Saddle Up with Sportsman Channel’s “Amazing America with Sarah Palin” at the Priefert Family Ranch – Thursday, February 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Posted on February 17, 2015March 6, 2015 by admin

NEW BERLIN, WI (February 17, 2015) – Saddle up with Sportsman Channel’s Amazing America with Sarah Palin, as former Governor Sarah Palin heads to the Priefert Family Ranch in Texas. The Prieferts show the former vice presidential candidate what it takes to manage 1,700 acres of land, cattle and a manufacturing plant. Palin gets plenty of hands-on experience and an opportunity to take on an intense hunt for wild hogs. Amazing America with Sarah Palin airs Thursday, February 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT at Sportsman Channel.

Catch a sneak peek: here

The Priefert Family – self-made, all-American ranchers – built a business from the ground up, becoming the leading manufacturer of goods in the cattle ranching and rodeo industries. Palin visits with the family members who started it all to learn how the Priefert Family Ranch came to be. And, she’s not afraid to get a little dirty. Palin actively participates in a hunt for wild hogs and gets behind the machines that build cattle handling gear. With a little help from the resident cowboys, Palin channels the spirit of the “Wild West” while learning the ropes of 21^st Century ranching with her cowherding and riding skills.

“It fills my heart to know that it’s still possible in America to run a business based on family values – like the Prefierts,” said Palin. What really strikes you about the Prieferts is their humility. They couldn’t be more successful in their field, but it hasn’t gone to their head one bit. They stay focused on what’s important: family, hard work and giving back.”

Amazing America with Sarah Palin airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sportsman Channel.

About Pilgrim Studios: Craig Piligian’s Pilgrim Studios produces a wide variety of unscripted and scripted programming for television, including hit series Fast N’ Loud, Misfit Garage and Street Outlaws for Discovery; Ghost Hunters for Syfy; The Ultimate Fighter for FOX Sports 1; Down East Dickering for History; Swamp Pawn for CMT; Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s and Raising Whitley for OWN; David Tutera’s CELEBrations for WEtv; Wicked Tuna and Wicked Tuna: North vs. South for National Geographic Channel; Amazing America with Sarah Palin and Saving Private K-9 for Sportsman Channel; Bring It! for Lifetime; Somebody’s Gotta Do It with Mike Rowe for CNN; and the recently launched My Big Fat Fabulous Life for TLC. The company also produced the breakout movie Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives for Discovery’s 2013 Shark Week, as well as the movie Shark of Darkness: Wrath of Submarine and the special Megalodon: The New Evidence for the channel’s Shark Week 2014. In the scripted realm, Pilgrim has produced the pilot Recovery Road ABC Family, recently picked up for a full season. The company’s original movies for Lifetime include Amanda Knox: Murder On Trial In Italy; Abducted: The Carlina White Story, which earned a 2012 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing In A Motion Picture; and the crime thriller Stalkers. (Please make sure this is the most up-to-date BP for Pilgrim)

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is a television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. A division of KSE Outdoor Group, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel embraces the attitude of “Red, Wild & Blue America” – where the American Spirit and Great Outdoors are celebrated in equal measure. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Buck Knives: Edge of a Legend Documentary to Air on Sportsman Channel to Honor Chuck Buck on February 19 at 10 p.m. ET and February 21 at 9 p.m. ET

Posted on February 17, 2015March 6, 2015 by admin

Film Honors an American Icon with Behind-the-Scenes Footage and More

NEW BERLIN, WI (February 17, 2015) – Buck Knives: Edge of a Legend returns to Sportsman Channel for a special encore airing to honor the passing of Buck Knives’ legendary leader, Chuck Buck (1936–2015). Buck Knives: Edge of a Legend tells the story of Buck Knives, an American- made knife company that started with Chuck’s grandfather, Hoyt Buck, and his dream to produce quality knives for everyone.

Sportsman Channel will air Buck Knives: Edge of a Legend on February 19 at 10 p.m. ET and February 21 at 9 p.m. ET.

A unique documentary, Edge of a Legend showcases the American dream, through the eyes of those who use the knives and the legendary family that stands behind them. From its humble beginnings, to its status as an American icon of the outdoor lifestyle, Buck Knives has stood the test of time. Viewers will see exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the manufacturing floor including interviews with current CEO C.J. Buck, his dad Chuck Buck and more.

