Carbon Express Renews Partnership with In Pursuit TV

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology and innovation is proud to announce its renewed partnership with In Pursuit TV with Greg and Jake Miller.

Greg celebrates his third decade in the outdoors industry and is happy to be slinging his preferred arrow brand of choice – Carbon Express.

“Both Jake and I are honored to be part of the impressive team of archery experts at Carbon Express,” remarked Greg. “After several seasons of using Carbon Express® arrows I can confidently say there’s no better arrow on the market today.”

Greg is a world-renowned deer hunter who has made his mark by successfully killing big whitetail year after year. Greg takes you behind the hunt during each episode with tips on how to predict the next move, analyze the behavior of whitetails, and get the most out of your time in the field.

With cutting-edge segments such as: “Zooming In” (a 3-D break-down of each episode’s terrain) and “From the Pages of…” (featuring chapters and excerpts from Greg’s numerous and acclaimed writings), In Pursuit with Greg Miller serves not only to entertain, but also to educate and provide practical information that hunters can really use.

“In Pursuit TV is known for showcasing big bucks falling,” stated Rob Eastman, President of Carbon Express. “Both Greg and Jake provide great tips, tactics, and insight that viewers can utilize in their own deer hunting practices.”

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com, or call 800.241.4833.

Leigh Creekbaum of The Chase

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- This season, the winds of change are in the air. Now you can catch Travis and Leigh Creekbaum of The Chase on the Sportsman Channel.

Watch all of their exciting hunts afield and experience life on the road, easier than ever with the new host channel. This season is shaping up to be one for the record books, and you don’t want to miss it.

As always, Travis and Leigh go all out to capture their hunting adventures. From start to finish you are guaranteed to see 30 minutes of action-packed hunting and entertainment with each episode.
Air times are as follows:

The airtimes for Q2 are:

• Tues 7:30 pm, Thurs 3:00 am, Wed 9:30 am EST

The airtimes for Q3-Q4:

• Tues 7:30 pm, Sun 4:00 pm, Wed 7 a.m. EST

For more information visit The Chase online at http://www.thechaselt.com/

Legends of the Fall

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is proud to announce its renewed partnership with the Legends of the Fall crew.

The team of Chris Ward, Eric Hale, Mark Luster, Dave Bogart, and Mike and Bonnie McFerrin continue to take Outdoor Channel viewers on a journey to the land of world-class whitetail bowhunting.

“Our crew here at Legends of the Fall battled an all-out whitetail blitz last season that rewrote the books of our very own hunting history,” stated Chris Ward. “My team members and I utilized the new Maxima® Series of arrows this past season to ignite the world of whitetail in our upcoming episodes. We were amazed by the Dual Spine Weight Forward™ technology, resulting in increased precision and the results are proven on film.”

“We strive to showcase products that problem solve on our show,” remarked Eric Hale. “Carbon Express has proven itself once again to be the leading manufacturer of carbon arrows that set a new standard for all-around hunting performance.”

“The crew at Legends of the Fall consistently demonstrates their passion for and sportsmanship in the archery world,” stated Rob Eastman, the President of Carbon Express. “This dynamic team consists of some of the most avid archers from across the country; they do a great job showcasing the Carbon Express brand.”

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express®, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com, or call 800.241.4833.

RMEF Team Elk Voted Best New Series on Outdoor Channel

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- “RMEF Team Elk,” the first television program fully owned and produced by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, is being honored as the Fan Favorite Best New Series on Outdoor Channel.

The show premiered in 2011 and new episodes for season-two will begin in July.

“RMEF Team Elk” co-hosts Brandon Bates and Cameron Hanes accepted the honors from Outdoor Channel during the 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards ceremony held as part of the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, Jan. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. More than 2,000 hunting industry leaders, TV personalities and media personnel attended, with a worldwide audience watching the event live online.

“No show affiliated with RMEF has ever been nominated before, but this year we collected four nominations and received an important win as a fan favorite, so this is very special,” said Steve Decker, vice president of marketing for RMEF.

He added, “‘RMEF Team Elk’ is more than just a TV show. It’s part of a conservation movement that’s making a difference for the future of elk and elk hunters. Since every RMEF member is a part of Team Elk, this is important recognition for all of us and the work that we’re doing together across elk country.”

Decker thanked elk hunters everywhere for watching the show and casting their votes.

Presented by MidwayUSA, “RMEF Team Elk” is sponsored by Weaver, Browning, Brunton, Danner, Hunter’s Specialties, Buck Knives, Eberlestock, Cooper Tires, Sitka, Nosler, Montana Decoy, Budweiser, Under Armour, Archer Xtreme and Buckstop Truckware.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
RMEF is leading a conservation initiative that has protected or enhanced habitat on over 6 million acres–an area larger than Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain and Great Smoky Mountains national parks combined. RMEF also is a strong voice for hunters in access, wildlife management and conservation policy issues. RMEF members, partners and volunteers, working together as Team Elk, are making a difference all across elk country. Join us at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

Wildear Hears The Sweet Sound Of Success With MRA Hunting

MacMillan River Adventures

High Prairie, AB --(Ammoland.com)- WildEar Hearing Booster Renews Partnership with WWE Superstar Shawn Michaels and Keith Mark of MacMillan River Adventures

MacMillan River Adventures, the high energy outdoor television program found exclusively on The Outdoor Channel, is pleased to announce their renewed partnership with WildEar LLC the makers of state-of-the-art hearing enhancement and protection products.

“I never liked to be caught off guard in the ring, nor do I like being caught off guard when I’m out in the woods, which is why the WildEar Hearing Boosters are such a key to our success in the woods,” stated Shawn. “I can hear the slightest leaf rustle when my target is approaching.”

WildEars are a state-of-the-art, high fidelity hearing enhancement and protection product that are custom fit to your ears, which allows for all-day comfort and maximum hearing protection when at the gun range.

“Shawn and Keith were and will continue to be instrumental in spreading the word on our high fidelity hearing enhancement and protection technology designed for hunters, this technology allows a hunter to hear distant sounds up to five times over normal hearing,” stated Brad Esson President of WildEar.

“Their passion and commitment to the outdoors fits in with our company culture and we couldn’t be happier with this renewed partnership.”

About MacMillan River Adventures hosted by Shawn Michaels and Keith Mark
MacMillan River Adventures with Shawn Michaels, amps up for its second season on the Outdoor Channel in July of 2012. Hosts Shawn Michaels and Keith Mark look to take viewers on some of the most adventurous hunts ever witnessed on outdoor television. Their energy is unmatched as they promise to make this year of MacMillan River Adventures a season to remember with the help of their fine sponsors.

Huntley Ritter’s Outlanders Debuts on Sportsman Channel

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- If you love spectacular places, the pursuit of wild game, and the unbridled joy of drawing a lottery tag for that once-in-a-lifetime hunt, you just may be an Outlander – and renowned host and producer Huntley Ritter has a brand-new show just for you.

Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is pleased to announce Huntley Ritter’s Outlanders: Limited Draw is now airing Thursday nights at 9 pm E/P.

Ritter made his mark in the outdoor TV world as host of shows like The Huntley Way and Ducks Unlimited TV, and enjoys a sterling reputation in the industry.

“We’ve known Huntley for years and have been in development on this show with him for some time. We are proud he chose Sportsman Channel for his new show; the network’s core is about authenticity and Outlanders successfully encapsulates that concept,” said Greg Trager, Sportsman Channel VP of Programming and Production.

Outlanders is, quite simply, a show about real hunters hunting in real places. Through a submission process, 10 everyday hunters were selected to tell the story of their hunt over a four-day period, accompanied by a state-of-the-art film crew. The rules: fair-chase ethics must be strictly observed, and while guides are eligible to be the subject matter, no Outlanders hunter can be aided by a guide or outfitter.

And even bigger and better things are planned for the show’s second season. Viewers can access the show’s website www..outlanderstv.com to vote for what species will be featured in the season two. They will also be eligible to submit to a lottery-style drawing and if their ticket is pulled, they’ll get the chance to prove that they deserve to be featured on a hunt to be filmed in 2012 and aired in 2013. Viewers can also weigh in on the best episode from each season, and the episode with the highest votes will be awarded over $10,000 in prizes and gifts.

“Outlanders is an exciting new venture because it breaks down the walls between the audience and me,” said Ritter. “Finally, we will have the opportunity to have an open dialogue with the audience and let the show be their show by hunting and traveling to the places they want to see. You can buy a trophy, but not everyone can scout, harvest and bring home food for the table and a mount for the wall. Outlanders is about celebrating those authentic experiences with authentic people.”

Huntley Ritter works to live and lives to hunt. As the host of Duck’s Unlimited TV, Ritter has been in the outdoor industry producing quality outdoor shows, commercials and new media projects for Stafford Multimedia for 7 years. Ritter lives in western Montana with his wife and four horses and has a passion for wild places. The concept of living off the land echoes through everything in his life. Though Ritter has hunted all across the U.S. and Canada, he is a down-to-earth outdoorsman who cares greatly about the game he pursues and the environment in which they live. Ritter counts bowhunting for elk, whitetail deer, mule deer, antelope, caribou and moose at the top of his list for enjoyment. However, he’s also a passionate bird hunter (both upland and waterfowl) as well as avid fly-fisherman. There’s no place Ritter would rather be than in the Rocky Mountains fly-fishing for wild trout and chasing game.

SPORTSMAN CHANNEL: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman HD, is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is available in HD, visit http://sportsmanhd.com

Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl) and Like on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel

Addax on the Eight Point Ranch

Keith Warren Outdoors

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- The Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories television program takes a walk on the wild side of game ranching this week with a visit to the renowned Eight Point Ranch, home to dozens of rare and exotic wildlife species.

From bongo to buffalo and wildebeests to whitetail, Eight Point Ranch is an award-winning exotic game ranch which is a proven leader in the $1.3 billion dollar wild game industry.

Located in Elgin Texas, 45 minutes east of Austin, Eight Point Ranch was founded on the principle of quality breeding of exotics and whitetails, and owner Bobby Girling and ranch managers Lea and Robert Vawter have successfully brought together the highest quality genetics to produce maximum antler and horn production.

“To see these animals that are part of wildscapes in Africa and Asia thriving in Central Texas is an amazing experience,” says Keith Warren, one of the most celebrated personalities in outdoor television. “Eight Point Ranch produces incredible animals that are providing unforgettable wildlife experiences on ranches throughout Texas.”

Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories airs three times a week, Tuesdays at 1:30pm, Wednesdays at 7:30pm; and Saturdays at 4pm. Warren’s other program — The High Road with Keith Warren — also airs times a week: Sundays at 8:30 p.m.; Mondays at 3 p.m. and Thursdays at 12 a.m. Both shows run on the Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 608 and Dish 240), and all times are EST.

For more information on Eight Point Ranch, visit www.EightPointRanch.com. For more information about Keith Warren, his programs or for advertising/sponsorship opportunities, email troy@keithwarren.net or visit www.KeithWarren.net

Based in New Braunfels, Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures produces The High Road and Deer & Wildlife Stories programs, airing on The Pursuit Channel. Keith Warren productions are designed to encourage others to become actively involved in the outdoors as the ultimate conservationists and stewards of the land. For more information on Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures, call 830.625.3474 or visit www.KeithWarren.net.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of its first quarter (Q1) programming line-up.

Starting the week of December 26th, the network will air nine brand-new shows, in addition to new episodes of its most popular series.

The first quarter will feature several new personality-driven shows featuring some of the outdoor industry’s favorite stars, along with a new line-up of narrative shows, reenacting real-life moments in the field. The season will also launch extended, one-hour episodes of some of Outdoor Channel’s top-rated series.

Bolstering the network’s roster of leading talent, Outdoor Channel welcomes big-names from the outdoors, Hollywood and professional sports. Returning favorite, “Buccaneer and Bones,” lures a new cast member this quarter with Oscar-nominated actor Liam Neeson, who joins the existing star-studded cast that includes Tom Brokaw, Michael Keaton, angling icon Lefty Kreh and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard. The all-new show, “Gridiron Outdoors,” follows current and former famed football players as they go off the playing field to tackle the challenges of the outdoors. Award-winning series, “Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Fishing,” also makes a fresh comeback on the network with new fishing adventures featuring fan favorites such as Kevin VanDam and Bill Dance.

