Sportsman Channel

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, WI –-(AmmoLand.com)- Following the tabulation of more than 10,000 votes—a record participation level—Sportsman Channel announced today the finalists for each category of the 2009 Sportsman Choice Awards.

By casting your votes over the last month, Sportsman Channel viewers have narrowed the field to just five finalists in the following categories: Best Hunt Show, Best Shoot Show, Best Fish Show, Best Combination (hunting and fishing) Show and Best Show Host(s).

Today marks the beginning of a fresh new round of voting. You are encouraged to log on to www.votesportsman.com to cast your ballot, regardless of whether you voted in the first round or not. Winners in all categories will be based exclusively on the opinions and the votes of VIEWERS! Voting ends December 14 with finalists announced thereafter.

The finalists for the 2009 Sportsman Choice Awards are as follows.

• Best Hunt Show: Arrow Affliction, Heartland Bowhunter, Predator Quest, Shoot Straight with Chad Schearer, Wired Outdoors
• Best Shoot Show: American Rifleman TV Classics, Guns & Ammo TV, Personal Defense TV, Tactical Arms, Tactical Impact
• Best Fish Show: Addictive Fishing, Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod Chronicles with Curtis Fleming, Ice Men, In-Fisherman TV
• Best Combo Show: Alan Warren Outdoors, Backstage & Backroads with Daniel Lee Martin, G3 Sportsman, HuntFishCook, Midwest Outdoors
• Best Show Host(s): Alan Warren with Alan Warren Outdoors, Chris Brackett with Arrow Affliction, Fred Eichler with Predator Nation, Keith Warren with Best of Keith Warren’s Hunting Adventures, Les Johnson with Predator Quest

In addition to these five categories, Sportsman Channel has added four new award categories designed to celebrate the exciting video imagery shown on the channel every day:

• Best Hunt Clip
• Best Shoot Clip
• Best Fish Clip
• Best New Series

The nominated clips were required to be one continuous sequence from a single episode that aired in 2009.

The nominees for Best Clips are:

• Best Hunt Clip: Family Traditions with Haley Heath, Hunting with the Pros, Own The Zone TV, RNT-TV, Whitetail Properties
• Best Shoot Clip: Africa with Craig Boddington & Ivan Carter, Handguns, Personal Defense, Tactical Arms, Tactical Impact
• Best Fish Clip: Breaking the Surface, Fishing 411 with Mark Romanack, Fly Rod Chronicles with Curtis Fleming, Hardcore Pursuits, In-Fisherman Ice Fishing Guide

The Best New Series category eligibility will be based upon shows that have never aired on Sportsman Channel prior to 2009.

The winners in all Sportsman Choice Award categories will be crowned in January during the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas.

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Finalists Announced for Sportsman Choice Awards

United States Concealed Carry Association

USCCA - -(AmmoLand.com)- I tell ya, the last few days have been absolutely unbelievable for Armed American Radio. In the last 4 days, we have added new cities, Troy Alabama, Aberdeen Washington, Little Rock Arkansas, a commitment from Huntsville Alabama as soon as the station goes live on the air, and two other cities that I simply can not mention just yet but it’s ALL good! We also have interest in Detroit and the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St Paul Minnesota. And guess what? AAR goes to 3 full hours this Sunday, November 22nd! You asked for it and you got it!

In addition to the continued growth of the broadcast, I had the privilege of being joined today in the AAR studio in Atlanta for a live, one on one interview with one of the giants of conservative talk radio, FOX news contributor and fellow Salem Radio Network nationally syndicated host, Mike Gallagher. Mike is in Atlanta through Saturday fighting “Obamacare” being shoved down our throats by the Socialist in Chief and was kind enough to join me for a segment that will air on the 29th. It was great to talk with him and you will definitely want to hear what he has to say about Armed American Radio!

You will also notice a great change to the Armed American Radio website. We have added some great new HD video content to the home page. The videos will give you information on past shows, upcoming guests and some plain old great information as it develops in real time. This new media rich content is just the beginning and I can promise you it will only get better and better with time. Make sure to head over to www.armedamericanradio.org to check out the new content and to stay 100% up to the minute with one of the hottest and fastest growing radio shows in America!

Coming up this week, The Master himself, Massad Ayoob makes another guest appearance to discuss anything I can toss his way for the full hour that I have his attention. In addition, David Burnette, The Midwest Regional Director of Students for Concealed Carry on Campus will be with me for the entire second hour to discuss this very hot button topic as well as a couple of other things he has up his sleeve. Great stuff.

Also, The Mad Ogre, George Hill will be with me for the entire show to chime in on the discussion as only he can and since I had the opportunity to meet with George a couple of weeks ago in Utah, George and I will be talking about one of the places we visited during my trip. During the third hour, George and I will be discussing the previous two hours and giving our thoughts, taking calls and reading listener comments live.

This is an amazing time for Armed American Radio and I can assure you all that you will want to be a part of this broadcast that will soon be bigger than Obama’s ego. Jump in while the water is warm and check out www.armedamericanradio.org to find out where to listen. Also, to those of you who have picked up a copy of my book, co-written with Ms. Kathy Jackson and Foreword by Massad Ayoob, “Lessons from Armed America”, THANK YOU! The reader reviews have been nothing short of incredible. You can get a copy at any major book retailer online, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Borders, etc or you can pick one up at www.whitefeatherpress.com

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Coming Up On Armed American Radio November 20th 2009

Versus Country

Philadelphia, PA --(AmmoLand.com)- Wow, it is November already! Thanksgiving is next week, and deer seasons are running strong in almost every state.

The whitetail rut is on fire, so get out there now. I have heard – and I have written about it – that this may be the best year ever to tag a trophy buck.

There are more trophy bucks to be had this year, which could ultimately rewrite more state whitetail records.

I know I have been putting more time in this year and will continue to do so until I get the big buck I have been watching all season long. You should be too.

If you can not get out there now, play our Bag a Monster Buck game.

Not a deer hunter? No problem. Upland birds, waterfowl and other big game are in season or will be soon. The only hunters who could complain are those of us who only chase spring turkeys.

The rest of us have a cornucopia of opportunities available right now, and VersusCountry.com has tips from the best experts on television waiting for you.

Don’t worry anglers we have not forgotten about you. Versus Country is still airing great fishing programs fishing programs along with our outstanding lineup of hunting shows.

