Outdoor Channel Reveals The Nominees For The 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel (NASDAQ: OUTD), America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, today unveiled the slate of nominees for its 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards, the most popular and longstanding outdoor television awards ceremony in the country.

Being held on January 19, 2012 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas during the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), the Golden Moose Awards honor the producers and on-air talent from Outdoor Channel’s industry-leading programming.

This year’s Golden Moose Awards will be hosted by Michael Waddell of Outdoor Channel’s “Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell” and “Bone Collector.” The show will also include a performance from one of country music’s most popular bands, Zac Brown Band. The group’s lead singer, Zac Brown, is a lifelong outdoorsman and was featured on Outdoor Channel’s hit show “Fear No Evil,” which is nominated for two accolades at this year’s awards ceremony. Zac’s newest show – “Red Arrow” – can be seen exclusively on Outdoor Channel in 2012.

New in 2012, Outdoor Channel will stream the Golden Moose Awards on OutdoorChannel.com live, allowing audiences from around the country and around the world to tune-in to this highly anticipated event. Outdoor Channel will also be tweeting updates from the event and plans to broadcast the 2012’s Golden Moose Awards on the network as a special in February.

“The Golden Moose Awards recognize the creative achievements of our quality outdoor programming, and the talented personalities and skilled production work that bring these shows to life,” said Tom Hornish, COO at Outdoor Channel.

“This year’s ceremony is the only place that fans will find so many of today’s biggest outdoor celebrities, like Ted Nugent, Shawn Michaels, Joe Mantegna, Craig Morgan and more, all on one stage. It’s sure to be a must-see event!”

Several of the highly coveted “Fan Favorite” accolades will be awarded at the event. Fan Favorites are determined by more than 18,000 viewers who choose from the following five categories: Best Host(s), Best Fishing Series, Best Hunting Series, Best New Series and Best Overall Series.

The nominees in all categories and Fan Favorite Finalists for the 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards are…

BEST OVERALL:

• The Best of the West
• BioLogic & Drury’s Wildlife Obsession
• Bone Collector
• Bow Madness
• The Choice with Ralph & Vicki
• Driven with Pat and Nicole
• Benelli Presents Duck Commander
• Fear No Evil
• MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories
• Jim Shockey’s The Professionals
• Primos Truth About Hunting
• Shawn Michaels’ MRA
• Trev Gowdy’s Monster Fish

BEST BIG GAME:

• Beretta’s Wild and Raw
• Beyond the Hunt
• Bone Collector
• Bow Madness
• Buck Commander Protected UA
• Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
• Driven with Pat and Nicole
• Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
• Primitive Instinct
• Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell
• Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild
• Trophy Hunters TV
• Wildgame Nation

BEST DEER:

• Beyond the Hunt
• Bone Collector
• Cabela’s Ultimate Adventures
• Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
• Driven with Pat and Nicole
• Hunt Masters
• Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
• Legends of the Fall
• Moultrie’s The Hit List
• Primitive Instinct
• Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell
• Shawn Michaels’ MRA

BEST SHOW OPEN:

• Beretta’s Wild and Raw
• The Best of the West
• Bone Collector
• Buccaneers & Bones
• Cabela’s Ultimate Adventures
• Driven with Pat and Nicole
• Ford’s Fishing Frontiers
• MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories
• Jim Shockey’s The Professionals

BEST BIRD HUNTING:

• Bone Collector
• Benelli Presents Duck Commander
• Ducks Unlimited
• Friends of NRA
• Headhunters TV
• Pheasants Forever

BEST SHOOTING SPORTS:

• American Rifleman
• Gun Nuts
• MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories
• Shooting Gallery
• Shooting USA

BEST OFF-ROAD:

• Destination Polaris
• Dirt Trax Television
• Fisher’s ATV World
• Friends of NRA
• Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures

BEST TURKEY:

• Addicted to the Outdoors
• Beyond the Hunt
• Buck Commander Protected by UA
• Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
• Hunting the Country
• Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell
• Tecomate Whitetail Nation

BEST FISHING:

• Jimmy Big Time
• Trev Gowdy’s Monster Fish
• Ultimate Match Fishing
• Wanna’ Go Fishing
• Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show

BEST CONSERVATION:

• Buccaneers & Bones
• Ducks Unlimited
• Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
• Jim Shockey’s The Professionals
• Shawn Michaels’ MRA
• Team Elk
• Wardens

BEST COMMERCIAL:

• Archers Choice – Ameristep
• Benelli – Super Size It
• Chevy Tahoe – Ducks
• Ram Outdoorsman
• Russell Outdoors
• Scent Shield
• Scentblocker – Livewire

BEST EDUCATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL:

• American Rifleman
• BioLogic & Drury’s Wildlife Obsession
• Buccaneers & Bones
• Buckmasters Whitetail Magazine
• Benelli Presents Duck Commander
• Friends of NRA
• MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories
• Shooting USA

BEST BLOOPER/OUTTAKE:

• Addicted to the Outdoors
• Archers Choice with Ralph & Vicki
• Buckmasters Whitetail Magazine
• Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
• Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
• Jimmy Big Time
• Moultrie’s The Hit List

BEST VIDEOGRAPHY:

• Beyond the Hunt
• Bone Collector
• Driven with Pat and Nicole
• Benelli Presents Duck Commander
• Fear No Evil
• Headhunters TV
• Jim Shockey’s The Professionals
• Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
• Pheasants Forever
• Team Elk

BEST SOUND DESIGN:

• The Best of the West
• Buck Commander Protected UA
• Driven with Pat and Nicole
• Shawn Michaels’ MRA
• Young Blood
• Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show

BEST GRAPHICS:

• Buck Commander Protected by UA
• Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
• Gold Fever
• Shawn Michaels’ MRA
• Team Elk

BEST ONLINE ORIGINAL SERIES:

• Babes with Bullets
• boonDocs
• Camo Gourmet
• Hook Shots
• Michael Bane Video Podcast

FAN FAVORITE FINALISTS

FAN FAVORITE FISHING SERIES:

• The Bassmasters
• Bill Dance Saltwater
• Speargun Hunter

FAN FAVORITE HOST(S):

• Archer’s Choice with Ralph & Vicki – Ralph& Vicki Cianciarulo
• Bone Collector – Michael Waddell, Travis “T-Bone” Turner, Nick Mundt
• Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild –Ted & Shemane Nugent

FAN FAVORITE HUNTING SERIES:

• Archer’s Choice with Ralph & Vicki
• Bone Collector
• Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild

FAN FAVORITE NEW SERIES IN 2011:

• Friends of NRA
• MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories
• Team Elk

FAN FAVORITE BEST OVERALL SERIES:

• Archer’s Choice with Ralph & Vicki
• Bone Collector
• Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild

To view winners from last year’s event, please visit: http://www.outdoorchannel.com/Hunting/News/Outdoor-Channel-Unveils-the-Winners-of-the-11th-Annual-Golden-Moose-Awards.aspx .

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.

Friends Of NRA Television Show Is Back For Season 2

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The second season of Outdoor Channel’s new hit Friends of NRA TV show debuts on Sunday, January 1 at 10:00 pm Eastern Time.

The show follows the adventures of champion shooter Jessie Harrison and retired baseball player Matt Duff as they delve into the inner workings of Friends of NRA, a multi-million dollar grassroots fundraising program.

During the ten episode season, Matt and Jessie will travel across the United States and explore the impact the Friends of NRA program and NRA Foundation grants have on local communities.

This season’s exciting journey begins in Las Vegas where Matt and Jessie meet the people who truly consider themselves Friends of NRA.

“The show will familiarize more people with Friends of NRA while showcasing the effects the money raised has on the shooting world,” said Kyle Weaver, Director of NRA’s Field Operations Division. “Matt and Jessie are great ambassadors for the Friends of NRA program.”

Friends of NRA is a grassroots fund-raising program dedicated to raising money and fostering community involvement for shooting programs across the country. One hundred percent of the net proceeds raised at Friends of NRA events go to qualified local, state, and national programs. Working with the NRA’s field staff, thousands of volunteers nationwide participate in the program by organizing committees and planning events in their communities. Since its creation more than 14,000 events have been held, reaching over 2.5 million attendees and raising over $180 million dollars for The NRA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Visit the show’s website at www.friendsofnra.tv.

Learn more about Friends of NRA at www.friendsofnra.org. For more information contact Event Services Manager Jeremy Greene at (703) 267-1354 or jgreene@nrahq.org.

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.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, today announced that the network will be offered through the broadly distributed Digital Preferred tier throughout New England communities served by Comcast beginning September 29th.

XFINITY customers in Greater Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts; Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Burlington, Vermont will now have greater access to Outdoor Channel’s popular, high quality hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure programming.

“We are continuing to make Outdoor Channel available to larger audiences across the country. Our move on Comcast systems in Boston, the seventh largest DMA, along with these other key New England markets, follows a number of significant packaging upgrades for our network and provides us with another platform to showcase our preeminent position as the leader in outdoor content,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. “Comcast is a valued partner and we look forward to providing significantly more New England XFINITY subscribers with Outdoor Channel’s popular content as we head into the fall hunting season.”

“Outdoor Channel provides a wide variety of quality outdoor adventure content featuring top industry talent, and viewers, outdoor enthusiasts, and our valued distribution partners continue to recognize us as being a must have network for their higher penetrated tiers,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Channel. “New England is known for its scenic landscapes and for its strong base of dedicated sports and outdoor enthusiasts, and now residents from ‘Beantown’ to Burlington can further embrace the outdoors through our heart pounding adventures.”

“Comcast is committed to providing a wide range of content to suit customer preferences and we are delighted to have Outdoor Channel available to even more of our customers,” said Mark Adamy, vice president of sales and marketing for Comcast’s Greater Boston Region.

Janet Uthman, vice president of sales and marketing for Comcast’s Western New England Region also added, “New Englanders have direct access to some of the nation’s greatest natural resources and are passionate outdoor enthusiasts, and we’re thrilled to provide them with Outdoor Channel’s best-in-class programming.”

Refreshing its programming quarterly with new and returning original series, Outdoor Channel packs its schedule with authentic hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road, adventure and conservation shows, like “Buccaneers And Bones,” “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors,” “The Crush with Lee and Tiffany,” “Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild,” and “Ultimate Match Fishing Presented by Sta-Bil.” The network is also home to the best producers and the biggest on-air celebrities in the outdoor industry. And, because a love of the great outdoors runs deep, frequent appearances are made by world-renowned actors, musicians, athletes and more.

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.

NRA High Power & Custom Guns at Affordable Prices - This Week on Shooting USA

Shooting USA

Shooting USA – The NRA High Power Nationals
It’s the most prestigious shooting match in the world. Camp Perry hosts the High power nationals. Plus a close look at the exotic rifles on the line, the rifles built to withstand the challenge and win. Plus, the Army’s best, and a master of the sport, helps you shoot through the wind.

Shooting USA Profile Les Baer Sr.
Then a Shooting USA Profile of Les Baer, Sr. Thirty Years ago he built 1911s one at a time. Today Les Baer Custom hand fits the most accurate pistols and rifles for shooters, collectors, and Law Enforcement agencies, world-wide. It’s time you met the man who has always figured out how to be the very best. And it’s time you met the Shooting USA Commemorative 1911 – a remarkable value. More Info…

See The TV Promo on You Tube : http://tiny.cc/p125z

Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots – The Kentucky Kid
A six-year-old sharpshooter attempts shots not even pro shooters have pulled off. Little Owen Alexander is pretty much your typical six-year-old, until he takes aim at a target. Then he’s doing the impossible, like it’s no big deal. Plus Bob Munden has changed from guns to knives for his Impossible Shot. Or is that guns and knives?

See the TV Promo on You Tube: http://tiny.cc/xa0zf

Wednesday on Outdoor Channel

The Shooting USA Hour Block:

• Eastern Time: 4:00 PM, 8:30PM, 12:00 Midnight
• Central Time: 3:00 PM, 7:30PM, 11:00 PM
• Mountain Time: 2:00 PM, 6:30PM, 10:00PM
• Pacific Time: 1:00 PM, 5:30PM, 9:00 PM

Shooting USA is now listed as a one hour show in your cable menu.

Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots on Wednesday:

• Eastern Time: 2:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 2:00 AM
• Central Time: 1:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 1:00 AM
• Mountain Time: 12:30 PM, 7:30 PM, Midnight
• Pacific Time: 11:30 AM, 6:30 PM, 11:00 PM

New Facebook Page For Me:
I hit the limit on friends on what has been my personal Facebook page, so I’m converting to a new, unlimited, professional page. And to help get people to find it, I’m offering a Smith & Wesson Emergency Survival Kit with 500 Magnum in a random drawing of all the “likes” for the new page this Sunday.

Here’s the link to get to the new page. http://www.facebook.com/JimScoutten.ShootingUSA

Click the “like” button and you’re in the running to win plus you’ll get news and comment from me in your Facebook news feed.

The Smith & Wesson Gun of the Month:
The question for this week is posted. Find the entry form from the contest notice on the home page of www.ShootingUSA.com. You’ll have until Midnight Pacific Time Wednesday night to enter your last answer and improve your odds of winning the Bodyguard .380.

The Travel Schedule:
John’s back from his weekend at Rock Castle Shooting Center and the AR-15.com Three Gun Match. He’s putting together a story on what he learned as a first time competitor with pistol, rifle and shotgun. From what he’s told me, you’ll want high quality rifle mags for your first event.

This week, Mike Irvine and I will be at Fort Benning working with teams from the Army Marksmanship Unit – USAMU. The forecast is for 98 degrees with major humidity and we’re not working on the indoor ranges.

Best wishes for a great Labor Day holiday weekend.

And I do want to see your American Flags up on September 11.

Jim Scoutten
www.ShootingUSA.com

Larry's Brown Bear close up

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- There are brown bear’s and then there is the Alaskan bear Larry Weishuhn, host of A Hunter’s Life, harvested this week on Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman.

Watch this can’t miss episode of A Hunter’s Life on Wednesday, August 31 at 10 p.m. EST.

Weishuhn and friend/guide, Wayne Woods, head to the coastal region of the Chugach Mountains of Alaska to search for some of the biggest brown bears in the area. After 10 days of hunting for a “big” brown bear, Weishuhn accomplished his hunting dream of taking a10-foot plus “squared” trophy brown bear.

The Alaskan brown bear hunt took time to develop, Weishuhn tells viewers during this episode. He and Woods set up their base camp in an area where there was a big herring spawn. After several days of glassing and stalking different sizes of bears, Weishuhn and Woods spotted “their bear” about 500 yards away. The team eventually moved to within 150 yards where Weishuhn waited patiently for his opportunity.

“I quickly set up my shooting sticks and waited for a decent angle and squeezed the trigger and hit him hard, said Larry Weishuhn, host, A Hunter’s Life. “The bear hardly shuttered as Wayne and I squeezed off two more shots. Moments later we found the bear and it took my breath away by its sheer size. I have finally accomplished taking a monstrous brown bear; it literally brought a tear to my eye.”

This unique Alaskan bear hunting episode of A Hunter’s Life was a long and exhaustive journey for Weishuhn and Woods and essentially involved hunting the bear to exclusion of others. The bear weighed an estimated 1100-1200 pounds and Boone & Crockett scored the bear’s skull at 28 2/8 inches. This could be a record, but the final score will have to wait until after the skull has dried.

For photos and the inside scoop from host, Larry Weishuhn, check out the Sportsman Blog: http://thesportsmanchannel.com/community/blog

To learn more about A Hunter’s Life, visit http://outfitterrating.com and http://larryweishuhntv.com

InterMedia Outdoors: InterMedia Outdoors, Inc. is the largest media company in the outdoor-enthusiast category, exclusively serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts, with the largest network of websites dedicated to hunting, shooting and fishing; a portfolio of 15 magazines including powerful brands such as Petersen’s Hunting, North American Whitetail, Guns&Ammo, In-Fisherman, Fly Fisherman, and Florida Sportsman; syndicated radio programming; 23 market-leading television productions, the largest library of outdoors television programming and Sportsman Channel, the only television network dedicated exclusively to hunting, shooting and fishing.

About:
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Shooting USA

Shooting USA --(Ammoland.com)- Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots – Shooting Blind

Long Bow master Byron Ferguson attempts a 125-yard shot, which would be an Impossible Shot in its own right. But Byron’s doing it totally blind!

Then Jerry Miculek breaks out his big game revolver to show off the power on targets that might be considered “corny.” And, with Jerry, the humor isn’t much different from the targets. Then an Impossible Shots Classic as Bob Munden shares the secret of his success.

See The TV Promo on You Tube

Shooting USA – NRA Adventure Camp – NRA Annual Meeting
First we’re going to The Whittington Center with the next generation, spending two weeks at Adventure Camp. Meet the kids taking their first shots, learning about firearms, and the responsibilities of being safe shooters.

Then we’re in the Steel City – Pittsburgh – for the NRA’s annual meeting and new products show.

Plus, the official Army way to camo-paint your AR, from the Gunsmiths at USAMU.

Wade Bourne on setting your trigger pull, that can make the difference in whether you come home with a trophy.

And Cowboy Mounted Shooters ride to raise money for the troops. More Info…

See the TV Promo Above…

Wednesday on Outdoor Channel

The Shooting USA Hour Block:

• Eastern Time: 4:00 PM, 8:30PM, 12:00 Midnight
• Central Time: 3:00 PM, 7:30PM, 11:00 PM
• Mountain Time: 2:00 PM, 6:30PM, 10:00PM
• Pacific Time: 1:00 PM, 5:30PM, 9:00 PM

Shooting USA is now listed as a one hour show in your cable menu.

Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots on Wednesday:

• Eastern Time: 2:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 2:00 AM
• Central Time: 1:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 1:00 AM
• Mountain Time: 12:30 PM, 7:30 PM, Midnight
• Pacific Time: 11:30 AM, 6:30 PM, 11:00 PM

Join us Wednesday Night for 90 minutes of Shooting USA Shows.

Jim Scoutten
www.ShootingUSA.com

Shooting USA

Shooting USA --(Ammoland.com)- Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots – The Long Distance Top Five

Cisko attempts his ultimate long-range shot: fast draw, from the hip, on the timer, from an unheard-of 100 yards away!

It’s a shot that would double Cisko’s personal best of 50 yards. But will it be enough to get him on the list of all-time best? As Cisko pushes his limits, we’ll count down the greatest long distance shots ever recorded. Classic Shots from Bob, Jerry, Cisko, Randy, and even the Old Sniper will be revisited on this special edition of Impossible Shots.

Shooting USA – The Steel Challenge & NRA Disabled Shooting Clinic
It’s your last chance to see how it’s done, in the high desert of California, before this year’s competion to see who is the fastest in the hand gun version of drag racing. It’s the purest form of gun racing – draw and shoot five steel targets for time. Three days of competition at the Steel Challenge will crown a world champion.

Plus the story of Dr. Richard Gatling and his invention that he thought would put an end to war. But that’s not how it worked out for the famous Gatling that’s now one of History’s Guns.

Then meet the people behind the NRA’s Disabled Shooting Services at a clinic teaching marksmanship for the handicapped. More Info…

See the TV Promo on You Tube

Wednesday on Outdoor Channel – The Shooting USA Hour Block:

• Eastern Time: 4:00 PM, 8:30PM, 12:00 Midnight
• Central Time: 3:00 PM, 7:30PM, 11:00 PM
• Mountain Time: 2:00 PM, 6:30PM, 10:00PM
• Pacific Time: 1:00 PM, 5:30PM, 9:00 PM

Shooting USA is now listed as a one hour show in your cable menu.

Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots on Wednesday:

• Eastern Time: 2:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 2:00 AM
• Central Time: 1:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 1:00 AM
• Mountain Time: 12:30 PM, 7:30 PM, Midnight
• Pacific Time: 11:30 AM, 6:30 PM, 11:00 PM

Join us Wednesday Night for 90 minutes of Shooting USA Shows.

Travel This Week:
We’re in the air and on the road to the desert north of Los Angeles for coverage of this year’s World Speed Championships, The Steel Challenge. Jerry’s ready to match his speed with a revolver against the fastest semi auto shooters. Plus the rest of the Smith & Wesson pro team will compete, including the newest member, Trevor Baucom, drawing and shooting from his wheelchair. It’s three days of “bang and clang” racing on five steel targets for the fastest times.

Changes for the Gun of the Month Contest:
We’ve changed the location of the entry form. The only way to find it is to enter from the contest info posted on the home page at ShootingUSA.com.

Do not bother bookmarking the entry form. It won’t be where you marked it next week.

We making the changes to eliminate links from a number of Sweepstakes websites that have been bringing in players who know nothing about Shooting USA and Smith & Wesson. Play through the home page and your odds of winning will be that much better.

Benelli On Assignment Tackles New Mexico Pronghorn

Benelli On Assignment

ACCOKEEK, MD --(Ammoland.com)- This week Benelli On Assignment (BOA) host, Joe Coogan and outdoor writer, J. Guthrie, team up to tackle the challenges of New Mexico’s two-day pronghorn antelope season with Rim Rock Ranch Outfitters’ owner and guide, Kirk Kelso and his wife Roxy.

Joining the group to hunt with Roxy is Donna Boddington.

New Mexico, called the “Land of Enchantment,” is known for excellent quality trophies as well as its rich natural beauty and history.

The three hunters all use Benelli R1 rifles in .30-06 to hunt New Mexico’s “prairie speedsters.” Two days of walking and crawling eventually brought everyone to within shooting distance of their respective bucks.

Be sure to see this week’s exciting hunt and read more about it in Guthrie’s article in the October 2011 issue of Petersen’s Hunting Magazine.

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 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

• New Mexico Pronghorn – J. Guthrie, Field Editor (Petersen’s Hunting Magazine)
• Texas Whitetail at Stasney’s Cook Ranch – Jim Wilson, Field Editor (American Hunter)
• Texas Turkey #1 – Becky Lou Lacock, Outdoor Writer (Game & Fish Magazine)
• Texas Whitetail at Greystone Castle #3 – Joseph Von Benedikt, Editor (Shooting Times)
• Texas Turkey #2 – Karen Lee, Editor (Turkey Country)
• 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)

About:
Headquartered in Accokeek, MD, Benelli USA offers the largest selection of semi-automatic shotguns in the world, as well as a variety of fine products from Franchi, Stoeger, A. Uberti, and Stoeger Airguns. The company has built a solid reputation for producing high quality, durable products with their commitment to reliable function, efficient styling and mechanical precision. For more information visit the Benelli USA web site at www.benelliusa.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.

Mark Keefe, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman

Benelli USA

ACCOKEEK, MD --(Ammoland.com)- This week on BOA, host Joe Coogan returns to his old stomping grounds in the classic big game country of Botswana.

Joining him is Mark Keefe, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, who hunts for Africa’s most ubiquitous antelope—the Southern impala with an Uberti 1885 High-Wall in .45-70 with Federal’s Fusion ammo.

Stalking an impala with a High-Wall among the islands and flood plains of the Okavango proves to be an interesting hunt for Keefe.

Next, the party moves to the dryness of the Kalahari Desert where outdoor writer, Robert Parvin Williams hunts Botswana’s Kalahari Desert searching for the giant oryx, also known as the gemsbok. He also tackles the challenge with an Uberti 1885 single-shot chambered in .45-70.

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:

• 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, Field Editor (American Hunter)
• Texas Turkey #1-Becky Lou Lacock, Outdoor Writer (Game & Fish Magazine)
• Texas Whitetail at Greystone Castle #3- Joseph Von Benedikt, Editor (Shooting Times)
• Texas Turkey #2-Karen Lee, Editor (Turkey Country)
• 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)

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

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in Outdoor TV, has signed on as a Pinnacle-level sponsor for the 2012 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show.

