedicated team embraces the challenges of the hunt, navigating intense highs, unexpected lows and the unpredictable nature of these ultimate survival machines. In this week’s episode, “Earned,” Kyle Wieter opens Season 19 with several target bucks in his sights, a camera at his back, and 40 years of hard lessons about the only thing a hunter can control – himself.

Don’t miss the new season of “Larry Smith Outdoors” premiering every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Also, be sure to catch “Buck Fever” on Saturday, 10/3, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. ET. Every hunter can experience it, and the only cure is more time in the stand! Ease your buck fever by seeing it in some of your favorite hosts as they hunt monster bucks.

Catch up on past seasons of many of these shows on MyOutdoorTV, Outdoor Sportsman Group’s number one streaming service. MOTV is 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. For subscription information about MyOutdoorTV, visit MyOutdoorTV.com.

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.

About MyOutdoorTV (MOTV): MyOutdoorTV is the No. 1 global subscription streaming platform from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. MyOutdoorTV features favorite Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel Canada television shows, exclusive Major League Fishing content, acquired content from around the world, as well as exclusive MyOutdoorTV Originals. MyOutdoorTV is the pre-eminent voice for all outdoor enthusiasts and super serves the outdoor enthusiasts with an expansive acquired library of the best hunting, fishing and shooting programming in long and short form, recipes, tips and tricks, how-to instructional videos, as well as educational and exclusive content focusing on improving success in the field and on the waterways. MyOutdoorTV is powered by the four networks, along with additional exclusive content available from Outdoor Sportsman Group’s established integrated media arm that includes 15 category-leading outdoor magazines, such as: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites.  Subscribe at  MyOutdoorTV.com and watch on the following platforms: Apple IOS, Android, Roku, Roku Channels, Apple TV, Xbox, Amazon Channels (US and Canada), Amazon Fire TV, Samsung SmartTV, LG SmartTV, Vizio SmartTV, YouTube TV, Xumo, YouTube Primetime Channels, Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, Comcast, and Cox. MyOutdoorTV is available in 162 markets worldwide. #MYOUTDOORTV. 

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Denver CO (October 2, 2026) – MyOutdoorTV proudly presents the definitive destination for all things rutting whitetails – “WhitetailStream,” Presented by Umarex – and there’s perhaps no better place to observe whitetail deer behavior and learn about the hunting tools, tactics and techniques that will work best on bucks during various stages of the rut in the weeks ahead. For many hunters, no matter how many years of experience they have, the whitetail rut remains both magical and mysterious, and some years it even feels like a myth. But rest assured, like clockwork, by mid-October the whitetail woods begin to change, and somewhere a buck’s amorous pursuits will present hunters with new opportunities. By now, hunters are geared up but for some last-minute purchases, stand and saddle trees have been picked out, blinds have been brushed in, and trail camera images have been combed over, and the wait has begun on that target buck. But what surprises will the whitetail rut bring, and will you be ready?

This season, get rut-ready, with “Whitetail Stream,” an exclusive live streaming channel available now with no ads. Just press play to witness exhilarating hunts on Bone Collector, learn trending tactics on Whitetail Freaks, master the moment of truth on Just Shot: BuckVentures and get the latest deer science on North American Whitetail with Host Haynes Shelton and “Dr. Deer” – Dr. James C. Kroll. WhitetailStream is a special, limited-edition live streaming channel designed to bring viewers the world’s premiere deer-hunting content on demand 24/7 and always AD-FREE.

Other series included in WhitetailStream are: Crush with Lee & Tiffany, Drury’s THIRTEEN, Bowlife, Heartland Bowhunter, Bow Madness, Primos, The Lindsey Way, Realtree Outdoors, Realtree Monster Bucks, Realtree Road Trips, Backwoods Life, Big Deer TV, Small Town Hunting, Tecomate Whitetail Nation, The Woodsman, Just Shot: The Woodsman, Buckmasters, Whitetail Properties, Winchester Deadly Passion, The Bucks of Tecomate, Roger Raglin Outdoors, Just Shot: Buck Commander, Just Shot: Drury’s Deer Season, Just Shot: Bone Collector and much more.

Watch WhitetailStream now and live your own whitetail dreams in the months ahead.

“Our commitment to providing timely, best-in-class, seasonal content without ads is what makes MyOutdoorTV so valuable and entertaining for our subs,” said Sr. Vice President and MOTV General Manager Sean Luxton. “WhitetailStream is the perfect example of how we bring the action to life, with stories that captivate, inspire and educate our audience and prepare them for the hunting days ahead.”

MOTV continues to serve its audience across a broad range of devices. Whether streaming from a bass boat, a tree stand, or the living room, viewers can enjoy MOTV on iOS and Android devices, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Xbox, and Samsung, LG, or Vizio Smart TVs.

For more information about MyOutdoorTV, visit MyOutdoorTV.com #MYOUTDOORTV.