“Edge of a Legend was one of Sportsman Channel’s most popular documentaries aired in 2014 with many viewers requesting encore airings,” said Graig Hale, vice president of business development of Sportsman Channel. “It is with heavy hearts we re-air the special to honor a man we all view as legendary in his own right. I, along with many hunters, cherish our Buck Knives’ Model 110 folding knife and will undoubtedly share the legacy with future generations. The entire Sportsman Channel family wishes the Buck family our deepest condolences on the passing of Chuck Buck.”

Chairman of Buck Knives, Inc., Chuck personified the warm family tradition of the American knifemaking company he headed. After his discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1961, Chuck learned the ins and outs of the knife business and was there when Buck Knives, Inc. emerged. Within a few years, Chuck was named corporate vice president for manufacturing. In June 1979, Chuck became president of Buck Knives at age 43. He was later inducted into the Blade Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1996. Chuck was an outstanding business leader and was influential in Buck Knives’ considerable growth. Chuck handed over the business to his son, CJ, in 1999 but remained active as Chairman of the Board.

Chuck was such a friendly, gregarious gentleman that people meeting him for the first time went away feeling they had been friends for years. He loved to travel all over America with his wife of 56 years, Lori, visiting with customers in stores to hear what knife users liked and what they wanted. He met countless people and signed countless knives in his travels, creating fond memories with people who use Buck products.

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Sportsman Channel’s “MeatEater” Indulges in a Jungle Feast on February 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Posted on February 17, 2015March 6, 2015 by admin

Part Three of Steven Rinella’s Bolivian Jungle Hunt Brings Additional Surprises

NEW BERLIN, WI (February 17, 2015) – Hunting laws and regulations in the United States are vastly different from those of the rain forests in Bolivia. This is precisely the environment Steven Rinella finds himself while walking through the loud and eerie jungles of central Bolivia on the final episode of Sportsman Channel’s three-part MeatEater special. Despite the language barrier, Rinella has developed a rapport with the indigenous tribesmen during several days of hunting and fishing. The goal and challenge is to harvest a bounty large enough to feed the local tribe and end Rinella’s journey on a successful note.

Audiences can watch Rinella’s experience unfold on MeatEater – airing exclusively Thursday, February 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

The host often talks and writes about his profound respect for how indigenous people harvest their food by any means necessary. The final episode of his South American adventure offers a vivid ‘A to Z’ account of how local tribesmen hunt and prepare for their collection of local foods. For the most part, Rinella has been a hunting spectator in the jungle thus far on his journey, but this episode may call on his skills.

“Bolivia was an eye-opening journey,” said Rinella. “Hunting is more than a lifestyle here – it’s a matter of survival, and to be able to hunt with individuals who have maintained a constant connection to the land for many years made this a special trip I will cherish and never forget.”

MeatEater airs exclusively on Sportsman Channel on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

About Steven Rinella: Steven Rinella is an avid outdoorsman, writer, and television personality best known for his ability to translate the hunting lifestyle to a wide variety of audiences. He is the author of The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine, the award-winning American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon, and most recently, Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter. He is a correspondent for Outside magazine, and his writing has also appeared in the New York Times, Glamour, O the Oprah Magazine, Men’s Journal, and more traditional hunting and fishing publications like Field and Stream and Petersen’s Hunting.

About Zero Point Zero: Zero Point Zero Production is an award-winning production company located in Manhattan. Founded by Executive Producers Chris Collins and Lydia Tenaglia in 2003, with Partner and Managing Director Joe Caterini coming aboard in 2009, Zero Point Zero has produced hundreds of hours of television in over 80 countries around the world, and has created original content for CNN, PBS, Discovery Channel, The Weather Channel, HLN, History, and Travel Channel. ZPZ is currently in production on Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (CNN); The Hunt with John Walsh (CNN); City.Ballet (a co-production with Sarah Jessica Parker/Pretty Matches for AOL On Originals); the two award-winning series, The Mind of a Chef (PBS) and MeatEater with Steven Rinella (Sportsman Channel); and The Getaway (Esquire/NBC). Visit www.zeropointzero.com for additional information.

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Sportsman Channel’s “MeatEater” Travels to Jungles of South America for Life-Changing Event on February 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Posted on February 4, 2015March 6, 2015 by admin

Part one of three-part Series finds Steven Rinella in Unchartered Territory

NEW BERLIN, WI (February 4, 2015)– Sportsman Channel’s Steven Rinella is a well-traveled outdoorsman and has experienced countless remote hunting locations in his lifetime – but he does not often encounter a trip to the jungles of South America. Do not miss Rinella’s unforgettable journey to uninhabited areas of Bolivia on MeatEater – airing exclusively Thursday, February 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

The environment throughout the villages around the river system is raw and untamed. A new adventure in foreign territories can bring uncertainty and a level of excitement. Rinella learns different hunting and fishing techniques from the locals, but also takes an introspective look into his personal food gathering beliefs and how they compare to those of the local tribes.

“I entered this adventure with no expectations and gained a new respect for how the indigenous tribes survive,” said Steven Rinella. “I don’t think it’s a stretch to say I was out of my comfort zone in this environment, but that’s one of the reasons I took the trip. This three-part series will be an eye-opening experience for our viewers.”

MeatEater premieres exclusively on Sportsman Channelon Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

About Zero Point Zero: Zero Point Zero Production is an award-winning production company located in Manhattan. Founded by Executive Producers Chris Collins and Lydia Tenaglia in 2003, with Partner and Managing Director Joe Caterini coming aboard in 2009. Zero Point Zero has produced hundreds of hours of television in over 80 countries around the world, including the two Emmy Award-winning series Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie. Zero Point Zero has produced television series and specials for CNN, Travel Channel, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Discovery Channel, PBS, Sportsman Channel, The Weather Channel, and Bravo. Visit www.zeropointzero.com for additional information.

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Sportsman Channel’s “Border to Border” Travels to The Last Frontier in Series Finale Sunday, February 8 at 9 p.m. ET

Posted on February 4, 2015March 6, 2015 by admin

NEW BERLIN, WI (February 4, 2015) – The extraordinary 6,500-mile DIY hunting journey from New Mexico to Alaska comes to an end, as Petersen’s Hunting Adventures’ Mike Schoby enters “The Last Frontier” – Prince of Wales Island, Alaska – for the series finale of Petersen’s Border to Border. On a quest for the elusive Sitka blacktail, and with salmon and crab to catch, Schoby and guests experience a fitting end to a memorable 8-part transcontinental hunting expedition. Schoby’s quest from New Mexico to Alaska concludes Sunday, February 8 at 9 p.m. ET exclusively on Sportsman Channel. View the promo for this week’s episode here.

For the DIY hunter, angler and forager, Alaska is a paradise riddled with challenging landscapes inhabited by an abundance of wildlife. After traveling through six states and one Canadian province, Schoby and his wife Dory are more than thrilled to take advantage of all the Island has to offer. With the assistance of good friend and fishing guide, Rob Endsley, crab and the highly sought after Sitka blacktail are on the menu for the team’s final meal.

“This trip had its ups and down for sure. I mean, anytime you travel 6,500 miles and spend 45 nights in a tent, there are sure to be some trying times,” admitted Schoby. “But, overall, it was an incredible experience and one that makes me extremely proud of our public land hunting heritage. Very few other places have it as good as we do right here in America.”

Petersen’s Border to Border showcases intense hunts, while providing a platform for sparking interest in DIY hunting. Follow along by visiting http://www.petersenshunting.com/border-to-border/ for details on each hunt, exclusive photos, extensive gear information and how-to guides.

Tune in to Petersen’s Border to Border Sunday at 9 p.m. ET. Stay tuned for a series recap beginning February 15.

Learn more about Petersen’s Hunting Adventures at http://www.petersenshunting.com/tv/petersens-hunting-adventures/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PetersensHuntingMag and Twitter https://twitter.com/@HuntingMag.

About KSE Outdoor Group – Publishing & Digital Media

As a premiere destination for the most avid outdoors enthusiasts, KSE Outdoor Group’s publishing and digital media division is widely recognized for its strong special-interest multichannel brands, including Petersen’s Hunting, Guns & Ammo, In-Fisherman, North American Whitetail, Game & Fish and 10 other leading magazines that reach more than 26 million readers. Its network of 17 websites, including BassFan.com, attract more than 38 million annual unique visitors, and hundreds of TV episodes of original branded hunting, sport shooting and fishing programming that airs on KSE Outdoor Group’s broadcast entities. Visit http://IMOutdoorsMedia.com for more information.

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Sportsman Channel’s “Amazing America with Sarah Palin” Takes the Ultimate “Survival Trial” on Thursday, February 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Posted on February 3, 2015March 6, 2015 by admin

NEW BERLIN, WI (February 3, 2015) – Survival Trial is a competition that requires grit, determination and physical endurance – attributes that can be seen in this week’s episode of Amazing America with Sarah Palin. Field host, Jerry Carroll introduces viewers to a vast cross-section of proud Americans who walk more than 200 miles on foot with 50-pound backpacks for up to 72 hours. Carroll is a willing participant and discovers the course is not for the faint of heart. Experience the ups and downs on Thursday, February 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT exclusively on Sportsman Channel.

Catch a sneak peek:http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/shows/amazing-america/

The wilderness offers abundant beauty, ruggedness and, in many cases, hidden dangers. Field host, Tara Conner travels to Maine to get first-hand training on wilderness rescue. The Wilderness Rescue Team is a group of volunteer first responders who bravely face arduous challenges to aid those in peril. Conner is placed in a mock rescue scenario that illustrates the real-life consequences that adventure-seekers could potentially face.

“I am amazed and impressed by the number of people who enter the Survival Trial,” said Jerry Carroll, field co-host of Amazing America with Sarah Palin. “I picked up one of the backpacks carried by the participants and nearly fell over it was so heavy. Viewers will be inspired by these exceptional Americans.”

Amazing America with Sarah Palin airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sportsman Channel.

About Pilgrim Studios: Craig Piligian’s Pilgrim Studios produces a wide variety of unscripted and scripted programming for television, including hit series Fast N’ Loud, Street Outlaws and #BikerLive for Discovery; Ghost Hunters and The Wil Wheaton Project for Syfy; The Ultimate Fighter for FOX Sports 1; Down East Dickeringfor History; Orange County Choppers and Swamp Pawn for CMT; Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s and Raising Whitley for OWN (Pilgrim also produced the eight-part documentary Lindsay for the network); David Tutera: Unveiled for WEtv; Wicked Tuna and its new spin-off, Wicked Tuna: North vs. South, for National Geographic Channel; and Bring It! for Lifetime. In the scripted realm, Pilgrim’s original movies for Lifetime include Amanda Knox: Murder On Trial In Italy; Abducted: The Carlina White Story, which earned a 2012 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing In A Motion Picture; and the crime thriller Stalkers. Among Pilgrim’s current scripted projects is the pilot Recovery Road for ABC Family, starring Samantha Logan.

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Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox Highlights BOWHUNTING 2015 New Gear Guide

Posted on January 30, 2015March 6, 2015 by admin

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Feb. 3) – Gary LeVox, lead singer of country music supergroup Rascal Flatts, appears on the cover of the Petersen’s BOWHUNTING 2015 New Gear Guide, on sale today at newsstands across the country.

The issue also includes an exclusive cover story detailing LeVox’s passion for bowhunting and deer management. LeVox is a member of the Mossy Oak pro staff, and his appearance is tied to Mossy Oak’s recent launch of the all-new Break-Up Country camouflage pattern.

“A lot of people in my position are musicians who became hunters. I was a hunter who just happened to become a musician,” LeVox said. “Music is truly what I do, and hunting and the outdoors is truly who I am.”

LeVox is also participating in a special Country Superstar Sweepstakes in conjunction with the New Gear Guide. The sweepstakes – co-sponsored by Mossy Oak, SCENTLOK and Bowtech Archery – gives readers an opportunity to win prizes that include a customized Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar autographed by LeVox, two Bowtech Prodigy bows and three complete sets of SCENTLOK hunting apparel. All prizes feature Mossy Oak’s new Break-Up Country camouflage.

The Country Superstar Sweepstakes continues through Feb. 28. To enter, go online to www.bowhuntingmag.com/country

The 2015 New Gear Guide also features photos and details about more than 270 all-new bowhunting products in nine categories: Bows; Crossbows, Arrows & Broadheads; Bow Accessories; Treestands & Blinds; Attractants, Calls & Decoys; Field Wear & Packs; Optics & Scouting Gear; and Useful Tools.

“Our annual New Gear Guide has a well-earned reputation for being the year’s first and most comprehensive collection of new bowhunting products,” Editor Christian Berg said. “And for 2015, we’ve kicked things up to a whole new level by incorporating country music icon Gary LeVox and giving readers a chance to win great gear that will help them be more successful in the field. We couldn’t be more excited about this special issue.”

