Game & Fish TV Viewership Bolsters Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Unparalleled Reach

DENVER (August 18, 2026) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) continues to see rapid expansion of its GAME & FISH TV platform, which saw record monthly active users and minutes viewed during the month of April and now has wrapped up Q2 with viewers tuning in to the popular new channel 10 million times during the quarter. Without a doubt, millions of viewers are discovering GAME & FISH TV’s best-in-class outdoor content tailored to those who aspire to live “The Sporting Lifestyle,” but what is perhaps more impressive in this age of media fragmentation is that GAME & FISH TV, OSG’s new FAST (Free, Ad-supported, Streaming, TV) channel, is only the latest cog in OSG’s multifaceted media machine serving some 70 million outdoors enthusiasts in the U.S. alone.*

Outdoor Sportsman Group offers those active outdoor enthusiasts diverse touchpoints across its media platforms to enrich their lives whenever, wherever, and however they wish to engage and participate. Whether they’re listening to a podcast during their commute or at the gym, checking out one of our 17 Web sites or over 90 social media channels during lunch, watching our three linear channels or FAST TV in the evening, binge-watching MyOutdoorTV on the weekend, or settling down with their favorite print magazine at camp, OSG’s category-leading content is being enjoyed by those enthusiasts at a higher rate than ever before and overall reach is unmatched.

While the media landscape continues to evolve, today OSG’s linear networks – Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, etc., are available in some 21 million cable households, representing a gross audience of more than 61 million (and Outdoor Channel regularly delivers 15X more average audience than its closest-rated competitor).** In addition, OSG’s 13 leading hunt-shoot-fish print brands reach nearly 23 million readers. The related Web sites reach 6 million users, and social media boasts 4.8 million followers across an array of channels. OSG’s Podcast Network has compiled over 500,000 plays, and MyOutdoorTV’s solid 400,000 subscribers streamed over 4.5 million times. Plus, GAME & FISH TV is available to approximately 96% of the U.S. population on 157 million devices and was watched 10 million times – that’s a lot of touchpoints and consumption during Q2 2026.

“Make no mistake, we’re thrilled with the job that our GAME & FISH TV team has done and with how the channel has been received by what is clearly a sizeable and underserved audience,” said Michael Carney, President & CEO, Outdoor Sportsman Group, “but we’re also gratified to see the channel adding to our cumulative touchpoints and look forward to new YouTube strategies further broadening the reach and value of OSG’s unmatched outdoor media ecosystem.”

With its tagline, “The Sporting Lifestyle,” GAME & FISH TV – the fastest growing free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel in the hunt-shoot-fish market – delivers best-in-class outdoor content to a seemingly ever-growing audience that’s hungry for the healthy, outdoor lifestyle that GAME & FISH TV celebrates.

Drawn from the libraries of Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV, GAME & FISH TV offers viewers a robust variety of programming across five exciting categories, including:

• LIVE EVENTS – Featuring live Major League Fishing professional bass fishing competitions throughout the year.
• ADVENTURE – Join in the exploits of real-life wilderness trailblazers, modern-day cowboys, mountain men, off-the-grid pioneers, off-roaders, game-changing entrepreneurs and much more.
• COOKING – Get a taste of the wild with our stellar lineup of celebrated game chefs — as they showcase delicious wild game and fish dishes you can make at home.
• HUNTING – From monster whitetails to bugling bulls, our premium hunting lifestyle programs deliver heart-pounding action at its finest.
• FISHING – Catch the excitement and feel the passion of today’s angling lifestyle. Our pros will show you how to find success in some of the most amazing freshwater and saltwater fisheries on earth.

Tune in to GAME & FISH TV on The Roku Channel, Prime Video, VIZIO, Fire TV Channels, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, Truth+, OutdoorChannel.com, GameandFishMag.com, Free Live Sports, LocalNow and MyOutdoorTV with additional outlets coming soon.

Discover GAME & FISH TV today. For more information, please visit www.gameandfishtv.com.

* Source: MRI 2025 Fall Doublebase; Outdoor Enthusiast: Adults engaged in fishing, hunting or target shooting activities, watch fishing online/TV, attend fishing events, travel-based hunting/fishing participation, or are identified hunting/fishing influencers, or are members of the broader OSG audience across print, digital, and linear channels.

** Source: VideoAmp; 2026 UE data and 2Q26 Total Day delivery (vs. competitive hunting/fishing/shooting network for the Total Persons demographic).