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VersusCountry.com, the official home for Hunting and freshwater, saltwater and fly fishing shows on Versus Country.

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Versus Country News for November

OnYourOwnAdventures

BOZEMAN, MONTANA --(AmmoLand.com)- On Your Own Adventures, a highly unique series, produced by Warm Springs Productions, featuring hunting adventures and tips for the non-guided, public land hunter today announced that Federal Premium Ammunition has signed on as a title sponsor of the show.

“After an extremely successful first year of production, we’re thrilled to have Federal on board as our title sponsor for year two,” said Randy Newberg, host and founder of On Your Own Adventures. “Federal is a leader in the hunting industry and their product is recognized throughout the self-guided hunting community. We look forward to working with them on another successful On Your Own Adventures season.”

Federal Premium Ammunition is based in Anoka, Minnesota where they employ nearly 1,000 workers. The company manufactures a complete line of shotshell, Centerfire and rimfire ammunition as well as other components.

“Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to be the title sponsor of the television show, On Your Own Adventures,” said Mark DeYoung, President of ATK Armament Systems/Federal Premium Ammunition. “At Federal we endorse all legal forms of hunting, but have a special interest in supporting the self-guided hunter. It is our belief that the future of hunting depends on increasing public land hunting activities and opportunities. Randy Newberg’s show encourages hunters to hunt more often and at the same time encourages new hunters to go afield for the first time. This is exactly what our industry needs. The show is unique because all hunts are 100% “do-it-yourself” adventures conducted on publicly accessible lands, the way most hunting is still done in the United States. We applaud Randy and the On Your Own Adventures staff for delivering a show highlighting the American hunting heritage – facing challenges and reaping rewards by embarking on our own adventures.”

Since the series debuted on the Outdoor Channel, the On Your Own Adventures website has been flooded with thousands of online comments from hunters across America expressing their appreciation of the show’s concept. Additionally, the On Your Own Adventures website has received more than 28,000 visits.

For more information regarding On Your Own Adventures, go to www.onyourownadventures.com.

About:
OnYourOwnAdventures provides resources, video, forums, and blogging focused around do it yourself hunters.

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Federal Premium Ammunition Sponsors On Your Own Adventures

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont.—-(AmmoLand.com)- Outdoor Life has named two founders of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to a list of 25 people who’ve had the greatest positive impact on hunting, fishing and conservation.

RMEF icons Bob Munson and Charlie Decker are part of the magazine’s third annual “OL 25” list honoring leaders, innovators, conservationists and unsung heroes.

Photos and bios appear in the December/January 2010 edition of Outdoor Life.

Online voting for fan favorites lasts through late December at www.outdoorlife.com.

Outdoor Life Editor-in-Chief Todd Smith said, “When we step into the woods or wade into a clear mountain stream, we rarely stop to think about the many people who have made enjoying that experience possible. Yet there are thousands who devote their time, talents and energies to building this way of life we call hunting and fishing. Most are just ordinary sportsmen who’ve done extraordinary things—and Bob Munson and Charlie Decker are perfect examples.”

In 1984, Munson and Decker led a charge to launch a conservation organization focused on habitat for elk and other wildlife. Now 25 years later, RMEF is one of the nation’s most effective wildlife outfits, having conserved or enhanced more than 5.6 million acres and helped restore elk herds to historic range across the country.

RMEF has over 150,000 members in 500 chapters nationwide and a volunteer force that donates countless hours each year to fundraising and on-the-ground conservation efforts.

“We owe it all to Charlie and Bob,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “They started this movement, took personal risks and made sacrifices to see it through tough times, and continue to serve on our board.

They are the Elk Foundation’s heart and soul.”

Munson works in sales for MunsonWorks, a Lynnwood, Wash., firm specializing in inclined elevators. Decker owns and operates Decker Logging of Libby, Mont.

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 5.6 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.

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Outdoor Life Honors Elk Foundation Founders

Shooting USA

Shooting USA --(AmmoLand.com)- First, a Big Welcome to Four Million New Viewers!

The following cities have new cable access to Outdoor Channel so it’s time to check the menu to see if you can join us on Wednesdays.

• New York City / New Jersey (Time Warner HD – 500,000 new homes)
• Seattle / Tacoma (Comcast – 420,000 new homes)
• Detroit Metro Area (Comcast – 380,000 new homes)
• San Diego (Comcast – 235,000 new homes)
• Salt Lake City (Comcast – 65,000 new homes)
• Las Vegas (Cox – 197,000 new homes)
• Atlanta (Comcast – 175,000 new homes)
• Portland (Comcast – 160,000 new homes)
• Miami (Comcast – 123,000 new homes)
• Jacksonville (Comcast – 80,000 new homes)
• Phoenix (Cox – 115,000 new homes)
• Minneapolis (Comcast – 80,000 new homes)
• San Juan, Puerto Rico (Cablevision – 77,000 new homes)
• Hampton Roads Virginia (Cox – 153,000 new homes)

No question about it, Outdoor Channel continues to expand as the dominant network in the category.

This Week:
The Historic US Service Rifle that has fans of all ages. Plus custom gun work at production gun prices. And amazing shots with Mr. Flintlock on Impossible Shots.

Shooting USA – The Garand Match at Camp Perry
It is the biggest service rifle competition at the National Matches. We’re at Camp Perry for the M-1 Garand match with America’s historic service rifle. Then the story of the history of John Garand’s creation at the Springfield Armory. Plus Todd Jarrett’s with us for a Pro Tip on using your sights at different target differences.

Sighting In with Shooting USA – Pro Series Guns
Smith & Wesson calls on their master gunsmiths to create factory produced guns that are ready and legal for competition. Then John’s got a home camo job that going to cost you about $10. And the Spaghetti Western that made the list of the Top 10 best Hollywood Gun Fights, as voted by the members of the forum website AR15.com.

Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots – Flintlock Fantasies
“Mr. Flintlock” is George Sutton a rare book dealer from Maine, who makes shooting magic with his rare Flintlock Rifles. Plus, Bob Munden attempts to hit a coin on edge with his Colt – upside-down. And fast-draw Master Gunfighter Cisko tries impossible shots blindfolded! Brian Speciale anchors our coverage of the world’s greatest exhibition shooters.