It’s a family affair for veteran Outdoor Channel star Jim Shockey with special episodes of “Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures: Hal & Len Edition,” which follows Jim’s beloved father and father-in-law in their often unintended comedic quest to keep up with the rest of the crew in big game hunts and family banter. Jim has also been named as the brand-new host of “Nosler’s Magnum TV.”

“Shooting Gallery” and “Wardens” reappear with expanded one-hour episodes throughout the season. Joining the line-up of reenactment shows, such as “Wardens,” the all new series, “Border Battles,” launches on the network to tell the dramatic stories of the courageous men and women who patrol the nation’s borders.

“Outdoor Channel continues to offer unique, quality programming that appeal to a wide-range of audiences across several genres within the outdoor lifestyle. In 2012, we are kicking-off the year with brand-new shows and revamping some of our popular series with more celebrity hosts and fresh faces,” said Tom Hornish, COO, Outdoor Channel. “As the preeminent source for best-in-class outdoor programming, the network is committed to providing our avid outdoorsmen and women with exclusive content only found on Outdoor Channel.”

“Outdoor Channel is not only introducing new stars, but doubling down with one-hour programs to give our audience more time with some of their favorite shows,” said Jeff Wayne, EVP, Programming and Production, Outdoor Channel. “The first quarter is action-packed with great hunts, big time fishing, top celebrities and reality programs that will capture the true spirit of the outdoors.”

Among the 65 returning shows this quarter, smash hunting hits, such as “Bone Collector,” “The Crush with Lee & Tiffany,” “Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell” and “Speargun Hunter” will reappear with brand-new episodes, in addition to popular fishing programs, like “Ford’s Fishing Frontiers,” “Ultimate Match Fishing Presented by Sta-Bil,” “Spanish Fly” and “Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show.”

Series Debuting in Q1:

American Bird Hunter – Debuts Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. ET
Hosted by bird hunting veterans Randy Lack and Brad Harris, “American Birdhunter” brings the passion of bird hunting to the forefront of outdoor television. Viewers also get to meet the real stars of the show – the bird dogs that accompany Randy and Brad on their hunts. From English Pointers to Labrador Retrievers, the canine companions are what make each hunt memorable and unique. Explore the local flavor of each destination by visiting stunning locales, from the prairie pothole region of Manitoba to the southwest desert, and all points in between.

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Fishing – Debuts Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. ET
This award-winning, Fan Favorite winning show, returns to the Outdoor Channel with all-new great fishing adventures with some of today’s biggest names including Kevin VanDam, Bill Dance, Stacey King, Gary Parsons, Keith Kavajecz, and others bringing you new adventures every week. Species include bass, walleye, catfish and crappie, but also giant sturgeon, sharks, and muskie. Plus, Bass Pro Shops highlights conservation issues that are important to the future of fishing.

Border Battles – Debuts Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Dedicated to the men and women of Homeland Security and Border Patrol, the series explores the lives and personal stories behind the brave Americans who put their lives on the line every day to protect the U.S. Follow the stunning re-enactments and dramatic events, and hear the amazing stories of these courageous individuals who guard the hostile regions of the United States to ensure our nation’s security.

Fly Rod Chronicles – Debuts Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. ET
“Fly Rod Chronicles” is a reality fly fishing show featuring Curtis Fleming and his crew, as they travel the world to learn the art of fly fishing. Not only do they educate the viewer about the cultures of each location they visits, Curtis also brings along special guests on his adventures. From fly fishing with wounded soldiers to sharing experiences with breast cancer survivors, Curtis has a passion for people and a respect for their stories. During special “Cast n’ Blast” episodes in 2012, viewers will also catch the crew on the hunt for buffalo in Montana, wrestling ‘gators in Florida, and pursuing monster elk in New Mexico – in between their fishing adventures.

FOXPRO FURTAKERS – Debuts Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET
“FOXPRO FURTAKERS” is the first and only all-predator hunting show on Outdoor Channel. Each episode features multiple hunts and non-stop action, and introduces viewers to ideal locations, tactics, and gear for predator hunting. Hosted by FOXPRO’s experienced world-class predator hunters Mike Dillon, Abner Druckenmiller and Al Morris, , “FOXPRO FURTAKERS” goes beyond the hunt to combine fast-paced action with award-winning videography that will make viewers feel as though they are on stand.

Gridiron Outdoors – Debuts Friday, December 30, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. ET
“Gridiron Outdoors” features current and retired NFL players who take their “A” game from the field into the wild and onto the water to experience the adventures of hunting and fishing. Get ready to watch them tackle the challenges of the great outdoors – Jerome Felton catching shark in Key West, Pro Bowler Alex Mack learning to billfish in Guatemala and Super Bowl linebacker Scott Fujita fly fishing in Idaho – all while getting an entertaining glimpse into their NFL lifestyles.

Hook N’ Look – Debuts Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:30 p.m. ET
Join 27-year veteran professional angler and lead diver, Kim Stricker, and his son Danny, as they explore the lake bottom for an in-depth look into the fish’s neighborhood. The award-winning program educates viewers from a fish-eye perspective and demonstrates the action and effectiveness of lures from beneath the surface. The use of an underwater communication system enables Kim and Danny to converse with the camera in real-time, as well as communicate with their high-profile guests topside. Much more than a fishing show, “Hook n’ Look” is a captivating fishing experience – above and below the surface.

Outfitter’s Showcase – Debuts Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. ET
“Outfitter’s Showcase” puts viewers on location with the best outfitters in the country. Viewers experience their expertise, planning, and first-hand knowledge of the great outdoors. Each week, “Outfitter’s Showcase” features two different outfitters in different destinations, but the outcome is always the same; plenty of fun, excitement and action. This is the opportunity to get to know the best outfitters in the industry; their history, their operation, and most of all, their skills and talent for outdoor success.

Project: Dominion –Debuts Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 1:30 a.m. ET
An action, adventure, hunting, travel, fishing, spear fishing, diving, living life to its fullest show. Starring professional MMA fighter and avid hunter Jamie Toney; professional surfer and photographer, Peter King; and Water and fishing enthusiast, Denny Deutsch, “Project: Dominion” takes a group of travelers, drops them into an environment to hunt, fish, travel and take Dominion every day.

For the full Q1 programming schedule, please visit: http://outdoorchannel.com/Schedule.aspx. Check local listings or log on to OutdoorChannel.com to find out how to get the network in your area.

About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) owns and operates Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company. Outdoor Channel offers programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle and can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic broadband website. Winnercomm Inc. is one of America’s leading and highest quality producers of live sporting events and sports series for cable and broadcast television. Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. also owns and operates the SkyCam and CableCam aerial camera systems which provide dramatic overhead camera angles for major sports events, including college and NFL football. For more information, please visit www.outdoorchannel.com.

Under Wild Skies

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Description: hornady under wild skies 002[2]

WHO: “Under Wild Skies,” an Outdoor Channel program produced by Winnercomm – a division of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. and America’s largest independent sports production, program development, marketing services and sales representation company.

WHAT: “Under Wild Skies,” which showcases the finest, high-definition big-game hunting adventures on the continent of Africa, is back for an exhilarating second season on Outdoor Channel.

Join Tony Makris, host of the award-winning program, and the “Under Wild Skies” crew, as they experience the splendor of African excursions. This season, the danger and the thrill of the chase are turned up a notch as Makris and team head to the Republic of Botswana’s famed Okavango Delta – the world’s largest inland delta – and the extreme wilderness of the Republic of Mozambique. Catch rhinoceros dart hunts in South Africa and watch as they relocate elephants on the luxury private game reserve of Sabi Sands, located in the Mpumalanga province of the region.

It’s Africa’s “Big Five” game species, up close and personal … “Under Wild Skies.”

WHY: From Botswana and Mozambique to Zimbabwe, “Under Wild Skies” provides Outdoor Chanel viewers with a glimpse into the people, places, and firearms that make up the sporting heritage. Host Tony Makris strikes a trail into Africa’s most pristine wilderness in search of the best big game hunting on the planet. True wilderness still exists, and viewers can find it every week, on “Under Wild Skies.”

WHEN: Season two of “Under Wild Skies” will be making its debut on Sunday, January 1st at 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET, appearing every Sunday thereafter throughout the first quarter of 2012.

WHERE: Only on Outdoor Channel – America’s Leader in Outdoor TV! Check local listings or log on to www.OutdoorChannel.com for a program schedule and to find the network in your area.

Sportsman Channel Debuts 29 New Shows in the New Year

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, announced today the premiere of 29 new shows—all of them shot and mastered in native HD—to premiere in the first quarter starting the week of December 26.

The bounty of new programming is spearheaded by three Sportsman original productions: Dropped: Project Alaska, Shell Shocked! and MeatEater with Steven Rinella. Other new series include NRA’s Guns & Gold, a reality show from the National Rifle Association; and Outlanders Limited Draw, the brainchild of renowned outdoor TV star Huntley Ritter.

The network also has more than 60 returning series for a total of nearly 500 new episodes to kick off the New Year. Viewer favorites like Family Traditions with Haley Heath, Predator Quest, Easton Bowhunting, In-Fisherman, Pig Man: The Series, Muzzy Bad to the Bone Bowhunting, Savage Outdoors and Dead Dog Walkin’ are returning with all new shows starting the week of December 26. In-Fisherman begins their astounding 37th season on-air – the iconic brand is the go-to fishing expert for anything you want to catch under water.

Also new for 2012, Realtree is sponsoring “Realtree Hunting Camp Tuesdays” primetime hunting programming starting at 8 pm ET/PT.

“It’s not just about the shows – but the people we have anchoring these programs. From acclaimed author and outdoorsman Steven Rinella to Huntley Ritter to the Realtree Hunting Camp on Tuesday nights, we are the answer to the best in outdoor TV,” said Gavin Harvey, CEO of Sportsman. “Armed with our extremely talented independent production partners, along with the network breaking ground with our own original productions, Sportsman delivers the most superior programming offered on TV today across the hunt, shoot and fish categories.”

A Sample of the Brand New Shows Airing During Sportsman Channel’s Primetime Themed Programming Blocks:

• MeatEater with Steven Rinella – In MeatEater, author hunter and outdoorsman Steve Rinella will walk on the wild side where cliffs, claws and the culinary art all come crashing together in one nail-biting outdoors adventure. Rinella will deconstruct and master any hunting technique; track and pursue prey; and procure his own food, which he will turn into a mouth-watering fireside meal. Far from trophy or sport hunting, Rinella stays true to our ancestral tradition of sustenance hunting- nothing he harvests goes to waste. Whether tracking black tail deer in the remote Alaskan Wilderness, or rooting out Javelina in Texas, Rinella will defer to his back-country roots, challenging himself at every corner while providing nail biting adventure along the way.
• Dropped: Project Alaska - In the far reaches of remote Alaska, survival is an everyday game. Enter into the minds of outdoor TV personalities Chris & Casey Keefer as they set out to survive 28 days in Alaska’s Back Country. Each new day these brothers will pit their skills as hunters, woodsmen, and fishermen against an unforgiving and relentless landscape. Shot in a documentary style, Dropped will bring viewers face to face with the harsh reality of only being able to eat what you can kill. A true test of mind, body and soul. As they wind their way over one hundred river miles of the most perilous and game-rich country in the world, the brothers attempt to kill caribou, moose, black bear and wolf.
• NRA’s Guns & Gold - NRA’S GUNS & GOLD will feature three evaluators who will take the guns and gold brought to them by NRA members and discover the features that make those items unique, learn the individual stories of each item’s owner and ultimately experience the excitement, or the disappointment, as these collectors find out what their prized possessions are worth.
• Shell Shocked with Patrick Flanigan - “The Fastest Shotgun Shooter in the World” and owner of eight world-records, Patrick Flanigan, is on a mission to distance himself from the competition in the world of exhibition sharpshooting. To do so, he will travel the country and search out the masters-of-their-trade across a wide range of shooting disciplines, from cowboy-action to archery, take up arms, and determine once-and-for-all, who is the best all-around trick-shooter in the game!
• Outlanders Limited Draw - An Outlander is someone who feels more at home in the wild than in a fast paced urban setting. Outlanders is about showcasing and sharing with the world many of the everyday hunters and outdoorsmen and women we never hear of or get to see. It’s about bringing you, the audience of outdoor television, into the spotlight and giving you some control over what you want to see and how you want to see it. We are here to celebrate those authentic experiences with authentic people… We are here to celebrate you.
• Wyoming’s Call of the Wild - This cutting edge series will showcase the beautiful Wyoming landscape and team up with some of the best hunting and fishing outfitters and guides that the state has to offer, while introducing ‘Generation Next’ to a life in the outdoors. Call of the Wild will introduce kids to both hunting and fishing lifestyles. Whether it’s hunting for whitetail or turkey, fishing for trout, salmon or bass, or learning wilderness survival tactics, kids will find strength, confidence and have fun with hobbies and lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime.
• Swarovski Optik Quest - Swarovski Optik Quests is a fast-moving big game adventure series for serious hunters who aspire to be the best – and own the best – in their quests for success in the outdoors. It’s about the passion for nature, beauty and seeing the world with the kind of crystal clarity that can only be viewed through the lenses of Swarovski optics.
• Animal House Outdoors - This hilarious series is about three individual living totally different lifestyles yet sharing the same interest of hunting in the quaint Upstate New York town of Seneca Falls.
  Chip Spaulding, Marc Balistreri and Chad Olschewske star in the series with guest appearances by Quoff Swavo and Willy “G”. With these three unpredictable individuals taking everything they’ve learned to the extreme, you’re bound to be entertained! While their antics are hysterical and edgy they never disrespect the animals they kill. The thrill of the hunt is always in the forefront of their filming integrity.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman HD, is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is available in HD, visit http://sportsmanhd.com Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl) and Like on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel

Mike Avery Says Goodbye to Outdoor Television on Sportsman Channel

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud air the final episode the long-running outdoor TV program, Mike Avery’s Outdoor Magazine.