Contact:
Editor Christian Berg
717-695-8097
christian.berg@imoutdoors.com

Sportsman Channel’s “Guns & Ammo” Fires up for Season 13; Moves to 9 p.m. on Monday Nights

Posted on December 17, 2014March 6, 2015 by admin

Series premieres Monday, December 29 during “Lock and Load Monday”

NEW BERLIN, WI (December 17, 2014) – Craig Boddington and Kyle Lamb, hosts of Sportsman Channel’s award-winning Guns & Ammo, kick off a new season with more gun talk and firearm know-how. Decades of firearm experience return for the season premiere of Guns & Ammo on Monday, December 29 at a new time – 9 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel.

Guns & Ammo, a staple in Sportsman Channel’s Monday night “Lock and Load” programming lineup, is returning for its 13^th season. Boddington and Lamb provide viewers with knowledge and insight into the quickly-advancing firearm industry. Guns & Ammo also introduces three new engaging show segments: “Banking on Beretta’s M9/M92,” “Rifle Revolution” and “Suppressors: Silence is Golden.” Each segment aims to provide more gun reviews, tactical information and expert advice from military veterans to law enforcement.

Viewers will learn how to get the most out of one of the biggest semi-automatic pistols, and checking in with well-respected gun manufacturers to learn more about upcoming firearm models and how they handle. The men also welcome knowledgeable guests including former special ops Tom Beckstrand, who offers interesting perspective on one of the most accurate firearms on the market today. Boddington and Lamb continue to provide a “one stop shop” for all things firearm for another season of Sportsman Channel’s Guns & Ammo.

“We’re always thinking of new ways to engage and connect with our passionate viewers. And adding new segments is a great way for us to do that,” explained Boddington. “For more than 12 seasons we’ve been able to cover a number of diverse gun-related topics and provide insight on hundreds of firearms but we’re not done yet.”

Learn more about Guns & Ammo at http://www.gunsandammo.com/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GunsAndAmmoMag and Twitter https://twitter.com/@GunsAndAmmoMag.

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Sportsman Channel’s “Bowhunter TV” Returns for Season 11; Moves to 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesdays

Posted on December 17, 2014March 6, 2015 by admin

Series premieres Wednesday, December 31, and anchors “Big Game Wednesday”

NEW BERLIN, WI (December 17, 2014) – In a new season of Sportsman Channel’s Bowhunter TV, Host Mike Carney, Bowhunter magazine Editor Curt Wells, and Producer Danny Farris deliver more action-packed bowhunting adventures from across North America. The hunters share unique hunting opportunities and experiences, bow-and-arrow know-how, and on-the-ground insights helping to solidify Bowhunter magazine as the sport’s journal of record and an absolute staple for hardcore hunting archers since 1969. Taking advantage of the opportunity to air mid-week on an evening dedicated solely to the pursuit of big game, Bowhunter TV now premieres at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesdays on Sportsman Channel.

As part of the network’s “Big Game Wednesday” lineup, the series will spotlight fair-chase bowhunts for America’s most popular big game species – whitetail deer, Rocky Mountain elk, and north-country black bears, to name a few – as well as other unique pursuits. Whether it’s applying elk-hunting strategies to the West’s high-country turkeys or spot-and-stalk tactics to ambush spawning Midwestern carp, there are plenty of unique pursuits in store. In addition, every episode brings you can’t-miss advice from resident experts – via Carney’s “Tech Talk” gear segment, pro archer Randy Ulmer’s “Dead On” shooting segment, and Wells’ “Moment of Truth” hunting segment.

The first episode premieres on New Year’s Eve at 10:30 p.m. ET. Wells, Equipment Editor Tony Peterson and TV Editor Derek Mleynek visit bone-dry Southern California in search of big hogs and Columbian blacktail deer. “Every season offers unique adventure and challenge,” said Wells. “This year Mother Nature was particularly challenging, running the gamut from historic drought conditions to record-setting cold and snow, but we persevered and, as usual, our bowhunting friends made the wild weather, wild places, and wild ride all worthwhile.”

Learn more about Bowhunter TV at http://www.bowhunter.com/tv and on Facebook https://wwwfacebook.com/BowHunterMag and Twitter https://twitter.com/@BowhunterMag.

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No Guides, No Roofs, All DIY Hunting – Mike Schoby Travels “Border to Border” on Sportsman Channel

Posted on December 16, 2014March 6, 2015 by admin

The 8-part transcontinental hunting expedition from New Mexico to Alaska

begins December 21 at 9 p.m. ET

NEW BERLIN, WI (December 16, 2014) – A journey from New Mexico to Alaska is most efficiently traveled via airplane. But Petersen’s Hunting Adventures’ Mike Schoby believes there is a better – more painstakingly rewarding – way to make the 6,000-mile journey. Schoby and his guest hosts put all preconceived notions of what it means to “rough it in the wild” aside, as they embark on an 8-part transcontinental hunting expedition by land with just basic provisions, minimal gas money, hunting gear and the will to survive. View the trailer for Petersen’s Hunting Border to Border here.

Schoby’s quest from New Mexico to Alaska begins Sunday, December 21 at 9 p.m. ET exclusively on Sportsman Channel.

Born in Seattle, Washington, Schoby grew up hunting blacktails and Roosevelt elk on public land. While the Pacific Northwest still calls to him, over the span of 25 years he has hunted most of the United States, several Canadian provinces, Mexico, South America, multiple African countries, Europe, Asia and New Zealand. He has authored five books on hunting, ranging from predator calling to DIY western big game. Schoby is the Editor of Petersen’s Hunting magazine.

For the eight weeks, Schoby sets out to accomplish a seemingly unattainable feat – traveling cross-country for 45 days, living off the land and rekindling the adventure of do-it-yourself hunting. Each episode documents Schoby’s day-by-day travels and experiences through six states and one Canadian province. The hunting quest begins on the New Mexico/Mexico border and heads north through Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, The Inside Passage (U.S./Canadian border), to Alaska.

The idea that nothing worthwhile comes easily permeates each leg of Schoby’s journey, with three daunting stipulations to guide the expedition. Schoby must never spend the night under a roof; no guides, all DIY hunting and fishing with public-attainable tags and licenses; and Schoby and his guests must survive on what they harvest, and the basic provisions in their kits. Money is limited and – with only a tent to sleep under (sometimes nothing at all) they often endure the full wrath of the elements.

Petersen’s Hunting Border to Border showcases intense hunts and a few humorous moments, while providing a platform for sparking interest in DIY hunting. From deserts to high mountain passes, the landscape Schoby and his guest hosts travel is vast and challenging; the level of difficulty, often extreme; and the need for self-assurance, paramount. All of which bring an element of danger to the journey. Follow along by visiting http://www.petersenshunting.com/border-to-border/ for details on each hunt, exclusive photos, extensive gear information and how-to guides.

“One would think taking on an endeavor of this caliber might be impossible,” said Schoby. “But the goal was to prove that it’s an attainable feat – DIY hunting across the United States. Every hunter isn’t going to go to this extreme, but we hope to provide enough information to get even the most skeptical of hunters out in the wild, eating what they kill and bringing the adventure aspect back to hunting.”

“Petersen’s Hunting Border to Border is an engaging way for the network to broaden the scope of outdoor television,” explained Marc Fein, executive vice president of programming and production at Sportsman Channel. “This series goes beyond everyday hunting and fishing in a way I think viewers will truly connect with and enjoy.”

Tune in to Petersen’s Hunting Border to Border Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.

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Saddle Up with Sportsman Channel’s “Amazing America with Sarah Palin” at the Priefert Family Ranch – Thursday, February 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Buck Knives: Edge of a Legend Documentary to Air on Sportsman Channel to Honor Chuck Buck on February 19 at 10 p.m. ET and February 21 at 9 p.m. ET

Sportsman Channel’s “MeatEater” Indulges in a Jungle Feast on February 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Sportsman Channel’s “MeatEater” Travels to Jungles of South America for Life-Changing Event on February 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Sportsman Channel’s “Border to Border” Travels to The Last Frontier in Series Finale Sunday, February 8 at 9 p.m. ET

Sportsman Channel’s “Amazing America with Sarah Palin” Takes the Ultimate “Survival Trial” on Thursday, February 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox Highlights BOWHUNTING 2015 New Gear Guide

Sportsman Channel’s “Guns & Ammo” Fires up for Season 13; Moves to 9 p.m. on Monday Nights

Sportsman Channel’s “Bowhunter TV” Returns for Season 11; Moves to 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesdays

No Guides, No Roofs, All DIY Hunting – Mike Schoby Travels “Border to Border” on Sportsman Channel

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