Wednesdays on Outdoor Channel (find it in your new cable menu)

Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots by time zone:

• Eastern Time: 7:00 PM, 11:30PM, 2:00 AM (Thursday)
• Central Time: 6:00 PM, 10:30PM, 1:00 AM (Thursday)
• Mountain Time: 5:00 PM, 9:30PM, 12:00
• Midnight Pacific Time: 4:00 PM, 8:30PM, 11:00 PM
• The Shooting USA Hour Block:
• Eastern Time: 4:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 12:30 AM
• Central Time: 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 11:30 PM
• Mountain Time: 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 10:30 PM
• Pacific Time: 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 9:30 PM

The Travel Schedule:
This week Brian Speciale and our production team will be in Southern California working on a series of new Impossible Shots with Cisko, the Master Gunfighter. Now that the top rated series is running year-round, that does mean more shows and more incredible shots from our pro team.

Mark LaRue Raising Funds for Fort Hood Families
Larue Tactical is in Texas, close to Fort Hood. They’re offering a special edition “beverage entry tool” with a donation to the Fort Hood Chaplain’s Fund. $50 donation with 100% of the proceeds going to help the victims of the terrorist. Well done, Mark.

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Message from Shooting USA’s Jim Scoutten

United States Concealed Carry Association

United States --(AmmoLand.com)- WOW! Ladies and gentlemen, this just keeps getting BIGGER and BIGGER! Check this out: Little Rock AR, YOU are now on the Armed American Radio Network. Troy AL, YOU are now on the Armed American Radio Network. Valdosta GA, YOU are now on the Armed American Radio Network!

There’s more to come VERY soon, in fact by the time you read this we may have already added at least one city in Florida and yet another in Washington State. That’s right, we are growing like a weed and sweeping across the nation like no other radio broadcast in America.

I will also be making a HUGE announcement on the air Sunday night about the three hour format…That’s right…The 3 hour format. I am taking the broadcast to 3 solid hours and this coming Sunday I will make the official start date public. The syndicators at Salem Radio Network are going crazy adding cities to the broadcast and because of YOU we are exploding!

You haven’t seen anything yet. Media rich content coming to the website, audio content and the possibility of live streaming of the broadcast from in studio are just a few of the things we are working on to give you the ULTIMATE listening and viewing experience.

Stay tuned and make sure to check out www.armedamericanradio.org often for the latest information on the HOTTEST radio program in America.

Coming up this week I will be speaking to “in studio” guest Mr. John Kittrell. Two years ago John was driving to Charlotte NC and stopped at a rest area in South Carolina. That rest stop changed his outlook on life and John will be here to tell you why.

In addition, Mr. Phil Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League will join me for a full hour to discuss some politics of your right to keep and bear arms currently making news as well as the latest voting results in Virgina and what they mean for us as gun owners as we head into the 2010 elections.

There is GREAT stuff getting ready to happen to Armed American Radio and I can promise you that you don’t want to be caught with and unloaded weapon! Visit www.armedamericanradio.org for the latest comings and goings and information on where to listen as well as all of the previous broadcasts!

Also, to those of you who have made my book, co-authored with the incredible Kathy Jackson, Lessons from Armed America a huge success, THANK YOU! If you haven’t yet picked up your copy, do so and see why everyone is talking about it! Check it out at www whitefeatherpress.com or Amazon.com.

Soon to be in all major retailers, Lessons from Armed America is rapidly turning into an instant classic for the gun owner! Thanks to all of you!

About:
United States Concealed Carry Association is The Most Comprehensive, Up-To-Date Resource for the Law-Abiding, Armed Citizen. Visit: www.usconcealedcarry.com

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Waronguns.blogspot.com

War on Guns

Northeastern OH - -(AmmoLand.com)- AmmoLand.com’s featured Gun Blogger of the Month, for November 2009, is the The War on Guns Blog at www.waronguns.blogspot.com.

The War on Guns Blogs is the personal blog of David Codrea, National Gun Rights Examiner for Examiner.com, Co-founder, GunTruths and Citizens of America. His commentary has been featured in GUNS AND AMMO, HANDGUNS and GUNS magazines (where he is a featured columnist). Other work of his has been featured on numerous freedom-oriented Internet sites and, to his surprise,  he has become a much followed Gun Rights activist who is changing minds on the War on Guns!

War on Guns Blog Interview:

Q: What is your Blog’s Official Name?
A: The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance
waronguns.blogspot.com

Q: What is your Name?
A: David Codrea

Q: What is your Online Name that you may post under?
A: I generally post under my real name. On some social media sites, I post as dcodrea.

Q: Where are you located?
A: Northeastern OH.

Q: What is the point of view or purpose of your blog?
A: No-compromise/no sacred cows gun rights activism mixed with social commentary, argument, and occasional twisted humor.

Q: How long has your Blog been active?
A: Since Jan. 2005

Q: What do you do for a living or is your blog a full time job?
A: The blog pays nothing–well, that’s not quite true–I think I make a couple hundred bucks a year off of Google ads that never seem to relate to the subject matter. I also am a paid columnist for Guns Magazine and Examiner.com. Stuff I do that’s not gun-related I keep separate.

Q: Do you have a specific agenda or goal of your blog?
A: To point to hypocrisies and injustices, and to encourage gun owners to adopt creative ways of responding to them. And also to attract/nurture like minds.

Q: Do you have any other digital sites?
A: Yes, I am the National Gun Rights Examiner for Examiner.com.
www.examiner.com/x-1417-Gun-Rights-Examiner
and my Guns Magazine columns appear at
Gunsmagazine.com

Q: What is one thing that you want your readers to know about you?
A: I do this primarily for me.

Q: What was the best thing you did on your blog that go the most reaction from your readers?
A: I don’t consider successes based on reader reactions. I’m happy to help nudge the dialog in the direction of what some would call a more “radical” insistence on having our rights recognized.

Q: What was the worst thing you did on your blog that go the most reaction from your readers?
A: I just don’t think in terms of bests and worsts. There will always be those who don’t like what I do or the way I do things. I truly don’t let it bother me.

Q: Obviously since we are featuring you your blog is Pro gun? What do you think the outlook is for the future of gun rights in America?
A: Without a major social upheaval, which history shows us can happen to any people at any time, I believe we’re looking at some expansion on the status quo, with continued federal, state and local efforts to advance “reasonable restrictions.” In other words, I don’t believe any group in power voluntarily cedes it without some form of “or else” disincentive. I fear all that needs happen for an infringement to stand is for the Supreme Court to refuse to hear a challenge and for gun owners to accept it.