The SHOT Show is owned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, and is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions.

The show is the largest of its kind in the world, attracting nearly 60,000 attendees and more than 1,600 companies exhibiting firearms, ammunition, outdoor apparel, law enforcement, optics, cutlery and related products and services.

Outdoorchannel TV

Outdoor Channel offers popular programming that captures the authentic excitement of the hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road, adventure and conservation lifestyles. The national cable network takes viewers across the country and around the world, sharing unmatched thrills and adventures through the eyes of esteemed outdoor personalities and the industry’s top celebrities. It can be viewed on multiple platforms, including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as online via OutdoorChannel.com.

“This marks the second year in a row Outdoor Channel has stepped up to become a top-tier sponsor of the SHOT Show, reflecting the network’s commitment to the outdoor industry and all that the industry’s premier trade show stands for,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

Outdoor Channel’s sponsorship includes being the official title sponsor of NSSF’s State of the Industry Event, badge holders and information and navigation stations, plus signage, advertising and celebrity autograph advantages.

“We’re proud of our longstanding partnership with the NSSF and as a pinnacle-level sponsor of the 2012 SHOT Show, we look forward to providing another platform for outdoor enthusiasts to connect with Outdoor Channel’s popular content and leading personalities,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel.

“We’re committed to finding innovative ways to engage with our loyal base of fans and partners. By actively participating in high-profile industry events such as SHOT Show, we are able to reinforce our definitive leadership role as the principal media and entertainment brand for outdoor enthusiasts nationwide. Stay tuned for more information on the exciting elements planned for this year’s show.”

Outdoor Channel’s prime headquarters at SHOT Show will be in Bassano meeting rooms 2601-2505 in the Venetian Hotel adjoining the Sands Expo Convention Center. Outdoor Channel’s booth will be L-215 in the Sands Lobby on the upper level.

The SHOT Show will run January 17-20 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas. Learn more about the show at www.shotshow.org.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Learn about the Foundation’s history at www.nssf.org/50.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of Outdoor Channel HD, which captures the sights, sounds and thrill of the network’s popular programming with razor-sharp clarity in widescreen format, on Comcast Xfinity TV systems in the Houston market.

Effective immediately, Comcast subscribers in Houston will have access to the ultimate outdoor adventure entertainment available on TV, in HD.

“Comcast continues to be a great partner for us, and we’re excited to extend the reach of our Outdoor Channel brand in Houston,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. “This agreement is a tremendous step forward in serving local outdoorsmen and women who are more engaged and invested in our brand than ever.”

“Offering a greater depth and crispness to our already unparalleled scenic lineup, Outdoor Channel HD is revolutionizing the way audiences watch outdoor content,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Channel. “Our entrance into Houston – a top 10 DMA – is an integral part of our broader HD distribution strategy, which continues to see solid growth.”

“Comcast customers in Houston will be the first to enjoy Outdoor Channel in high definition,” said Michael Bybee, spokesperson for Comcast Houston. “We look forward to offering Outdoor Channel HD’s compelling outdoor lifestyle programming in pristine quality through our Xfinity service, and activating the interests of area hunters, anglers and other outdoorsmen seeking to dually be entertained and informed.”

Outdoor Channel HD is now available as part of Comcast’s Digital Preferred HD tier on Channel 708. The network’s linear channel is also available on Channel 115 throughout the region.

Each season, Outdoor Channel airs the highest quality outdoor action adventure programming that captures the excitement of the great outdoors through the eyes of esteemed talent and renowned celebrities. The network’s third quarter programming lineup includes new shows, like: “MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories” with actor and gun enthusiast Joe Mantegna; “Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors,” featuring some of the biggest names in NASCAR, like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick; “Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures” with WWE Legend and Hall of Famer; and “Mudslingers” with rising country music star Colt Ford. In addition, several brand new episodes of the network’s smash hits have returned, such as: “Benelli Presents Duck Commander,” “Bone Collector,” “Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour,” “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors,” “Jim Shockey’s The Professionals,” “The Crush with Lee & Tiffany” and “Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell.”

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.

Outdoorchannel TV

Ray City, GA --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel Outfitters is proud to announce its partnership with krugerfarms.com, an online hunting and fishing equipment retailer, to create a one-stop-shop for the best hunting and fishing gear.

This partnership will now provide outdoor enthusiasts with all the necessary equipment they need in order to have a successful adventure in the great outdoors!

“It was evident early on that our two companies shared a common goal— to provide easily accessible information about outdoor gear and outfitting services that will bring success to our customers in the field or on the water,” said Don Nelson, President and CEO of krugerfarms.com.

“It’s great to work with a group of people with the same outdoor passion and commitment to staying ahead of the ever changing outdoor market.”

This unique shopping experience, available through the Outdoor Channel Outfitters Online Store, and powered by krugerfarms.com is simple: to eliminate the confusion and frustration while buying hunting and fishing equipment. Outdoor enthusiasts will only find products and brands that krugerfarms.com’s expert guides rely on in the field, who have led thousands of successful excursions and assisted novice to seasoned outdoorsmen in gear selection.

Neal Rohrbach, President of Marketing for Outdoor Channel Outfitters, shared his excitement about this partnership, “By partnering with krugerfarms.com to power our online store, we can now provide a purchasing experience for outdoor gear and apparel that compliments the quality information and reputable services we provide for booking outdoor destinations.”

As a part of the “Grand Opening” of the Outdoor Channel Outfitters Online Store, powered by krugerfarms.com, outdoor enthusiasts can receive a 15 percent discount off their next order by using the coupon code “OCO” when checking out.

About Outdoor Channel Outfitters
Outdoor Channel Outfitters is a superior resource for the tens of millions of outdoor enthusiasts to find their next world class hunting, fishing or outdoor adventure. Certified Outfitters can tap into the resources of Outdoor Channel to promote and grow their businesses through a superior online network. Through video galleries, photo albums, mapping features, weather information, and more, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy countless hours of outdoor entertainment while searching for their next hunting, fishing or outdoor adventure.

For more information about Outdoor Channel Outfitters, visit www.outdoorchanneloutfitters.com or email contactus@outdoorchanneloutfitters.com.

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 krugerfarms.com
krugerfarms.com is a Starbuck, MN based online retailer offering tens of thousands of outdoor products specifically recommended by their network of Certified Elite Guides. They boast the largest selection of Rapala lures in the world, and every product is backed by their famous “100% satisfaction Guarantee.” For more information on krugerfarms.com, visit www.krugerfarms.com or e-mail info@krugerfarms.com.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel Outfitters has teamed up with Duck Commander to give away an array of prizes, including a two-day duck hunt and a special guest TV appearance, to lucky winners of a 13-week trivia contest that runs from June 27th to October 2nd.

Here’s how it works: Outdoor enthusiasts can enter the trivia contest through Outdoor Channel Outfitters’ Facebook Fan Page or by clicking on the Duck Commander Trip Giveaway Contest icon located at www.outdoorchanneloutfitters.com.

From there, tune-in to two of Outdoor Channel’s popular shows, “Outdoor Channel Outfitters” (Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. ET) and “Benelli Presents Duck Commander” (Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. ET) to find answers to the weekly trivia quiz.

Outdoor Channel Outfitters & Duck Commander Trivia Contest to Put Lucky Hunter on TV

The prizes: Each week, prizes, which range from Outdoor Channel Outfitters Unlimited memberships, hats, decals, duck calls, DVDs and apparel, will be awarded to one lucky fan who correctly answers the most questions.

A grand prize consisting of a Premium Duck Commander Prize Pack and a two-day duck hunt with Tallahatchie Hunts in Northwest Mississippi – filmed for the “Outdoor Channel Outfitters” television show – will be awarded to the ultimate fan who cumulatively answers the most trivia questions correctly throughout the 13-week series.

The contest rules: To review the official rules, visit www.outdoorchanneloutfitters.com/rules.aspx.

The combined TV adventures of dedicated outfitters and the first family of duck hunting are sure to make for a tough trivia challenge. Enter today!

About Outdoor Channel Outfitters
Outdoor Channel Outfitters is a superior resource for the tens of millions of outdoor enthusiasts to find their next world class hunting, fishing or outdoor adventure. Certified Outfitters can tap into the resources of Outdoor Channel to promote and grow their businesses through a superior online network. Through video galleries, photo albums, mapping features, weather information, and more, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy countless hours of outdoor entertainment while searching for their next hunting, fishing or outdoor adventure.

For more information about Outdoor Channel Outfitters, visit http://www.outdoorchanneloutfitters.com or email contactus@outdoorchanneloutfitters.com.

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 http://www.outdoorchannel.com.

About Duck Commander
Duck Commander Phil Robertson and his legendary band of waterfowl hunters bring their die-hard duck hunting to waterfowlers across the nation with their signature DVD series and television show “Benelli Presents Duck Commander.” From humble beginnings in the flooded timber of Louisiana, the Duck Commander has grown into a waterfowling sensation; thrilling duck hunters with their techniques, tactics and unique style of camaraderie. For more information, please visit http://www.duckcommander.com.

Shows Debuting on Outdoor Channel: “Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors”, “Gun Stories” with Joe Mantegna, “Grateful Nation” with Tim Abell, “Headhunters TV”, “Hit List”, “Mudslingers” with Colt Ford, “Primitive Instinct”, “Shawn Michaels’ MRA”, “Team Elk” and “ScentBlocker Most Wanted”

Among the 73 Popular Shows Returning with New Episodes: “Bone Collector”, “The Crush with Lee & Tiffany”, “Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors”, “Dream Season Workin-Man”, “Duck Commander”, “Jim Shockey’s The Professionals” and “Realtree Road Trips”

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of its third quarter (Q3) programming line-up, produced in 100 percent high definition (HD).

A total of ten shows will make their network debut, with 73 popular programs set to return with all new episodes.

In addition to its ever-popular roster of outdoor industry talent, Outdoor Channel has attracted celebrities from the entertainment, music and sporting worlds in Q3. Actor and gun enthusiast Joe Mantegna will host the first season of “MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories,” and the biggest names in NASCAR, like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick, will appear in the first season of “Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors.” The Network is also premiering other new shows, including “Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures,” featuring WWE Legend and Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, and “Mudslingers Presented by Sta-Bil,” staring musician Colt Ford and comedian Marc Ryan. Also, producer and film and TV actor Tim Abell adds host of “Grateful Nation” to his credits.

“Season after season, Outdoor Channel continues to add the top names in entertainment to our programming roster. From television and country music stars to racing and wrestling legends, these celebrities have proven that the outdoor lifestyle attracts people of all walks of life and demonstrates Outdoor Channel’s mass-appeal,” said Tom Hornish, COO, Outdoor Channel. “We look forward to bringing our newly bolstered line-up, available in 100% high-definition, to the anglers, hunters and outdoorsmen all across the U.S. this summer.”

Outdoor Channel is continuing to reel in the angling community with the return of “Spanish Fly,” along with “Bassmasters.” “Spanish Fly” chronicles the sport fishing adventures of renowned Captain Jose Wejebe as he travels to the world’s most beautiful and sought-after saltwater angling spots. “Bassmasters,” hosted by Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona, offers fishing fanatics the most comprehensive how-to and where-to information about ways in which the Bassmaster Elite tackle a body of water.

Also, returning with brand new episodes are the Network’s smash hits, “Benelli Presents Duck Commander,” “Bone Collector,” “Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour,” “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors,” “Jim Shockey’s The Professionals,” “The Crush with Lee & Tiffany” and “Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell.” Actor and pro-hunter Huntley Ritter (“We Are Marshall,” “Bring It On”) takes on hosting duties for “Ducks Unlimited presented by MidwayUSA.”

Outdoor Channel’s category-leading outdoor lifestyle content is designed to entertain America’s 150 million outdoor enthusiasts. Each season, 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.

Series Debuting in Q3:

Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors – Debuts Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. ET
The biggest NASCAR stars meet the top names in hunting in Outdoor Channel, Realtree and NASCAR’s “Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors.” From the late Dale Earnhardt and Davey Allison to current celebrities like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Bobby Labonte, some of NASCAR’s best have always been passionate about hunting. The show presents a behind-the-scenes look at the men and women that spend their lives on the track and in the pits of America’s hottest racing league, as they pursue their outdoor interests in the field. Featured drivers this season include Dale Earnhardt Jr., Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Newman, Jeff Hammond, Clint Bowyer, Richard Childress and grandson, Ty Dillon, Bobby Labonte and Elliott Sadler.

Realtree Outdoors – Debuts Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. ET
“Realtree Outdoors,” the longest running hunting show of the Realtree series, is now exclusively on Outdoor Channel! Join hosts Bill and Tyler Jordan and David Blanton as they welcome celebrity guests, like Jeff Foxworthy, and together pursue some of the best game in the world. This season, watch as the Realtree gang travel to some of the most beautiful locations in search of waterfowl, turkey, deer, elk and bear.

MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories – Debuts Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Hosted by actor and gun enthusiast Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds,” “The Godfather: Part III”), the show takes viewers through a history of firearms, from the heart of the design through its use on the range. Using state-of-the-art, high-speed photography, “MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories” looks at the operation and performance of each weapon, from classics like the Mauser bolt-action to cutting-edge firearms like the Adaptive Combat Rifle. Commentary from historians, shooters, trainers and industry experts make this must-see-TV for gun nuts.

Mudslingers Presented by Sta-Bil – Debuts Monday, June 27, 2011 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Offering a rare glimpse into the underground world of mudslinging, this show promises to be a guilty pleasure for every high octane adventure seeker. Go inside the thriving community with Colt Ford and Marc Ryan where campground fun is combined with action-packed obstacle courses, mud-bogging pits, trail rides and rock climbing, and learn how these masters create the most awesome custom 4×4 trucks in the world. Buckle up and prepare to be floored!

Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures – Debuts Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 11:30 p.m. ET
Join Shawn Michaels, WWE Legend and Hall of Famer, and Keith Mark, owner and operator of the original MacMillan River Adventures camp in Yukon, Canada, as they hunt their way across the globe for the largest big-game animals in some of the most exciting settings ever filmed. Tune in to see Michaels bring his appetite for excitement from the ring to the field!

Grateful Nation – Debuts Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. ET
As one of Outdoor Channel’s most compelling new shows, “Grateful Nation” goes behind the scenes and into the hunting fields with America’s disabled veterans. This original unscripted program takes viewers inside the minds of wounded combat veterans with the majority of the narrative for each episode coming from the organic conversation between the featured vet and host Tim Abell, a former Army Airborne Ranger and actor (“Soldier of God,” “Miracle at Sage Creek”). Viewers are sure to be captivated by these brave soldiers as they return to their traditional American hunting heritage.

Headhunters TV – Debuts Sunday July 3, 2011 at 4:00 pm. ET
Think you know what goes into making Outdoor Channel’s hit shows? Think again! Follow hosts Randy Birdsong and Troy Ruiz as they set out to show viewers what happens behind the scenes of Outdoor Channel’s industry leading programming. Shot in 1080i high definition, watch as these talented outdoor producers suffer through the scorching heat and bitter cold to catch all of the action on film. One thing’s for sure: you will never look at outdoor television the same way again.

Moltrie’s The Hit List – Debuts Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET
What happens when you equip four avid, not to mention livid, hunters with the latest in game management technology? This reality-based hunting show is based around a set of hunters or “hit squads,” who are driven to pin-point trophy deer by using the latest technology. Watch these unique personalities as they endure the headaches, the heartbreaks, the strategies and the strategies – all in the name of the ultimate reward!

ScentBlocker Most Wanted – Debuts Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 10:30 p.m. ET
An outdoor all-star team, including veteran outdoor hosts Larry Woodward and Bob Richardson; Scott Shultz, President of ScentBlocker; and outdoorswoman Lauren Thomas, come together for this reality-based “crime scene investigation” show. So grab your Infra-red cameras and watch as this group, together with the use of trail cams, signs and clues, go after North America’s Most Wanted Big Game!

Primitive Instinct – Debuts Monday, June 27, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. ET
“Primitive Instinct” with Gregg Ritz ushers in a dynamic new genre of hardcore outdoor television. Offering amazing wildlife footage and gripping over-the-shoulder hunting scenes, the series transports viewers on location with Gregg as he gives up the comforts of home to conquer Mother Nature on her terms in places where blisters and backaches are the norm, and going home early is never an option. Watch Gregg in dramatic real-life situations as he must face his fears and rely solely on his instincts, wits and stamina to not just enjoy success, but to make it home…alive.

Team Elk – Debuts Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. ET
Presented by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), this debut series follows a group of charismatic hunters while capturing the essence of what makes elk the pinnacle of North American big game hunting. Watch as these outdoorsmen travel from the traditional aspen wrapped meadows of the Colorado Rockies to the glowing hardwoods of Kentucky and from the high deserts of New Mexico to the classic Big Sky Country of Montana, all in pursuit of the biggest game. The hunters come from a wide range of backgrounds, experience and knowledge, but quickly find a strong bond thanks to their elk hunting connection and love of the RMEF.

Outdoor Channel is adding six new programming blocks in Q3 that bring the Network’s top shows together in early fringe and primetime throughout the week. They include: Horton Hunt Masters Mondays (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET); Nosler’s Tuesday Night Trophy Room (4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET); Prime Thursday in the Field (4:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET); Jack Link’s Friday Night Fishing (7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. ET); In Season Saturdays presented by Sportsman’s Guide (4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET) and Carbon Express Spotlight Sundays (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET).

For the full Q3 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. 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 http://www.outdoorchannel.com.

Benelli USA

ACCOKEEK, MD --(Ammoland.com)- Benelli On Assignment (BOA) – an original Benelli TV production, begins its fifth season.

Watch the best outdoor writers in the industry go on the best hunts of their lives.

BOA teams Brand Marketing Manager and host, Joe Coogan with the writers, editors and photographers from the nation’s top outdoor magazines.

Together Coogan and his guests travel the globe to field test and showcase Benelli products at the world’s top hunting spots.

From Botswana’s incredible game-filled Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert to North America’s majestic mountain ranges, waterfowl-packed marshes and spectacular plains and prairies, BOA presents the very best in hunting adventure that will also be featured on the pages of your favorite outdoor magazine.

Show Line Up Beginning June 27, 2011:

Benelli Brand Marketing Manager and Host Joe Coogan

BOA airs each Monday at 8 am & 1:30 p.m. (EST) and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. (EST)

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

Tune in to the Outdoor Channel to see BOA shows weekly. For the latest TV show 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 that its free Outdoor Channel App for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch is now available from the iTunes App Store.

Avid outdoorsmen and women can now connect with the Outdoor Channel brand and its highly compelling offerings in real-time, while also sharing their experiences with their fellow enthusiasts – on-the-go and in-the-field.

The Outdoor Channel App acts as a gateway to Outdoor Channel’s full spectrum of industry-leading entertainment, including video clips, news, programming information and schedule.

Outdoor Channel Introduces Free Outdoor Channel App

The new app also provides engaging social interactivity functions, enabling outdoor fans to upload photos with comments to their Outdoor Channel Community page, in addition to interacting with the network’s social platforms on Facebook and Twitter. The Outdoor Channel App is one of the first available that utilizes Apple’s new AirPlay technology, allowing users to stream video from their iPhone or iPad directly to their Apple TV.

“Outdoor Channel’s digital network has proven to be a tremendous resource and entertainment platform for the Web. As a digital leader in the outdoor space, the debut of the Outdoor Channel App creates a rich, multi-screen experience for our valued audience,” said Todd Merkow, President of Digital Media, Outdoor Channel.

“With OutdoorChannel.com attracting over a million unique visitors a month, the newly-launched app will offer our loyal fan base more digital options to engage with their favorite shows and talent than ever before. We’re especially proud to be among the first apps to let users stream video to their TV’s via Airplay enabled devices and plan on adding other functions and features in the near future.”

The Outdoor Channel App features:

• Video: Watch clips of Outdoor Channel shows, exclusive talent footage and highlighted event clips.
• News: Check out the latest hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road, adventure, conservation and industry event news.
• Shows: Find complete information on Outdoor Channel’s genre-leading programming, including show descriptions, schedule and talent overviews.
  Schedule: Search the network’s robust programming schedule to find out what’s on Outdoor Channel now or what’s coming up throughout the week.
• Social: Connect to the Outdoor Channel Community, where enthusiasts can access their profile; share tips and stories; and upload photos of a great catch or shots from their outdoor adventures. Also, access Outdoor Channel’s Twitter and Facebook feeds for the latest tweets and wall posts from America’s leader in Outdoor TV.

“The new Outdoor Channel App will play an integral role in the company’s ongoing digital media development,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. “Outdoor Channel has a powerful level of engagement with audiences – whether it is via our linear network, HD channel, VOD content, Web site and now our mobile app. We’re leveraging these platforms to elevate our audience’s experience, on-air, online and on-the-go, to further showcase the outdoor lifestyle.”

The app was developed by Outdoor Channel’s Winnercomm division, in partnership with PointAbout, a Washington, D.C.-based software development company. The Outdoor Channel App was created using PointAbout’s popular AppMakr app-building platform. AppMakr recently celebrated over 1.2 million downloads of AppMakr-created apps from iTunes, including those developed for GM/OnStar, The Disney Store, Newsweek, Huffington Post, and many others.

The Outdoor Channel App is available in the Sports category of the App Store or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

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 http://www.outdoorchannel.com.

Hunting with Bill Jordan and Dale Earnhardt Jr on Realtree's NASCAR Outdoors

RealTree

COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- Realtree, NASCAR and Outdoor Channel announce the launch of a new program titled “Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors.”

Slated for a July 2011 debut on Outdoor Channel, “Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors” will feature NASCAR drivers such as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex, Jr., Clint Bowyer and others on a variety of exciting hunts across North America.

Viewers will get a true insider’s look at the NASCAR lifestyle, plus see all of the awesome hunting action these NASCAR drivers – as well as owners and crew members – enjoy in their brief time away from the track.

“Hunting is absolutely my number one passion when I am not racing,” said NASCAR team owner Richard Childress.

“So many of my NASCAR friends share this same intensity for the hunting lifestyle, and all of us are proud to be able to help promote hunting as a vital part of our American heritage. Television shows such as ‘Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors’ play an important role in this effort, and Realtree is at the forefront of this effort. I am glad to work with Bill Jordan and others at Realtree, Outdoor Channel and NASCAR in this important effort.”

“All of us at Realtree are committed to creating quality programming,” said Realtree’s Bill Jordan. “Our goal has always been to be true to hunting first – to respect our hunting heritage. We know that if we do this, and show the true excitement of the hunt, viewers will watch and appreciate our efforts. It’s great to partner with Outdoor Channel and NASCAR to reach so many people who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle.”

Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors will air from July through December on Mondays at 11 p.m. (all times eastern), Thursdays at 9:30 p.m., Fridays at 5:30 a.m., and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, was the recipient of four silver (1st place) and fourteen bronze (2nd place) accolades in the Programming and Promotional Spots categories at the 32nd Annual Telly Awards.

The Telly Awards honor outstanding local, regional and cable TV programs and commercials, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web.

“A testament to their collective creativity, the Telly Awards are a great achievement for our in-house creative department and the talented production teams we closely work with. We are truly humbled to be recognized on a national level by such a prestigious and well-respected organization,” said Tom Hornish, COO, Outdoor Channel.

“As America’s leader in Outdoor TV, we are excited to build on our previous years’ wins and look forward to producing another year’s worth of top-notch programming and creative spots for the 2012 awards.”

The awards include:

2011 Film/Video Winners – Programming Awards

2011 Film/Video Winners – Promotional Spot Awards

Last year, Outdoor Channel received eight bronze Telly Awards in the Promotional Spot – Nature/Wildlife category and was the recipient of two silver and six bronze awards in the Programming category for Documentary, Education, Nature/Wildlife and Information.

Since 1978, the Telly Awards’ mission has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity. Last year, for their 31st annual event, the New York City-based organization received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. Judges evaluated entries to recognize distinction in creative work. Entries do not compete against each other; instead, entries are judged against a high standard of merit. Judges scored the 2011 entries on a performance scale and winning entries were recognized and awarded as Silver or Bronze Winners based on the combined scoring of the judges who evaluated each entry. For more information, please visit: www.tellyawards.com.

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.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of Outdoor Channel HD on Comcast systems in the Michigan region, effective immediately.

Comcast subscribers in the Great Lakes state will now have access to the network’s compelling hunting, fishing, shooting, and traditional outdoor programming in the razor sharp clarity of high definition.

“We are excited to broaden our brand with Comcast Michigan subscribers, as they represent a large number of passionate outdoorsmen in the pristine outdoor recreational destination of the Great Lakes,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. “We are confident that Michigan viewers will enjoy our high quality programming, produced entirely in native HD, as we have added several leading fishing programs to our line-up and expanded our appeal to anglers this quarter.”

“Comcast, who continues to deliver our unmatched outdoor adventure programming nationwide, will now facilitate our expansion into key regions like Michigan so that area hunters and anglers can partake in the Outdoor Channel experience in stunning widescreen clarity,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Channel.

“At Comcast, we are dedicated to providing a broad selection of programming that reflects the diverse pursuits of our subscribers,” said Tim Collins, Senior Vice President for Comcast in Michigan. “The addition of Outdoor Channel HD to our service enables us to deliver their exceptional high definition programming, and reinforces the importance of embracing our customers’ outdoor lifestyle interests.”

Each season, Outdoor Channel airs the highest quality outdoor action adventure programming that captures the excitement of the great outdoors through the eyes of esteemed talent and renowned celebrities. The network’s second quarter programming lineup includes: “BASSMASTER Elite Series,” “Fear No Evil,” “Madfin Shark Series,” “Tecomate Whitetail Nation” and “Wardens.”

Outdoor Channel HD is now available as part of Comcast’s Digital Preferred HD tier on Channel 709. The network’s linear channel is also available on Channel 730 throughout the region.

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.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of the network on Comcast Cable Systems in the Charleston, South Carolina market, effective immediately.

“Outdoor Channel is thrilled to expand upon our strategic relationship with Comcast as we bring our genre-leading content and personalities to Charleston, South Carolina in both standard and high definition,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel.

“Outdoor Channel is the only full-time network in the traditional outdoor genre to broadcast in 100 percent native HD and now, Charleston residents will be able to appreciate the picturesque sights of our rugged adventures in the pristine widescreen format.”

“The great state of South Carolina, with its scenic coastline and rolling hills, is home to many avid outdoorsmen. We are excited that through our agreement with Comcast, they will now have access to some of the industry’s most riveting and respected outdoor shows,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Channel.

“As part of our mission to provide our customers with highly sought-after networks, Comcast is pleased to add Outdoor Channel to our Digital Preferred and Digital Sports Entertainment Pack, in addition to our HD Digital Preferred and HD Digital Sports Entertainment tiers,” said Laura Scarborough, Director of Marketing and Sales for Comcast of Charleston. “Outdoor Channel’s programming will really resonate with our customers, as many are avid hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.”

Outdoor Channel is now available as part of Comcast’s Digital Preferred and Digital Sports Entertainment tiers on Channel 731. Additionally, Outdoor Channel HD is available on Channel 392 as part of the provider’s HD Digital Preferred and HD Digital 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.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, was honored for excellence in marketing and sales by CableFAX, a cable industry trade publication, at an awards breakfast held in New York City on Thursday, May 12th.

“Each year we continue to grow and exceed industry expectations for the outdoor entertainment space and we are truly honored to be recognized by CableFAX,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel.

“Our success is the result of the hard work by many, as is evident by the success of our marketing and affiliate sales teams during last week’s awards and I wish congratulations to all.”

Outdoor Channel received a CableFAXIES Award, which salutes cable’s top marketing and PR teams and professionals, for “Marketing Team of the Year.” Contributing to the Marketing Team’s win was their success related to Outdoor Channel Corps, the Company’s pro-social marketing program that aims to restore and improve public lands and spaces across America, which received an honorable mention in the “Community Relations” Category.

In 2010, Outdoor Channel Corps successfully mobilized nearly 2,500 volunteers as part of its inaugural Conservation Tour of Duty, which collected over 3,000 lbs. of debris and cleared over 20 miles of trails and shorelines. Moreover, an honorable mention for “Marketer of the Year” was bestowed upon Denise Conroy-Galley, the network’s Executive Vice President of Marketing and Research, for her leadership role.

“I am honored that Outdoor Channel’s close-knit, stellar marketing and research team has been recognized among such a high-caliber group of cable marketing professionals. We owe much of our success to the entrepreneurial spirit that dominates Outdoor Channel’s culture,” commented Conroy-Galley. “Our success at this year’s CableFAXIES is truly a testament to our great passion and dedication to the promotion and preservation of the outdoor lifestyle.”

Also presented were the CableFAX Sales Executive of the Year Awards, which highlighted those across cable who work tirelessly behind the scenes to drive revenue and keep the dynamic marketplace growing. Following the heels of a highly successful year, Outdoor Channel’s Affiliate Sales Team received an honorable mention for the “Sales Team of the Year Award,” recognizing the efforts of its Executive Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing, Randy Brown, and his team. Brown also earned the high honor of being inducted into the Sales Hall of Fame.

“I am extremely proud of the accomplishments my affiliate sales team has made over the past year. We continue to expand into new markets and extend Outdoor Channel’s reach domestically and abroad, further strengthening our position as America’s Leader in Outdoor TV,” stated Brown. “We thank CableFAX for recognizing our growth and we are well on our way to having another successful year.”

Most recently, the network increased its footprint in Texas with the launch of Outdoor Channel on Charter Communications’ systems, and in Tennessee on Comcast Cable systems. Moreover, the Company expanded its distribution overseas to Russia, Scandinavia and the Philippines.

CableFAX is a cable industry trade publication written for operators providing the latest news and insight on mergers and acquisitions, technology breakthroughs, regulatory issues, marketing initiatives, programming and personnel changes.

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.

Outdoorchannel TV

Nashville, Tenn. --(Ammoland.com)- After a sensational first season that saw “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” become one of Outdoor Channel’s top-rated Saturday morning hunting programs, Craig Morgan is back for season two with 13 new episodes set to premiere on the network starting June 25th.

True to the show’s name, country music superstar and celebrated TV host Craig Morgan throws open the doors on his life – both on stage and in the field.

Whether he’s entertaining screaming fans at sold-out shows, motocross racing or bowhunting big game, Craig’s life is high-octane and his schedule is unrelenting.

The hit reality show gives viewers an all access, backstage pass to Craig’s travels as he and his crew pursue big thrills and big laughs across North America in a quest for the ultimate hunting adventures. Each week, Craig is joined by fellow country music artists as well as professional athletes and motocross celebrities.

Craig’s engaging personality, lifelong love of hunting and considerable television experience make “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” a must-see for hunters and country music fans across the nation.

Viewers can catch Craig every Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. (EST) on Outdoor Channel. Check local listings or log on to www.OutdoorChannel.com to find out how to get the network in your area.

ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN
One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits: “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday” and “International Harvester. Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. In addition to his career as a Country Music superstar, Craig is also a celebrated TV personality as the host of “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” every Saturday morning on The Outdoor Channel. Prior to becoming a country music and TV sensation, Craig Morgan spent over 10 years of active duty in the Army and additional years in the Army Reserves. He is an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. For more information on Craig Morgan, please visit www.craigmorgan.com or follow him on Twitter @cmorganmusic.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of the network on Charter systems in Texas, effective immediately. Outdoor Channel will be available in the Fort Worth, Park Cities, Denton, Duncanville, Rockwall and Spring, Texas systems, giving Charter subscribers access to the sights, sounds and thrills of the network’s genre leading programming.

“Outdoor Channel recognizes the importance of expanding in key markets, such as Texas, where there are large, existing communities of hunters, anglers and shooting enthusiasts with a great affinity for the outdoors,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. “We’re excited to deepen our affiliation with Charter.”

“Texas, with its expansive terrain and picturesque views, serves as the backdrop for many of our programs,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Channel. “We are happy to broaden our availability to Texans by providing our premium outdoor lifestyle programming throughout the area.”

Outdoor Channel will be available on Channel 293 as part of Charter Communications’ Sports View Plus package.

Each season, Outdoor Channel airs the highest quality outdoor action adventure programming that captures the excitement of the great outdoors through the eyes of esteemed talent and renowned celebrities. The network’s second quarter programming lineup includes “BASSMASTER Elite Series,” “Fear No Evil,” “Madfin Shark Series,” “Tecomate Whitetail Nation” and “Wardens.”

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.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of the network on Comcast Cable Systems in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, Tennessee, effective immediately.

“Outdoor Channel’s agreement with Comcast in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, Tennessee continues our momentum as the leading cable network devoted to the outdoor genre,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. “We are excited to deepen our affiliation with Comcast and deliver our powerful content to thousands of additional digital cable customers’ living rooms.”

“Many of the subscribers in the Volunteer State are avid outdoor enthusiasts who can now enjoy our high quality, category-leading outdoor lifestyle content,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Channel. “Our goal is to deliver the best programming, and we are pleased to provide this region with our unmatched outdoor line-up.”

“We are pleased to offer Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, to our Knoxville customers,” stated Valerie Gillespie, Vice President/General Manager for Comcast of Knoxville. “This channel will bring a broad spectrum of Outdoor Channel’s popular fishing, hunting, shooting and adventure programming,” continued Gillespie.

Outdoor Channel is now available as part of Comcast’s Digital Preferred tier on Channel 731 in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Season after season, Outdoor Channel airs original action-packed content that captures the excitement of the great outdoors through the eyes of esteemed talent and renowned celebrities.

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.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel (NASDAQ: OUTD), America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the promotion of Denise Conroy-Galley to Executive Vice President, Marketing & Research from Senior Vice President.

Since joining the network in 2004, Conroy-Galley, has led all marketing and research activities for Outdoor Channel, including branding, consumer marketing, ad sales marketing, on-air promotions, creative services, public relations, strategic partnerships and research.

“Denise has been an integral part of Outdoor Channel’s executive team, leading the charge on several key strategic marketing initiatives, like Outdoor Channel Corps.” said Tom Hornish, COO at Outdoor Channel. “Her promotion is well deserved, and we expect her unique, creative and analytical approach to continue to be a tremendous asset to our company as we continue to leverage our brand and position as America’s Leader in Outdoor TV.”

Outdoor Channel Promotes Denise Conroy-Galley To Executive Vice President, Marketing & Research

With over 15 years of marketing experience, Conroy-Galley joined Outdoor Channel as the first Director of Research and became Vice President of Marketing in 2006. In 2010, she ignited the power of volunteerism by launching Outdoor Channel Corps, a philanthropic program that aims to restore and improve public lands.

Her work for Outdoor Channel has contributed to the network receiving unprecedented recognition for its marketing initiatives and promotions, winning more than 30 different honors from CTAM Mark, MarCom, PRISM and Telly Awards.

“I’m proud to work for a forward-thinking network that places such a high premium on captivating content, authentic personalities and staying true to the outdoor lifestyle,” said Conroy-Galley.

“In my elevated role, I will continue working closely with my colleagues to lead all consumer-facing and business-to-business branding and marketing activities for the network. I look forward to expanding and leveraging Outdoor Channel’s passionate audience through strategic and creative promotional programs.”

Most recently, Conroy-Galley was named one of the Most Powerful Women in Cable by CableFAX, an accolade which she also earned in 2009. She has also been named to Multichannel News’ “40 Under 40” list and to the “CableFAX 100.” Conroy-Galley is an alumna of Class XX of WICT’s Betsy Magness Leadership Institute (BMLI), the flagship leadership development program for the cable and telecommunications industry.

About Outdoor Channel Holdings
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 http://www.outdoorchannel.com.

Outdoor Channel’s 4Th Annual Spring Fever Sweepstakes

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel (NASDAQ: OUTD), America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the return of its fourth annual “Spring Fever” sweepstakes, taking place throughout the entire month of April.

The cross-platform national promotion gives loyal viewers an exciting opportunity to win thousands of dollars in prizes.

Approximately 150 participating cable affiliates nationwide, representing over 13 million subscribers are participating in “Spring Fever.” Outdoor Channel provides affiliate participants with marketing materials like local ad sales vignettes that offer viewers informative tips on how to spring forward to their favorite outdoor activities.

“Our 2011 Spring Fever promotion is sure to revive even the most winter-weary outdoor enthusiasts,” said Denise Conroy-Galley, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Research for Outdoor Channel. “Since the beginning of the ‘Spring Fever’ promotion four years ago, Outdoor Channel has enrolled over 400,000 consumer registrants and driven new affiliate opportunities in the process.”

On-air spots direct viewers to www.OutdoorChannel.com to enter the sweepstakes for daily giveaways throughout the month. ”Spring Fever” has a fully-loaded prize calendar that includes American Express gift cards, five outdoor packs from Gander Mountain valued at over $1,000 apiece, a TITAN® ZX4820 riding lawn mower from Toro and a once-in-a-lifetime four-night Alaskan Adventure Trip.

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 http://www.outdoorchannel.com.

Digital Media President Todd Merkow Makes Digital Hot List; Honored for Role in Driving Company’s Digital Innovations.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today was honored for its leadership in digital by CableFAX, a cable industry trade publication, at an awards reception held in New York City.

The Company received one “Best of the Web” accolade and its Digital Media President, Todd Merkow, was named an honoree on the media outlet’s “Digital Hot List.”

As part of CableFAX’s third annual Best of the Web Awards, Outdoor Channel took the top honor for its weekly e-mail newsletter in the category “Email Newsletter/s.” The newsletter features links to the top ten videos on OutdoorChannel.com, tune-in information and “best tweets of the week.” Since launching the e-newsletter, OutdoorChannel.com has experienced triple-digit increases in traffic.

Outdoor Channel also received honorable mentions in two additional digital categories: “Editorial Excellence – Special Section” for the Company’s quarterly online program guide and “Original Content” for boonDOCS: Wilderness & Travel Medicine, a unique online series that highlights the art and science of managing medical emergencies when nature is the nearest hospital.

“We’re honored to be recognized by CableFAX for our category leading online position,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel.

“We continue to bring great innovation to the outdoor entertainment space, exceeding industry standards and identifying opportunities to drive growth and engagement with millions of outdoor enthusiasts throughout the world – on and offline.”

Moreover, CableFAX compiled a Digital Hot List of executives that they believe have made a significant impact on cable’s steady march into the digital future. Among the futuristic hotshot honorees was Outdoor Channel’s Todd Merkow. An accomplished leader with more than 20 years of executive media experience, including the launch and management of regional sports networks, Mr. Merkow joined Outdoor Channel in January 2010 as President of Digital Media. Under his leadership, the Company’s digital platform, OutdoorChannel.com has made noteworthy strides. The online destination pulls over 1 million unique visitors per month and is the leading website in the outdoor entertainment category.

OutdoorChannel.com underwent a major redesign in January 2010. The centerpiece of the site is a state-of-the-art broadband video player that enables users to watch an extensive library of action-filled videos. “Explore by State” pages add a unique localized feel to the site, allowing users to find a wealth of targeted, relevant data on area hunting and fishing destinations. The site also has an interactive community section, MyOutdoorChannel.com, where users can share tips and tricks, upload images and videos, and connect with likeminded fans interested in immersing themselves in the Outdoor Channel experience.

CableFAX is a cable industry trade publication written for operators providing the latest news and insight on mergers and acquisitions, technology breakthroughs, regulatory issues, marketing initiatives, programming and personnel changes.

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 http://www.outdoorchannel.com.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of its VOD channel on DIRECTV, the world’s largest pay TV provider.

Beginning today, Outdoor Channel fans will be able to access their favorite hunting, fishing, shooting and outdoor adventure programming whenever they want on Outdoor Channel VOD through DIRECTV Cinema on channel 1606. Outdoor Channel is also currently available as part of DIRECTV’s Sports Pack on Channel 606.

“Outdoor Channel is committed to providing our leading outdoor programming across the variety of platforms available through our distribution partners,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. “Whether our loyal base of viewers wants our leading content on VOD, Standard Definition, High Definition or through digital formats, Outdoor Channel can deliver the high-quality programming our fans know and love. We are excited to deepen our affiliation with DIRECTV and provide our powerful content to subscribers exactly when they want it.”

Among shows that will be available on the VOD channel are “Buccaneers and Bones,” “Wild and Raw,” “Tecomate Whitetail Nation” and “Wardens.”

“After a long day in the great outdoors, Outdoor Channel fans can catch up on all their favorite shows at their convenience,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Channel. “We look forward to presenting DIRECTV’s subscribers with our VOD content so they will never have to miss a minute of Outdoor Channel-style adventure.”

“Outdoor enthusiasts are an important customer base for us and we are happy to provide them with instant access to Outdoor Channel’s quality lineup of programming through the DIRECTV CINEMA platform,” said Sarah Lyons, Vice President, DIRECTV Upgrade Marketing.

Season after season, Outdoor Channel airs action-packed content that captures the excitement of the great outdoors through the eyes of esteemed, exclusive talent and renowned celebrities.

DIRECTV CINEMA offers more than 400 of the newest movies in razor-sharp 1080p HD, plus more than 6,000 shows and movies at no extra charge. For more information on the movies available on DIRECTV Cinema, please visit directv.com/cinema.

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.

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Network boasts Thirteen New Series, including Dr. Deer presented by Winchester, and Several Returning Series, like Modern Rifle Adventures

New Berlin, WI (March 25, 2011) – Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, announced today a substantial second quarter lineup of new series and returning shows to debut Monday, March 28. The network will premiere 13 new series during the quarter from several independent production companies, including Orion Multimedia and Banded Productions.

“Sportsman Channel is committed to adding high-quality, HD programming year ‘round. This is normally a slower time of year for shows to premiere and you can see how we are taking a contrarian approach with the debuts of thirteen new series,” said Gavin Harvey, Sportsman Channel CEO.

“Plus, InterMedia Outdoors has new seasons of Handguns and Modern Rifle Adventures starting this quarter.”

In addition to Dr. Deer presented by Winchester Ammunition, other new series debuting the week of March 28 include, Dead Dog Walkin’, Ultimate Shot, Trophy State of Mind, Doc Outdoors, Foul Hook’d, The Camp, Sporting Dog Adventures, Veteran Outdoors, Hook, Line & Skillet, Getting Guided, Canada in the Rough and The Edge.

Returning viewer favorites include: Handguns (third season), Modern Rifle Adventures (second season), Trout Unlimited: On the Rise (fourth season), Buckventures Outdoors (seventh season) and FlatsClass (fifth season)

Sportsman Channel is currently in 27 million homes after announcing several launches during the past several quarters, including Cablevision in the New York metro area, HD launch with Comcast Albuquerque and migration from Sports Tier to Digital Basic on Comcast Orlando. Sportsman Channel is poised to make several additional carriage announcements throughout the remainder of the year.

Dr. Deer presented by Winchester Ammunition: Co-hosts Dr. James Kroll and Gordon Whittington provide viewers unprecedented access into the diverse world of deer. While the show’s primary focus will be on whitetails, there will also be unique content on all other deer from North America and beyond. No other whitetail hunting show is devoted wholly to the hunting, natural history and management of the various deer species, some of which are virtually unknown to the hunting public.

Dead Dog Walkin’ – Join the creators of The Fowl Life with Chad Belding, as they take you on every stand throughout North America while they chase coyotes, bobcats, badgers, and any other predators who lobby for a seat at the top of the food chain. Dead Dog Walkin’ is an adrenaline rush that will have you itching to get in the truck and hit the hills with Chad Belding and Team Maniac, as they search for the perfect stand, the perfect sunrise, and the perfect hunt! Are you ready for a new breed of predator hunters? Are you ready for the adrenaline to rush through your body? Are you ready to challenge your inner hunter?

Doc Outdoors – “Doc” is Dr. Gordon Roeder, who has earned a reputation as one of the world’s premier big game hunters. He and his team will travel to all corners of the globe in search of the exotic and the most adventurous experiences in outdoor lifestyle and hunting. Each show will take viewers vicariously down paths traveled in life that move passions into actions that form us as a person, sometimes constructively, sometimes destructively. It is a reality show about hunting and the life lessons learned in the wilds that lead to fun, sharing, and challenging oneself mentally and physically.

Foul Hook’d – Foul Hook’d is a docu-comedy about four bone-heads trying to produce a low budget fishing show. The show is a behind-the-scenes view of what it takes to put together a low-rent television production. The docu-comedy format reveals the characters who work behind the cameras and the lives they lead away from the show. The result is a comedic, search for the perfect fishing show host. Are you ready to be Foul Hook’d?

The Camp – Everyone has dreamed of having a quiet little cabin or shack in the forest to enjoy a peaceful life. The Camp show allows spectators a privileged view of nature in the comfort of their own living room. The Camp’s purpose is to match the unique panoramas of Canada and the best outdoor adventures in their territory. Each week, The Camp opens their green door for you, are you coming?

Ultimate Shot – One man will show you the world as you have never seen it before – hunting around the globe with bow and arrow. Danger won’t stop him. Nature won’t break him or prevent him from doing the impossible. Be there to share in this adventure. Experience the ultimate journey for the Ultimate Shot.

Trophy State of Mind – Combine the focus of a Champion 3D tournament archer, the competitive edge of a college cheerleader, and the stealth of a former Army 101st Airborne Air Assault Specialist, and you get a heart-pounding western hunting show you won’t want to miss! Join Matt & Shannon Alwine along with Jason Prince and the Trophy State of Mind entourage as they match odds with a wide variety of challenging Western big game animals Including moose, elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, bear and turkey.

Sporting Dog Adventures – Sporting Dog Adventures is truly a show that is for the dogs! Throughout our season viewers will go on a journey to see high octane working dogs in the field, training and on many more exciting adventures. The show is family oriented with segments such as Couples Corner and Kids Corner. There will also be veterinarian segments dealing with the care and health of dogs, training segments for different sporting dog breeds, and an occasional cooking segment teaching the viewer how to care and prepare wild game.

Veteran Outdoors – Veteran Outdoors (VO) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor our country’s wounded veterans’ patriotism and their sacrifice by providing quality hunting, fishing and outdoor related activities. VO’s goal is to raise public awareness about the therapeutic effects being in the outdoors actually has on the mental and physical disabilities of our country’s wounded men and women. The series will also provide a platform for veterans to tell their own stories in their own words

Getting Guided - Hosted by Lance Gleason, Getting Guided gives viewers an unprecedented glimpse into the life of a fishing guide. Each episode focuses on one trip with one group of clients and reveals the compelling dynamics of guided fishing adventures- from preparation and travel, to the tense stalk of the fish itself, to the end-of-day excursions into cultures both familiar and foreign. Getting Guided embraces the thrills, challenges, excitement and heartbreak involved with totally submersing oneself in the fishing world.

Canada in the Rough – Canada In The Rough is as unpredictable as the hunts it documents. Each week we feature an extraordinary hunt for a different game species. Each episode strives to educate, inform, and entertain through a unique balance of a hunting experience combined with both the human and biological interactions with the species we are hunting. Join us as hosts, Thomas Pigeon, Paul Beasley, Keith Beasley and Kevin Beasley, explore this vast and exciting country using our distinct hunting heritage and hunting adventures as the spotlight.

This year, IMO will continue to supply even more original programming to the network, including series coming in Q3 and Q4. IMO’s award-winning programming lineup includes new episodes all filmed in HD from established series Guns & Ammo (now entering its ninth season), North American Whitetail (eight season), Bowhunter TV (seventh season) and Petersen’s HUNTING Adventures (sixth season).

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 has a subscriber base of 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), or become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel.

“Fear No Evil” Starring Country Music Sensation Zac Brown Debuts. “The Bassmasters,” “Madfin Shark Series” and “Ultimate Match Fishing: All-Stars” Join Adventure-Packed Fishing Line-up. Popular Shows “Wardens” and “Tecomate Whitetail Nation” Return for Encore Seasons.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of its second quarter (Q2) programming line-up, produced in 100 percent native high definition (HD).

Four new shows will make their network debut, while many of Outdoor Channel’s most popular programs will return with all new episodes this season.

Adding to its ever-expanding roster of celebrities, Outdoor Channel welcomes country music sensation Zac Brown and outdoor star Chris Brackett to the network as hosts of “Fear No Evil,” a new action-packed hunting show. Also, among the popular Outdoor Channel programs that reflect the network’s commitment to best-in-class content are “Wardens” and “Tecomate Whitetail Nation.” “Wardens,” chronicles the lives of conservation officers in America, and “Tecomate Whitetail Nation,” features host David Morris and comedian Jeff Foxworthy. The two shows return in the second quarter for an encore season.

Highlighting its recent expansion in the fishing genre, Outdoor Channel continues to reel in new angling hits, like “The Bassmasters” and “Madfin Shark Series,” both from ESPN. “Ultimate Match Fishing: All-Stars,” a new twist on the successful “Ultimate Match Fishing” franchise features twelve of the biggest names in professional angling including Tommy Biffle, Boyd Duckett, Mark Davis and Terry Scroggins. These icons battle head-to-head for the coveted UMF title and $50,000. Additionally, the highly acclaimed “Wanna Go Fishing” series returns with all new episodes. The popular show awards a dream fishing trip to one lucky angler each and every week.

“As home to the biggest and most respected personalities, we continue to reinforce our position as the preeminent source for outdoor entertainment, “said Tom Hornish, COO, Outdoor Channel. “The addition of several leading fishing programs to our line-up has broadened our appeal to anglers, and this quarter, we’re giving them some of the best fishing programs ever produced. We’re confident our viewers will enjoy our high quality second quarter programming line-up.”

Outdoor Channel’s category-leading outdoor lifestyle content is designed to entertain America’s 150 million outdoor enthusiasts. Each season, 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.

Q2 Series:

Fear No Evil – Debuts Sunday, April 3rd at 11:30 p.m. ET
Country music sensation Zac Brown and outdoor star Chris Brackett forge a new alliance to change hunting entertainment forever. Directed by Darren Doane, Country Music Television’s 2010 ‘Director of the Year’ nominee, “Fear No Evil” episodes are produced as a series of mini feature films, highlighting the art of hunting.

Wardens – Debuts Monday, March 28th at 7:30 p.m. ET
When your job is protecting our most precious natural resources in some of the nation’s most remote areas, there’s rarely a dull moment. “Wardens” chronicles the lives of conservation officers in America, with the 2011 season focusing on the great state of Montana. Watch as these brave men and women defend public lands from poachers and other environmental hazards, brave treacherous whitewater rapids and embark on intense snowmobile trails in remote grizzly bear country. It’s all in a day’s work for these protectors of the great outdoors.

The Bassmasters – Debuts Friday, April 1st at 10:30 p.m. ET
“The Bassmasters,” hosted by Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona of Outdoor Channel’s “Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show,” serve fishing fanatics with the most comprehensive how-to and where-to information about ways in which Bassmaster Elite Series pros tackle a body of water. The shows provide in-depth analysis on lure choice, fish management, the mental approach to fishing and countless other variables that affect the competition. The series has received critical acclaim, as the production of the “Bassmaster Classic” earned a 2008 Sports Emmy nomination for Outstanding Live Event Turnaround category.

Madfin Shark Series – Debuts Saturday, April 2nd at 11:30 a.m. ET
The 5th annual “Madfin Shark Series” returns as the only nationally televised catch and release shark competition in the world. For its Outdoor Channel debut, the show follows four two-person teams as they brave the warm waters of the Florida Keys to search for dangerous sharks only to measure and release them over the course of three days. British actor Butler Yates returns as the dramatic voiceover, and outdoor star Tommy Sanders makes his first appearance on camera as the host. Breathtaking underwater and aerial coverage set the bar for the up close and personal experience for this winner-take-all affair.

Tecomate Whitetail Nation – Debuts Monday, March 28th at 10:00 p.m. ET
Join host David Morris, along with comedian Jeff Foxworthy, as they take viewers across North America in search of giant bucks. “Tecomate Whitetail Nation” expands audiences’ perspectives about what is possible through serious, practical wildlife management and helps viewers realize their deer hunting dreams. Each episode features a hunt and information about whitetail management, behavior and biology. But above all, “Tecomate Whitetail Nation” captures the appreciation and sense of stewardship true outdoor enthusiasts and managers have for land and wildlife.

Ultimate Match Fishing: All-Stars – Debuts Friday, April 1st at 11:30 p.m. ET
“Ultimate Match Fishing: All-Stars” takes twelve of the biggest names in professional angling and puts them toe-to-toe in the infamous Ultimate Match Fishing competition format. In this special edition of the classic series, all of the competitors are either returning UMF champions, fan favorites from previous seasons, or first-time UMF competitors who are considered “legends” in the world of bass fishing. Outdoor Channel mainstay Joe Thomas serves as host alongside Claude “Fish” Fishburne — former ESPN “Bassmaster Classic” host and current Outdoor Channel “The Fish Fishburne Show” host. As in the original UMF series, the anglers compete for a grand prize of $50,000.

Wanna Go Fishing? – Debuts Friday, April 1st at 9:00 p.m. ET
Host Matt Eastman picks a random individual to join him on an all-expense paid fishing trip of a lifetime. While the jets and boats are standing by, the potential guest has five minutes and two phone calls to decide if he or she has “got the guts to go.” “Wanna Go Fishing?” travels to the best fishing locations on the planet, and the journey often becomes a life changing experience for one lucky guest. “Wanna Go Fishing?” is a two-time Emmy Award winner for Best Sports Series and Best On-Camera Talent.

For the full Q2 programming schedule, please visit: www.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. 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 http://www.outdoorchannel.com.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- —The first television series fully owned and produced by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, “RMEF Team Elk” is now officially launched and set to begin airing on Outdoor Channel in July.

The launch was announced with a sneak preview at the recent RMEF convention.

Presented by MidwayUSA, “RMEF Team Elk” will feature country music entertainer Blake Shelton, baseball hall-of-famer Goose Gossage, NASCAR personality Kerry Earnhardt, pro bull riders Dustin Elliot and Austin Meier and other celebrities.

Together with show hosts Brandon Bates and Cameron Hanes, RMEF Team Elk members will pursue a variety of hunting adventures in elk country.

“We’ll feature some of the greatest hunting backdrops in North America, from Colorado high country to Kentucky hardwoods, and from New Mexico deserts to the classic Big Sky Country of Montana,” said Steve Decker, vice president of marketing for RMEF.

The show will deliver the RMEF brand of hunting and conservation to over 34 million households per week.

Watch for upcoming announcements on “RMEF Team Elk” show dates and times.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.9 million acres—a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

Boone and Crockett Club

MISSOULA, Mont.--(Ammoland.com)- On the air for less than a year, Boone and Crockett Country has already established itself among the best in outdoor television with two recent honors—a Bronze Telly Award and a Golden Moose Award.

Boone and Crockett Country, presented by Leupold, debuted fall 2010 as a television documentary celebrating the best in North American big game hunting and conservation.

The Boone and Crockett Club-produced series explores wildlife biology, relevant conservation and science-based game management issues, best trophy destinations, and the time-honored, ethical traditions of recreational hunting.

“We’re honored to be recognized with two prestigious awards in just our first year of production,” said Keith Balfourd, executive producer of Boone and Crockett Country. “Theodore Roosevelt insisted that the organization he started in 1887 be solely focused on big game conservation, and for the Boone and Crockett Club television series to be honored for delivering that message is another way to honor the Roosevelt legacy.”

In February, an episode on the gray wolf and the Endangered Species Act won a Bronze Telly Award in the category TV14 Nature/Wildlife.

Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and web commercials, videos and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments. This year there were nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries.

In January, Boone and Crockett Country was recognized with a Golden Moose Award as “Best Conservation Series” on Outdoor Channel.

The Golden Moose Awards honor top programming on Outdoor Channel. This year, 23 awards were presented, including several “Fan Favorites” determined by online voting.

Boone and Crockett Country airs several times each week, and new episodes will begin in the fall. To check local listings on Outdoor Channel, visit www.outdoorchannel.com.

About the Boone and Crockett Club
Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, the Boone and Crockett Club promotes guardianship and visionary management of big game and associated wildlife in North America. The Club maintains the highest standards of fair-chase sportsmanship and habitat stewardship. Member accomplishments include enlarging and protecting Yellowstone and establishing Glacier and Denali national parks, founding the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service and National Wildlife Refuge System, fostering the Pittman-Robertson and Lacey Acts, creating the Federal Duck Stamp program, and developing the cornerstones of modern game laws. The Boone and Crockett Club is headquartered in Missoula, Mont. For details, visit www.boone-crockett.org.

Lone Survivor Foundation and Veteran Outdoors

Austin, TX --(Ammoland.com)- On Tuesday, the Lone Survivor Foundation and Veteran Outdoors announced coordinated efforts to broaden the reach of their missions and launch the first season of Veteran Outdoors featuring the Lone Survivor Foundation.

Débuting on the Sportsman Channel this spring, the show’s dual-focus will include providing a platform for veterans’ stories of survival and sacrifice to be heard and exposing the indispensable benefits of rehabilitation through outdoor activities.

“The motivation behind this venture is consistent with our overall business plan of working hand in hand with like-minded organizations in support of our nation’s finest,” said Major Sharon Henderson, president of Lone Survivor Foundation (LSF). “Veteran Outdoors has a similar passion and purpose which makes them an ideal partner in this campaign.”

Veteran Service Organizations Work to Amplify Missions on the Sportsman Channel

Founded by Navy SEAL (Ret) Marcus Luttrell and Sharon Henderson, the Lone Survivor Foundation welcomes home, empowers and restores American wounded warriors and their families. The Foundation also strives to encourage hometown USA to “pay it forward” to our troops.

Henderson said by increasing awareness about the needs of wounded veterans and their families, the organizations hope to motivate others to become more involved in local efforts of this type.

Cody Hirt, president of Veteran Outdoors (VO), spoke to the importance of inspiring others to participate by sharing the stories of these men and women.

“There is an endless need for the work that the LSF is accomplishing,” said Hirt. “VO is excited to provide a voice for the message of support and thanks to our veterans, and a platform to reach a broader audience with these stories.”

VO gained a national audience in 2009 when their self-titled show aired on the Fox Sports Network. The show’s motto is: “giving back to those who gave.” Each episode highlights unique hunting and fishing experiences with wounded veterans.

Bailey Grey, public relations specialist for LSF, said joint efforts to increases the effectiveness of both organizations will draw attention toward this cause.

“We have an opportunity to make an even greater impact on the lives of our wounded warriors,” said Grey. “Our hope is that we can motivate many more individuals to pay it forward to these men and women who have done so much for our nation.”

Michael Waddell's Bone Collector Takes Home Two Golden Moose Awards

Bone Collector Television Show

LAS VEGAS, NV --(Ammoland.com)- Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector took home two Fan Favorite awards at the 11th Annual Golden Moose Awards, held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas as part of the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show).

The popular series won both the Fan Favorite Best Overall and Fan Favorite Best Hunting categories.

“It is an incredible feeling to be able to take home two Fan Favorite Awards,” said Michael Waddell, co-host of Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector.

“Nick, Travis, and our production crew have worked extremely hard to make this show resonate with the hunting community and show others what we stand for. This makes it all worth it.”

Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector is entering into its third year, and is one of the most popular shows on Outdoor Channel. For show times, promos, and other information on the popular series, please visit www.bonecollector .com.

To view other Golden Moose Award winners and footage from this year’s event, go to: www.outdoorchannel.com/Hunting/News/14290.aspx.

Watch Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector Sunday nights at 9:30 p.m., EST.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in Outdoor TV, invites you to join all of the action and excitement at the 2011 America’s Outdoor Show, Chicago’s largest and longest running sports show.

Outdoor Channel is proud to be the exclusive media sponsor for this year’s event, which is being held at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois from January 26th through the 30th.

America’s Outdoor Show is the premiere outdoor hunting and fishing event for the entire family. With hands on activities, demonstrations, over 200 hours of seminars and more than 100 hours of expert advice from the industry’s most experienced anglers and hunters, America’s Outdoor Show continues to be a must-attend for all Midwestern outdoorsmen and women.

Outdoor Channel is proud to be the exclusive media sponsor of the 2011 event. As America’s leader in Outdoor TV, Outdoor Channel reaches more than 35 million households nationwide with its action-packed, family-friendly adventure programming featuring the biggest on-air celebrities in the industry.

This year’s event will feature a lineup of the network’s most popular talent who will meet and greet fans at Outdoor Channel’s booth #1330. In addition, prizes will be given away daily to show attendees.

Check out Outdoor Channel’s booth for daily prize giveaways and raffles. But get their early, as special prizes (such as hats and camo beanies) will be given away to the first 100 people who visit the booth Thursday through Sunday. An Outdoor Channel prize pack, which includes a duffel bag, travel tumbler, t-shirt and hat, will be raffled off each evening.

Suit Up at the Outdoor Channel Outfitters Pavilion
Every outdoor enthusiast knows that a great outfitter can be the difference between success and failure. That’s where Outdoor Channel Outfitters comes in. They’re a national association for professional guides and outfitters.

America’s Outdoor Show Nuts & Bolts
The 2011 America’s Outdoor Show runs from January 26-30 at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. For complete information, visit www.americasoutdoorshow.com/.

America’s Leader in Outdoor TV to Produce “SCI TV”
“The Ultimate Hunters’ Market” Talent Lineup to Include: Ray Bunney, Jim Burnworth, Mike Rogers, Jim Shockey, McKenzie Simms & Jim Zumbo
Outdoor Channel & SCI Team Up for “Sportsman Against Hunger – Reno” Community Volunteer Event
Booth #3802

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Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in Outdoor TV, invites Safari Club International’s (SCI) 39th Annual Hunters’ Convention attendees to learn more about the network’s genre-leading programming and conservation initiatives as part of the exciting activities taking place at booth #3802.

The premier hunting event, which takes place in Reno, Nevada from January 26th through January 29th, features a lineup of the network’s most popular talent who will meet and greet fans. In addition, Outdoor Channel is exclusively presenting “SCI TV” for the third consecutive year.

The SCI Hunters’ Convention, also referred to as “The Ultimate Hunters’ Market,” attracts over 20,000 attendees and exhibitors as six continents unite under one roof to highlight the latest guns and hunting equipment. With dozens of informative and educational seminars throughout the event, attendees can learn new hunting techniques or refine old ones, discover imaginative ways to prepare wild game, or glean tips on the best care for their equipment and gear from industry experts and celebrities. SCI’s mission is to protect the freedom to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation.

As America’s leader in Outdoor TV, Outdoor Channel provides action-packed, family-friendly adventures featuring the biggest on-air celebrities in outdoor entertainment.

Sportsman Against Hunger Reno, NV Event: Tuesday, January 25 | Reno Events Center

Outdoor Channel and SCI’s non-profit arm, Safari Club International Foundation, have joined forces to host a

“Sportsman Against Hunger” event at the Reno Events Center, the day before the kick-off of the annual Hunters’ Convention. At the volunteer event, Outdoor Channel and SCIF’s local Reno chapter will extend their time and resources to serve hot meals comprised of meat donated by area hunters and anglers. SCI members and local volunteers will be outfitted with Outdoor Channel aprons and hats as they share nature’s bounty with the hungry.

SCI TV – All SCI, All the Time!

Wednesday, January 26 – Saturday, January 29 | Reno Convention Center & Area Hotels

Outdoor Channel is set to produce SCI TV, an entertaining and engaging television production that will air in the Reno Convention Center and area hotels during SCI’s Hunters’ Convention. SCI TV will be hosted by Mike Rogers of “SCI Expedition Safari Presented by MidwayUSA,” and will feature daily updates from the convention floor, in-depth interviews with the hottest hunting personalities, and segments from Outdoor Channel’s best-in-class hunting shows, with special emphasis on “SCI Expedition Safari” and many of SCI’s philanthropic and conservation efforts.

Talent Meet & Greets

Safari Club International’s 39th Annual Hunters’ Convention Nuts & Bolts

The SCI Hunters’ Convention runs from January 26-29 at the Reno Convention Center, Reno, Nevada. For complete information, visit www.showsci.com/.

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, announced that it has been named the official cable network of the Archery Trade Association’s (ATA) Archery Trade Show for the second consecutive year.

The Company plans to produce and market “ATA TV,” an entertaining television production that will air during the premier archery and bowhunting event taking place between January 6th and 8th at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. Through this unique platform, Outdoor Channel seeks to promote awareness, appreciation, education and support of all archery activities for future generations.

“We’re looking forward to working with Outdoor Channel for the second time in as many years,” said Jay McAninch, ATA CEO/President.

“It was advantageous for us both to build on what was started last year. Through this trade show, every dealer, buyer and manufacturer helps support the ATA’s work with schools, municipalities and state agencies; as well as organizations and individual archers to grow archery and bowhunting. Outdoor Channel is yet another player in this effort as they advance our goals through delivering the industry’s messages in a way that will capture our audience.”

Hosted by archery greats Mark and Terry Drury, along with Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo, ATA TV features daily updates from the floor of the 2011 ATA Trade Show, public service announcements that describe the ATA’s mission, program interviews with the hottest personalities in the archery world and segments from Outdoor Channel’s best-in-class archery shows.

“Our ATA TV partnership with the Archery Trade Association is yet another example of why Outdoor Channel is recognized as the leading entertainment company in the outdoor category,” said Denise Conroy-Galley, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Research, Outdoor Channel. “Outdoor Channel is committed to producing informative and entertaining archery and bowhunting content and has the ability to deliver these messages in a way that will inform and captivate attendees. The ATA is a strong partner, and we’re honored to work with them once again.”

As the official cable network of the trade show, ATA TV is set to broadcast on plasma screens throughout the convention center and in nine surrounding hotels to more than 2,000 hotel rooms, including the Crowne Plaza Hotel Indianapolis, Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis, Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites, Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, Courtyard Indianapolis Downtown, Omni Severin Hotel, SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Downtown and The Westin Indianapolis.

ATA is the leading trade association for manufacturers, retailers, distributors and other professionals in the archery and bowhunting industry. The association owns and manages the ATA Trade Show, the largest and longest running archery and bowhunting trade show worldwide. The ATA has served its members since 1953.

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.

Outdoor Channel Reveals The Nominees For The 11Th Annual Golden Moose Awards

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Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Ceremony Hosted by Willie Robertson with Musical Performance by Blake Shelton

WHAT: Outdoor Channel (NASDAQ: OUTD), America’s leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the much anticipated winners of the 11th Annual Golden Moose Awards at a ceremony held last night during the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) in Las Vegas.

As the most popular and longstanding outdoor television awards extravaganza in the country, the Golden Moose Awards honors the producers and on-air talent from Outdoor Channel’s industry-leading programming. This year, Outdoor Channel presented 23 awards, including several “Fan Favorite” accolades determined by almost 70,000 online votes.

WHERE: Approximately 2,000 outdoor industry leaders, TV personalities, media personnel and lucky fans attended the awards ceremony held at the famed Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

WHEN: Thursday, January 20, 2011

WHO: The celebration was hosted by Willie Robertson of “Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour” and “Benelli Presents Duck Commander” and featured a music performance by country music star and outdoor enthusiast, Blake Shelton.

The Golden Moose Awards was sponsored by Budweiser, the great American lager.

And the Golden Moose goes to…

• Best Overall Production | Winner: Jim Shockey’s The Professionals

Nominees: American Rifleman, Benelli Presents Duck Commander, BioLogic & Drury’s Wildlife Obsession, Bow Madness, Dream Season Celebrity, Driven with Pat and Nicole, Hunt Masters, In Pursuit with Greg Miller, Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures, Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild, The Best of the West

• Best Conservation | Winner: Boone and Crockett Country

Nominees: Archer’s Choice with Ralph & Vicki, Beyond the Hunt, Driven with Pat and Nicole, Penn’s Big Water Adventures

• Best Educational / Instructional | Winner: Dominant Bucks

Nominees: American Rifleman, Benelli Presents Duck Commander, Optima Batteries’ Classic Patterns, The Best of the West

• Best Big Game Hunting | Winner: Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures

Nominees: BioLogic & Drury’s Wildlife Obsession, Bone Collector, Bow Madness, Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour, Dream Season Celebrity, Driven with Pat and Nicole, Hunt Masters, Jim Shockey’s The Professionals, Primos TRUTH About Hunting, Realtree Road Trips, The Crush with Lee & Tiffany

• Best Fishing | Winner: Penn’s Big Water Adventures

Nominees: Addicted to the Outdoors, Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors, Optima Batteries’ Classic Patterns, The Jackie Bushman Show

• Best Bird Hunting | Winner: Benelli Presents Duck Commander

Nominees: Addicted to the Outdoors, American Hunter, Benelli on Assignment, Pheasants Forever

• Best Turkey Hunting | Winner: The Wild Outdoors

Nominees: Addicted to the Outdoors, Beyond the Hunt, Bow Madness, The Choice with Ralph & Vicki, The Crush with Lee & Tiffany, The Jackie Bushman Show, Wildgame Nation

• Best Videography / Camerawork | Winner: Dirt Trax

Nominees: Benelli Presents Duck Commander, Beyond the Hunt, Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour, Driven with Pat and Nicole, Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures, Jim Shockey’s The Professionals

• Best Sound Design | Winner: Jim Shockey’s The Professionals

Nominees: Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour, Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors, SHE’s Beyond the Lodge, The Best of the West, The Crush with Lee & Tiffany

• Best Graphic Design & Animation | Winner: Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour

Nominees: Beyond the Hunt, Bow Madness, Gold Tips 4ce, Hunt Masters, In Pursuit with Greg Miller, The Best of the West

• Best Show Open (New Category) | Winner: Driven with Pat and Nicole

Nominees: Benelli On Assignment, Benelli Presents Duck Commander, Beyond the Hunt, Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour, The Best of the West

• Best Commercial | Winner: Eastman’s Hunting TV – Eberlestock Backpacks

Nominees: Archers Choice – New Archery Products, Bomber Saltwater Grade, Bone Collector – Bad Boy Buggies, Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors – Millenium Treestands, Primos TRUTH About Hunting – Primos Hunting Calls, Strike King Lure Company – Sexy Swimmer

• Best Blooper / Outtake | Winner: Hunter’s Specialties

Nominees: Fisher’s ATV World, Gold Tips 4CE, Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures, Steve’s Outdoor Adventures

• Fan Favorite Best Overall | Winner: Bone Collector
• Fan Favorite Best New Series | Winner: Jim Shockey’s The Professionals
• Fan Favorite Best Hunting | Winner: Bone Collector
• Fan Favorite Best Fishing | Winner: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Fishing
• Fan Favorite Best Host | Winner: Lee and Tiffany Lakosky

• Golden Moose Honorary Award – Off Road | Winner: Dirt Trax
• Golden Moose Honorary Award – In the Line of Fire | Winner: Manny Puig and Sheri Daye
• Golden Moose Honorary Award – Lighting Rod | Winner: Ted Nugent
• Golden Moose Honorary Award – Most Nominated | Winner: The Best of the West
• Golden Moose Honorary Award – Lifetime Achievement | Winner: Michael Bane