After more than a quarter of a century in outdoor television, longtime outdoor TV broadcaster, Mike Avery, is hanging up his TV hat to focus on his syndicated Outdoor Magazine radio show and podcast. The final episode is a retrospective edition at how the show started.

Viewers will see everything from Avery’s early days in TV news to his encounters with famous industry personalities like Fred Bear. The final show debuts on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 7 p.m. EST.

Condensing thirty years of television into one-half hour can be a daunting task; however, Avery continues to make it look easy with style and grace. The 2008 recipient of Sportsman Channel’s “Sportsman of the Year” will educate viewers as he re-visits some of the most exotic locations over the years. Marlin fishing in Cabo San Lucas, bonefishing in Biscayne Bay and a close encounter with an alligator while bass fishing in central Florida are all featured.

“Thirty years is a long time and it’s been a great run,” said Mike Avery, host of Mike Avery’s Outdoor Magazine. “I think viewers will enjoy the last episode as I feature some of the most memorable highlights over my career. I feel blessed to have been in outdoor television this long and would like to send a special thanks to my loyal co-workers, viewers and Sportsman Channel. There are a lot of moving parts in TV and I have worked with some of the best people in the outdoor industry.”

“Mike represents what is good about outdoor TV,” said Todd Hansen, Sportsman COO. “Mike has been a BIG part of Sportsman Channel and has always put first-class programs together. He truly embodies the outdoor lifestyle and has been a great representative for us in Michigan. We are very appreciative of what Mike has accomplished over the years and he will be missed.”

The final episode will also feature hunting as Avery goes on his first African adventure where he harvests a wildebeest with a bow, as well as a trophy Ontario black bear – not to mention his biggest whitetail to date.

Mike Avery’s radio show is currently heard on 20 AM and FM stations across Michigan. The podcast is available everywhere via iTunes as well as his website and facebook pages. Avery also has a FREE Outdoor Magazine Radio app for android and iPhones.

To learn more about Mike Avery’s Outdoor Magazine, visit www.outdoormagazine.tv and “Like” him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OutdoorMagazine. Please follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/AveryOutdoors

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman HD, is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is available in HD, visit http://sportsmanhd.com Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl) and Like on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel

Doug Koenig’s Championship Season – Television On The Sportsman Channel

Sportsman Channel

Hamburg, PA --(Ammoland.com)- This week on “Doug Koenig’s Championship Season” – Doug gives you an overview at what you can expect when getting into some popular shooting disciplines.

Doug, a multiple champion at the Masters, at the Bianchi Cup, and at the Sportsman Team Challenge, gives you a “what to expect” lesson as he exposes you to the equipment needs of each event. Takes some time to learn from the “winningest” champion in the history of these events.

What is Doug Koenig’s Championship Season (DKCS)?
DKCS follows the path that Doug Koenig travels during his shooting and hunting year. Doug is regarded as the “World’s Best All-Around Shooter” and his record as a competitive shooter is unmatched.

Doug takes those shooting skills and competes at national and world class events. Doug also takes those same “championship” skills and applies them to his hunting adventures – with the “precision” approach. Doug is an avid hunter, and on DKCS, Doug hunts in some of the most exotic places on the planet – and in some places that are not as exotic.

From a “stag” hunt in New Zealand to a whitetail adventure in Illinois, Doug will keep it exciting as he takes the viewers into the wild with him.

DKCS will also feature tips from Doug in the areas of shooting and hunting. Proper shooting techniques, hunting preparation tips, and “hasty” shooting positions are just a few of the many lessons that will be talked about by the show host – Doug Koenig.

For more information about Doug Koenig’s Championship Season, visit us at:

www.DougKoenigsChampionshipSeason.com or www.dougkoenig.com

AND on Facebook at Doug Koenig’s Championship Season – TV show

Sportsman Channel Airtimes

• Mondays 4:30pm
• Wednesdays 6:30am
• Saturdays 9:30pm
• All times EST

Nature Productions Unveils a New Series to Debut on Sportsman Channel in January: The Hitmen

The Hitmen TV

Fairfield, ME --(Ammoland.com)- Nature Productions, producers of long-running series, North American Safari, and more recently, The Bear Whisperer, has teamed up with some of the most recognizable names in the hunting world in a special series titled, The Hitmen, slated to premiere on Sportsman Channel starting the week of December 26 with Thursdays at 6 pm and Saturdays at 1 pm EST.

In the series, executive producer, Blaine Anthony, teams up with hunting experts from all around North America. These hand picked teams may be the most qualified outdoorsmen in our industry today. The teams range from Canada to Washington State and the south all the way up to Maine and every place in between. For a sneak peek of the show, click here: www.thehitmentv.com

“I am thrilled to bring a show featuring other hunters who are experts in their field. I am excited to share the education, facts and of course hunting and hunting techniques to outdoor television from these qualified hunters both known and unknown until now,” said Anthony.

The show will feature legendary hunters such as Lane Benoit, the legendary buck tracker from Vermont who is teamed up with legendary hunter Nate Fenderson. Also featured are “The Shores,” public ground hunt specialist from Ontario Canada; Paul Biggs, long-running TV personality and hunter from Oklahoma; “Northwest Hunting Addicts,” the authority on hunting the northwest and, of course, the “Hitmen” of North American Safari, airing never before seen footage heading into their fourteenth season on TV.

Untitled from Blaine Anthony on Vimeo.

For more information, visit www.hitmentv.com . The series is produced by Blaine Anthony for Nature Productions.

Sportsman Channel and Steven Rinella Announce New, Exclusive Original Production

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, has secured a partnership with author, hunter and outdoorsman Steven Rinella, to launch the new original series, MeatEater.

The weekly half-hour series is a Sportsman Channel original production with Emmy-winning production studio, Zero Point Zero, and will premiere on January 1, 2012 at 9 pm ET.

Growing up in the Midwest’s great outdoors – hunting, fishing and trapping from a young age - Rinella has always viewed the world through the eyes of an ancestral hunter/gatherer. Entranced by early man’s skill, ingenuity and sheer determination to survive and thrive under challenging circumstances, Rinella has made it his life’s work to cultivate those same qualities – and encourage people to recognize it in them. Raising a family and working as a writer in New York City, Rinella is an effective ambassador of the sportsman’s lifestyle to urban and suburban audiences.

Fresh off the success of his series “The Wild Within,” and numerous national magazine articles and two books, Rinella is ready to feed fans’ appetite for tracking prey to create mouth-watering fireside meals. In MeatEater, Rinella will deconstruct and master any hunting technique; track and pursue prey; and procure his own food. Whether tracking black-tail deer in the remote Alaskan wilderness, or rooting out Javelina in Texas, Rinella will defer to his back-country roots, challenging himself at every corner while providing nail biting adventure along the way.

“We are big fans of Steven’s story-telling on TV, in magazines, and in his two terrific books,” said Gavin Harvey, CEO of Sportsman Channel. “He is extraordinarily talented at conveying the emotional and spiritual aspects of what it means to be a hunter, what really drives us to prey on and consume wild game. With the premiere of MeatEater on Sportsman on New Year’s Day, fans of great outdoor TV have another reason to pop the champagne.”

“Hunting to me is primarily about the acquisition of food – that is the most important thing to me,” said Steven Rinella, host. “Quite simply, I like to eat wild game. That said, I have a great respect for the trophy element of hunting – I love the emblem of deer antlers and bear skulls. I also have a great respect for the adventure – I love the journeys, the places I get to go, and the people I get to hang out with. But all of that falls under the umbrella of hunting for my own food. Essentially, I am a hunter because I am a MeatEater.”

MeatEater will showcase Rinella in his best form – from hunting Black Bear in Alaska to tracking a Mountain Lion in southern Arizona. But Rinella can also bowhunt as he proves when he goes after Javelina in west Texas. Plus, he joins a biologist friend on a riverboat through some of the most untouched wetlands in Alaska for big-time duck hunting.

Each episode will end with Rinella preparing the day’s harvest for a mouth-watering meal. When Rinella chases the elusive Aoudad sheep in Texas, he prepares a North American style clay pot sheep.

“When I eat a wild animal that I respect and admire, I feel like I capture some element of that animal and take some of that wildness into myself,” said Rinella. “Without that feeling – essentially tasting the wild – the experience of hunting is incomplete. And if I am going to eat it, I had better give the animal the respect of cooking it properly and with great care.”

Steven Rinella is an avid outdoorsman, writer, and television personality best known for his ability to translate the hunting lifestyle to a wide variety of audiences. He is the author of “The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine” and the award-winning “American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon.” Rinella’s writing has appeared in such publications as the New York Times, Glamour, Men’s Journal, Outside, New Yorker and more traditional hunting and fishing publications like Field and Stream. He is a columnist for Petersen’s HUNTING, has appeared on NPR’s All Things Considered, CNN’s American Morning and Fox and Friends.

About Zero Point Zero:
Zero Point Zero is an Emmy Award Winning television and digital content company that has produced over 225 hours of television in 80 countries around the world, including the critically acclaimed Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and Diary of a Foodie. Specializing in distinct storytelling, a handcrafted look and feel, international destinations, and food-oriented programming, Zero Point Zero has produced television shows for Discovery, Travel Channel, History Channel, PBS, and Bravo. In 2011, Zero Point Zero expanded into other media and content platforms, launching two iPad Apps and Quarterly publication (Lucky Peach) as well as Zero Point Zero Live, an exclusive talent management and lecture agency.

SPORTSMAN CHANNEL: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman HD, is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is available in HD, visit http://sportsmanhd.com Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl) and Like on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel

Millennium Tree Stands

Pearl, Mississippi --(Ammoland.com)- You’ve heard it said, “You can’t hunt them if you’re not out there.”

Well the folks at Millennium believe that, which is why they have created a treestand line that provides you with the comfort to hunt all day, all season.

It’s also why they have become the official treestand sponsor of some of the most popular hunting TV shows, such as Head Hunters, Back Country Quest, Savage Outdoors, and Southern Woods and Water.

Millennium M-100 Multi-System Hang-On Stand in GREEN

From the durable powder-coat finish to a strong welded-steel construction, Millennium treestands were built with you, the hunter in mind. The stands are all quipped with ComfortTech Seats, fully adjustable shooting rails and folding foot rests. The large platforms and fold-up seats make them ideal for the bowhunter or the gun hunter who needs to make that standing shot. Your ladder can also be adjusted quietly and easily to fit your favorite tree.

Their strong construction is certified to exceed TMA standards allowing your mind and body to sit in comfort. A lifetime warranty is included as well.

Millennium treestands have raised the standard and set the bar high above previous levels of acceptance. Serious hunters know the importance of a comfortable and durable treestand, and that’s why the serious hunters choose Millennium.

For more information on Millennium products visit them online at
www.millenniumstands.com

For more information on Millennium T.V. shows sponsor visit them online at:

• www.headhunterstv.com
• www.backcountryquest.com
• www.savageoutdoors.tv
• www.southernwoodsnwatertv.com

Day 6 Outdoors

Raleigh, NC --(Ammoland.com)- For years the big question has been “Where do I hunt today?” Day 6 Outdoors has answered that question with the PlotWatcher Pro time-lapse video camera.

Industry leaders have taken notice, including those who hunt on the Day 6-sponsored TV shows. Sportsmen featured on L.L.Bean Guide to the Outdoors, Hunt Masters, The Chase, North American Whitetail TV, Land of Whitetail TV (DDH) and Destinations of Whitetail TV (DDH) TV shows have learned first-hand how a Day 6 PlotWatcher can improve a hunt.

With four times the battery life and a 2.5″ LCD for on-board camera set-up, video aiming and camera status messages, the PlotWatcher Pro will put you that much closer to harvesting your trophy. Time-lapse video technology records high-definition images taking a picture every 5 or 10 seconds and saving these individual pictures as an HD video. So whether the animal is 30 feet away or 330 feet away, you’ll see it on the video. Essentially, the PlotWatcher Pro records what you would have seen if you’d been scouting that same spot for all of that time. It allows you to be two places at once.

The PlotWatcher Pro also accepts add-on zoom lenses, uses an SD card storage, features temperature and moon-phase info on each image, is security cable ready and saves video files in ½ of the memory space, while defining time-of-day for video start and stop. The GameFinder video player software included allows you to watch an entire 12-hour day’s worth of video in just a few minutes.

It’s no surprise that these TV shows are proud to be associated with Day 6. Its state of the art surveillance capability data collection and storage convenience alone can seal the deal for you this fall. Day 6 has truly changed the way the professionals hunt and it can do the same for you.

For more information on Day 6 visit them online at www.day6outdoors.com.

For more information on the industry leaders sponsored by Day 6, visit them online at:

• www.llbean.com/hunting1/guideToOutdoors.html
• www.greggritz.com/hunt-masters.aspx
• www.thechaselt.com/main/
• www.northamericanwhitetail.com
• www.deeranddeerhunting.com/tv

Polls Open for Outdoor Channel's Golden Moose Awards Fan Favorite Awards

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Viewers Can Vote for Their “Fan Favorites” for the 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards. Five Categories, Five Chances to Vote; Enter to Win Prizes

WHAT: Outdoor Channel (NASDAQ: OUTD), America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced that the online polls for the 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards’ five “Fan Favorite” categories are now open at www.OutdoorChannel.com/GMA.aspx.

An outdoor industry gold standard, the Golden Moose Awards (GMA) honor the best and brightest talent, production, graphics and design teams, and hosts behind Outdoor Channel’s best-in-class programming. Outdoor Channel will hand out a total of 20 honors at this year’s ceremony, held during the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) in Las Vegas. Approximately 2,500 outdoor industry leaders, TV personalities and media personnel attend the annual awards show.

Winners of the 2012 “Fan Favorite” categories, along with other GMA categories, such as Best Conservation Segment, Best Educational / Instructional, Best Videography / Camerawork, Best Commercial and Best Blooper, will be revealed on January 19, 2012 during the GMAs at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

WHO: Who better to choose the prestigious “Fan Favorite” Golden Moose Awards than the fans themselves? It’s you, the audience that make Outdoor Channel “America’s Leader in Outdoor TV” – and these five “Fan Favorite” awards are the most sought after in the outdoor arena. Make your vote count!

WHY: Last year thousands of Outdoor Channel fans honored five winners with “Fan Favorite” Golden Moose Awards. The network continues to engage with its fans, empowering them to get involved and rewarding them for their continued support.

And did we mention that the 1,000th, 5,000th, 10,000th and 15,000th completed entries will all receive Outdoor Channel prize packs of increasing value…all for just for nominating your favorites!

WHEN: The polls are now open! The voting period will end on December 26, 2011.

HOW: Register to gain access to the “Vote for Your Favorite Show” Web page. After making selections in the five “Fan-Favorite” categories, your name will automatically be entered into the drawing.

WHERE: Vote online at www.OutdoorChannel.com/GMA.aspx.

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- It’s the season that many American Sportsmen live for, and the long Thanksgiving weekend is at the very heart of it.

In celebration of whitetail season, Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, will deliver three straight days of the best whitetail hunting shows on TV.

Beginning with four hours of wall-to-wall deer hunting in primetime on both November 23 and 24 and culminating with an incredible 16 hours of deer hunts on November 25, “Racksgiving” presented by Rut Fuel is the perfect antidote for whitetail fanatics looking for a break from the football and shopping-heavy weekend.

“This is the season of the American Sportsman and Sportsman Channel viewers are all about whitetail this time of year. What better way to acknowledge this passion than by giving our audience 24 hours dedicated to their favorite animal – all in crystal clear HD,” said Greg Trager, VP of Programming and Production.

“Season after season, we continue to deliver superior programming about the king of American big-game animals. It’s just one of the reasons why we are the ultimate destination for the American sportsman and THE place to be if you want to reach this targeted audience.”

“Racksgiving” kicks off on November 23, during Big Game Wednesdays presented by Wildgame Innovations. Eight series will showcase brand-new deer episodes starting at 7 pm ET. The special programming continues on Thanksgiving night, as deer trumps turkey over eight episodes of Thursday Traditions presented by The Sportsman’s Guide also starting at 7 pm ET.

And all that is but a precursor to deer marathon on November 25, from 6 am ET until 4 pm, and again from 6 pm to midnight.

“Racksgiving” Special Programming:

Wednesday, November 23

• Tim Roller’s Wild Addiction – 7:00 pm
• Life at Table Mountain – 7:30 pm
• Whitetail Properties – 8 pm
• The World of Sports Afield – 8:30 pm
• North American Whitetail – 9 pm
• The Zone – 9:30 pm
• A Hunter’s Life – 10 pm
• Back Country Quest – 10:30 pm

Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving night)

• Mike Avery’s Outdoor Magazine – 7 pm
• Hunting University – 7:30 pm
• Brotherhood Outdoors – 8 pm
• Savage Outdoors – 8:30 pm
• On Your Own Adventures – 9 pm
• Major League Bowhunter – 9:30 pm
• Extreme Outer Limits – 10 pm
• Beau Knows Outdoors – 10:30 pm

Friday, November 25

6 am to 4 pm – non stop deer action! (too many great shows to list – visit http://thesportsmanchannel.com for full schedule)

• Long Range Pursuit – 6 pm
• Reel Shot Outdoors – 6:30 pm
• Red Arrow – 7 pm
• Strickland’s Archery Adventures – 7:30 pm
• Muzzy Bad to the Bone – 8 pm
• Heartland Bowhunter – 8:30 pm
• Arrow Affliction – 9pm
• Maximum Archery World Tour – 9:30 pm
• Bowhunter TV – 10 pm
• Easton Bowhunting – 10:30 pm
• Hardcore Pursuit – 11 pm
• Just Killin’ Time – 11:30 pm

SPORTSMAN CHANNEL:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Hardcore Pursuit Gets Creative on Their Hunt for “Utah Muleys” in Utah

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud to showcase an unforgettable episode of Hardcore Pursuit entitled, “Utah Muleys.”

Viewers will experience a great deal of “running and gunning” and non-stop action as the crew from “HCP” skirts the majestic Utah landscape in pursuit of Muleys.

The deer movement is plentiful as the team is generally exposed to 30-50 deer on a daily basis – most of them bucks! After much running and crawling, host Mike Pelletier’s patience is rewarded by tagging a mature Velvet Muley. You can watch the action unfold on Thursday, November 3 at 6 p.m. EST.

The action was fast and furious in the Utah high county as Pelletier and his team implemented some “Running and Gunning”- A cross between spot and stalk and intercepting deer as they head to bed and feed. The team from Hardcore Pursuit positions themselves in a high vantage point to survey the area with hopes of spotting that “perfect” buck.

“Not only will viewers see exceptional Muleys, but they will also take in some of the most scenic landscape in the country,” said Mike Pelletier, host of Hardcore Pursuit.

“This was a great hunt as I was fortunate to harvest a 5-year old Velvet Muley that took a lot of work. I ended up stalking this buck after glassing him from a mile away. We had to hustle to get into position for an opening. I took a shot from 75 yards with my bow and the buck went down in 100 yards. We recovered the buck at first light the next morning.”

To learn more about Hardcore Pursuit, visit www.hardcorepursuit.com/ Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Hardcore-Pursuit/135751783149379

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

The Fowl Life Iraqi Veterans Canadian Goose Hunt

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Hunting Canada geese and riding in a Blackhawk helicopter – sounds like a recipe for great TV!

Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud to showcase the latest episode of The Fowl Life with Chad Belding. Entitled “Blackhawk Down, Part 1”, host Chad Belding and “Team Fowl Life” travel to Colorado with American (Iraqi) veterans for world-class Canadian goose hunting.

They also experience American military training with a ride in Blawkhawk helicopter and fire Howitzer guns that were used in war. Simply put, this episode is about giving back to American military by sharing in the outdoors with moments of laughter, smiles, tears and immense pride in America. Watch this captivating episode of The Fowl Life on Sunday, October 30 at 9:30 p.m. EST.

Team Fowl Life chased the migration on the Front Range of Colorado (near Fort Collins) and also trained with the soldiers at Camp Ripley in Minnesota. The soldiers experienced Canada geese decoying at 15 yards as they pull up and out of their blinds to harvest several birds, including 13 out of one flock.

“The Veterans were awesome shots and got out of their blinds to shoot faster than anybody I have encountered on a hunt,” said Belding, host of The Fowl Life with Chad Belding. “I want the overall feeling to be that hunting is the common denominator. We all came together because of this rich heritage. I also had the distinct privilege of “pinning” a new soldier (Sergeant Chris Eisminger) to a new rank which truly humbled me.”

“Blackhawk Down – Part 1” will also include many interviews with soldiers in uniform and hunting gear discussing their opportunity to hunt and protect their fellow Americans. Viewers will also see Team Fowl Life train with the marines and will see the soldiers present Belding with an Iraqi Freedom Flag from their tank convoy.

• To learn more about The Fowl Life with Chad Belding, visit http://www.thefowllife.com/vs2/
• Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/bandednation

About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Global Outfitters TV and Website Bring Outdoor Education into the Home

Global Outfitters TV

Huntsville, AL --(Ammoland.com)- Adults and youth alike find learning outdoor skills quick, easy and fun by watching Global Outfitters TV and visiting the GlobalOutfitters.com website.

Sam Hall, CEO of Global Outfitters, states it best, “There are hundreds of people in the U.S. who do not have a favorite uncle who is a master hunter, angler or outdoor chef. In short, they have no one to teach them outdoors skills.

There are hundreds of youngsters who have no one experienced in woodsmanship to mentor them in outdoor education. There are hundreds of men and women who have some level of outdoor skills, but want somewhere to go to advance their skill level. Global Outfitters designed its TV show and website for these three groups of people.

Not only does Global Outfitters TV and website teach outdoor skills, but we are the link between adventure outfitters and the outdoor enthusiast. We are a full-service outdoor network.”

Global Outfitters TV airs on the Pursuit Channel to all Direct TV and Dish Network subscribers Friday nights at 8 p.m. EST and Tuesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. EST. It brings solid outdoor instruction from industry professionals on such skills as archery, dog training, shooting, hunting, fishing, game calling, wildlife habitat and more. Also, the fast-moving programming connects outdoor enthusiasts to featured professional outfitters who can provide a fun place to go to use their outdoor skills. According to Hall, “This is a first-ever television connection of the end user with the recreation provider — a win-win for both.”

Realizing that a TV program cannot provide all the information and instruction wanted by the outdoor enthusiast, Global Outfitters developed a website, www.globaloutfitters.com, that continues the outdoor education started on television and takes it into much more detail with articles by nationally known outdoorsmen such as John E. Phillips, Richard Mann, Kevin Reese, Bob Humphrey, Rick Flippen and J. Wayne Fears.

How to enjoy the outdoors at a higher level is stressed, as is where to go to enjoy the outdoors, and how youngsters can become a part of the outdoor scene. Globaloutfitters.com is rapidly becoming the website to go to if anyone wants to become skilled in the outdoors or is looking for an outfitter to take him or her on an outdoor adventure.

Global Outfitters is changing the face of outdoor education by teaching on TV and on the web, and bringing the best of outdoor education into the home.

The Global Outfitters Show is co-hosted by notable teachers including Bryon Ferguson and Dr. Warren Strickland on GO Archery, Terry Hetrick and Chris Reed on GO Shooting, Rick Flippen on GO Gundog, Jim Martin on GO Game Calls and J. Wayne Fears on GO Habitat.

For more information, check out www.globaloutfitters.com, or email info@globaloutfitters.com or call 256-585-1677.

The Fowl Life

Kansas --(Ammoland.com)- Award-winning national television series The Fowl Life with Chad Belding continues on the Sportsman Channel and WILD TV with the team back in Kansas beginning Thursday, October 20, at 2 a.m. EST.

Hosted by renowned hunting guru and outdoorsman Chad Belding, the show takes viewers into the lives of Team Fowl Life as they chase waterfowl throughout the United States and Canada. The team goes behind the scenes to call animals such as mallards, puddle and diver ducks, and geese into close range.

Belding and Team Fowl Life are joined once again by Jim Stanford and Adam Gilkey from Central Kansas Outfitters (CKO) who helps put them in the right location for waterfowl.

“There is no question that Central Kansas Outfitters is a first class operation, and we will be back again,” Belding said. “Kansas is a hot spot for mallards, and we are fired up that we are able to experience it.”

The team faces a more difficult scenario this week with CKO at a retention pond located on a cattle ranch. The mallards are gathering in this area which allows the team to utilize duck calls and a decoy spread.

Temperatures in Kansas warmed up for this hunt, which proved to be a disadvantage for the team when they attempted to retrieve the ducks from the pond. Ice gave way to water as several members of the team fell into what Belding describes as “water no human should ever touch.”

“Kansas was special all year for Team Fowl Life, and this hunt was no different,” Belding continues. “The kicker was that in order to get these ducks, we had to walk through cow sewer ponds! Nobody in their right mind would consider this, but its duck hunting and it’s what we love to do.”

Sportsman Channel Air Times (EST):

• · Thursday, October 17 – 2 a.m.
• · Saturday, October 19 – 10:30 a.m.
• · Sunday, October 20 – 9:30 p.m.

Channel Guide: The show can be found on DIRECTV channel 605, Dish Network channel 285 or 395 and AT&T U-Verse TV channel 642. Check your local provider for local cable channel number.

About Chad Belding:
Chad Belding’s success started with his reality hunting show called ‘The Fowl Life with Chad Belding’ which launched on Sportsman Channel and WILD TV in 2008, and airs in more than 40 million homes in North America. Fans across the nation have watched as Belding and his crew hunt in more than 15 states across the U.S., incorporating a local guest in each location who offers advice on their local hunting ground and participates in the hunt. Now approaching season three, ‘The Fowl Life with Chad Belding’ is becoming the must-see reality series for hunters across the nation. Belding also launched a new show focused on predator hunts and wildlife conservation called ‘Dead Dog Walkin’ which began airing on Sportsman Channel and WILD TV on March 28 of this year.

About Banded Nation:
Launched in January 2011, Banded Nation is comprised of hunters, editors, graphic designers, producers, videographers and on-camera personalities dedicated to bringing a new approach to outdoor television and outdoor style. Banded Nation was founded by renowned outdoor hunting show host Chad Belding and acts as the parent company to a wide variety of properties including Sportsman Channel and WILD TV’s award-winning national television series ‘The Fowl Life with Chad Belding,’ the new predator hunting television series ‘Dead Dog Walkin’ and Banded Gear. Visit www.bandednation.com for more information.

Kyle & Jennay Wieter, co-hosts of Adrenaline Junkies

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- It’s role reversal for the Junkies! Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is honored to showcase a “MUST see” episode of Adrenaline Junkies, Sunday, October 16 at 10:30 PM EST. The episode has been labeled “Mrs. Adrenaline Steps Up” for good reason.

After filling two whitetail tags (Illinois & Iowa), “Mr. Adrenaline,” Kyle Wieter (co-host), puts down his bow and goes behind the camera in favor of co-host, Jennay Wieter.

The mid-November conditions are perfect with ‘blue bird skies’ and the temperature hovering around the freezing mark. The Illinois whitetails are in mid-rut and “Mrs. Adrenaline” is on the hunt for a mature buck.

Needless to say, she does NOT let this “Big Boy” buck slip away.

“We’ve done a lot of episodes of Adrenaline Junkies, however this is one of the most memorable for me,” said Jennay Wieter, co-host of Adrenaline Junkies. “The size of the whitetail I harvested still blows me away to this day.”

“Jennay truly loves all facets of bow hunting which makes this experience for her so unforgettable,” said co-host, Kyle Wieter. “I’m proud to share this great experience with her.”

Chasing down giant Midwest whitetails and embracing the rush of adrenaline that runs through a hunter’s body at the moment of truth is what Adrenaline Junkies is all about. This episode is a hunters dream as the mid-rut provides several encounters with big bucks at the family farm affectionately known as “Cross Creek Farms” in Central Illinois. Typical of most hunters, “Mrs. Adrenaline” has had her share of ups and downs when it comes to close encounters when hunting mature bucks; however this journey produces a happy ending. After waiting patiently in her tree stand, Wieter spots a whitetail that ends up directly beneath her before she tags a mature buck from 15 yards. The shot placement was perfect and the score was knocking on the door of 150”, however the buck was a fighter and had a broken tine.

To learn more about Adrenaline Junkies, visit http://www.adrenalineoutdoors.com/ Become a Fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Kyle-and-Jennays-Adrenaline-Junkies/150342318311898

About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, The World Leader In Outdoor Entertainment, today announced that it has achieved international distribution of 4.5 million full time global subscribers just one year after launching two overseas networks.

Through a series of strategic partnerships with Chello Zone and Multi Channels Asia (MCA), subscribers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific, now have access to Outdoor Channel’s best-in-class fishing, water sports, hunting, shooting and outdoor adventure sports programming.

In its latest distribution gain, Outdoor Channel and MCA announced a partnership with Fishing World Channel (FWC) to bring Outdoor Channel’s leading content to 60 million digital pay TV households in China. FWC will air several hours of Outdoor Channel’s programming as part of a daily programming block, further supporting the network’s rapid expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.

“Outdoor Channel’s growth over the last year, both domestically and abroad, represents the network’s mass appeal and the popularity of the outdoor lifestyle across a variety of demographics, ages, genders and cultures,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. “In just over a year, Outdoor Channel has made tremendous gains in the international marketplace and set the stage for continued expansion into the world’s most populous countries and booming economies. We are proud of our early success as the only full-time U.S. outdoor network with international distribution.”

Outdoor Channel’s partnership with Chello Zone, a London-based leading broadcaster and distributor which operates across the EMEA region, began in August 2010. This exclusive deal brings programming from Outdoor Channel’s extensive library of HD content to the region and provides a customized feed of Outdoor Channel. Currently, Outdoor Channel programming is available through Chello Zone to subscribers in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Malta, Russia, Scandinavia, Serbia and the Ukraine in Europe; and Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Gaza, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Yemen in Africa and the Middle East.

MCA, a Singapore-based distributor of TV networks in Asia and the Pacific, has exclusive rights to operate Outdoor Channel and the network’s HD programming, throughout the region. Outdoor Channel HD is available and has launch commitments through MCA in China, Indonesia, Maldives, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

“Our rapid growth in the international market is a testament to the global appeal of Outdoor Channel’s content, our ability to deliver customized packages in innovative formats like HD and our strong partnerships with Chello Zone and MCA, two of the premiere distributors in the global media and broadcasting industry,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Channel. “Both MCA and Chello Zone share our vision for bringing the top outdoor entertainment to a new global audience, and we look forward to continuing our work together to make that vision a reality.”

In addition to its latest announcement in China, Outdoor Channel has grown its domestic subscriber base by 1.9 million subscribers through recent packaging improvements to broader digital tiers. At the same time, Outdoor Channel HD has seen year-over-year subscriber growth of 27 percent or 2.2 million. and is now carried in 24 of the top 25 U.S. markets. Recent HD launches include Atlanta, Nashville and Houston.

About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) owns and operates Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company. Outdoor Channel offers programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle and can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic broadband website. Winnercomm Inc. is one of America’s leading and highest quality producers of live sporting events and sports series for cable and broadcast television. Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. also owns and operates the SkyCam and CableCam aerial camera systems which provide dramatic overhead camera angles for major sports events, including college and NFL football. For more information, please visit www.outdoorchannel.com.

Brooks Johnson Brings More Heart-Pounding Archery Action for Season Four of Arrow Affliction

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud to announce another season of one of the most addicting and intense bowhunting shows in the industry – Arrow Affliction.

Season four brings back the highly engaging personality of host Brooks Johnson and his dedication and exploration to modern bowhunting and the pursuit of anything that runs, flies or swims.

The brand new season of Arrow Affliction incorporates training sessions into hunt preparation, encourages viewer-participation and even showcases its own original, hard-rock music soundtrack – key ingredients for a premium hunting show! Arrow Affliction airs during Sportsman Channel’s “Full Draw Fridays” at 9 p.m. ET.

The fourth season incorporates new technologies for its die-hard viewers, starting with the addition of high-speed camera work. This new feature brings amazing slow-motion impact pictures so viewers can see arrow flight patterns. Audiences will also recognize a new graphics package to enhance the visual appeal of the interviews that guide the show. Arrow Affliction spares no expense this season as Johnson canvasses the United States with exceptional and unique hunts – including a “winter whiteout” hunt in Nebraska and trips to Florida and North Carolina.

“We’re a show that prides ourselves on delivering cutting-edge bowhunting that can’t be found anywhere else on television,” said Brooks Johnson, host of Arrow Affliction. “I always like to push the envelope by engaging a variety of quarry. The first episode of the season showcases me tagging a tundra swan out-of-the-air with my last arrow in North Carolina – what a moment! Episode four will illustrate how I use a predator call to lure in a mule deer – it’s hard to think anyone is having more fun than me when hunting and shooting.”

Johnson added, “This season will bring to light alternative hunting methods that are effective and will challenge viewers in the way they typically hunt. The ‘tundra swan’ episode is a perfect example as I use a recurve bow to knock down a swan in-the-air. Adding different elements and offering fresh content are VERY important to the success of our show.”

Johnson knows the business of bowhunting. He founded Double Bull Archery in 1995 and sold his successful enterprise in 2007 to Primos Game Calls. He always carves out time for his wife and three children, ages four to 15-years-old, and gives back to the community by serving as the Vice President of the Minnesota Bowhunters Inc. He once owned a cat named Target, and he’s the reigning Minnesota record-holder for flathead catfish free-dive noodling.

To learn more about Arrow Affliction, visit www.arrowaffliction.tv Become a Fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Arrow-Affliction-TV/197548446941789

About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of its fourth quarter (Q4) programming line-up, produced in 100 percent high definition (HD).

Kicking off the week of September 26th, the network will air some of its most popular shows with several returning with new episodes.

The network is also introducing two all-new specials, created and produced exclusively for Outdoor Channel.

Throughout 2011, Outdoor Channel has brought together top celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and music with the network’s most notable outdoor talents, to provide viewers a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite outdoorsmen and women from all walks of life. Among the highlights coming in this quarter are new episodes of two fan-favorite shows that will feature some of NASCAR’s top racers.

In an episode of “Gold Fever,” host Tom Massie invites racing legends Marcos Ambrose and David Ragan to join him on his quest for gold. This November, “Hot Rods & Reels” returns with a two-part special, capturing NASCAR greats, such as Darrell Waltrip, Clint Bower, Ryan Newman, Dave Blaney, Richard Childress and 2010 Daytona winner Jamie McMurray, at charity fishing tournaments taking place at two of the most storied racetracks in the country: Homestead and Daytona.

“Each quarter, we make sure to provide our avid outdoorsmen fan-base with outdoor programming to fuel their passion for in-the-field, on-the-water and out in-the-wild action,” said Tom Hornish, COO, Outdoor Channel. “With a season of returning favorites and specials, we have a solid Q4 line-up and look forward to rounding out a banner programming year.”

Appearing on the network in December is another of Outdoor Channel’s top programs, “Field and Stream’s Total Outdoorsman Challenge.” Each year, Outdoor Channel fans tune in it to watch host Kelly Gotch and the final 16 competitors in the Total Outdoorsman Challenge as they compete in the ultimate test of outdoor skills and endurance for the honor of being crowned the “Total Outdoorsman” and win the bevy of prizes that come with that honor.

Outdoor Channel’s category-leading outdoor lifestyle content is designed to entertain America’s 150 million outdoor enthusiasts. The network holds true to its title as “America’s Leader In Outdoor TV” by taking its viewers on the best adventures, to the most incredible destinations, with the most engaging personalities. Among the outdoor stars appearing this quarter are Jim Shockey, Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, Michael Waddell and Willie Robertson of “Benelli Presents Duck Commander.” Among the celebrity talent appearing this season are musicians Ted Nugent, Zac Brown and Craig Morgan, WWE legend Shawn Michaels and actor Joe Mantegna. Also returning this quarter are shows highlighting Outdoor Channel’s affinity partners and their joint commitment to conservation including Ducks Unlimited’s “Ducks Unlimited TV”; The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s “Team Elk”; Pheasants Forever’s production “Pheasants Forever Television”; and Safari Club International, which is returning with new episodes of “SCI Expedition Safari” this season.

Series Returning with New Episodes in Q4:

Beretta’s Wild and Raw – Debuts Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. ET

Watch as best-selling author, patriot and warrior Marcus Luttrell, goes head-to-head against world-shooting champion Scott Robertson. Two larger-than-life outdoor personalities compete in a high-definition clash of styles, egos and opposing qualities as they compare and contrast hunting skills and techniques. This character-driven reality program showcases the competitive nature of both men with adrenaline-pumping results.

The Choice with Ralph & Vicki – Debuts Monday, September 26, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Follow “North America’s Favorite Hunting Couple” Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo as they bring viewers along for a look inside their unique relationship and their awesome hunting adventures. The couple will continue to follow their prey to the ends of the earth, traveling to some of the most remote and treacherous locations, all with the hopes of catching the ultimate prize.

Gold Fever – Debuts Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. ET

As America’s longest running recreational prospecting show, host Tom Massie takes viewers on a world tour in search of gold, letting nothing stand in his way. This season, follow Tom from a prospecting adventure in California’s capitol, Sacramento, to North Carolina, where he meets up with NASCAR icons Marcos Ambrose and David Ragan, and all the way to Greenland and Alaska. If you haven’t been bit by the gold bug, this season will surely infect you with “Gold Fever.”

SCI Expedition Safari Presented By MidwayUSA – Debuts Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Join host Mike Rogers on exciting hunts from around the world. African savannah, arctic tundra, Southern Alps, Rocky Mountains and whitetail woods; you’ll see them all on “SCI Expedition Safari presented by MidwayUSA.” In addition to the hunting excitement, each episode also looks at the many facets of SCI’s conservation programs and how hunters are protecting the freedom to hunt worldwide.

Ultimate Match Fishing Presented by Sta-Bil – Debuts Friday, September 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. ET

This unique, single-elimination invitational tournament will pit major professional anglers against each other – while fishing in the same boat! Join hosts Joe Thomas and Claude “Fish” Fishburne as 12 of the best competitors from the world of bass fishing will battle head-to-head for $50,000 and the coveted Ultimate Match Fishing title. This season’s anglers include Tom Mann Jr., Brian Thrift, Bradley Roy and Scott Suggs.

Specials Returning in Q4:

Field and Stream’s Total Outdoorsman Challenge – Debuts Friday December 2, 2011 at 11:30 p.m. ET

A four-part series hosted by Kelly Gotch, the 2011 “Field & Stream’s Total Outdoorsman Challenge,” highlights the dramatic journey of the final 16 competitors in the Total Outdoorsman Challenge (TOC): the ultimate outdoor test of skill, nerve, might and agility. The final competitors are all vying for a $25,000 cash prize and more, and all earned a right to the TOC finals by outlasting hundreds of other competitors in both qualifying and regional rounds in skill competitions such as shooting, fly-fishing, archery and other outdoor tests of mettle. Tune in this December to see who takes the top prize!

Hot Rods & Reels – Airing Saturday, November 19th and 26th at 10:30 a.m. ET

“Hot Rods & Reels” returns for a special two-part series! Join host Fish Fishburne as he travels to top charity fishing tournaments with the biggest names in NASCAR and captures the passions of both NASCAR and recreational fishing fans alike. Watch as A-list NASCAR drivers, like Darrell Waltrip, Clint Bower, Ryan Newman, Dave Blaney, Richard Childress and 2010 Daytona winner Jamie McMurray, partner up with everyday anglers to net the biggest and baddest fish around.

Outdoor Channel is also adding three new programming blocks in Q4 bringing together some of the network’s favorite shows in a whole new way. Premiering this quarter are Sta-Bil On-Target Wednesday (4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET); Kiwi Saturday Night Adventure (7:00 p.m. – midnight ET); and Gorilla Treestand Sunday Spotlight (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET).

For the full Q4 programming schedule, please visit: http://outdoorchannel.com/Schedule.aspx. Check local listings or log on to OutdoorChannel.com to find out how to get the network in your area.

About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) owns and operates Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company. Outdoor Channel offers programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle and can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic broadband website. Winnercomm Inc. is one of America’s leading and highest quality producers of live sporting events and sports series for cable and broadcast television. Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. also owns and operates the SkyCam and CableCam aerial camera systems which provide dramatic overhead camera angles for major sports events, including college and NFL football. For more information, please visit www.outdoorchannel.com.

Banded Nation

USA --(Ammoland.com)- National hunting guru and renowned television host Chad Belding continues his inaugural 2011 Banded Calls North American Tour – presented by the Sportsman Channel, Otis Technology, HEVI-Shot, and HiViz.

The tour is hosted by Scheels All Sports, Cabela’s and Mack’s Prairie Wings sporting goods stores, with the next stop in Gonzales, La., October 1 & 2.

Belding will be giving hunting seminars to share his knowledge and insight with fellow hunters and enthusiasts while promoting his Banded Nation brand endeavors – including his custom designed duck and goose calls (Banded Calls), hunting gear (Banded Gear), and hunts (Banded Hunts). Belding will also be showcasing his newest series on the Sportsman Channel Dead Dog Walkin’ and third season of The Fowl Life with Chad Belding.

“Banded Calls is honored and humbled to have partners like Cabela’s, Mack’s, and Scheels carry our product lines,” Belding said.

During his appearances, Belding will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans at each stop. There will also be giveaways that include t-shirts and posters from The Fowl Life with Chad Belding and Dead Dog Walkin.’

“Everything is happening so fast,” Belding said. “We just started the company in January of this year and five months later, we are delivering hundreds of calls to the top retailers in the country. We understand what this means to our brand and the added credibility it gives our company.”

Upcoming Tour Stops:

• Gonzales, La. – October 1 & 2 | Cabela’s
• Stuttgart, Ark. – November 25-27 | Mack’s Prairie Wings

About Chad Belding: Chad Belding’s success started with his reality hunting show called ‘The Fowl Life with Chad Belding’ which launched on Sportsman Channel and WILD TV in 2008, and airs in more than 40 million homes in North America. Fans across the nation have watched as Belding and his crew hunt in more than 15 states across the U.S., incorporating a local guest in each location who offers advice on their local hunting ground and participates in the hunt. Now approaching season three, ‘The Fowl Life with Chad Belding’ is becoming the must-see reality series for hunters across the nation. Belding also launched a new show focused on predator hunts and wildlife conservation called ‘Dead Dog Walkin,’ which began airing on Sportsman Channel and WILD TV March 2011.

About Banded Nation: Launched in January 2011, Banded Nation is comprised of hunters, editors, graphic designers, producers, videographers and on-camera personalities dedicated to bringing a new approach to outdoor television and outdoor style. Banded Nation was founded by renowned outdoor hunting show host Chad Belding and acts as the parent company to a wide variety of properties including Sportsman Channel and WILD TV’s award winning national television series ‘The Fowl Life with Chad Belding,’ the new predator hunting television series ‘Dead Dog Walkin’ and Banded Gear. Visit www.bandednation.com for more information.

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Summer is over.

Finally, this is our time – The Rise of the American Sportsman, presented by Cabela’s.

Set to debut on Monday, October 3, Sportsman Channel’s dominant fourth quarter highlights 50 premiere episodes with epic hunts and relentless hunters.

The network’s all HD, Q4 lineup also features series premieres, including Beau Knows Outdoors, featuring Beau Turner, the son of Ted Turner, plus new seasons of returning favorites likes Personal Defense TV, Arrow Affliction and Fly Fishing the World.

To see a sneak preview, watch a short video on Sportsman’s Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/pMMZS1

“Sportsman’s fall campaign theme is a celebration of the strength, numbers and passion of The American Sportsman,” said Gavin Harvey, Sportsman Channel CEO. “Right now, millions of hunters and anglers are ‘rising up’ and taking to the field. And when they come home, Sportsman is there with the most exciting outdoor program premieres in all of television.”

Hosting his first television series, Turner, the son of CNN founder and philanthropist Ted Turner, promises viewers a new type of outdoors program focusing not only on world-class hunting and fishing, but land conservation and management issues as he oversees Turner Enterprises’ more than two million acres. Beau Knows Outdoors will also have a strong focus on youth participation and recruitment. Watch the season premiere Thursday, October 6 at 10:30 pm EST.

This quarter, Sportsman is offering 50 new episode premieres across your favorite shows including: Family Traditions with Haley Heath, Whitetail Country, Country Boys Outdoors, Whitetail Properties, Savage Outdoors, Bowhunter TV, The Bear Whisperer, Easton Bowhunting, In-Fisherman, Brotherhood Outdoors, On Your Own Adventures, Extreme Outer Limits TV, Doug Koenig’s Championship Season, Territories Wild, The Fowl Life with Chad Belding, Ice Fishing Guide and Tac TV. For show descriptions and air times, visit http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/

Sportsman Channel’s intensive growth continues with the recent launch of Sportsman On Demand on DIRECTV Cinema and Sportsman HD launches in Chicago, Ill. and Little Rock, Ark.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- “Beau Knows Outdoors” Gives Viewers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Turner Enterprises and Blends World-Class Hunting with Land Conservation Education & Youth Focus

New Berlin, Wis. (September 26, 2011)— Renowned sportsman and conservationist Beau Turner is bringing his knowledge and unique talents exclusively to Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, with the debut of his new original series, Beau Knows Outdoors. The weekly half-hour series premieres October 6 at 10:30 pm EST.

Hosting his first television series, Turner, the son of CNN founder and philanthropist Ted Turner, promises viewers a new type of outdoors program focusing not only on world-class hunting and fishing, but land conservation and management issues as he oversees Turner Enterprises’ more than two million acres. Beau Knows Outdoors will also have a strong focus on youth participation and recruitment.

Beau Knows Outdoors blends Beau’s passions—world-class hunting, land management/conservation and youth participation—for a unique television experience. The show will give viewers a front-row seat as Beau travels throughout the country managing his family’s two million-plus acres of land and embarks on world-class hunting and fishing expeditions – usually with family and friends in tow, including his famous father. Along the way, Beau Knows Outdoors pursues and highlights the importance of land management and conservation, and he shines a light on the importance of youth outdoors involvement and recruitment.

“This is one of the most ambitious and eagerly anticipated projects in the history of our network,” said Gavin Harvey, CEO of Sportsman Channel. “As the leader in outdoor television programming, we are always looking for unique content for our passionate viewers. We have found that, and more, with Beau Turner and his new series. We are pulling out all the stops with aerial shots of Turner’s Ranches, which have never been seen on TV before. This is truly a ‘behind-the-scenes’ experience that outdoor enthusiasts and fans of the Turner family will enjoy.”

“My ultimate goal is to get young people out hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking or just playing in the mud – away from their computers and video games and into nature. This show has given me a platform to reach a broader audience with that message,” said Beau Turner. “Throughout the show, I’m out in the field talking about everything from our work with endangered species, to wildlife management to the crucial role sportsmen play in protecting our environment and conserving our natural resources.”

The first episode starts with Beau at the Turner’s Flying D Ranch in Montana in pursuit of monster bull elk. He also takes viewers on a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center in Tallahassee, Fla., where his work really comes to life. In episode four, viewers will travel to Argentina with Beau in search of Red Stag, as well as the Russian Boar. In future episodes, Beau’s father, Ted, will also join the crew in pursuit of his passions – fishing and quail hunting.

Each episode will also feature a “Beau Knows” segment in which he’ll talk about hot-button outdoors issues, including property management and conservation, youth recruitment/participation, embracing adventure, endangered species populations and conservation, to name a few.

ABOUT BEAU TURNER: Beau Turner is involved in numerous charitable organizations related to environmental conservation and preservation around the world. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Turner Endangered Species Fund and is the Director of Natural Resources and Biodiversity for Turner Enterprises, Inc.,. Among Beau’s challenges is the directive to balance a strong concern and ethic for environmental protection with several for-profit ventures, including the largest bison operation in the world. He serves as a Trustee for the Turner Foundation, Inc., a private family foundation that focuses on environmental and population-related causes, and serves on the boards of the Jane Smith Turner Foundation, the Captain Planet Foundation, the Wetlands America Trust and the Peregrine Fund. He is also a council member for the Jim Range Conservation Fund, and also works closely with numerous outdoors and environmental groups. Beau’s greatest passion is getting young people outdoors and excited about nature and the environment. To help achieve this goal, he founded the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center (BTYCC) near his home in Florida in 2008. The BTYCC is a place where children are encouraged to be active outdoors. They learn about conservation, interact with nature, acquire fishing, archery, hunting and camping skills and study alternative energy sources (the center is powered primarily by solar panels). Currently, Beau is working on growing the youth center concept and developing the BTYCC into a model for similar centers nationwide.

SPORTSMAN CHANNEL: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Sportsman Channel

Hamburg, PA –-(Ammoland.com)-  This week on “Doug Koenig’s Championship Season,” Doug heads to the heartland and competes at the National Action Pistol Championship in Columbia, Missouri.

Join Doug, behind the scenes, as he prepares for and competes at the “richest handgun tournament in the world.”

No other match, in the world, calls for the precision shooting that Bianchi Cup requires. Watch Doug work his way through this high pressure, exacting event and see if he can take back his Bianchi “crown.”

What is Doug Koenig’s Championship Season (DKCS)?

DKCS follows the path that Doug Koenig travels during his shooting and hunting year. Doug is regarded as the “World’s Best All-Around Shooter” and his record as a competitive shooter is unmatched. Doug takes those shooting skills and competes at national and world class events. Doug also takes those same “championship” skills and applies them to his hunting adventures – with the “precision” approach. Doug is an avid hunter, and on DKCS, Doug hunts in some of the most exotic places on the planet – and in some places that are not as exotic. From a “stag” hunt in New Zealand to a whitetail adventure in Illinois, Doug will keep it exciting as he takes the viewers into the wild with him.

DKCS will also feature tips from Doug in the areas of shooting and hunting. Proper shooting techniques, hunting preparation tips, and “hasty” shooting positions are just a few of the many lessons that will be talked about by the show host – Doug Koenig.

For more information about Doug Koenig’s Championship Season, visit us at: www.DougKoenigsChampionshipSeason.com or www.dougkoenig.com AND on Facebook at Doug Koenig’s Championship Season – TV show

Sportsman Channel Airtimes

• Mondays 4:30pm
• Wednesdays 6:30am
• Saturdays 9:30pm
• All times EST

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud to introduce a new series dedicated solely to the hunting of, conservation of, and education of bears with The Bear Whisperer.

The series will show viewers why bears are one of the most misunderstood big game animals in North America.

The Bear Whisperer

No hunting over bait on this show, The Bear Whisperer with Blaine Anthony will focus on different hunting techniques, such as spot and stalk and even calling. Catch the debut of The Bear Whisperer Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. EST.

Host Blaine Anthony is a familiar face to Sportsman Channel viewers with his current show, North American Safari.

“I have been hunting bears for 20 years and words can’t describe how excited I am about this new series,” said Anthony. “Viewers will get much more than just bear hunting. I’m also going to focus on conservation efforts, including the relocation of a family of bears from a campground, as we as enter bear dens in the winter with a team of biologists.”

The Bear Whisperer will take on the look and feel of a “mini-series” style show. The show takes a chronological journey through an entire “bear” year, starting in the spring. “Viewers will come away with a greater understanding of the world of bears and bear hunting,” said Anthony.

The 13-week season escalates to a two-part series on bear attacks that will educate viewers as to why bears attack. It will include captivating video of multiple bear attacks as well as stories from survivors.

Blain Anthony was a registered bear hunting guide for 12 years with hundreds of successful hunts to his credit. Anthony has accumulated over 60 successful bear harvests of his own in his hunting career. He has an uncanny ability to track, locate, and understand bear behavior.

To learn more about The Bear Whisperer, visit http://www.bearwhisperertv.com and follow Anthony on Twitter at http://twitter.com/bearwhisperer Like them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/thebearwhisperer

About Nature Productions:
Started in 2005, Nature Productions started its humble beginnings with the show Maine Safari. The now multi-award winning production company has produced and edited over a dozen shows for multiple outdoor television networks. Nature Productions has been staying behind the scenes creating innovative ideas and programming for over 6 years and continues to be the leader in outdoor production. With 5 editors, 3 closed captioning personal, they are continually proving to be the best value in production for producers in the outdoor industry.

About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is taking viewers of Peterson’s HUNTING Adventures, presented by Federal Premium, on a management hunt that combines jaw dropping excitement with memorable humor.

For the first time in the five season history of their show, all four hosts from Petersen’s HUNTING Adventures join together for an unforgettable management deer hunt in South Texas. Hosts Craig Boddington, Kevin Steele, Mike Schoby and Greg Rodriquez made the most of this unique five-day hunt by harvesting three impressive bucks. You can watch this one-of-a-kind reunion on Sunday, September 25 at 8:30 pm EST.

The weather was a slightly on the warm side for good deer movement, however when it was all said and done, the big “winner” of the group was Rodriquez as he tagged a 12-point buck with his rifle. Generally, there is an 8-point max on a management hunt, however this particular ranch allowed10-points or better – as long as the buck was at least five and half years or older. Steele and Schoby also enjoyed success as they each “bagged” a buck from their stands.

“The idea behind the Deer Camp episode was to get myself and my co-hosts Craig Boddington, Mike Schoby and Greg Rodriquez on a hunt together for the first time,” said Kevin Steele, co-host. “One deer camp, four hosts, five days – what could possibly go wrong? Deer Camp is our salute to a time-honored tradition among American males. It pre-dates poker nights and tailgate parties.”

Not only did this prodigious group harvest three impressive bucks, but they also tagged one javalina and one hog – both with a ten point crossbows.

This memorable hunt would not be complete without some good old fashion “shenanigans” between friends. One example of their fun will show Schoby’s whitetail deer pencil puppet head that dangles outside the blind while the camera is recording. Another moment of levity came when Boddington and Steele sing “kumbaya” around the camp – just a couple of many funny moments in Petersen’s Hunting.

Petersen’s HUNTING Adventures is in its sixth season on the air as one of America’s favorite hunting shows. Travel the globe in search of the world’s most sought-after big game trophies with Petersen’s HUNTING experts’ Craig Boddington, Kevin Steele, Dick Metcalf, Mike Schoby and Greg Rodriquez.

To learn more about Petersen’s HUNTING Adventures visit, http://www.petersenshunting.com/tv/ Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HuntingMag Become a Fan on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/PetersensHuntingMag

About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Outdoorchannel TV

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and TEMECULA, Calif. –-(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced that select programming from the network is now available on Verizon Video from Verizon Wireless.

Verizon Wireless customers can view video of Outdoor Channel’s greatest hunting, fishing and other outdoor adventures while on the go.

Season after season, Outdoor Channel airs action-packed shows that capture the excitement of the great outdoors by taking viewers on the best adventures to the most incredible destinations through the eyes of esteemed talent and renowned celebrities. Full episodes from the following series are available on Verizon Video: “Hunt Masters,” “Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures,” “Jim Zumbo Outdoors,” “Primos TRUTH About Hunting,” “Shooting Gallery,” “Shooting USA,” “The Crush with Lee & Tiffany” and “Ultimate Match Fishing: All-Stars.”

“As the leader in the outdoor entertainment space, Outdoor Channel continues to identify growth opportunities to share the great outdoors with a broader audience across the variety of platforms available through our distribution partners,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. “Our popular content is already available through top cable, satellite and telco providers, and we’re thrilled to expand our offerings with Verizon Video, allowing Verizon Wireless subscribers to further enjoy the great outdoors on their mobile devices.”

“Wireless technology continues to become more integrated into our daily lives and avid Outdoor Channel fans expect to replicate their home viewing experience on the go,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Channel. “We are excited to expand our existing Verizon relationship to provide our content to viewers exactly when they want it.”

Verizon Video offers Verizon Wireless customers access to current TV episodes, live streaming of major sporting and news events, and a high-quality video experience, powered by the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network.

Verizon Video is now available to download from Android Market™ on select 4G LTE and 3G smartphones as well as under the V CAST Video brand on additional handsets. Verizon Video requires a $10 monthly subscription or customers can try the app for a 24-hour period for $3. A data package is required, and the download and use of Verizon Video incurs data usage and will be billed according to the customer’s data package. For more information about Verizon Video, go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/video.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com . To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia .

About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) owns and operates Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company. Outdoor Channel offers programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle and can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic broadband website. Winnercomm Inc. is one of America’s leading and highest quality producers of live sporting events and sports series for cable and broadcast television. Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. also owns and operates the SkyCam and CableCam aerial camera systems which provide dramatic overhead camera angles for major sports events, including college and NFL football. For more information, please visit www.outdoorchannel.com .

Federal Premium Ammunition’s Dangerous Game 2011 Season Premieres

FederalPremium.com

ANOKA, Minn. --(Ammoland.com)- Federal Premium Ammunition’s Dangerous Game TV show premieres Friday, September 16, 2011 on VERSUS. Co-hosts Jeff Rann and Chris Dorsey will be accompanying guests on their once-in-a lifetime hunting experience to try and take down some of the world’s most fearsome animals.

The season is filled with nail-biting moments sure to send chills down the backs of the most elite hunters.

Heart-Pounding Hunts
Episodes will include remarkable hunts for elephant, cape buffalo, lion, leopard, brown bear and much more. The new season will kick off with professional hunter, Jeff Rann, going on an unforgettable elephant hunt in Botswana—alone. Attack survivors will also be sharing vivid details about past hunts. New memorable hunts are sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Watch as these hunters make split second decisions that may be the difference between life and death.

On October 7, Federal Premium Ammunition’s CEO Mark DeYoung goes to Zambia in search of a leopard. Accompanied by Jeff Rann, Mark’s third leopard hunt brought a better outcome than his previous two.

Dangerous Game is scheduled to air every Friday on VERSUS until the end of the year; show times are 2:00 p.m. EST and 7:30 p.m. EST. Check local listings for exact times and additional airings.

To see the full schedule and learn more, go to www.federalpremium.com.

For more information on VERSUS, visit http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/42590084/ns/sports-outdoors/.

About Federal Cartridge Company
Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal Cartridge Company has been providing hunters and shooters with high-quality rimfire, centerfire and shotshell ammunition since 1922. It pioneered the Premium category of ammunition and is part of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturer, ATK Security and Sporting. For more information on Federal, visit www.federalpremium.com.

Mike Stroff of Savage Outdoors Harvest’s an Unforgettable Buck in America’s Heartland

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman is proud to showcase Grigsby Farm, one of the most notable whitetail properties in Illinois, this week on Savage Outdoors.

Host Mike Stroff has canvassed many fertile territories over the years, however, according to Stroff, Grigsby farm is a “cut-above” the rest for whitetail hunting in the Midwest. This unforgettable hunt is one Stroff will never forget as he tagged an 8-point buck of his lifetime. Watch the event unfold this Thursday, September 15 at 8:30 pm EST.

Grigsby farm is located in Petersburg, Illinois. The well-known farm has consistently turned out some of the largest mature whitetails in the Midwest. To help ensure their chances for results, Stroff arrived a few days early for tree stand scouting. The homework paid dividends as Stroff discovered some very impressive buck signs. The first morning of the hunt provided ideal conditions – temperature of 25 degrees with a perfect wind for the tree stand location.

“We rattled one time and the buck came right into us at 20 yards,” said Mike Stroff, host, Savage Outdoors. “I made the most of my opportunity and harvested the largest 8-point buck I have ever taken. Over the years, I have tagged some of my biggest bucks at Grigsby and my largest buck to date. It was a perfect morning with a heavy frost in the rut, and a little calling is what sealed the deal on this buck!”

Savage Outdoors: Come along with hosts Mike Stroff, Jamie & Jacob Satterfield and the rest of the pro-staff of Savage Outdoors as they capture some of the best big game hunts in North America on film! Savage Outdoors series will detail the full experience of the hunt from start to finish. This is no regular hunting show; you will experience everything the hosts and guests go through as they pursue big game. From deciding where to go, choosing the outfitters, traveling, scouting, and the hunting experience, you will see it all watching Savage Outdoors. Our mission is to show you different hunts all over the country that anyone can do.

Mike Stroff was born on Camp Lejeune Marine Corp base in Jacksonville, NC. He started in the outdoor industry at a very young age. His family owned and operated Flatwoods Outfitters, which was a shooting complex for rifle, pistol, shotgun, and also had 3D archery ranges. During his college years at East Carolina University, Mike spent his summers working at the lodge learning the ins and outs of the commercial hunting business.

To learn more about Savage Outdoors, visit http://savageoutdoors.tv and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Savage-Outdoors-TV/195704103779569?sk=wall

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities.  Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Benelli On Assignment

They travel to the South Texas brush county of Sarco Creek Ranch, near the historic town of Goliad, Texas.

Joining Coogan and McKelvain on this “run & gun” style hunt is NWTF’s Turkey Country editor, Karen Lee and SHE Outdoor Apparel owner, Pam Zaitz.

Completing this group of experienced turkey hunters is Hazel Creek Taxidermist and expert turkey hunter, Cally Morris.

Watch as the hunters zero in on multiple gobblers with Benelli’s brand new Super Vinci shotgun.

Benelli On Assignment Travels to Texas for Turkey

Tension builds and turkey tempers flare when the birds come to the call and approach the authentic Hazel Creek mounted decoys with intention of inflicting pain and injury on the hapless real-life forms.

Now in its fifth season, BOA teams host, Joe Coogan with nationally recognized writers and photographers from top outdoor publications to field test and showcase Benelli USA products at top hunting spots around the world. BOA presents the very finest in hunting adventure.

Tune in to Outdoor Channel to see BOA airing Mondays at 8 am (EST) and 1:30 pm and repeated on Saturdays at 11:30 am (EST). Below are listed show titles and guests appearing on this season’s BOA TV show.

2011 Show Line Up:

Click the link to watch BOA’s Season 5 Trailer http://tiny.cc/v16gd

• Texas Turkey #1 – Karen Lee, Editor (Turkey Country)
• Texas Whitetail at Greystone Castle #3 – Joseph Von Benedikt, Editor (Shooting Times)
• Texas Turkey #2 – Becky Lou Lacock, Outdoor Writer (Game & Fish Magazine)
• Montana Mule Deer – Greg Thomas, Field Editor (Big Sky Journal)
• Botswana Lechwe/Eland/Zebra – Mark Keefe, Editor (American Rifleman)
• Texas Whitetail at Greystone Castle #1 – Clay Chandler, Guest (Sporting Classics)
• Texas Whitetail at Greystone Castle #2 – Matt Coffey, Managing Editor (Sporting Classics)
• Botswana Impala/Wildebeest/Gemsbok – Mark Keefe, Editor (American Rifleman), Bob Williams, Outdoor Writer (Petersen’s Hunting)
• New Mexico Pronghorn – J. Guthrie, Field Editor (Petersen’s Hunting Magazine)
• Texas Whitetail at Stasney’s Cook Ranch – Jim Wilson, Senior Field Editor (American Hunter)

For the latest Benelli TV news and product information visit www.benelliusa.com and www.benellitv.com

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of Outdoor Channel HD on XFINITY TV from Comcast.

XFINITY customers in the nation’s 8th largest market can now enjoy a broad range of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road, conservation and adventure entertainment in stunning widescreen clarity.

To celebrate the HD launch of the network timed to the upcoming hunting season, Outdoor Channel and XFINITY have teamed up for the second year in a row with the Atlanta Braves to host its pregame “Fields & Reels Outdoorsman Night” expo on Saturday, August 20th from 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. in the Monument Grove area. Willie Robertson, star of Outdoor Channel’s “Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour” and “Benelli Presents Duck Commander,” will headline the event with appearances by former Braves players to celebrate the night with area hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. In partnership with XFINITY, the network will offer activities and prizes at a co-branded booth prior to the Braves vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks game at Turner Field.

“We couldn’t be more excited about extending our partnership with Comcast in Atlanta and commemorating the occasion with the Atlanta Braves and area outdoor enthusiasts,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel.

“Thanks to the Atlanta Braves and the success of last year’s event, we’re able to bring two of America’s favorite pastimes together for both outdoor enthusiasts and sports fans to enjoy,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Channel. “We are especially thankful to Comcast for giving Outdoor Channel the opportunity to further interact and engage with our viewers.”

“The Outdoor Channel HD addition is yet another example of the company’s larger commitment to deliver more content choices to our customers through our XFINITY service. Our subscribers will not only be entertained by the channel’s powerful programming lineup, but they will get the opportunity to celebrate the outdoor lifestyle with some of the network’s leading talent at the ‘Fields & Reels Outdoorsman Night’ expo,” said McKnight Brown, Vice President of Marketing, Comcast Atlanta Region.

Visit the Outdoor Channel/Comcast booth at the expo for raffles and promotional giveaways. Tickets for the Atlanta Braves vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks game are available at a discounted price with the promo code: OUTDOOR at www.braves.com/outdoorsman.

“Buck Commander” is a reality-based TV show that follows Willie, aka “Boss Hogg,” and current and former Major League Baseball superstars Chipper Jones, Ryan Langerhans, Adam LaRoche and Tom “Tombo” Martin from batting practice to bow practice and from in-the-field to the outfield. Every episode highlights the camaraderie, comedy and antics of the six co-owners of the Buck Commander company, where the end of baseball season is only the beginning.

“Benelli Presents Duck Commander” takes viewers behind the scenes of the Duck Commander Company and invites them to meet the Robertsons – the first family of duck hunting. Hidden away in the Louisiana backwater the Duckmen have remained illusive and mysterious for three decades. Benelli provides a glimpse of the action as the Robertsons hunt through the season while staking their claim as the world’s greatest duck hunters.

“Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour” airs on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. ET, and “Benelli Presents Duck Commander” airs on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. ET and Sundays at 5:00 p.m. ET – only on Outdoor Channel.

Outdoor Channel HD is now available in Atlanta on XFINITY Channel 758 as part of the Digital Preferred and Sports & Entertainment tiers.

About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) owns and operates Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in outdoor TV, and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company. Outdoor Channel offers programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle and can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic broadband website. Winnercomm Inc. is one of America’s leading and highest quality producers of live sporting events and sports series for cable and broadcast television. Winnercomm also owns and operates the patented Skycam and CableCam aerial camera systems which provide dramatic overhead camera angles for major sports events, including college and NFL football. For more information, please visit www.outdoorchannel.com.

About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Everything is BIGGER in Texas!

This weekend’s Texas Trophy Hunter’s Extravaganza is certainly BIG and Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud to showcase two of the networks top talent on August 5-7 at the Reliant Center.

Sportsman Channel invites attendees to visit booth #1029 for a Meet and Greet with Sportsman Channel’s Pig Man of Pig Man, The Series and Dr. James Kroll of Dr. Deer.

Additionally, attendees can enter to win an HD Home Theater system.

The 2011 Texas Trophy Hunter’s Extravaganza is the Granddaddy of all Texas hunting shows and will feature the latest in deer hunting equipment, hunting accessories, hunting clothing, rifles, knives, archery and more hunting gear.

2011 Texas Trophy Hunter’s Extravaganza
Reliant Center
1 Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054
http://www.ttha.com/HuntersExtravaganza/tabid/70/Default.aspx

Show Dates/Hours

• Friday, August 5 3 PM – 9 PM CST
• Saturday, August 6 9 AM – 7PM CST
• Sunday, August 7 10 AM – 5PM CST

Activities

• Autograph Signing/Free Hat Giveaway
• Pig Man will sign autographs at the Sportsman Channel booth (#1029) from 11 am – 2 pm on Saturday, August 6
• Dr. Deer (Dr. James Kroll) is hosting giving seminars all weekend and signing autographs.

To learn more, visit http://www.ttha.com

About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American sportsman, is proud to showcase one of the networks top talent at this weekend’s Atlanta Buckarama trade show at the Atlanta Exposition Center, August 5-7.

Attendees must visit Sportsman Channel’s booth (#279) to share their hunting stories and get autographs from Gordon Whittington of North America Whitetail and Max Rowe and Buck Buchanan from Just Killin’ Time. Additionally, attendees can enter to win an HD Home Theater system, valued at $2,000.

A film crew will capture the excitement of Buckrama by interviewing seminar guests and attendees Saturday afternoon, which will air on Xfinity on Demand local in Atlanta.

To watch the Buckarama footage and Sportsman on Demand, Atlanta Xfinity customers simply click the “On Demand” button on their remote and find “Get Local ATL.” Sportsman Channel is listed under “Sports.”

2011 Atlanta Buckarama
3650 Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30354

http://www.gwf.org/events/atlantabuckarama.aspx

Parking is Free

Show Dates/Hours

• Friday, August 5 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. EST.
• Saturday, August 6 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. EST.
• Sunday, August 7 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST.

Activities

• Autograph Signing / Hat giveaway
• Gordon Whittington of North American Whitetail – Meet and Greet at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 6
• Max Rowe & Buck Buchanan of Just Killin’ Time – Meet and Greet at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 5 and 2 pm on Sunday, August 7.

To learn more about, visit http://tiny.cc/buckarama and on Facebook at http://tiny.cc/75y87

About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Doug Koenig's Championship Season

AmmoLand Gun News

Hamburg, PA --(Ammoland.com)- This week on “Doug Koenig’s Championship Season,” Doug travels to a land of beauty – the south island of New Zealand – and embarks on an exciting “stag” hunt.

Travel with Doug as he takes his world class shooting skills to the other side of the world. The scenery is tremendous as Doug hunts in a new setting that tests all of his hunting skills.

What is Doug Koenig’s Championship Season (DKCS)?
DKCS follows the path that Doug Koenig travels during his shooting and hunting year. Doug is regarded as the “World’s Best All-Around Shooter” and his record as a competitive shooter is unmatched. Doug takes those shooting skills and competes at national and world class events.

Doug also takes those same “championship” skills and applies them to his hunting adventures – with the “precision” approach. Doug is an avid hunter, and on DKCS, Doug hunts in some of the most exotic places on the planet – and in some places that are not as exotic. From a “stag” hunt in New Zealand to a whitetail adventure in Illinois, Doug will keep it exciting as he takes the viewers into the wild with him.

DKCS will also feature tips from Doug in the areas of shooting and hunting. Proper shooting techniques, hunting preparation tips, and “hasty” shooting positions are just a few of the many lessons that will be talked about by the show host – Doug Koenig.

For more information about Doug Koenig’s Championship Season, visit us at: www.DougKoenigsChampionshipSeason.com or www.dougkoenig.com

Sportsman Channel Airtimes

• Mondays 4:30pm
• Wednesdays 6:30am
• Saturdays 9:30pm
• All times EST