Q: What is your favorite firearm and why?
A: I guess my M1 Garand. It’s fun, plus I appreciate its history and ingenious design, and have never once hurt my thumb.

Q: What hunting or shooting sports hobbies do you have?
A: When I get time, I enjoy introducing new people to shooting more than any other aspect of it.

Q: Of the topics you cover what do you enjoy writing about the most?
A: I always get a kick out of letting rights abusers know what I think of them. And it’s fun to expose celebrity hypocrites and ignorant propagandists masquerading as journalists.

Q: What things would you like to do or expand in your blog to in the future?
A: The blog itself will probably stay as is for a while. I’ve got a domain name for it but it’s still on blogspot, and I suppose I could jazz up the template, but I’m really more into substance than appearance and it’s just not a big enough priority for me, especially with the focus on writing daily Gun Rights Examiner columns.

Q: What would you like to say to those that are anti gun or maybe just unsure of the purpose of guns in our society today?
A: I don’t try to change minds. There are plenty out there trying to fill that niche, and that’s not for me. I will encourage and welcome those with open minds. If I can get them to dip their toe in the pool, then maybe wade in and splash around, some will venture into deeper waters. But my function is to say what’s on my mind. If it resonates with some, fine. If it doesn’t, I’m not going to let them impede my efforts.

Q: What parting remarks or comments you would like to make or promote?
A: I’d like to ask those who regularly read my stuff, those who think they get value from it. to help me promote it by sharing links. The Examiner column in particular has proven to be quite an interesting adventure. I started out with a local column just over a year ago and it has now expanded to a national column with other Gun Rights Examiners in 16 cities. That has potential to reach an even wider audience, but we can’t do it alone–we hope our readers will share links and an intro paragraph with their friends in emails, on blogs, forums, etc (but please don’t republish the entire column or people won’t visit our pages.) And don’t forget to check out Guns Magazine every month.

Thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself to your visitors here. I appreciate it.

The War on Guns Blog is a great place to check out daily for Davids’ personal comments and quick notes on The War on Guns.

Visit: WarOnGuns.blogspot.com

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The War on Guns – Notes from the Resistance

NRA Veterans Day Video In Observance Of Veterans Day

Guns & Hunting by Shooting Illustrated

Fairfax, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- GunsAndHunting.com, the website of the NRA’s only monthly newsstand magazine, Shooting Illustrated, is featuring a special video in observance of Veterans Day.

With vivid images by NRA Publications Associate Photographer Hannele Lahti and narration by NRA Secretary Maj. Jim Land, the slideshow presents the Tomb of the Unknowns at sunrise and the sentinels who protect it 24 hours-a-day.

“Major Land’s commanding voice throughout the slideshow brings the debt we owe to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom into sharp focus,” said Shooting Illustrated’s Managing Editor Adam Heggenstaller.

To view the video, click the image above or visit

www.gunsandhunting.com/Unknown_tomb_video.html.

For more information, visit GunsandHunting.com Look for Shooting Illustrated, The Definitive Source for the Modern Shooter, at a newsstand near you, or subscribe by calling (877) 232-3840.

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NRA Veterans Day Video In Observance Of Veterans Day

Outdoors Magazine

Colchester, VT --(AmmoLand.com)- The biggest-bodied deer we have heard of to date was taken below the Forks near Bingham, Maine and tipped the scales at 279 pounds. Bob Howe, the owner of Pine Grove Lodge in Bingham, knows the deer population in that area better than anyone.

“It is funny,” said Howe. “It snowed this weekend and we heard a number of hunters say how many deer there are in the area. On dry ground it is harder to see the sign, but when the snow comes it is a blank page everybody can read.”

Howes’ hunters had a few strong days last week, tagging a handful of good bucks; the largest being a 239-pound 8-pointer with a tall rack.

Further to the south in New Hampshire, Roscoe Blaisdell, the president of the New Hampshire Antler and Skull Trophy Club, capitalized on the state’s early blackpowder season with a massive 10-pointer that boasts 2 stickers.

“The blood trail was good at first but petered out after 200 yards,” said Blaisdell. “I searched the rest of the day with no luck. I went back in the morning and crawled along the ground finding specks of blood leading down to a pond. I noticed a brown rock near the other shore that didn’t look right and checked it out. It was him.”

We will be bringing you the complete story of this buck in the January issue of Outdoors Magazine.

As the rut intensifies this week, we will be bringing you breaking news about what is happening in the woods.

For more information and to find out how to win a Suzuki ATV, visit www.outdoorsmagazine.net

About:
Each month Outdoors Magazine shines its spotlight on different areas of the outdoors world. Features and sub-features are multiple page spreads written by select experts in their fields. In addition to features and sub-features, each month Outdoors Magazine has over 40 columns written by real guides, industry experts, and the best in their fields. Our staff are die-hards who take the time out of their lives hunting and fishing to write.

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Big Whitetails Starting To Fall

Backwoods Life TV

Hahira, GA –-(AmmoLand.com)- Backwoods Life Television, the popular reality hunting TV show on the Pursuit Channel, announced today it has signed an official sponsorship agreement with full service hunting and archery pro shop Backwater Outdoors.

Under the terms of the agreement, Backwater Outdoors will become a segment sponsor for Backwoods Life TV during the 2010 and 2011 television seasons and will focus on bringing awareness to their Gurley, AL based outdoors store.

Backwater Outdoors will also capitalize on the strong relationship between Backwoods Life TV and the archery and bowfishing community. And with Backwoods Life TV airing on the Pursuit Channel in prime time, Backwater Outdoors gets a very effective high-profile marketing platform that aligns perfectly with their marketing goals.

“Backwater Outdoors will be a great partnership for Backwoods Life TV. Their hunting and archery pro shop in Gurley, AL, is second to none and they are definitely the go-to guys for bowfishing equipment and advice.” said Michael Lee, host of Backwoods Life TV on the Pursuit Channel, “We look forward to working with Backwater Outdoors and hope for a long-lasting, mutually-beneficial relationship.”

Backwoods Life TV asks viewers to visit the Backwater Outdoors website to see the large selection of hunting and archery gear offered, with many products available online.