About MyOutdoorTV (MOTV): MyOutdoorTV is the No. 1 global subscription streaming platform from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. MyOutdoorTV features favorite Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel Canada television shows, exclusive Major League Fishing content, acquired content from around the world, as well as exclusive MyOutdoorTV Originals. MyOutdoorTV is the pre-eminent voice for all outdoor enthusiasts and super serves the outdoor enthusiasts with an expansive acquired library of the best hunting, fishing and shooting programming in long and short form, recipes, tips and tricks, how-to instructional videos, as well as educational and exclusive content focusing on improving success in the field and on the waterways. MyOutdoorTV is powered by the four networks, along with additional exclusive content available from Outdoor Sportsman Group’s established integrated media arm that includes 15 category-leading outdoor magazines, such as: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites.  Subscribe at MyOutdoorTV and watch on the following platforms: Apple IOS, Android, Roku, Roku Channels, Apple TV, Xbox, Amazon Channels (US and Canada), Amazon Fire TV, Samsung SmartTV, LG SmartTV, Vizio SmartTV, YouTube TV, Xumo, YouTube Primetime Channels, Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, Comcast, and Cox. MyOutdoorTV is available in 162 markets worldwide. #MYOUTDOORTV.

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Biologist, conservation journalist, author and filmmaker Chris Dorsey travels to the Canadian Arctic to investigate whether polar bear policy is driven by science – or climate advocacy.

DENVER (October 1, 2026) – Few animals on Earth evoke more emotion than the polar bear. For decades, images of bears standing on shrinking ice, struggling through Arctic landscapes or seemingly threatened by a warming planet have become among the most recognizable symbols of global climate change.

But is the story Americans have been told the whole story?

Outdoor Channel examines that question in the new one-hour investigative television special, “Chris Dorsey Reports: The Truth About Polar Bear Hunting,” premiering Friday, October 2, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Hosted by acclaimed biologist, conservation thought leader, author and award-winning documentary filmmaker Chris Dorsey, the special takes viewers deep into Nunavut, Canada, where Dorsey investigates one of the most emotionally charged wildlife-management controversies in North America.

At the center of the documentary is a provocative question: Are polar bears being managed primarily by wildlife science, or has one of the world’s most iconic animals become entangled in a much larger political, communications and fundraising battle surrounding climate change?

“Polar bears drive powerful emotions around climate change,” Dorsey says. “With that emotion comes the ability to raise money. That doesn’t mean concerns about climate change or sea ice aren’t legitimate. But when an animal becomes enormously valuable to an advocacy narrative, we have to ask whether the public is getting the complete story.”

Dorsey brings unusual credentials to the investigation. A trained biologist, journalist and lifelong conservationist, he has spent decades reporting from some of the world’s most remote wildlife regions. He is an acclaimed outdoor and conservation author and has produced hundreds of hours of television programming and documentary films devoted to wildlife, habitat and conservation. Dorsey’s work has taken him from the Arctic to Africa and across North America, giving him a firsthand perspective on the intersection of wildlife biology, conservation policy, economics and the people who live alongside wild animals.

For “The Truth About Polar Bear Hunting,” Dorsey travels to the western shore of Hudson Bay and the Inuit community of Arviat, where polar bears are not distant symbols but everyday realities.

There he joins Inuit hunter and outfitter Ryan St. John, who has spent nearly four decades living among polar bears. St. John provides a perspective rarely heard in climate advertising or fundraising appeals: that of Indigenous peoples who share the landscape with bears, manage them as a renewable resource and must also contend with the very real dangers of living in polar bear country.

Dorsey also interviews an influential roster of wildlife-management and policy experts, including Brian Nesvik, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Jeff Crane, President and CEO of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation; Canadian Member of Parliament Blaine Calkins; and Alaska Congressman Nick Begich.

Together, their perspectives explore the science, politics and economics behind America’s long-standing prohibition on imports of legally harvested Canadian polar bears.

The documentary traces the controversy to 2008, when the United States listed the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, largely because of projected future losses of sea-ice habitat. That action effectively ended imports of newly sport-hunted Canadian polar bears into the United States even though Canada continued to authorize carefully regulated harvests through federal, territorial and Indigenous wildlife-management systems.

Dorsey examines an important distinction often lost in the public debate: concerns about long-term sea-ice loss do not mean every polar bear population is currently experiencing the same trend. Approximately 26,000 polar bears are estimated to exist worldwide, with population conditions varying considerably by region and with Western scientific assessments and Inuit knowledge sometimes reaching different conclusions.

The special also investigates how polar bears became one of the most powerful visual icons of the climate movement.

Environmental organizations routinely employ polar bear imagery in advertising, symbolic adoption programs, membership drives and fundraising campaigns. As such, Dorsey asks the obvious simple question: Does an emotionally powerful crisis narrative raise more money than scientific complexity?

“If the polar bear story suddenly became less frightening, what would happen to the fundraising built around that image?” Dorsey asks in the documentary. “That’s a fair question whenever advocacy, politics and wildlife science intersect.”

The film also examines what rarely appears in the global debate: the economic and cultural consequences of American policy for Inuit communities. Regulated polar bear hunting can generate meat, guiding income, employment, transportation revenue and other economic activity in remote Arctic villages. Yet, America’s import prohibition does not stop Canada from setting harvest quotas or prevent Inuit hunters from taking bears.

That leads Dorsey to another central question of the film: If the bear may still legally be harvested in Canada, what measurable conservation benefit is achieved by preventing an American hunter from bringing home the legally harvested animal?

Visually spectacular, journalistically provocative, and grounded in the realities of life in the Arctic, “Chris Dorsey Reports: The Truth About Polar Bear Hunting” challenges viewers to look beyond slogans and consider the entire conservation equation – population science, climate projections, Indigenous knowledge, wildlife economics, hunting and the enormous power of modern environmental advocacy.

“Science isn’t a photograph of one starving bear; and conservation isn’t measured by how frightened someone becomes after watching a commercial,” Dorsey says. “Real conservation is measured by what happens to wildlife, habitat and the people who live with both.”

“Chris Dorsey Reports: The Truth About Polar Bear Hunting” premieres Friday, October 2, at 8:00 p.m. ET, exclusively on Outdoor Channel.

To catch up on past seasons, check out MyOutdoorTV, Outdoor Sportsman Group’s number one streaming service. MOTV is available, commercial free, to subscribers on ALL DEVICES, from a big-screen TV at home to a phone in a bass boat or a stand in the woods. For more information about subscribing to MyOutdoorTV, visit MyOutdoorTV.com.  

About Outdoor Channel: Outdoor Channel has been taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1994. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group and is a key player in providing a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting, and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is also part of the expanded offerings that include the newly launched GAME & FISH TV, a Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel delivering premium outdoor lifestyle content. Outdoor Channel maintains the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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The Good Guys Always Wear “Wardens” Green Every Friday, Starting at 8 p.m. ET

DENVER (October 1, 2026) – Outdoor Channel, Presented by Canik, proudly dedicates its Friday prime block (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET) to the thin green line of hard-working game wardens and conservation officers who spend every day protecting and defending America’s wildlife and wild places and keeping the community of hunters, fishers and outdoors enthusiasts safe and successful. Well-known Perry, Michigan-based Wolf Creek Productions has been the team behind Wardens since 2011, and they’ve partnered once more with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Outdoor Channel to give viewers an exclusive look at the busy, action-packed lives of conservation officers and DNR employees who play a vital role in resource conservation, enforcing hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation laws but also educating the general public and outdoors enthusiasts. Conservation officers put their lives on the line every day to protect the country’s precious natural treasures, and Wardens and Wardens: Case Files give viewers a first-hand look at what it takes to get the job done. Tune in every Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. ET for back-to-back episodes of Wardens, and then at 9:00 p.m. for the season premiere of Wardens: Case Files, followed by another great episode of Wardens: Case Files.

This week’s Wardens broadcast is preempted by two very special presentations – back-to-back episodes of Nick’s Wild Ride with Nick Hoffman (7:00 p.m. ET) and Nick Hoffman Presents: What are the Odds? (7:30 p.m. ET) Then, don’t miss Chris Dorsey Reports: The Truth About Polar Bear Hunting (8:00 p.m. ET), which uncovers the problems with trophy import bans and highlights the pragmatic role hunting plays in wildlife conservation.

The following shows are part of the regular “Friday Night Wardens” block:

Wardens – 8:00 & 8:30 p.m. ET: When your job is protecting precious natural resources in some of the nation’s most remote areas, there is rarely a dull moment. In this week’s first episode, “Counting Shells,” Michigan Conservation Officers use canoes to work silently across the state’s largest game area to enforce waterfowl regulations. Then an officer oversees a class trip to a pheasant field. In this week’s second episode, “Shed Hunting,” the first morning of shed-hunting proves to be a bit like Christmas morning; however, a few of the revelers are willing to break the law for a crack at a monster shed. Then wardens in Montana are on the lookout for an offender who is no stranger to run-ins with the law.

Wardens: Case Files – 9:00 & 9:30 p.m. ET: This captivating program tells the behind-the-scenes stories of game wardens and conservation officers taking on their most challenging and even dangerous cases. These are true crime stories in the wild! In this week’s premiere episode, “War in the Valley,” those sworn to protect nature become unwilling combatants on the frontlines of a growing and dangerous war. In the second episode, “Warden’s Worst Nightmare,” a game warden is called to pursue a murdering madman.

This month don’t miss The Gamekeepers of Mossy Oak, Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. ET, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. ET, Friday at 7:30 a.m. ET and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. ET. Exploring the intersection of hunting, fishing, wildlife science and conservation, this program corresponds to Mossy Oak’s popular “Gamekeepers Podcast,” so be sure to listen in each week to take a deeper dive. In this week’s episode, “Gamekeepers Podcast #344 – Kyle Lybarger on Native Plants,” the team talks about the Native Habitat Project with Kyle Lybarger. Lybarger and partner Luke Chaffee are sounding the alarm on the importance of saving native species and fighting invasives.

About Outdoor Channel: Outdoor Channel has been taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1994. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group and is a key player in providing a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting, and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is also part of the expanded offerings that include the newly launched GAME & FISH TV, a Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel delivering premium outdoor lifestyle content. Outdoor Channel maintains the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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