16 Great Episodes, 4 Special Presentations, 2 All-New Shows, 1 Spectacular Week
DENVER (September 22, 2026) – Outdoor Channel celebrates the fall season with a new show lineup that’s so good you can taste it. Premiere Week, starts Monday, Sept. 28, with an all-new “Taste of the Wild” block complete with fresh episodes from all six shows. There’s Farming the Wild with popular Englishman-turned-Texan, Mike Robinson; then there’s hunter-from-Down-Under and culinary adventurer Mario Kalpou on his tour of America’s wild places and wild food in United Plates. In Season 2 of the hit show Cast Iron Cowboy, you can count on Kent and Shannon Rollins to fill the hearts and bellies of authentic, hard-working cowpokes. On Ranch America, Host River Klass celebrates the rugged beauty and culture of cattle country, and then on McMillan, Host Tom McMillan and family prove every day on the ranch that “Dirt is good for the soul.” Lastly, in Season 2 of Jason the Butcher, Host Jason Nauert takes military vets and first responders into the wilderness to learn confidence-building hunting, shooting, field-to-table butchery and the skills to survive. Viewers won’t want to miss Monday night of Premiere Week, but that’s just the beginning.
Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. tune in for a very special Episode 1 of American Archer, as pioneering Host Tom Nelson celebrates 30 years of producing bowhunting television. On Wednesday night at 9:30, don’t miss the first show of the season for Airgunner Challenge. On Friday morning at 8:30 a.m., join Host Joe Thomas for the new season of Reel in the Outdoors. That evening at 7:00, enjoy good music and great hunting adventure on the new season of Nick’s Wild Ride with Nick Hoffman, followed at 7:30 by a once-in-a-lifetime Nevada elk-hunting adventure on Nick Hoffman Presents: What Are The Odds?
Friday night turns more serious at 8:00 p.m. ET with Chris Dorsey Reports: The Truth About Polar Bear Hunting, and then on the first episode of the new season of Wardens: Case Files, at 9:00 p.m., when officers must apprehend a madman.
On the weekend, viewers are treated to a Saturday night MeatEater marathon with Steven Rinella’s new show, Rinella’s Field Notes at 6:00 p.m., followed by back-to-back cinematic specials – MeatEater’s 12 in ’26 – airing from 7:00-9:00 p.m. ET.
Sunday evening is all about the new season of Buck Commander at 10:30 p.m. ET, with Tom “Tombo” Martin and guest King Pedford facing off with big lizards and bigger snakes in the Florida swamps.
Don’t miss out on a show lineup so good you can taste it – Outdoor Channel’s Premiere Week, Sept. 28-Oct. 4 – the start of fall’s new TV season.
Farming the Wild (Season 8 Episode 1 Premieres Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m. ET) – English restaurateur and hunter Mike Robinson is one of Britain’s most prominent game chefs, and he co-owns the only pub in London with a prestigious Michelin-star. Follows Robinson as he harvests the natural ingredients that make up some of his most famous dishes. An expert hunter and marksman, Robinson shares the many unique skills and techniques he uses to hunt the game he sustainably manages. As a chef, he also shares the professional methods and tips to help viewers elevate their wild game cooking to truly Michelin-caliber food, both at home and over their campfires. In this week’s special episode, “Setting Up Home in Texas,” Mike Robinson and his wife Claude move to Texas, and he starts to build a new larder and culls Axis deer and cooks Wild Boar Ragu.
United Plates (Season 2 Episode 1 Premieres Monday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET) – Join this adrenaline-fueled culinary road trip through all 50 states led by acclaimed restaurateur and fearless explorer Mario Kalpou. With his rugged RV as a mobile basecamp and an unrelenting appetite for adventure, Mario plunges into the heart of America – from untamed wilderness to hidden small towns – on a quest for each state’s unique flavors, rich heritage and wild spirit. Whether he’s foraging in deep forests, casting lines in icy streams or cooking over open flames beneath the stars, every episode serves up a thrilling mix of food, culture and raw outdoor adventure. The first episode of this season, “Outer Banks Tuna Frenzy,” has Kalpou fishing off the coast of the Carolinas for Bluefin tuna. Afterwards, Kalpou learns the art of breaking down a tune and prepares an incredible meal with Chef Mac at Sea Chef.
Cast Iron Cowboy (Season 2 Episode 1 Premieres Monday, September 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET) – Kent and Shannon Rollins, along with their 1876 Chuck Wagon, visit some the most authentic cowboy ranches America has to offer. For over 30 years, their mission has remained unchanged: to feed hungry cowboys with hearty meals that define the region of each ranch. They make sure to keep the recipes simple and the food filling, because as Kent is fond of saying, “You can’t get full on fancy.” In this first episode, Kent and Shannon head to Bull Hammock Ranch and prepare Carlton steaks, gator tail, and swamp cabbage for a Sunshine State supper to remember.
Ranch America (Season 4 Episode 1 Premieres Monday, September 28 at 8:30 p.m. ET) – Ranch America celebrates the cattle rancher, cowboy, and rodeo communities, as well as their working horses and cattle dogs. Join host River Klass as he saddles up with American ranchers who do whatever it takes to put the best beef on our dinner tables. In this week’s show, “Parker Ranch,” Klass travels to Hawaii’s Big Island to meet the legendary paniolos of Parker Ranch, one of the oldest cattle operations anywhere. Klass takes in their 4th of July Rodeo before earning the rare opportunity of riding alongside the cowboys for day of work on the ranch.
McMillan (Season 14 Episode 1 Premieres Monday, September 28 at 9:00 p.m. ET) – From Hunting Camp to Farm and Ranch, the McMillan’s are doing everything Country and bringing it all home to the table. In this season’s opening episode, “Family, Friends, and Tom Learns to Share,” Gatlin is a year older and Tom’s list is a bit longer as birthdays pass by and new animals join the family and a new deer season arrives.
Jason the Butcher (Season 2, Episode 1 Premieres Monday, September 28 at 9:30 p.m. ET) – An unscripted series about a man who trains both military and civilian interests on how to survive when the supply chain is compromised. The host, Jason Nauert, has over 45 years of experience as a hunter, outdoorsman and butcher. This series highlights the strength, dedication and determination of America’s military members and first responders as they meet a variety of challenging situations, from displaying subzero survival skills to learning all the methods that have been used to feed our soldiers and sailors since the Civil War. In this week’s show, “Axis of Maui,” Nauert heads to Maui to join a retired Navy SEAL who is hunting axis deer for the very first time in some challenging island terrain.
American Archer (Season 30 Episode 1 Premieres Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET) – Host Tom Nelson leads a team of dedicated hunting archers as they hunt around the world. In this very special episode, “Memorable Hunts,” Nelson kicks off the 30th Season of American Archer with some of his favorite hunting stories.
Airgunner Challenge (Season 7 Episode 1 Premieres Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 9:30 p.m. ET) – This reality shooting competition follows eight firearms industry competitors with proven marksmanship skills and introduces them to the up and trending air rifle and airgun technology through intense shooting challenges each week. The opening challenge in this first show of the season, “Stars and Birds,” already has tempers rising!
Reel in the Outdoors (Season 23 Episode 1 Premieres Friday, October 2 at 8:30 a.m. ET) – For two decades Reel in the Outdoors with Joe Thomas has explored America’s unique passion for fishing. From Alaska to the Amazon, Joe Thomas discovers the people and places that make fishing a lifetime pursuit. In the first episode, “The Pit Masters,” Thomas explores Florida’s famous phosphate pit bass fishing.
Nick’s Wild Ride with Nick Hoffman (Season 11 Episode 1, as well as a Special Presentation, Premieres Friday, October 2 at 7:00 & 7:30 p.m. ET) – Join country music artist Nick Hoffman as he travels the world on the hunt for interesting wild game, little-known history, fascinating people, heartwarming culture, food and drink. In this season’s first episode, “Woodland Wonder,” Nick travels to Newfoundland to hunt caribou, and along the way he uncovers the tragic story of fallen American heroes. Then on Nick Hoffman Presents: What are the Odds? Host Nick Hoffman shares this special presentation of his once-in-a-lifetime Nevada elk hunt and the amazing story revealed in the tiny mining community that serves as his base camp.
Chris Dorsey Reports: The Truth About Polar Bear Hunting (Special Presentation Friday, October 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET) – Acclaimed biologist, conservation journalist, author and filmmaker Chris Dorsey explores the Canadian Arctic for the larger story behind polar bear hunting and uncovers the problems with trophy import bans while highlighting the pragmatic role that hunting plays in conservation of the iconic bears.
Wardens: Case Files (Season 2 Episode 1 Premieres Friday, October 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET) – Go behind-the-scenes with real game wardens and conservation officers as they share the true stories of their most dangerous, mysterious and infamous cases. This is ‘true crime’ in the wild! In this week’s show, “Warden’s Worst Nightmare,” a game warden pursues a murderous madman.
Rinella’s Field Notes and MeatEater’s 12 in ‘26 (Season 1 Episode 1 Premieres Saturday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. ET and then Special Presentations from 7:00-9:00 p.m. ET) – Host Steven Rinella takes folks behind the scenes of some of MeatEater’s most unforgettable hunts, offering a raw, unfiltered look at the moments that didn’t make the final cut – and the ones that are unforgettable. From epic stalks and close calls to the lessons learned in the field, this series goes deeper into the stories behind the footage. In the first show, “Steve’s Top Turkey Moments,” Rinella shares behind-the-scenes insights to his favorite turkey hunting moments. The hour-long MeatEater 12 in ’26 series focuses on telling one epic story every month, filmed in cinematic style. In the first film, “Jani’s First Baited Bear Hunt,” Janis Putelis heads for Manitoba to hunt black bears over bait for the first time. In the second film, “Mules and Hounds – Hunting Lions with Legends,” Clay Newcomb heads to the Utah mountains with veteran lion hunters Mclain and Hunter Mecham and mule man extraordinaire Ty Evans.
Buck Commander (Season 17 Episode 1 Premieres Sunday, October 4 at 10:30 p.m. ET) – Former MLB stars Adam LaRoche, Ryan Langerhans and Tombo Martin, along with country music artists Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Tyler Farr, team up with ‘Boss Hogg’ Willie Robertson and fellow Louisiana businessman Ryan Busbice from Surge Outdoors make up the entertaining cast of Buck Commander. In this season’s first show, “Iguanas and Pythons, Oh My!” Tombo Martin and King Pedford head to Florida to hunt iguanas and pythons.
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