About Backwater Outdoors in Gurley, AL
Conveniently located on U.S. Hwy 72 in Gurley, AL, Backwater Outdoors sells the best hunting, archery, and bowfishing equipment on the market and has been voted best in class by bowfishermen across the country. Backwater Outdoors specializes in Muzzy, AMS, Innerloc, Cajun Archery, Shure Shot and other fine bowfishing manufacturer products and offers the largest selection of bowfishing supplies and bowfishing equipment in the world! For more information, visit Backwater Outdoors on the web at: http://www.BackWaterBowfishing.com.

About Backwoods Life TV on the Pursuit Channel
If you’re looking for another boring outdoor show, then turn the channel. Backwoods Life TV, formerly Southern Backwoods Adventures, was developed in 2004 when three guys banging their heads together said, “Since we are going hunting and fishing anyway, let’s try to make some great video of it!” Since that day the Backwoods Life TV team of Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, Trey Wetherington, among others, have dedicated their time and efforts into producing the highest quality outdoor television and video entertainment for you, the viewer, to enjoy. With a 100% real “in your face” approach to the outdoors, their efforts have evolved into a national television show that now airs on the Pursuit Channel. For more information about Backwoods Life TV, please visit: http://www.BackwoodsLife.com.

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Backwoods Life Signs Sponsorship Agreement With Backwater Outdoors

Pursuit Channel

LUVERNE, AL --(AmmoLand.com)- Rusty Faulk, PURSUIT Channel CEO explains:

“There’s been some confusion in our industry this week about the health of the PURSUIT Channel due to the recent filing of a voluntary petition for relief from creditors (bankruptcy) by Pursuit Channel, LLC, the predecessor entity to Pursuit Media TV, LLC d/b/a PURSUIT Channel.

Effective March 2009, the assets of Pursuit Channel, LLC, including the ‘PURSUIT Channel’ as it is known in the outdoor industry, were purchased by Pursuit Media TV, LLC who has owned and operating the PURSUIT Channel since that date.

Since March 2009, the PURSUIT Channel has been rolling strong and continues to grow. We are ahead of schedule for the January launch of our upcoming ‘new look’ which includes branded nightly destination TV blocks found only on Pursuit. Our lineup for 2010 is the most powerful in all of outdoor media. Our business plan that puts producers first and honors the traditional values of the outdoor consumer is proving not only to be the right thing to do, but right on target as well.

Please don’t be confused. The PURSUIT Channel has not filed bankruptcy and will continue to meet all of your outdoor viewing needs and looks forward to the exciting lineup for 2010.”

About:
Pursuit Channel is the only outdoor network delivered in satellite provider DIRECTV’s BASIC package, channels received by every subscriber regardless of their level of service. With a solid, growing portfolio of cable and high power TV stations in their stable as well, the network is on track to reach more than 26 million households sometime next year.

For information on how you can get Pursuit Channel in your home, call 334-335-6926 or go online to www.pursuitchannel.com.

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Important Announcement From Pursuit Channel

Creedmoor Sports

Oceanside, CA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Creedmoor Sports has mailed their 2009 holiday edition catalog. Great deals can be found on almost every page of the 24 page issue.

“We’ve worked closely with our suppliers this year to bring as many discounts to our customers as possible.” says Dennis DeMille, General Manager of Creedmoor Sports. “This is always a great time of the year to shop at Creedmoor Sports.”

All items are available online at www.creedmoorsports.com. You can also request a catalog through the website or calling 800-273-3366.

Creedmoor Sports has been the leader in supplying quality competitive rifle shooting gear since 1979

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Creedmoor Sports has been the leader in supplying quality competitive rifle shooting gear since 1979.

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Creedmoor Sports 2009 Holiday Edition Catalog Mailing This Week

United States Concealed Carry Association

USCCA - -(AmmoLand.com)-The happenings at AARadio just keep happening! I received news from the syndicators at the network yesterday that we continue to add new affiliate stations across the country! Missoula Montana is now joining the AARadio family LIVE this week!! But wait, that’s not all. Meridian Idaho, YOU are joining the Armed American Radio family THIS week also. The excitement continues to build but WAIT, there’s more!

Armed American Radio is now going to 3, count em, 3 solid hours beginning November 21st! Can ya believe it? I can. Because of YOU we are outgrowing our britches and are currently the fastest growing radio program in America!

Coming up this week my guests include the ever popular Kathy Jackson who will be tipping her hat and telling you about weeks of intense product trials that are sure to make your carrying habits a little easier. Also joining me for the full second hour is Suzanna Hupp. Yep, that Suzanna Hupp who was inside the Luby’s Cafeteria in 1991 when whack job murderer George Hennard opened fire killing 23 innocent people including Suzanna’s parents in cold blood. Suzanna will be discussing her new book From Luby’s to the Legislature. You don’t want to miss AARadio this week!!!!

For more info on where to listen check out www.armedamericanradio.org!

Also a big thanks to those of you who are making our book,Lessons from Armed America a great success. Co written with Kathy Jackson, Lessons from Armed America is selling great and making some waves. Check it out for yourself at Amazon or Whitefeatherpress.com

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Coming Up On Armed American Radio – November 2009

Mossy Oak's Online Store

Mossy Oak

WEST POINT, MS --(AmmoLand.com)- Mossy Oak’s Online Store, located at www.mossyoak.com/store, has a new look and expanded inventory.

Not only does it have more products to offer, but it incorporates a more thorough search system and easier navigation to help in finding specific products for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts’ needs.

“Our goal was to make shopping easier for our customers, most of whom have a passion for the outdoors much like ourselves,” said Carey Sizemore, General Merchandising Manager for Mossy Oak.

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer them items that they can find in our retail stores now online. With pattern and pursuit search options and the advanced search system, we hope to provide an easy online shopping experience and the right products to meet any hunter’s needs.”

The Mossy Oak Online Store offers hunting apparel and accessories, men’s, women’s and children’s casual and camo apparel, books, videos, Mossy Oak logo gear, automotive and ATV accessories, bedding and more. The Mossy Oak Online Store is also an authorized dealer of the new Boo Weekley golf wear. What a great way to show your passion for the outdoors on the greens. Visitors to the site can also purchase gift cards, which make a great gift for any occasion.

Log on to www.mossyoak.com/store today and find the right gear to help you disappear in the woods, fields and open country.