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“Guns & Ammo Personal Defense” Digital Video Series – in Partnership with SureFire, Holosun, Smith & Wesson and WeKnife

DENVER (August 18, 2026) – Guns & Ammo, the most respected media brand in the firearms industry and trusted source for elite firearms education, now presents a new 6-part addition to its popular Guns & Ammo Personal Defense video series, available online at gapersonaldefense.com. Hosted by Guns & Ammo Gun Tech Editor Richard Nance and Managing Editor Jack Oller, this series provides insights to the proper mindset and critical skills necessary for responsible and effective personal defense in the real world.

Designed for both new and experienced firearms owners, Guns & Ammo Personal Defense explores all aspects of handgun use for personal protection with the goal of reducing the likelihood of injury or attack. The hosts tackle myths, address tough questions, provide actionable guidance, and equip viewers with the insights they need to make informed decisions on gear and gun ownership.

The in-depth new videos in the series include: “Surviving a Parking Lot Threat,” focusing on awareness, movement and adapting under pressure; “How To Master Low-Light Defense,” which addresses fundamentals of low-light shooting; “Too Close To Draw?” for when defensive techniques are required at extreme close-quarters; “When an Attacker Grabs Your Gun,” covering the critical skills necessary to maintain firearm control; “The Ultimate Everyday Carry,” highlighting defensive measures and concealed carry techniques; and lastly, “Building the Ultimate Everyday Carry Setup That Works,” emphasizing a wide variety of concealed carry options and practical solutions.

“For those involved with the initial Guns & Ammo Personal Defense video series, it’s truly exciting to add these six next-level videos to the series,” said Tim Cremin, Head of Programming and Production at Outdoor Sportsman Group. “There’s nothing more serious than protecting yourself and your family, and it’s an honor to be working with such stellar partners and to be sharing this vital firearm educational program with our audience.”

The series premiered on August 14 and is available at gapersonaldefense.com. Viewers can follow the six new episodes online to deepen their understanding of personal defense tactics and strategies.

This initiative is made possible through partnerships with top industry brands, including SureFire, Holosun, Smith & Wesson and WeKnife.

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 10 other leading magazines that reach more than 22 million readers. Outdoor Sportsman Group’s network of websites, including BassFan.com, Outdoorchannel.com, Sportsmanchannel.com and WFN.com, attracts more than 62 million annual unique visitors, and OSG TV produces hundreds of TV episodes of original branded hunting, sport shooting and fishing programming that airs on Outdoor Sportsman Group’s broadcast entities. Visit http://outdoorsg.com for more information.

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All the Best Whitetail Hunting on the #1 Outdoor Subscription Streaming Platform

DENVER (August 14, 2026) – MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) celebrates the coming whitetail deer seasons across America with the single most comprehensive repository of deer-hunting programs available anywhere – it’s “Whitetail Season!” MOTV invites those who still can’t get last season out of their mind; whose heart beats quicken at late summer’s first cool morning, or at the sound of footfalls on dry, crisp leaves; who study the calendar and make their plans on moon phases; whose eyes and ears are pealed for trail camera notifications all year long and who are consumed with hunt planning and gear prep and have done all the little things – or just that one thing – that’s going to make all the difference this season at the moment of truth, to join us in celebrating “Whitetail Season” and to take a deep dive into the richest library of curated on-demand deer-hunting content available anywhere.

Start by exploring “WhitetailStream,” the limited edition live-streaming channel designed to bring viewers the most informative deer-hunting content, 24/7, with no ads. Consider a can’t-miss lineup that includes shows from whitetail gurus like JUST SHOT: Drury’s Deer Season, Bowhunting Whitetails with Bill Winke, Winchester Deadly Passion, The Lindsey Way, Realtree Road Trips, North American Whitetail, Bone Collector, The Woodsman, The Bucks of Tecomate and more. This is graduate-level hunting how-to produced by experts and hosts who also happen to be the best mentors in the deer woods.

Viewers also should keep in mind that “Whitetail Season” never really ends on MyOutdoorTV. Those searching to go deeper can always find on-demand new episodes from top-tier programs like Bill Jordan’s Realtree Outdoors, Crush with Lee & Tiffany, Drury’s THIRTEEN, BowLife, Bow Madness, and additional favorites like Big Deer With Mike Hanback, Buck Commander, Backwoods Life, Smalltown Hunting and Legends of the Fall; programs guaranteed to spark the imagination and inspire further exploration.

Don’t forget to check out all the other great JUST SHOT content from top shows like Heartland Bowhunter, Buckmasters and BuckVentures. Plus, there’s great QuickShots videos from Whitetail Freaks Don and Kandi Kisky, renowned big-buck hunter Stan Potts from North American Whitetail, Jim Shockey’s Canadian Whitetail, Bowhunter TV’s Danny Farris and Monster Bucks’ David Blanton, and there’s so much more.

MyOutdoorTV is also home to many Classic Whitetail adventures from beloved programs like Roger Raglin Outdoors, Red Rising, Adrenaline and American Archer, just to name a few.

Lastly, watch for the new “Whitetail Legends Channel,” Presented by Rhino Metals, coming August 30!

“Deer hunting is our bread and butter at MyOutdoorTV, and we work tirelessly to bring our subscribers the absolute best deer-hunting and hunting how-to content all year long, but ‘Whitetail Season’ is special,” said Sr. Vice President and MOTV General Manager Sean Luxton. “Come August, we know that our viewers are filled with anticipation for the approaching seasons and we’re thrilled that MOTV can provide them with all the best whitetail hunting and more to fuel their passion.”

MOTV continues to serve its audience across a broad range of devices. Whether streaming from a bass boat, a treestand 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 and Amazon Channels.

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.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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Live from Charles County, Md., with 12 Two-Man Teams Competing for $560,000 Total

DENVER (August 14, 2026) – Streaming live on MLFNOW! from Charles County, Maryland, 12 two-man teams are competing in the 2026 Major League Fishing (MLF) Starlink Team Series Bass Pro Shops Patriot Cup Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches, and it’s all available on MyOutdoorTV.com.

This first Cup event of 2026, Aug. 16-21, is being held in Charles County, Maryland, and is hosted by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. The Starlink Team Series features four Cup events – the Patriot, Heritage, Challenge and Summit Cups – each showcasing 12 two-man teams of Bass Pro Tour anglers competing for a share of the $560,000 in prize money across all four events.

MLF Cup rules placed a moratorium on fishing any waters within 60 miles of Charles County, Maryland, once the location was revealed to competing anglers in early July. The actual fishing waters for each day of the competition are kept secret until the anglers arrive at the boat ramp each morning, and then their officials take them directly to the day’s competition area launch ramp.

The MLFNOW! broadcast begins on the water at 10:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, 8/16, with hosts Chad McKee and J.T. Kenney providing color commentary and giving viewers firsthand looks at all the strategies, techniques and big fish. The two Knockout Rounds are Wednesday, 8/19, and Thursday, 8/20, and the Championship Round is Friday, 8/21.

With an expansive library of thrilling fishing shows, MyOutdoorTV offers unparalleled access to the action-packed world of Major League Fishing, from MLFNOW!Ò Live Streams to Major League Fishing and The Bass Channel and thousands of hours of on demand content. Whether you’re a dedicated angler or simply love the thrill of competitive fishing, this streaming service is your gateway to the world of Major League Fishing. MOTV is Outdoor Sportsman Group’s No. 1 global subscription streaming platform.

About MyOutdoorTV:
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 14 category-leading outdoor magazines, such as: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites. Subscribe at www.MyOutdoorTV.com and watch on the following platforms: Apple iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox, Prime Video (US and Canada), Amazon Fire TV, Samsung SmartTV, LG SmartTV, Vizio SmartTV, YouTube TV, Xumo, YouTube Primetime Channels, The Roku Channel, Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, Comcast, and Cox. MyOutdoorTV is available in 162 markets worldwide. #MYOUTDOORTV.

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T-Bone and Waddell Discuss First Bows and Current Innovations in the Archery Industry

DENVER (August 12, 2026) – Join Host Michael Waddell as he sits down with longtime friend, hunting partner and bow tech, Travis “T-Bone” Turner, who co-hosts Bone Collector with Waddell and Nick Mundt on Outdoor Channel. A fellow Georgia resident from the Piedmont country southwest of Atlanta, Turner came from humble beginnings and learned to hunt and fish with his dad, who bought him his first bow, a recurve, when he was nine or ten years old. That recurve was too heavy for him to draw and shoot comfortably, so it would be quite a few years before Turner tried archery again. This time, he bought a compound bow at the behest of some hunting buddies, and that bow changed his life. Soon he entered a local archery tournament and won the “Novice” division, which further fueled his interest, and by the late ‘80s he was competing – and winning – in tournaments throughout the Southeast. Turner won the Georgia State Championship in 1990 and was invited to join a manufacturer’s shooting pro staff. Quickly climbing the shooter ranks, a year later Turner won the ASA World Championship. Turner’s success led to his shooting professionally and running a pro shop, and his natural aptitude for bow-tuning made him a trusted resource for the folks from Realtree who were based nearby. Soon he was setting up bows for them and for their guests on the Monster Bucks show, and before long they had invited him to appear on the program with comedian and host Jeff Foxworthy, and that’s when America met “T-Bone,” who is once again our special guest on this episode of The Michael Waddell Podcast, presented by Spandau Arms and in partnership with Folds of Honor and Cigars International. Five years ago, T-Bone developed an aggressive cancer that resulted in his losing part of his right leg, and given everyone’s continued concern, we’re happy to share this recent health update:

“I’m doing good,” said T-Bone. “I need to lose some weight… I just went last week, actually, to Emory Winship Cancer Center and did all my scans and blood work, and I was up there the whole day. I have to do it every six months now, and [there was] no sign of cancer. They don’t ever like to say ‘cancer-free’ because the kind of cancer I had – myxofibrosarcoma – has a pretty high [rate] of coming back. So, we’ve done real good. No sign of cancer on that. So, we’re good. We’ll just go another six months, living our life to the fullest. Just need to lose some weight, but other than that I’m good.”

For those who have followed Travis “T-Bone” Turner’s archery career and bowhunting on TV, that’s very good news. “Archery has been so good to me,” said T-Bone. “I never was good at much of nothing. I did play sports in high school and throughout, just because I was a big dude and filled a gap on the line. But when I started archery my second go-round, you know, right out of high school, I was obsessed. Even now, it’s something that no matter how good you are, you can get better. It’s ageless. No matter whether you’re four years old or 90, if you can bend the string, you can shoot a bow, and you can do it proficiently,” T-Bone exclaimed.

A Hoyt shooter for nearly three decades, T-Bone continues to keep archery as a central focus of his life, and he also closely follows what’s happening in the archery industry. “Each year, I’m just like a kid in a candy store,” said T-Bone, “‘Like, what are they doing?’” When questioned about whether innovations in bow technology have slowed or stalled, T-Bone was quick to respond. “Actually, the speeds probably aren’t growing by leaps and bounds like they were. We’re probably topped out in that 340-350 range as far as an IBO-rated speed, but you’re taking a bow that’s shooting that fast and you’re making it shootable now. Whereas… it’s extremely light, which is something that was unheard of, the whole mass [of the] bow is a lot lighter now, it’s quieter now, less vibration, so you’re getting shootability now. So, they’re directing their innovations in 340 fps and then they’re carving it out to where it’s extremely accurate as if it was a tournament bow that’s a 40-inch axle-to-axle bow. We’re doing that with a hunting bow anywhere from 30-34 inches axle-to-axle, so if you really cut up all the things they’re doing, yeah, innovation is still going on… It may not be growing leaps and bounds with speed, but they’re taking that speed and harnessing it into something that’s very shootable, very quiet and very freezer-filling.”

On this podcast, Waddell and T-Bone take a deep dive on arrows and other archery accessories that can improve bow setup and performance in the field, but T-Bone was quick to point out that there’s no substitute for practice. “Time behind a bow and building confidence in your setup is invaluable,” T-Bone began. “So many people try to buy themselves, ‘Hey, if I get this sight, or if I get this rest, or if buy this new vane, I’m going to be more accurate.’ There’s nothing that’s going to duplicate getting out there and shooting and building confidence, becoming one with your bow, becoming one with your arrow, and building that confidence so that when that nanosecond opportunity comes, because it only comes, you know, once, maybe twice, three times a year, especially for the average guy that can only hunt a little bit. You have to be prepared. There’s nothing that you can do, buying-wise, to increase your accuracy more than spending some time behind the bow, bending the string and getting some arrows down range. Just know that you’re going to be able to do it.”

“I see it time and again,” T-Bone continued, “and I know we’ve got busy lives, but everybody can scratch out time to shoot 5 or 10 arrows a day. That’s all you’ve got to do. You want to be able to shoot cold bore. But you need to do it 5 or10 times; put all your heart into it. Whereas so many people pull their bow out of the bow case two weeks before the season and try to crash-course and get back there. And they do okay, and there are some success stories, but at the end of the day, the guy that’s firing three or four days a week, you know, firing 15-20 arrows a day, is going to be so far above and beyond…”

The Michael Waddell Podcast is produced by Outdoor Sportsman Group and is available widely on Outdoor Channel YouTube, MyOutdoorTV, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and OutdoorChannel.com, to name a few.

Waddell led T-Bone into a conversation about the impact of certain new technologies and hunting practices. “I wouldn’t change the way I grew up hunting,” answered T-Bone, “because it helped build me as a hunter, and it’s part of my pedigree. But, I do like the things that are in place now, and because we do have great innovations like trail cameras, it has got me vested 12 months out of the year, meaning as my financial status can afford to – and I’m not going to put my family in ruins – I love planting a food plot, I love watching a trail camera 12 months out of the year so that I know what I am hunting and [can] go after a certain deer and or try to strategize all year long. Whereas before, I’d start scouting a month before. I wasn’t even thinking about hunting – turkey hunting – but I wasn’t thinking about deer hunting from when it ended in January until the first of August. I was onto something else. But now, I’m vested all year long…I enjoy this style of hunting because it makes me feel vested and it increases the pride factor because you feel like you’ve farmed or raised that deer because you knew he was there, you knew what size he was, you knew how old he was, and you were knowledgeable enough to get him to his full potential…if that’s your thing. It’s nice to have all those tools. If it’s legal; pop him!”

“I just love when T-Bone is around,” said Waddell. “We just have so much fun together, and I’m glad that he was able to free up some time for me to visit with him again. I admire him so much and he has been a continued blessing to me and my family and to our Bone Collector team, and I so look forward to the time when he feels healthy enough to be back on the road hunting with us again. I sure appreciate his setting up my Hoyt Carbon RX-10 for me – nobody tunes a bow like T-Bone!”

The Michael Waddell Podcast releases new episodes every other week.

Waddell’s story began in the backwoods of Booger Bottom, Georgia, where he grew up surrounded by nature, family, and a love for the outdoors. A self-proclaimed “rowdy redneck,” his passion for hunting and storytelling led him to win a Realtree turkey-calling contest, which launched his career in the outdoor industry. From guiding and filming hunts to creating hit shows like Realtree Road Trips and Bone Collector, Waddell has become a beloved figure in the outdoor world.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes four leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and GAME & FISH TV, a dynamic new Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel dedicated to sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group operates 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, including 14 outdoor magazines such as Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, and In-Fisherman, along with 20 top websites. Outdoor Sportsman Group also includes television production operations through Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com.

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On the Cover: David Fortier Reviews Ruger’s New Harrier AR-15-Type Rifle

DENVER (August 12, 2026) – Firearms News, the trusted authority for firearms enthusiasts for over 80 years, has released its August ’26 issue featuring a cover story by Executive Editor David M. Fortier about the new Ruger Harrier AR-15-type rifle. Fortier shares all the details and evaluates performance of the practical and affordable new carbine chambered in 5.6x45mm NATO. Firearms News is the ultimate source for firearms enthusiasts and is available now at newsstands, including Walmart, Barnes & Noble and other major book retailers.

Vincent L. DeNiro, Editor-in-Chief of Firearms News, shared his thoughts on this must-read magazine: “Our gun experts are dedicated to providing the most comprehensive firearms reviews, and our Second Amendment news, from a no compromise perspective, is in lockstep with the Founders of our nation. Be sure to check out this issue’s ‘Newsstand’ section for the latest 2A info.”

Also, inside the August issue of Firearms News:

• Smith & Wesson’s 940-3 9mm Revolver by Patrick Sweeney
• The RPK and RPK-74 Light Machine Guns by Leroy Thompson
• Wilson Combat’s Bulwark Pistol by James Tarr
• Carrying Concealed: The ‘80s Rules for Carry – How Have They Held Up? by James Tarr
• Musings From the Ammo Bunker – 6x35mm TSWG by David Fortier
• In Hushed Tones: Thunder Beast Arms’ Spiro Suppressor by Patrick Sweeney
• Reloading: Super-Softy 9mm Load by Patrick Sweeney
• The War Guns: The Model 1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun by P.S.
• NFA Collecting – The M-11/9 Submachine Guns by Will Dabbs, MD
• Newsstand: ATF Director Cekada’s Concern for Adamiak Misses Larger Point, Virginia Prosecutors Refusing to Enforce “Assault Weapons” Ban, Hearing Scheduled for Militia-Based Challenge to Virginia’s “Assault Weapons” Ban, ATF Director Gets Softball Treatment on Pistol Braces from Colin Noir. These stories by Darwin Nercesian and David Codrea.
• Product Showcase: More great gun stuff!

Celebrate Firearms News’ 80^th Anniversary and pick up an issue today at newsstands to stay informed. Don’t miss out—subscribe now, save money, and never miss an issue!

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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GAME & FISH TV Joins Live Channels, News, Weather, Sports and More on Truth+

DENVER (August 11, 2026) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) proudly announces the addition of Truth+ to its growing list of key distribution partners for GAME & FISH TV, representing a total of over 430 million monthly active users (MAU’s). Truth+ offers a variety of FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television) channels as well as video-on-demand content and various news, weather, sports, and religious programming. Powered by the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the platform features proprietary infrastructure, servers, and content delivery networks for secure distribution, and it’s accessible across a wide variety of connected devices on iOS, Android, the web, and smart TVs. The platform offers both free (24/7 news, 40+ Free LIVE Channels, 1,000 on-demand shows, movies, and documentaries) and subscription tiers (the Patriot Package at $9.99/month includes 20+premium channels, Forever Cloud DVR, plus enhanced Truth Social benefits), and the standard Truth+ app has interactive 14-day electronic guide, 7-day catch-up, start-over on most channels, and streaming on up to three devices at once.

Truth+ TV streaming platform is positioned as the alternative to mainstream media outlets, and it focuses on conservative, patriotic, faith-based programming. Truth+ users now can take full advantage of GAME & FISH TV’s extensive array of outdoor adventure and live event programming. With its tagline, “The Sporting Lifestyle,” GAME & FISH TV – the fastest growing free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel in the hunt-shoot-fish market – delivers best-in-class outdoor content to a seemingly ever-growing audience that’s hungry for the healthy, outdoor lifestyle that GAME & FISH TV celebrates.

GAME & FISH TV delivers an unmatched variety of high-energy and inspiring programming. From live Major League Fishing (MLF) competitions to wilderness adventures and educational wild game cooking demos, the channel invites outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in premium content anytime on Truth+.

“Adding GAME & FISH TV to the Truth+ streaming platform marks another exciting step forward in our on-going mission to grow ‘The Sporting Lifestyle,’” said Daniel Soane, Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing, KSE Media Ventures. “It’s our goal to make our category leading outdoor and adventure content accessible to as many enthusiasts as possible and to continually strengthen the connection between our viewers and the premium content we provide.”

Truth+ is one of the most recent in a series of distribution additions for GAME & FISH TV, which have included The Roku Channel, VIZIO, Amazon Fire, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video, Plex, LocalNow and more, making first-rate outdoor and adventure content easier to access than ever before.

Drawn from the libraries of Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV, GAME & FISH TV offers viewers a robust variety of programming across five exciting categories, including:

• LIVE EVENTS – Featuring live Major League Fishing professional bass fishing competitions throughout the year.
• ADVENTURE – Join in the exploits of real-life wilderness trailblazers, modern-day cowboys, mountain men, off-the-grid pioneers, off-roaders, game-changing entrepreneurs and much more.
• COOKING – Get a taste of the wild with our stellar lineup of celebrated game chefs — as they showcase delicious wild game and fish dishes you can make at home.
• HUNTING – From monster whitetails to bugling bulls, our premium hunting lifestyle programs deliver heart-pounding action at its finest.
• FISHING – Catch the excitement and feel the passion of today’s angling lifestyle. Our pros will show you how to find success in some of the most amazing freshwater and saltwater fisheries on earth.

Tune in to GAME & FISH TV on The Roku Channel, Prime Video, VIZIO, Fire TV Channels, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, Truth+, OutdoorChannel.com, GameandFishMag.com, Free Live Sports, LocalNow and MyOutdoorTV with additional outlets coming soon.

Discover GAME & FISH TV today. For more information, please visit www.gameandfishtv.com.

About GAME & FISH TV

GAME & FISH TV is a premier FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel dedicated to outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Celebrating “The Sporting Lifestyle,” the channel delivers a diverse lineup of high-energy, free programming, including live events, adventure stories, hunting action, expert fishing tips, and wild game cooking showcases.

Backed by the extensive resources of Outdoor Sportsman Group, GAME & FISH TV draws from the libraries of Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV to offer top-tier content that captures the spirit of the outdoors. Available on leading platforms such as Roku, VIZIO, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video, Amazon Fire TV, Truth+, Free Live Sports, LocalNow and Plex, with additional outlets constantly expanding, GAME & FISH TV brings the excitement of the great outdoors straight to your screen—at no cost.

For more information, visit www.gameandfishtv.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Outdoor Sportsman Group | OSGPress@outdoorsg.com

New How-to Videos, Insightful Articles, Expert Gear Reviews & Tips, and an Amazing Sweeps

DENVER (August 10, 2026) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG), in Partnership with Old Trapper, Browning, SPYPOINT, Dryshod, Can-Am and Rocky Boots, proudly brings Ultimate Season – the ultimate resource guide for American hunters – to the largest audience of outdoors enthusiasts and hardcore hunters anywhere. Created with outstanding partners and OSG Hunting Brands’ second-to-none content experts, Ultimate Season, a comprehensive, multi-platform initiative running from August through December 2026, is designed to generate rabid enthusiasm and get hunters ready for what is shaping up to be one of the most promising seasons ever, and early openers are literally only weeks away.

Every hunter knows it’s attention to the small details that often leads to success in the field, and OSG’s team of experts is dedicated to showcasing the finer points of their partners’ best new products and to providing the key insights that will make this the best hunting season yet.

Ultimate Season shares best-in-class content through world-class TV programming, expert editorial, custom videos, and highly engaging social content across OSG’s Hunting Brands. Plus, country music entertainer extraordinaire Luke Bryan is helping to celebrate the 2026 hunting season with a VIP Grand Prize experience sweepstakes. To learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, go to UltimateSeason.com.

“Outdoor Sportsman Group continues its commitment to providing premium content across its various and expanding media platforms,” said Tim Cremin, Head of Programming at Outdoor Sportsman Group. “Ultimate Season is a perfect example of how top-tier industry partners, Hunting Brand expertise, and market-leading media can create a benchmark multimedia experience for hunters of all experience levels. It’s our goal to inspire participation and to provide the know-how for ultimate success this season.”

Ultimate Season will showcase new gear and products available to hunters and outdoors enthusiasts through OSG’s multi-platform media assets:

• Long-form custom digital videos on OSG branded websites, as well at MyOutdoorTV
• Expert editorial content displayed in GAME & FISH, Petersen’s HUNTING, North American Whitetail and Bowhunter magazines and websites (gameandfishmag.com, petersenshunting.com, northamericanwhitetail.com and bowhunter.com)
• Short-form content on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and GAME & FISH TV
• Immersive and interactive social media experience for consumers across OSG’s social media platforms
• Multi-winner sweepstakes, including “Ultimate Season Prize Packs,” plus an experiential grand prize to see country music artist Luke Bryan in concert

“Old Trapper is proud to partner with Outdoor Sportsman Group on Ultimate Season and support a program that helps hunters prepare for and get the most out of the season ahead,” said Robert Leary, Chief Marketing Officer of Old Trapper. “We value the opportunity to work alongside the OSG team to connect with passionate hunters through engaging content, trusted expertise and experiences that celebrate the outdoor lifestyle.”

Learn more about Ultimate Season at UltimateSeason.com.

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: 14 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Outdoor Sportsman Group | OSGPress@outdoorsg.com

DENVER (August 10, 2026) – Arrows are grouping, rifles are zeroed, shotguns are patterned, late gear decisions are made, and while the rest of the world squanders the final weeks of summer, we’re hitting reset on the best game ever, and MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) is here with fresh episodes from some of the best hunting programs on Outdoor TV. MOTV’s August stack drop includes new shows from icons like Realtree Outdoors, Crush with Lee & Tiffany, The Western Hunter, and Drury’s THIRTEEN, as well as Canadian hits like Fatal Impact and Descendants of the North, and rounding it all out, fourth-gen commercial fisherman Tommy Gomes’ award-winning program – The Fishmonger. Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to get caught up on all the great hunting content MOTV has to offer and to help visualize your own coming success in the field.

Consider this impressive lineup of best-in-class programming:

Realtree Outdoors (Season 26) Join Realtree Founder Bill Jordan and team as they travel the country – and the world – in search of all types of game, from waterfowl and turkeys, to deer, elk, bears and more. The new season begins with Tyler Jordan hunting turkeys in New Zealand, then shifts to early whitetail action with the Roadtrips crew in Nebraska and David Blanton in Wyoming. Then Cole Barthel heads to Canada for waterfowl. By mid-September, it’s time for the “Georgia Opener,” and the program focuses on hunting deer in the Southeast before Atlanta Braves Third Baseman Austin Riley heads west for a true monster buck.

Crush with Lee & Tiffany (Season 18) Lee and Tiffany Lakosky have blazed a trail within the outdoor industry, proving that hard work, perseverance, dedication and skill can accomplish anything. Together with their children, Cameron and Raygen, their Labrador retrievers and a revolving roster of family and friends, Team Lakosky has figured out the formula for crushing some of the biggest game there is. In the new season, Lee and Tiffany start out chasing monster mule deer in Albert, then it’s off to hunt bull elk in Montana before the first cold front coincides with October’s red moon for “Lee’s Whitetail Perfect.” When Tiffany settles in for the “Whitetail Grind” in Iowa, the season is just getting started…

The Western Hunter (Season 14) Follow hosts Nate Simmons and Chris Denham on their adventures throughout the West, from Mexico, through the Rockies and into Alaska. Every episode features stunning videography with a true appreciation and respect for our public lands. This long-standing program is about the passion we all share for true adventure; time spent with family; and gratitude for the privilege of roaming the West. The season starts with Chris and Mark Denham hunting antelope in Wyoming, then Nate Simmons climbs into Wyoming’s high country in search of public-land mule deer. On the following “Gem State Jackpot” episodes, Chris Denham plans to fill both elk and deer tags in Idaho.

Drury’s THIRTEEN (Season 13) It’s Man vs. Mother Nature and Drurys vs. Deer in the knock down drag out battle royal that is deer season. This groundbreaking program chronicles Mark and Terry Drury’s season-long quest for mature whitetails; and the sharing of tips, tactics and hunting info of all kinds is at an all-time high as the Drurys break it down to Drury’s 13 phases of deer season. With a little help from a cast of characters like Matt & Taylor Drury and Jim Thome and Gary LeVox, viewers experience all the ups and downs of Drury’s THIRTEEN. The season kicks off in Iowa with Mark Drury and Catch-A-Dream hunter Will Campbell for Phase One; then Mark heads to Missouri for a Phase 2 buck and continues hunting Phase 2 in Iowa with his mom, Lucille. On “Legends of Greener Pastures,” Mark Drury faces off with a nine-year-old buck, and Taylor Drury takes aim at a Missouri giant. Then Drury makes the most of Phase 4 in Iowa before the Phase 5 stage of High Anticipation in early November…and the rut is on!

Fatal Impact (Season 13) Since 2017, this team of enterprising young Canadian hunters and anglers have been traveling and documenting their adventures across Western Canada. Hosts Cory White, Darcy Kwiatkowski, Dana White, Missy Solberg and Jeff Solberg specialize in public-land hunting for big whitetails, mule deer, moose and more. Spectacular cinematic videography and upbeat storytelling are hallmarks of this outstanding production that emphasizes ethical and responsible hunting and preserving the sport for future generations.

Descendants Of The North (Season 7) With hearts pounding, fingers on the trigger, breathing stilled and bodies nearly frozen, Hosts Jeff Coyle and Helgie Eymundson take viewers on educational adventures into the wild across Canada and the world. Since 2020, the team has recorded a variety of hunting and trapping, honoring the traditions of the past and involving their families and friends as part of the never-ending story of living the outdoors lifestyle in the Far North.

The Fishmonger (Season 6) This program follows fourth generation commercial fisherman Tommy Gomes on his coastal journey to connect with the men and women who consistently put the best seafood on American dinner tables. These heroes of the sea regularly risk life and limb to sustainably harvest finfish and bottom-dwellers; and most commercial operators are single-boat operators. Tommy joins chefs with Michelin stars and others who are passionate about how to make the absolute most of their wild catch.

Subscribers can stream this premium outdoor programming anytime, anywhere—from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network producers—to virtually any device. Whether enjoying a quiet evening in front of the big screen, watching from the deck of a bass boat, or catching an episode from a treestand, MOTV ensures your favorite shows are never far away.

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.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. 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Outdoor Sportsman Group | OSGPress@outdoorsg.com

Live Event from Lake Erie, Ohio, with 51 Anglers Competing for Top Prize of $125,000

DENVER (August 7, 2026) – Watch the season finale of the 2026 Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour – Suzuki Marine Stage 7 Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches – on GAME & FISH TV, powered by Outdoor Sportsman Group. Held at Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio, and hosted by Shores & Islands Ohio, the four-day event features 51 of the top professional anglers in the world competing for a $125,000 top prize and their share of the $600,000 purse, along with valuable Fishing Clash Angler of the Year (AOY) points in hopes of qualifying for the MLF Kubota Heavy Hitters all-star event and REDCREST 2027, the Bass Pro Tour championship.

Tournament coverage will be available from 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET for both Saturday’s Knockout Round (August 8) and Sunday’s Championship Round (August 9), where the final 10 anglers will compete in a one-day shootout, and the pro with the highest one-day total will walk away with the $125,000 top prize.

This premier event brings the excitement of professional bass fishing competitions right to viewers’ screens via a new FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channel dedicated to sports enthusiasts and lovers of the great outdoors. With its tagline, “The Sporting Lifestyle,” GAME & FISH TV offers free, ad-supported streaming to deliver captivating TV programming and outdoor content to viewers everywhere.

Tune in to GAME & FISH TV on VIZIO, Prime Video, Fire TV Channels, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, Truth+, Free Live Sports, LocalNow, OutdoorChannel.com, GameandFishMag.com and MyOutdoorTV with additional outlets coming soon.

Discover GAME & FISH TV today. For more information, please visit www.gameandfishtv.com.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes four leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and GAME & FISH TV, a dynamic new Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel dedicated to sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group operates 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, including 14 outdoor magazines such as Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, and In-Fisherman, along with 20 top websites. Outdoor Sportsman Group also includes television production operations through Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com.

About GAME & FISH TV

GAME & FISH TV is a premier FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel dedicated to outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Celebrating “The Sporting Lifestyle,” the channel delivers a diverse lineup of high-energy, free programming, including live events, adventure stories, hunting action, expert fishing tips, and wild game cooking showcases.

Backed by the extensive resources of Outdoor Sportsman Group, GAME & FISH TV draws from the libraries of Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV to offer top-tier content that captures the spirit of the outdoors. Available on leading platforms such as VIZIO, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video, Amazon Fire TV, Truth+, Free Live Sports, LocalNow and Plex, with additional outlets constantly expanding, GAME & FISH TV brings the excitement of the great outdoors straight to your screen—at no cost.

For more information, visit www.gameandfishtv.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Outdoor Sportsman Group | OSGPress@outdoorsg.com