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Celebrate the Harvest on Mondays During the ‘Taste of the Wild’ Block on Outdoor Channel, Presented by Canik

Four All-New Programs Set to Premiere on Monday, July 6, Starting at 7 p.m. ET

DENVER (July 6, 2026) – Outdoor Channel, Presented by Canik, celebrates the harvest every Monday starting at 7 p.m. on the “Taste of the Wild” block, taking viewers on a culinary tour guaranteed to inspire new outdoor adventures and to instill a deeper appreciation for the wholesome possibilities that wild game and fish present in the kitchen. This month’s outstanding lineup features four all-new programs, including Wild Fish Masterclass, taught by Michelin-recognized Chef Mike Robinson; Feast By Fire, with live-fire cook and meat expert Jess Pryles of “Hardcore Carnivore” fame; MeatEater Roasts, which introduces competitive cooking direct from the MeatEater kitchen; and Gone Again with Carter Andrews, a show that explores fishing destinations around the world and spotlights why those places are so special and need to be protected for future generations. Fan-favorite The Fishmonger rounds out the very best night of cooking shows anywhere.

Shows included in the “Taste of the Wild” block include:

Wild Fish Masterclass – 7:00 p.m. ET: Award winning English restaurateur, fisherman and hunter-gatherer Mike Robinson is one of Britain’s most prominent game chefs, and he co-owns the only pub in Britain with a prestigious Michelin-star. Wild Fish Masterclass is a step- by-step guide to cooking amazing restaurant-style fish dishes from start to finish. Robinson cooks in easy to follow stages in his kitchen at his famous restaurant, The Woodsman. With the help of fellow chefs, Robinson also shares the professional methods and useful tips to help viewers elevate their cooking of wild fish dishes at home. In the first episode of this month, Robinson and Chef Jon prepare “Spiced Cod with Chicken Butter Sauce.”

(Wild Game Masterclass will be in this slot, starting Monday, August 17.)

Feast By Fire – 7:30 p.m. ET: This all-new series follows internationally renowned “”Hardcore Carnivore”” Jess Pryles on a road trip across the Lone Star State, uncovering the untold stories behind Texas’ greatest grillers and pitmasters. In each episode, Jess traverses the state, exploring a different Barbecue establishment, from Michelin-starred restaurants in Austin to a Fort Hood food truck with a penchant for something sweet. Along the way, Jess Pryles meets local legends, backyard BBQ kings and unsung heroes of live-fire cooking. In this week’s premiere episode, “Fire & Fat,” Pryles travels to Burnt Bean Company in Seguin, where pork chops get the full BBQ treatment, then she heads home to make her own version and reveal how to keep chops juicy while building flavor and nailing that perfect finish on a cut of meat anyone can find.

MeatEater Roasts – 8 p.m. ET: MeatEater’s cooking competition show, MeatEater Roasts pits two ordinary wild game cooks against each other in the kitchen while more seasoned wild game cooks and chefs encourage and judge their cooking. Each episode features an unknown wild game cut that the contestants will have a limited amount of time to make into the best meal they know how. In the premiere episode, “Moose Showdown with Cory and Seth,” Seth Morris takes on Cory Calkins with a wild game cook-off in the MeatEater kitchen.

The Fishmonger – 8:30 p.m. ET: Host Tommy Gomes is a 4th generation commercial fisherman who is on a coastal journey to connect with the men and women who put the best seafood on American dinner tables. Gomes joins Michelin star chefs and others who are passionate about making the most of their catch. In the first episode this month, “Air Station Sitka,” Gomes is in for the ride of his life when he tags along with the United States Coast Guard for a training mission in Sitka, Alaska.

Gone Again with Carter Andrews – 9 p.m. ET: Host Carter Andrews explores the world one fishing destination at a time in pursuit of the most exciting and challenging game fish, all the while highlighting the region’s history, traditions and cuisine, and emphasizing the importance of protecting and preserving all aspects of the experience for future generations. In the premiere episode, “Gone to Quebec,” Carter Andrews heads north for an unforgettable fishing adventure for Atlantic salmon on the legendary Cascapédia River, and for striped bass in Quebec waters, while discovering local destinations and learning about the history, culture and natural beauty that makes the province so special.

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

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Zach Henry, the ‘Southern Lawn Daddy,’ Talks about Sod, Game Day and God’s Grace on ‘The Michael Waddell Podcast’

Zach Henry and Waddell Discuss Striving to Make Your Lawn and Your Life the Best It Can Be

DENVER (July 1, 2026) – Join Host Michael Waddell as he sits down with popular content creator Zachary Henry, who, along with his lovely wife Morgan and young family, stars in the “Southern Lawn Daddy” (SLD) short-form video series on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and other social media outlets. Zach and Morgan got their “Lawntok” start in the summer of 2024 on TikTok and Instagram with some humorous lawncare content that resonated with viewers and ultimately went viral. Their SLD channel has experienced amazing growth, and today they’ve got over 700,000 followers and their passionate brand of lawncare, backyard projects and family-oriented lifestyle content has been seen and appreciated by millions. While the Southern Lawn Daddy has plenty of grass mowing and fertilizing tips, and he surely can help turn your yard into a veritable putting green, SLD is about so much more than excelling at yard work, and Zach Henry is our special guest on this episode of The Michael Waddell Podcast, presented by Spandau Arms and in partnership with Folds of Honor, Cigars International and Poncho Outdoors. Born and raised in northern Georgia, the Southern Lawn Daddy specializes in warm-weather grasses like Bermuda grass, but he has plenty of experience with cool-weather varieties, and his nonstop pursuit of lawn perfection went viral on social media from the very start.

“I already had a knack for grass,” Zach explained, “just because we built the house – we didn’t have two nickels to rub together – and for some reason we ended up with sod. That was around the time of Covid, so I was like, ‘What can you do when the world is shut down? Go outside and cut grass!’ We were in the midst of, kind of in that weird lull between, it’s not hunting season but it’s close and you need to be ramping up, and I was like, ‘I’m going to start taking a liking to my grass.’ We had just had my daughter, and I was like, ‘I can’t do anything inside other than watch my daughter nap.’ She’s feeding, nursing and whatnot. I’m just a butt wiper and a babysitter at this point, but in the midst of all that, ‘I’m going to go out here and cut grass. I’m going to hone in on that. That’s my little release. I’ve got this little quarter-acre tract – it’s mine. I’m going to do the best that I can with it.’”

Recognizing the sense of pride that Zach expresses through his lawncare and lawn mowers, Waddell jokingly suggested that he probably power washes his greens mower and displays it prominently for the neighbors to see. “I’ve been known to do it,” Zach admitted. “It’s a weird flex, but yeah, I do it. I’ve been known to do it. Especially like on a Saturday… That’s a big game day, too. I kind of always roll it around like, Saturday is a game day. That’s when you turn it on. You can do anything you want until then. It’s all practice up until Saturday. But on Saturday, we’re getting out there and we’re going to cut grass. We’re going to put stripes in it. We’re going to lay down the law. …It is a pride thing. I take pride in it. You take care of something that you spent your money on. That’s what I kind of took from all this. This was my house – I finally had a big boy house. I have a family. I’m spending money on it. It wasn’t given to me. We worked our butt off for it. Take pride in it. Enjoy it. Like it. But make it your own. That’s what I wanted to do with the grass. I’m just going to make it the best it can possibly be. Even if it isn’t the best out the box – it ain’t the best you can buy off a sod farm – but I’m going to cultivate it. I’m going to make it. …Something can be as good as what you make it, but you’ve got to make it. You’ve got to put in the time and the effort.”

“That’s what I find is beautiful about it,” Zach continued. “Like our page – we could have been a one and done, one-trick pony. But consistency and just being after it all the time [has made it happen]. That’s what we wanted to do. We wanted to be raw. We wanted to be uncut, because what you see in our videos and stuff, that’s how we are in real life. We’re real-life people. We have problems. We have issues. If I don’t take the trash out, I get scolded. If she goes out there, she’s going to let me know that she took the trash out. It ain’t all rainbows and butterflies. But, I mean, it’s life, and I think that’s what people really truly enjoy seeing – a young couple, I mean, I say I’m young, I’m 35… But with me and her and how we are, we just feed off one another, and I can tell if I’m really excited about something, she’s really excited about something. So, when all this started kind of blowing up, we were like, ‘Man, this is crazy how all this happened,’ off just being authentic, and not being something that’s fabricated, that you’re just trying to be somebody else. We’re like, ‘You know what, we’re going to run our own race. If people like it; they like it. If they don’t; you can scroll on. We want you to stay. We want you to be invested in us and stick with us and stuff like that, but at the end of the day, I think it’s all just about being authentic…”

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.

When asked about his love of the outdoors, Zach explained: “I grew up outside; I didn’t really spend a whole lot of time inside. So, I got to grow a love for things outdoors. Back in the day, we weren’t allowed to come back inside. You didn’t spend a whole lot of time inside. Go outside and get dirty, cut grass, you got chores, you got things to do. So, that’s kind of the backstory [on] my love with just being outside, just being in the outdoors, whether that’s hunting and fishing, or riding four-wheelers or just taking a walk to the property line. I grew up doing that, a little Red Ryder BB gun, shooting pinecones or red birds, if my MaMa didn’t catch me… It was cool. Nowadays, it’s like, everybody is on their phone and on their tablets and stuff, and I just like getting outside, and that’s where everything started to come together… I was like, ‘Man, you know what, you’re meant to be outside.’ We need to embrace the outdoors and do all the things that the Lord provided, and I just enjoy all of that, and it drove me to be an outdoorsman and later turned me into an Old Grasshead.”

“I did enough to be dangerous,” said Zach, when questioned about his hunting and fishing background. “My uncle lived on a lake, so we’d go out there, put an old jon boat out there, so we’d go fishing a pretty good bit, for largemouth bass. It wasn’t stocked with F1s or anything like that, but it was pretty jam up. Living on land but growing up not really having a whole lot – we ended up joining a hunting club later in life – but where my love of deer hunting came from was the backyard. We’d see an old nanny doe standing out there eating on a kudzu vine and we’d think, ‘Man, it’s getting close. We’re about to get on one…’ I just fell in love with it, and we ended up getting on a hunting lease not far from here… The scale of the deer back in the day, before it was all this urban hunting and stuff, you had to get away from the city to see deer, or what we thought. But nowadays, people are killing 200-inch giants in doggone Buckhead. But, I mean, we got on that little tract of land, some 300 acres and a handful of members, and that’s where [I got to see] nature in its fullest… Hunting in the morning [fishing in the afternoon and hunting in the evening], that was always fun to me. That’s what really got me into it. I fell in love with watching the woods wake up; watching the woods go to sleep. It was always fun. But then you get into other stuff. I’m big into duck hunting. I’m probably a bigger duck hunter than I am a deer hunter; but I still have a love and appreciation for whitetail deer.”

“I’m appreciative of everything, and everything that comes along with this,” said Zach when questioned about SLD’s popularity and success. “I’m new to it all. I guess you could call it ‘fame,’ with the following that we’ve got. It’s a lot of people that know the name. I love being able to entertain someone, or having someone stop me at the gas station and be like, ‘Hey, Man, Dude, that truck looks good. Or, that grass looks good. Or I enjoyed what you said the other day about something you were feeling convicted of in your video… Man, I love what you said with that Bible verse. You didn’t have to say anything, but I felt like you were talking directly to me.’ …Well, I feel like that’s what the Good Lord does. He puts things in place where they belong. That’s where this kind of circles around. We’re put in these places, with these people, with situations, and it’s by design. I mean, I didn’t know it as a six-year-old, you know, playing in a mud puddle, that one day I’d have a couple thousand followers and they were going to be looking to me for grass tips, and wanting to figure out what boat I’m running this year, what wheel and tire setup [I’m running], but I am appreciative of it… It’s all blessings from the Good Man Above.”

“I really appreciate Zach Henry, the Southern Lawn Daddy, coming to chat with me,” said Waddell. “It was an honor to meet him and get to know him a little better, and I look forward to meeting up with him again and hopefully getting to meet his wife Morgan and their beautiful family. We have a lot in common, and I’m hoping we’ll be able to get together sometime soon to hunt some ducks and maybe a turkey or two. The Southern Lawn Daddy has certainly taken lawncare to new heights – and it’s truly about so much more than cutting grass – but I’m afraid I might have to cut some stripes now at Downton Dixie.

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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Take a Virtual Tour of the Benelli Factory in Urbino, Italy, on the Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast

DENVER (June 26, 2026) – The Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast, brought to you by Watchtower Defense and Poncho Outdoors, is the official podcast of Guns & Ammo magazine. Hosted by the Guns & Ammo’s editorial team, the highly informative and entertaining series draws listeners more deeply into the shooting sports community with special guests from around the industry, as well as expert reviews of all the latest firearms, ammunition, shooting accessories and related gear. With each episode, Guns & Ammo Buzz brings nearly 70 years of brand leadership and perspective to firearms development, history, innovation and use on the range and in the field. Plus, listeners can count on hearing great stories from some of the industry’s most accomplished and inspiring personalities. The Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and GunsandAmmo.com.

On the podcast’s most recent episode (#42), “Inside the Benelli Factory: Technology, Art & Peformance,” Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole is joined by Benelli Marketing Director Nick Andrews, Product Manager/Benelli USA Bret Maffett and Exhibition Shooter Steve Gould, to discuss their recent trip to Urbino, Italy, the walled, hilltop Renaissance town and cradle of Italian art culture, UNESCO World Heritage site, and headquarters of Benelli Armi S.p.A., makers of Benelli firearms. During the hour-long conversation, Poole and his guests review Benelli’s incredible history, legacy of intentional design, and eye on the future, spotlighting the company’s futuristic manufacturing facility that blends art with cutting-edge technology driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Topics of discussion include the use of virtual reality, predictive modeling software, 3D printing and rapid prototype capability; robotic and AI-operated manufacturing cells and quality control; electro-chemical rifling (ECR) barrel making; cryogenic treatments for barrels, bolts, and components; Advanced Impact barrel technology, the revolutionary Benelli Surface Treatment (BE.S.T.); and much more.

Previously on the Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast (#41), “From South African Combat Shooting to Pachmayr Gun Works,” Field Editor Keith Wood visits with legendary pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg who shares his journey from South Africa to the forefront of making custom Model 1911s and practical shooting. Part 1 reflects on early IPSC competition, custom gun innovations, Bianchi Cup stories and the path that led Liebenberg to work for the iconic Pachmayr Gun Works.

Also on the Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast (#40), “Wild New Guns, Big Trends & Brutal Honesty,” G&A’s podcast team, including Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole, Managing Editor Jack Oller and Handgun Editor James Tarr, discuss new guns, bold ideas and controversy that followed the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) 155th Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas. From the so-called “butt pump” shotgun to compact 2011s and rising 10mm trends, these are the themes that caught their eye at the NRA Show.

Other topics covered on Guns & Ammo Buzz:

  • Monthly highlights from the latest issue of Guns & Ammo magazine
  • Timely conversations on topics especially relevant to gun enthusiasts, such as this podcast about the Colorado Semiauto Ban
  • Insider looks into industry events, such as the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show)
  • Detailed reviews on the latest new products
  • Plus, revealing interviews of industry icons and manufacturers

Download and follow Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast today, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and GunsandAmmo.com. Additionally, pick up a copy of the June issue of Guns & Ammo magazine on newsstands or subscribe online at GunsandAmmo.com.

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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MLFNOW! on MyOutdoorTV: MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship Presented by Phoenix Boats

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Live Event from the Mississippi River with Anglers Competing for Top Prize of up to $135,000

DENVER (Sept. 5, 2025) – Streaming live on MLFNOW!Ò on MyOutdoorTV from La Crosse, Wisconsin., a field of the top 36 professional bass anglers from the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitationals are competing in the 2025 Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship Presented by Phoenix Boats on the Mississippi River. The three-day event, hosted by Explore La Crosse, will showcase professional anglers from 15 states as they compete for a share of a $417,000 prize pool.

The full field of 36 anglers will compete in Days 1 & 2 on Friday and Saturday in a five-fish, weigh-in format. Only the top 10 pros, based on their two-day cumulative weight, advance to the final round on Championship Sunday. The angler with the heaviest three-day total will win the grand prize of up to $135,000 and qualification into REDCREST 2026.

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 (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 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, Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, Comcast, and Cox. MyOutdoorTV is available in 162 markets worldwide.

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Navigate the Highs and Lows of Whitetail Season with ‘Drury’s THIRTEEN’ on Outdoor Channel, Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET

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DENVER (December 22, 2020) – Season Seven of “THIRTEEN” from Drury Outdoors follows seasoned hunters, Terry, Matt, Taylor and Mark, as they navigate the highs and lows of the 13 phases on Drury’s THIRTEEN airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel.

Taking the technical aspects of outdoor entertainment to new heights with every episode, the 13 phases (which are based upon peak estrus) are broken down and include thrilling action, tips and tactics. Phase after phase, Mother Nature plays her role, but this might be the best season yet for the Drury’s.

Tune in for Drury’s THIRTEEN on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on the Outdoor Channel. Check local listings or visit www.OutdoorChannel.com/ChannelFinder to find the network in your area.

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. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors. #MyOutdoorTV

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World Fishing Network’s ‘Jimmy Houston Outdoors’ Provides Heart-pounding Excitement on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

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DENVER (September 2, 2020) – Join National Freshwater Fishing and Professional Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Jimmy Houston as he travels the country searching for the biggest fish around on Jimmy Houston Outdoors on World Fishing Network on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Houston is someone who prides himself on his love of charity, as well as his love of fishing. He works with charities such as: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Benefit 4 Kids, Make-A-Wish, Hunt of a Lifetime, Brass Ring Society and Veterans Homes in Sulphur and Ardmore, Oklahoma. He is one of the hardest working pros in the industry, but he specifically crafts his schedule around his participation in the annual FOCAS Kids Day event on Lake Tenkiller and the annual Christmas Party at the Cherokee County Nursing Center.

Not only is he one of the most giving and charitable people in the industry, but he is also one of the top professional fishermen of all time. He has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, as well as the Professional Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

Jimmy Houston Outdoors keeps viewers entertained with fast-paced and hard-hitting action every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET on World Fishing Network.

About World Fishing Network: World Fishing Network is North America’s only television network, online and mobile platform dedicated exclusively to fishing and outdoor enthusiasts with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. Available to cable, satellite and telco subscribers throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, our lineup includes a selection of the best North American and international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel hosted by some of the top anglers from North America and across the globe. For more information, please visit WorldFishingNetwork.com and follow us at Facebook and Twitter. #MyOutdoorTV

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Set the Pits Low and Slow and Tune in For a La‘Boar’ Day Marathon Presented by Aimpoint on Outdoor Channel Monday, September 2

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DENVER (August 28, 2019) – Labor Day is meant to put the feet up, add extra wood chips to the smoker and tune in for a marathon of the finest driven boar hunts and good ‘ole Texas pig hunting during Outdoor Channel’s La’Boar’ Day Marathon presented by Aimpoint on Monday, September 2 beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

La’Boar’ Day features two of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks’ most popular and highest-rated series: Wild Boar Fever X and Pigman: The Series.

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Wild Boar Fever X – 7 p.m. “Bon Arrivee” – The Wild Boar Fever crew is in the Sologne region of France preparing for a driven hunt.  Newcomer Mitch Petrie tries his hand at driven game.

Wild Boar Fever X – 7:30 p.m. “Queen of the Hunt” – The hunt continues from the high stands of Sologne.  Desiree Lantz shows she can hold her own with the boys after a tremendous day in the woods.

Wild Boar Fever X 8 p.m. “The Monteria Begins” – One long extended drive covering the entire property has all the hunters on high alert.  Boar can come from any direction in these Monteria-style hunts.

Wild Boar Fever X – 8:30 p.m. “Franz’s Day of Days” – Franz Albrecht Oettingen Spielberg has hunted in many high stands over the years, so when he says this is one of his best days ever you know it's good.

Wild Boar Fever X – 9 p.m. “The Monteria Ends” – The Monteria drive comes to an end, with all of the hunters finding success.  Plus, a look at how the meat is processed and used across Europe.

Wild Boar Fever X – 9:30 p.m. “Rustico” – From the grand estates of Sologne, to a comfortable old farmhouse, the Wild Boar Fever crew is still in the thick of things with wild boar on the move.

Wild Boar Fever X – 10 p.m. “Les Bescasse 1” – The Wild Boar Fever crew returns to Les Bescasse, one of the grand estates in rural France where hunting is a way of life.

Wild Boar Fever X – 10:30 p.m. “Les Bescasse 2” – The hunt ends at Les Bescasse with a look back at another outstanding year in the high stands and a tease of what is still yet to come.

Pigman: The Series – 11 p.m. “The Pigs Grunt at Night” – Pigman serves up a nighttime thermal hunt for his new friends from Grunt Style. Besieged by hogs, Pigman and crew head under the cover of darkness to eliminate some jumbo porkers.

Pigman: The Series – 11:30 p.m. “The Kids are OK, Part 1” – Dap and Pig head up to Dusty's in Oklahoma to hunt with Dusty's kids. The only thing more dangerous then Dap with a crossbow is Dusty's 10-year old daughter.

Pigman: The Series – 12 a.m. “The Kids are OK, Part 2” – After being out-hunted/out-shot by the kids AND Dap, Pig looks to take out his frustration on the hogs of Oklahoma.

Pigman: The Series – 12:30 a.m. “No Miss in Mississippi” – Pigman heads to Mississippi with his Thermal Gear in tow, for a nighttime hog eradication mission.

The stories of Wild Boar Fever X presented by Aimpoint will, once again, be told through the lens of conservationist, popular host and charismatic marksman Franz Albrecht Oettingen-Spielberg. Driven hunts result in a substantial meat harvest of the destructive wild boar and conclude in a deeply-traditional ceremony. The harvested game is gathered together and laid out in a tableau, then honored by horn-blowing and speeches. These traditions date back hundreds of years and were first introduced to North American viewers last year.

Pigman: The Series is the story of Brian “Pigman” Quaca, a true-blue original and a character at the core, given to a rough and tough hunting lifestyle aimed at entertaining the masses with his different take on traditional hunting television. The endeavors and travels undertaken by Pigman send him all across the world with a determined sense to change the way people look at outdoor film.

La’Boar’ Day Marathon presented by Aimpoint airs on Outdoor Channel on Monday, September 2 beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Check local listings or visit www.OutdoorChannel.com/ChannelFinder to find the network in your area.

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. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors. #MyOutdoorTV

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Sportsman Channel’s ‘MeatEater’ Weekdays at 6 p.m. ET

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DENVER (January 4, 2019) – Known for his wild game cooking, Steve Rinella takes to the field in pursuit of his next meal. With decades of hunting and fishing experience, Rinella shares what he has learned with viewers. Whether it’s cooking backstraps over a campfire in the mountains or preparing duck in the kitchen, Rinella takes viewers on a journey from the hunt all the way to the meal. MeatEater airs weekdays at 6 p.m.

In MeatEater, Rinella explains and analyzes his hunts, tactics and strategies. Viewers will get an authentic ancestral tradition of sustenance hunting where nothing goes to waste. Steve’s adventures are always exciting and entertaining while providing educational and, many times, historical learning experience. Deviating from trophy and sport hunting, MeatEater goes back to the roots of hunting. Providing food, experiencing nature, and sharing the outdoors with family and friends is at the core of MeatEater.

Tune in for episodes of MeatEater weekdays at 6 p.m. on Sportsman Channel.

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 Outdoor Sportsman 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. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. #MyOutdoorTV

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Ryan Chelius | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6659 | Ryan.Chelius@OutdoorSG.com

Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel Host Jim Shockey Honored with Weatherby Foundation Award

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DENVER (December 18, 2019) – Character, integrity and sportsmanship may be words bandied about too freely today, but for Weatherby Foundation Award honorees those words are considered prerequisites. Only 60 hunters have been graced with the “The Weatherby Award” since its inception in 1956. On Wednesday, January 16 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas during the Dallas Safari Club convention, the 61st will be honored — Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel host Jim Shockey. Shockey joins fellow Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) host and editor Craig Boddington, who received the award in 2017. The duo represents the unprecedented likelihood of having back-to-back recipients as valued members of the OSG team.

The Weatherby Foundation Award recognizes hunters who have spent their lives pursuing their passion for hunting while also understanding that the above-mentioned attributes, as well as a conservation ethos and education, play a major role in hunting. The Weatherby Award, the most coveted honor among dedicated international big game hunters, represents the pinnacle of recognition for individuals who have hunted the most species in the most places around the world—under the most demanding conditions—while educating the non-hunting public about conservation and land management, as well as upholding integrity, dedication, sportsmanship and the highest personal ethical standards.

“The Weatherby Award is the pinnacle of success and achievement in hunting circles,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “The Weatherby Award is an international award that recognizes honorees from all over the world. A big part of what makes this award so special is the fact that it has been awarded since 1956. OSG is proud to count Jim Shockey and Craig Boddington as family, reaffirming our commitment to excellence.”

Shockey’s recognition follows that of fellow OSG hunting personality and 2017 Weatherby Award recipient, Craig Boddington. Boddington joined Petersen Publishing Company in 1979, initially as Associate Editor for Guns & Ammo magazine. Over the next few years he served as Editor of Guns & Ammo Specialty Publications and Associate Editor of Petersen’s HUNTING, and as Editor of Petersen’s HUNTING magazine (1983-1994). Currently, Boddingtons serves as Executive Field Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, including: Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s HUNTING, and Petersen’s RifleShooter magazines, and co-host of Guns & Ammo TV and Petersen’s Hunting Adventures TV. Boddington has published more than 4,000 magazine articles; authored 25 books on hunting, shooting, and conservation; and has appeared in more than 500 television episodes.

“It’s a stunning coincidence that Jim and Craig’s recognition come in back-to-back years,” Liberatore added. “Because they are both so closely allied with Outdoor Sportsman Group, our entire ‘family’ feels a sense of pride in knowing that we work with the undisputed best in the business.”

Shockey and Boddington join an extremely distinguished group. Past winners include such notables as: Warren Page, Elgin Gates, Dr. James E. Conklin and Jack O’Connor (first Executive Editor of Petersen’s Hunting magazine). Presenters of the award include such famous and recognized figures as: Joe Foss, Wilbur Smith, Chuck Connors, Gene Autry, Ernest Borgnine, Jameson Parker, Generals Chuck Yeager, Norman Swartzkopt, President George Bush, as well as H.I.H Prince Abdorreza Pahlavi of Iran.

Shockey will be recognized during the annual Weatherby Foundation Award dinner and gala on Wednesday, January 16 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas during the annual Dallas Safari Club convention.

About Weatherby Foundation International: The mission of this non-profit, tax-exempt foundation is to educate the non-hunting public on the beneficial role of ethical sport hunting and its contributions to wildlife conservation. Active in its mission, the Foundation currently leads a national initiative to foster the development of educational outdoor expos. Since 1998, more than one million people have participated in Foundation-sponsored Expos. Over 500,000 were less than 18 years old. The Foundation also annually sponsors the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award.

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 MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established publishing assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting, Game & Fish and Florida Sportsman, and 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

Outdoor Sportsman Group and ViewLift Announce OTT Partnership

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ViewLift Powering MyOutdoorTV Streaming Service

DENVER (December 12, 2018) – International media and entertainment giant Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) has partnered with digital media technology company ViewLift for the global relaunch of OSG’s video on-demand streaming service MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) on Web, Mobile, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Xbox applications. MOTV is the exclusive, global, subscription-based, streaming service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts to enjoy content anywhere, anytime and on any device.

“ViewLift helps Outdoor Sportsman Group distribute our exclusive, streaming service to a broader audience,” MyOutdoorTV Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sean Luxton said. “We are extremely pleased with our partnership and look forward to many successes.”

MOTV delivers television shows and product demonstrations to hunters, shooting sports enthusiasts, anglers, campers, boaters and hikers from around the globe. This partnership with ViewLift has facilitated the global expansion of the channel by providing language localization, optimized global payment processing and a scaled service reaching users around the world.

“MOTV has been one of digital television’s pioneers,” ViewLift CEO Rick Allen noted. “We at ViewLift look forward to providing their passionate audience with the best viewing experience, whenever and wherever they wish.”

MOTV boasts more than 10,000 exclusive episodes from its constantly-growing library of programs from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network and top producers globally. MyOutdoorTV leverages ViewLift’s robust platform offering to reach fans around the world in their local language for the first time.

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About MyOutdoorTV (MOTV): MyOutdoorTV is the No. 1 global, subscription, streaming service from Outdoor Sportsman Group created just for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. MOTV features favorite Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network television shows, the entire Hunters Video library and 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, In-Fisherman, Fly Fisherman, Florida Sportsman, Bowhunter, North American Whitetail and Petersen’s Hunting, and 19 top websites, including: BassFan.com.

MOTV is available in English, French, German and Danish. Subscribe to MOTV at www.MyOutdoorTV.com, as well as the following streaming platforms: Apple IOS (iPhone and iPad), Android (phone and tablet), Roku, Apple TV, Xbox and Amazon Fire TV.

MOTV is available in 192 markets worldwide.

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 MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established publishing assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, as well as 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

About ViewLift: ViewLift is a full-service digital content distribution platform empowering media companies, sports leagues and teams, education providers and others to monetize their content through native branded apps on major OTT devices including web, mobile, TV-connected devices, Smart TVs and gaming consoles. ViewLift’s founding team, brings years of domain experience as an operator (not just a technology provider) and strong industry relationships to offer a complete end-to-end solution for creating, launching and monetizing video applications across all major device platforms. ViewLift operates across the digital ecosystem, understanding each device’s unique requirements and best practices. ViewLift offers clients a range of monetization models on a proprietary platform with advanced analytics, tracking performance in real-time. ViewLift is backed by leading VC firms, including New Enterprise Associates, Comcast Ventures, and Clark Enterprises, as well as tech and media pioneers Ted Leonsis, Steve and Jean Case, Terry Semel, Robert McCormack and others. ViewLift clients include: Monumental Sports Network; The Great Courses; Lax Sports Network; Major League Lacrosse; Arena Football League; SnagFilms; and others.

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Media Contacts

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com
Emily Hamilton | ViewLift | 917.289.7010 |emily@viewlift.com