About:
Haas Outdoors Inc. is headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Nativ Nurseries and Mossy Oak Properties.

IT’S NOT A PASSION. IT’S AN OBSESSION

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Mossy Oak Online Store Offers More Products & A New Look

Armslist.com

Armslist.com

Armslist.com --(AmmoLand.com)-Armslist LLC is a free site that doesn’t require users to log in.

It provides great email privacy for users who choose to post items for sale.

It receives more traffic and more daily posts than any other free firearms classifieds site on the internet.

Visit www.armslist.com

Armslist serves local firearms markets by helping law-abiding citizens to avoid unnecessary transactional costs associated with other firearms websites.

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Armslist.com – Best Way To Access Your Local Firearms Market

Is Outdoors Magazine

Oneonta, Alabama --(AmmoLand.com)- Your free copy of the latest edition of IS Outdoors Magazine! IS Outdoors Magazine is one of the first all digital nationwide hunting and fishing publications designed specifically to meet your hunting and fishing needs.

The IS Outdoors Magazine has grown out of the talk radio show that brought two well-known outdoorsmen Brock Ray & Don Kirk, to the VoiceAmerica Sports Network with hunting/fishing info and news – talking about everything from new sporting gear, places to hunt & fish, & getting more from your recreation time.

Now they bring you their same great Sportsmans’ entertainment, news, and information to digital press with their IS Outdoors Digital Magazine!

Click here to view your free October issue of IS Outdoors Digital Magazine.

This Issue Includes:

• Whitetail Grunt Call Basics
• Bull Reds on the Beach
• Westervelt Lodge
• What’s hot and what’s new

About: The Interstate Sportsman Outdoors
Hosted by Brock Ray and Don Kirk, heard each week on Voice America at 9:00 AM Central everyday./ Interstate Sportsman is the first nationwide hunting and fishing radio program designed specifically to meet the needs of the professional truck driver.

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Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD), America’s leader in Outdoor TV, today announced that Comcast is bringing Outdoor Channel to more of its digital cable customers by making the service available on the company’s Digital Classic tier. This is in addition to Outdoor Channel’s carriage on the Sport Entertainment Package (SEP) tier.

This move has been made throughout multiple Comcast systems in the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin, as well as in Manitowoc, WI and in the Independence, MO/Olathe, KS area. More customers can now enjoy a wide selection of Outdoor Channel’s popular hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure programming.

“We are excited to deepen our affiliation with Comcast’s Twin Cities Region and broaden our distribution across these four states in the key service areas of the Twin Cities, Independence, MO/Olathe, KS, and in Manitowoc, WI,” said Tom Hornish, COO at Outdoor Channel.

“These markets are home to many Comcast customers who are passionate outdoor enthusiasts,” added Randy Brown, Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales & Marketing. “Now, they can easily enjoy our high quality, category-leading hunting, fishing, shooting, and other outdoor-related programming.”

“Outdoor Channel is great addition for our customers,” said Mary Beth Schubert, Vice President, Public Affairs for Comcast. “Our region has a strong affinity for the outdoors, and we are pleased to make Outdoor Channel’s top-notch content more widely available to viewers.”

Outdoor Channel takes viewers across the country and around the world, sharing unmatched thrills and experiences through the eyes of esteemed outdoor personalities. The service is available to Digital Classic and SEP tier customers on channel 270 in the St. Paul area, Independence and Manitowoc; Minneapolis area viewers can watch Outdoor Channel on channel 731.

About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. 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 largest 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 the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services. With 24.6 million cable customers, 14.4 million high-speed Internet customers, and 5.6 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast’s content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten Comcast SportsNets networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast’s Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

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Outdoor Channel Broadens Distribution In Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri And Kansas

Brownells Expands Firearms Product Listings

Frank B - Brownells.com

Montezuma, Iowa --(AmmoLand.com)- We have just added a super new “filing & saving” system to the web site. It’s called the “Saved Cart“, and its whole purpose is to make running your shop a whole lot easier for you.

What this neat program does is allows you save orders electronically in the absolutely best and most perfect filing system for you because you set it up to fit the way you look at your world.

You quite literally can now save your shopping cart to any folder you want to and can put any name on that cart you want to.

Brownells Saved Cart is Back

This makes the possibilities limitless!

For instance, if you’re working on a 1911 for a customer named Bill Jones, you can establish a folder named “1911 Projects”. Within this folder create a saved cart for “Bill Jones”. As Bill’s project continues to grow you just add them to “Bill Jones” saved cart until you are ready to place the order. It makes project management and tracking very easy.

Or, if Bill Jones is a customer who has a lot of guns you make an entire folder for Bill Jones. Then you’d label this particular project, “.45 1911″ and so on as additional items are purchased for Bill Jones’s. If his next project is mounting a scope, you can put the items you bought for that project into the Bill Jones folder, but label this cart “Scope mount on Rem. 700, .243 cal”. Thus keeping all of Bill Jones projects together. Another really great feature of this system is that you can write yourself notes on the project you’re working on and save them for future reference. A fantastic way to keep track of your various jobs and projects.

Because of the complete flexibility of the new system, you can literally set it up any way you like. By the kind of project (rebarrel .45); by the name of the customer (Bill Jones); by the day date, or month date (October 2009); by the items you’ve ordered (Leupold Rings/Bases); etc., etc., etc. It doesn’t matter if you’re left brained or right brained, since you’re doing the labeling and you’ve put the carts into the folders, they are going to be where you think they should be. You just don’t have to conform to any body else’s ideas on filing!

What’s more, for those of you who had “Save(d) Carts” in Brownells’ old website before the upgrade in June to this new one, we have brought all those back in so you can access them and decide how you want to file them.

Check out our tutorial at brownells.com/help for a little more information on how it works.

As I sit here writing this, my mind goes into grid-lock thinking of all the possible ways I could set it up for me so I could find things I want to save. I had lots of fun testing it on the “Beta” site with our Web Master trying to make it crash or spin out of control. The old “Save Cart” was mighty popular, and we’ve heard from lots of you about getting it back. Well it is back…but on steroids. Gonna be a really huge winner for you. Find it and give it a try. I guarantee you’re going to love it!!

Brownells.com

About:
Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, reloading equipment and accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100% satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. For more information, or to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com

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Brownells – Frank Talk About Guns October 2009

Ruger

SOUTHPORT, CONNECTICUT --(AmmoLand.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce a new, redesigned website that incorporates improved product navigation, rich media content and social media elements. Ruger continues to be an industry leader in the use of web technology, dedicated to improving the visitor experience and putting greater information in the hands of their consumers.

“We are constantly working on improving communication with our customers,” said Chris Killoy, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Through our Voice of the Customer Program, we are actively collecting suggestions and gathering insight from our customers about what they want to see from Ruger. This website is one example of that input being put to use.”

The new Ruger.com website includes:

• New Interactive Index Page, Complete with Video Content
• New Social Media Links to Stay Connected to Ruger
• Press Clippings Area with Links to Industry Published Articles
• New Product Navigation & Firearm Specific Information Sections, with:
  • Flatter, Easier Navigability
  • Larger, More Interesting Product Feature Callouts
  • Comparative Model Table Display
  • Product Extras with Increased Video Content, Interactive Exploded Views &
    More Information
  • Print Ready Spec Sheets
• New Interactive Digital Catalog – An Exact Replica of the Printed Version with Links to
  Additional Content
• Easier Firearms Search Mechanism with Quicklinks for the Most Popular Searches
• Improved Customer Service Information
• Expanded Technical Tip Videos, Covering Care & Maintenance of Ruger Products

“We hope customers enjoy the new site,” continued Killoy, “and we hope they continue to talk to us and tell us what they want to see next.”

The new website will go live on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM EST at www.Ruger.com.

About Sturm, Ruger:
Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with plants located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ. • Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. • Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens

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Ruger Firearms Announces New Streamlined Product-Focused Website

Outdoors Magazine Adds Cutting-Edge Content

Outdoors Magazine

Colchester, VT --(AmmoLand.com)- Outdoors Magazine, the East’s premiere hunting and fishing publication, is proud to be announcing the addition of several fresh, new columns to its already packed line-up.

“The key to any good publication is keeping it fresh, especially in the outdoors industry. In the past few months we have had the chance to add a couple of outstanding columns and we would be remiss not to take advantage of that,” said Kyle Scanlon, editor of Outdoors Magazine.

Included among the new columns are:

Beyond The Field by Jeff W. Zimba: “Beyond The Field” will focus on small arms, tactical strategies, and the world of highly specialized firearms. “Anybody who follows the world of small arms and cutting edge weapons technology knows who Jeff Zimba is,” said Scanlon. “His column will be an outstanding addition to Outdoors and will blend the world of tactical weaponry and the shooting sportsmen. Actually, to illustrate how highly regarded he is, when one of our sales guys mentioned to a representative from Smith and Wesson that Zimba joined our team, they couldn’t wait to advertise with us. That says a lot when you consider how tight ad budgets are these days.”

Answering The Call by Dylan Ainsworth: The world of calling extends far beyond turkey hunting and there isn’t a better person out there to examine it than Dylan Ainsworth.

“Dylan has a very friendly writing style that speaks to the reader,” said Scanlon. “His advice is no nonsense and covers areas others haven’t dared go. Whether it is calling black bears, deer, predators or turkeys ‘Answering The Call’ will jump into it.”

Radical Bowhunter by Dick Scorzafava: For years, Dick Scorzafava has made a name for himself in pursuit of big game with his bow. The Radical Bowhunter will chronicle his adventures in pursuit of deer, bear, and other big game.

“I have read Scorzafava for years in other publications,” said Scanlon. “When the opportunity came to add him to the pages of Outdoors as a regular it was a natural fit.”

Guide’s Flies by Tony Lolli: “I have to be honest,” said Scanlon. “The last column I wanted to add to Outdoors was a fly-tying piece. There just aren’t a lot of readers who care about how to tie a Mickey Finn or some other common fly. Then Tony pitched me his idea. Guide’s Flies will be the secret flies guides from around the country have developed for their own use. These are patterns you will not see anywhere else in print. It is the fly-tying column others will aspire to be.”

Scratchings by Dennis Jensen: Dennis Jensen is a highly acclaimed outdoor columnist from Rutland, Vermont, with a passion for turkey and deer hunting. “Scratchings” will delve head-first into his strategies with a special insight into the ways of the gobbler.

“Dennis is really the consummate professional,” said Scanlon. “He is not afraid to tackle a topic and doesn’t hold anything back. I almost feel guilty because I know how many more turkeys will be killed as the result of his columns in the magazine.”

For more information, and to find out how to win a free Suzuki ATV, visit www.outdoorsmagazine.net

About:
Each month Outdoors Magazine shines its spotlight on different areas of the outdoors world. Features and sub-features are multiple page spreads written by select experts in their fields. In addition to features and sub-features, each month Outdoors Magazine has over 40 columns written by real guides, industry experts, and the best in their fields. Our staff are die-hards who take the time out of their lives hunting and fishing to write.

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Outdoors Magazine Adds Cutting-Edge Content

More Viewers in Miami-Dade, Broward and the Florida Keys – “The Sport Fishing Capital of the World” – Now Have Access to Outdoor Channel

Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD), America’s leader in Outdoor TV, today announced that Outdoor Channel has been added to Comcast’s Digital Preferred package in South Florida. The network was previously on Comcast’s Sports Entertainment Package.

As a result, Comcast viewers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties through the Florida Keys, can now more easily access Outdoor Channel’s popular slate of dedicated outdoor and adventure programming.

“We are excited to extend our affiliation with Comcast South Florida and broaden our distribution across this key area of the state,” said Tom Hornish, COO at Outdoor Channel.

Added Randy Brown, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Marketing at Outdoor Channel, “The South Florida market is home to passionate outdoor enthusiasts and a hotbed for some of the world’s greatest fishing. Now, avid fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts in South Florida can easily enjoy our category-leading outdoor related programming.”

“Outdoor Channel is a natural fit for South Florida, and having it more widely available in our region allows our viewers to have access to quality, focused outdoor programming that speaks directly to our important local base of sportsmen,” said Filemon Lopez, Comcast’s senior regional vice president in South Florida.

“Those of us who live in this area have access to some of the world’s greatest fishing areas, waterways and public parks. With our affinity towards outdoor activities, Comcast is pleased to make the nation’s top-ranked outdoor cable network part of our core digital package across Miami-Dade, Broward and the Florida Keys.”

Outdoor Channel takes viewers across the country and around the world, sharing unmatched thrills and experiences through the eyes of esteemed outdoor personalities.

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 largest 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 the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services. With 24.6 million cable customers, 14.4 million high-speed Internet customers, and 5.6 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast’s content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten Comcast SportsNets networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast’s Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

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Outdoor Channel Broadens South Florida Distribution

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, WI –-(AmmoLand.com)- Sportsman Channel, the premiere all hunting, shooting and fishing network, announced it has launched on Comcast’s Digital Preferred service in Portland, Oregon; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Jackson, Mississippi.

These new launches will bring Sportsman’s high-quality hunting, shooting and fishing shows to Comcast Digital Preferred customers throughout these areas.

“We’re thrilled to bring Comcast’s Portland customers our strongest programming lineup in our history, delivering not only our traditional market leading shows but also fresh and innovative programming that allows us to continue to better serve Sportsmen,” said Willy Burkhardt, president of Sportsman.

“We look forward to continuing to provide our viewers and distribution partners with entertaining and informative content across our three programming pillars of hunt, shoot and fish.”

During the past year, Sportsman has benefited from the ongoing programming resources of its parent company, InterMedia Outdoors, the largest outdoor media content provider, which has helped to fuel the network with more than 500 original series episodes and 15 new shows in 2009 alone.

“With millions of sportsman across the country, the Sportsman Channel will bring original and quality programming to our customers in the Portland area,” said Lars Lofas, vice president of sales and marketing for Comcast’s Oregon/SWW Region.

Sportsman is now available on channel 405 in Portland; channel 738 in Chattanooga; and channel 738 in Jackson.

For more information on the Sportsman Channel, please visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com.

SPORTSMAN CHANNEL:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering thousands of hours of the most entertaining and educational hunting, shooting and fishing programming available. Sportsman Channel is currently available in 17.8 million homes. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel is now a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. For more information, visit www.thesportsmanchannel.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.

COMCAST:
Comcast Corporation (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 23.9 million cable customers, 15.3 million high-speed Internet customers, and 7.0 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast’s content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast’s Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

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Sportsman Channel Launches on Multiple Comcast Systems

Pursuit Channel

LUVERNE, AL --(AmmoLand.com)- The Pursuit Channel is excited to announce the addition of Ted Nugent Tooth, Fang & Claw TV to its ever-expanding 2010 programming line-up.

While widely acclaimed as an American guitar hero, it’s Nugent’s work with the National Rifle Association (NRA) and lifelong advocacy for hunting that have earned him the respect of outdoorsmen around the globe. To Nugent, hunting is not just a sport; it is a way of life.

“Ted Nugent Tooth, Fang & Claw TV documents and delivers the way the Nugent family and millions of American families live in this amazing hunting lifestyle – real, raw, intense and pure,” said Rusty Faulk, CEO of Pursuit Channel. “Ted Nugent is one of the most recognized advocates of hunting and the outdoor lifestyle. He will be a perfect fit for Pursuit.”

“I am not satisfied simply living the good, honest outdoor lifestyle,” said Nugent. “I am driven to promote and celebrate it with all the energy and power that I possibly can. Tooth, Fang and Claw TV enthuses honest conservationists to get more involved, and its passion and intensity recruits new enthusiasts.”

Nugent joins a number of other outdoor television producers that have moved programming to Pursuit starting January 2010.

Mossy Oak recently announced its commitment of resources to branded, destination blocks of programming, anchored by their award-winning, popular programs.

The National Wild Turkey Federation, Quality Deer Management Association, Alan Warren, Keith Warren, Hank Parker, Roger Raglin and others have since made the move.

“The Nugent family is thrilled to turn up the heat in our promotion and celebration of our cherished hunting lifestyle by joining our Mossy Oak BloodBrothers on the world class Pursuit Channel with our new Tooth, Fang & Claw TV show,” said Nugent. “We don’t just produce TV shows; we document the way real Americans hunt, fish, trap and shoot.”

Pursuit Channel is the only outdoor network delivered in satellite provider DIRECTV’s BASIC package, channels received by every subscriber regardless of their level of service. With a solid, growing portfolio of cable and high power TV stations in their stable as well, the network is on track to reach more than 26 million households sometime next year.

Ted Nugent Tooth, Fang & Claw TV can only be found on Pursuit Channel. For information on how you can get Pursuit Channel in your home, call 334-335-6926 or go online to www.pursuitchannel.com. For information on allthings Nuge, visit www.tednugent.com.

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Ted Nugent Joins 2010 Programming on the Pursuit Channel

Backwoods Life TV

Hahira, GA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Backwoods Life Television, airing Mondays and Tuesdays on the Pursuit Channel, announced today it has signed an official sponsorship agreement with hunting industry legend Muzzy.

Under the terms of the agreement, Muzzy will become a Backwoods Life TV segment sponsor for 2010 and 2011 and will focus on bringing awareness to their superior line of hunting products. With Backwoods Life TV now airing on the Pursuit Channel in prime time, the highly-rated hunting show gives Muzzy a very effective marketing platform to showcase the Muzzy brand.

The entire Backwoods Life TV crew, also called The Backwoods Boneheads, will exclusively use “Bad to the Bone” Muzzy Broadheads and Muzzy’s highly-effective scent products during the filming of the popular TV show’s hunts.

The Backwoods TV hosts Michael Lee, Trey Wetherington, and Kevin Knighton have had a strong relationship with Muzzy for many years and are sold on the toughness of Muzzy Broadheads. Some of the exciting trophy whitetail bowhunts from Backwoods Life TV have even been featured on the action-packed Muzzy Bad to the Bone Bucks DVD series.

“Muzzy has been a hunting industry leader with their line of superior broadheads for over 25 years.” said Michael Lee, host of Backwoods Life TV on the Pursuit Channel, “We are thrilled to be associated with such a well-known and respected product manufacturer. Our viewers can see for themselves just how effective Muzzy products are under extreme hunting conditions when they watch Backwoods Life TV.”

Muzzy Archery

Muzzy Broadheads are legendary for their “Bad to the Bone” dependability and true flight. Backwoods Life TV encourages hunters to try the Muzzy brand of industry leading hunting products used during their show.

About Muzzy
Based in Cartersville, GA, Muzzy has been a hunting industry leader in designing and manufacturing the toughest “Bad to the Bone” broadheads available. