From the Producers of “Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen” Comes
James Beard Award Nominee Yia Vang Cooking Invasive Species as a Delicacy

DENVER (November 20, 2023) – Embrace the wild as Chef Yia Vang sets off on a mission to pursue, gather, prepare, and devour invasive species in Outdoor Channel's unique series, Feral, premiering season two on Monday, December 4 at 9 p.m. ET.

Feral highlights the wilderness adventure, thrill of the chase and exploration of less-traditional hunted species with a fun host and engaging guests that are in search of unique and wonderful food prepared by Vang, a James Beard Award nominee and master chef.

“We're thrilled to welcome viewers back for a second season of 'Feral' on Outdoor Channel. Our adventurous host, Chef Yia Vang, will continue his journey, chasing and cooking wild species that have become too prevalent. This unique culinary expedition promises to challenge and engage our audience, offering an edgy and entertaining experience not found anywhere else,” said Tim Cremin, Head of Programming for Outdoor Sportsman Group.

A trained chef, avid traveler, angler and hunter, Vang is always up for a culinary challenge. He has been named Best Chef in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) multiple times and has been featured on CNN’s United Shades of America, in the pages of National Geographic and graced the cover of the May 2020 issue of Bon Appetit.

Each 30-minute episode will feature Vang arriving in a new location, identifying an invasive species and coming up with a plan for catching and cooking it. Often with the help of a local expert who will guide him on his quest – and bear witness to his mistakes – Vang will do whatever it takes to create an amazing and unusual meal by the end of every episode.

“I enjoy creating amazing foods from animals that aren’t on everyone’s list – but they should be because they are delicious,” shared Chef Vang. “One of my favorite episodes in season two is the Copi-Asian Carp show. Not only was it exciting to catch them, but also, I have a great way to prepare them that I’ll show on the episode where you don’t even know you are eating carp.”

Some examples of the invasive culinary delicacies Vang will prepare on the show include:

• Copi/ Asian Carp: Considered a nuisance and trash fish, the Asian carp has overtaken the Illinois River’s biomass and now outcompetes native species. Lucky for Yia, fishermen Clint Carter and Dave Buchanan have devised an ingenious way to rebrand this delicious fish by calling it Copi.
• Squirrel: When Yia receives an offer to join Ryan “Backwoods'' Dodd and his mentor, Barry Carter, on a squirrel hunt, he can’t resist. Squirrel is hugely popular in the Hmong community and was a family favorite in the Vang household when Yia was growing up.
• Beaver: Described as a keystone species, beavers heavily influence their environment. But when the population moves into the wrong properties, it’s up to Wisconsin state trapping educator Jim Binder to help landowners remove these destructive pests.
• Canada Goose: The Canada Goose was once a federally endangered species but through years of protection the population has exploded. Unfortunately, they are now doing millions of dollars a year in damages to farms and city parks.

The Outdoor Channel original series Feral will air during Monday nights “Taste of the Wild” programming block at 9 p.m. ET.

About Yia Vang: One of seven siblings, Chef Yia Vang was born in a Thai refugee camp where he lived until his family resettled in central Wisconsin. A trained chef who started his career working as a dishwasher, Yia uses food to tell a story and believes that every dish has a narrative. Through sourcing what’s in season and combining local traditions with those from his family and cultural traditions, the former “Iron Chef” participant brings Hmong flavors to American palates and invites people to change how they think about food by considering the influences in each bite. His new restaurant concept Vinai, slated to open in 2023 in Northeast Minneapolis, will celebrate his parents’ legacy and tell his family’s story through food.

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.

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DENVER (November 13, 2023) – Mike Robinson is an English restaurateur, one of Britain’s most prominent game chefs, and a passionate outdoorsman. He’s also the host of Farming the Wild on Outdoor Channel, which is going into its fourth season on Monday nights at 7 p.m. ET. This series shows, in part, how deer and wildlife are managed and used in the United Kingdom, as well as how he utilizes natural ingredients to make his most famous dishes. Robinson offers an authentic field-to-table experience to his clients by serving dishes made with fallow deer he harvests in the nearby woods.

This popular series, which expertly merges gastronomy with sustainable hunting, is set to take viewers on an unforgettable culinary adventure. In season four, follow Robinson as he traverses the wild landscapes in the U.S., hunting, foraging, and cooking his way through the changing seasons. With his deep respect for nature and knack for creating mouthwatering wild game dishes, Robinson continues to redefine what it means to be an outdoorsman in the modern world. Get all the recipes from season four here.

“To be relevant and crucial to conservation in the future, we must focus on the food and the feasting element of hunting and everything it means to hunters and non-hunters alike,” shared Robinson. “I enjoy having a healthy herd of deer and offering a sustainable field-to-plate in my restaurants. Nothing goes to waste in our restaurants – we truly believe in a nose-to-tail philosophy. It is up to the chefs in each restaurant to decide how to use that meat and bone.”

Robinson co-owns the only pub in Britain with a prestigious Michelin star and harvests the natural ingredients that make up some of his most famous dishes. As an expert marksman and deer stalker, Robinson shares his unique skills and techniques to hunt the game he sustainably manages. As a Chef, he also shares professional methods and tips to help viewers elevate their wild game cooking into truly Michelin-caliber food, both at home and over their campfires.

Also, check out Robinson’s other series on Outdoor Channel, returning in 2024 with new seasons: Fishing the Wild, Wild Fish Masterclass, and Wild Game Masterclass. Watch all past seasons of all four series anytime on any device by streaming on MyOutdoorTV.

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.

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Tastebuds are Also Elevated with Continuation of “Taste of the Wild” Monday Night Block

DENVER (January 5, 2023) – New Year, new adventures to be had on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, and World Fishing Network with a fresh lineup of expert lifestyle series beginning on January 1, 2024. All three networks are showcasing original premieres focusing on the adventure lifestyle of the outdoors, plus new episodes from returning series to kick off the New Year.

"As we ring in the New Year, our Q1 lineup for Outdoor Sportsman Group is stronger than ever with an emphasis on connecting passionate hunters, anglers, shooting sports enthusiasts, gastronomes and adventure seekers. Our primary focus remains in delivering high-quality, original content that resonates with our audiences on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Head of Programming Tim Cremin said. “We're confident these new programs will not only entertain but inspire our viewers to embrace the great outdoors. Stay tuned for an unprecedented year of adventure and authentic storytelling."

Take culinary adventures to the next level in 2024 on Outdoor Channel with the “Taste of the Wild” block of programming Mondays beginning at 7 p.m. ET. This innovative programming block presents a culinary journey that transcends the ordinary, led by some of the most influential wild fish and game chefs on air today, including Mike Robinson (Fishing the Wild debuts February 12 at 7 p.m. ET), Daniel Vitalis (WildFed, 7:30 p.m. ET), Steven Rinella (MeatEater, 8 p.m. ET), Chef Yia Vang (Feral, 9 p.m. ET) and Scott Leysath (Dead Meat, 9:30 p.m. ET). Plus, catch newcomer to the Monday night block at 8:30 p.m. ET with MCMILLAN, as outfitter Tom McMillan always has a story to share. For gun enthusiasts (and history buffs), check out all-new seasons of Hollywood Weapons (Wednesdays at 7 p.m. ET) with Terry Schappert and Gun Stories (Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. ET) with Joe Mantengna, both returning in February 2024.

If more adventure is needed, tune in on Fridays on Outdoor Channel for “American Wild” beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Series American Made (8 p.m. ET) provides an intimate look into the lives and businesses of visionary Americans, one quality American Made product at a time. Renovation Hunters (8:30 p.m. ET) returns for season two and is still dedicated to preserving the family tradition of the outdoors. Finally, don’t miss a double-edition of Wardens (9 p.m. ET with a new season premiering January 26 at 9:30 p.m. ET), where there’s never a dull moment protecting our nation’s natural resources in some of the most remote areas.

Sportsman Channel is dedicated to preserving America’s hallowed outdoor traditions and is bringing back several favorite series, including Viral Outdoors, Respect the Game, Winchester Deadly Passion, and Pigman: The Series, to name a few. Hunting enthusiasts won’t want to miss new series American Heroes Outdoors TV and those into fishing will want to catch ArmyRedfishAnglers and JT Kenney’s Florida Bass. Archery devotees will appreciate McKenzie ASA ProAm Live Archery Tournament returning for live broadcasts in the spring. All six of the over two-hour events will be broadcasted live during their Saturday time beginning at 5 p.m. ET.

• Viral Outdoors (Fridays, 9:30 p.m. ET): Bringing you a buffet of the craziest, funniest, most wild viral hunts, fishing clips and outdoor stunts the internet has to offer! Watch some of the most viral clips on the internet, all packed into a ridiculous redneck 30 minutes.
• Respect the Game (Tuesdays, 9:00 p.m. ET): The team of Respect the Game bowhunters travel North America, hunting big game animals from antelope on the Western Plains to whitetails of the Midwest to giant black bears of the Canadian north.
• Winchester Deadly Passion (Sundays, 11:30 a.m. ET): Winchester Deadly Passion is 26 weeks of non-stop action and pure entertainment as host, Melissa Bachman, travels the globe going head-to-head with everything from world-class red stag and thousand-pound gators to Boone and Crocket whitetails and thunderous bull elk.

• Pigman: The Series (Sundays, 8:30 p.m. ET): Brian “Pigman” Quaca has a different take on traditional hunting television with his true-blue originality on taking a hog by any legal means necessary.
• American Heroes Outdoors TV (Sundays, 2 p.m. ET): American Heroes Outdoors documents the journey, commitment, struggle and healing of our nation’s service men and women. We showcase their stories through therapeutic participation in America’s great outdoors.
• ArmyRedfishAnglers (Saturdays, 11 a.m. ET): Force on Force – Army Redfish Anglers hosted by Capt. Danny Jackson US Army (Ret), brings together military teams from the five branches of the US Armed Forces in a head-to-head fishing competition. These skilled soldiers, sailors, and Marines showcase their angling skills, strategic teamwork, and dedication to claim the coveted title of National Champion.
• JT Kenney’s FLORIDA BASS (Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. ET): Join former pro angler and Major League Fishing commentator JT Kenney as he travels across Florida in search of big bass and the ultimate fishing destination.

World Fishing Network, in partnership with Folds of Honor, continues bringing viewers an immersive angling experience filled with expert insights, cutting-edge equipment showcases, and the most exciting boat features. Dive into a world where fishing meets adventure, and every cast brings fishing buffs closer to mastering the art of angling. From “Reel Bass Mondays” focused solely on bass fishing, to “Reel Rivals Saturdays,” which features competitive fishing at its best – World Fishing Network has something for every angler, every species, and every cast.

Featured shows include:

• Jimmy Houston Outdoors (Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. ET): Jimmy takes viewers across America and around the world fishing with expert guests, offering entertainment and great instruction like only Jimmy can do.
• Pro Team Journal (Mondays, 6:30 p.m. ET): Since its inception in 2003, Pro Team Journal has been a household staple in fishing television – taking viewers around the country and putting them on the water with some of the top anglers across the country.
• In-Fisherman TV (Monday-Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 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.

Other Q1 Highlights include:

• Outdoor Channel
  • Fishing on the mind? Outdoor Channel has the solution with Saltwater Saturdays beginning at 9 a.m. ET featuring Big Water Adventures, Two Conchs Sportfishing TV, The Obsession of Carter Andrews and Spear Life.
  • Tune in for new episodes from fan favorites:
    • Buckmasters (Sundays, 10 p.m. ET)
    • The Choice (Sundays, 12 p.m. ET)
    • The Hunt for Monster Bass (Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. ET)

• Sportsman Channel
  • Super Pigskin Bowl (February 10, 5 p.m. ET): One of Sportsman Channel’s highest-rated stunts is back! You can’t have a football championship without a football, and you can’t make a football without pig skin. So, just in time for the Big Game, Sportsman Channel will showcase some of the best pig hunts from its favorite hunting series.
  • Its “Fish On!” with these picks returning in Q1: Canada in the Rough (Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. ET), Bill Dance Saltwater (Saturdays 11:30 a.m. ET) and The Fishmonger (Fridays, 8 p.m. ET).
  • Archery Shooters Association 3D Live Tournaments returns for live broadcasts on Saturdays in the spring.
    • Hoyt/Easton Pro/Am (Foley, AL) airs Saturday, February 24 at 5 p.m. ET.
    • Black Eagle/Darton Archery PRO/AM (Russell County, AL) airs Saturday, March 23 at 5 p.m. ET.
  • Additional shows with new episodes in Q1 include:
    • Winchester and Drury’s Natural Born (Sundays, 10:30 p.m. ET)
    • Everything Eichler (Sundays, 12:30 p.m. ET)
    • Night Crew TV (Mondays, 7:30 p.m. ET)
    • Bowhunter TV (Wednesdays, 9:30 p.m. ET)
    • Guns & Ammo TV (Thursdays, 9 p.m. ET)

• World Fishing Network
  • Explore the fishing lifestyle during “The Reel Life Sundays” block of programming from 6 – 10 p.m. ET. Tune in for fan favorites such as The Fishmonger, The Sporting Chef, Hooked on Africa, Fishing the Wild with Mike Robinson and more.

• MyOutdoorTV
  • MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) continues to add to its growing list of 24/7, ad-free, Live TV Channels. Watch Bowhunter TV Channel, North American Whitetail TV Channel, HuntStream, AnglerStream, WhitetailStream, and The MeatEater Channel, all 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. For more information about MyOutdoorTV, visit http://motv.com #MYOUTDOORTV.

  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.

  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, Cox and VizioSmartTV. MOTV is available in 162 markets worldwide. #MYOUTDOORTV.

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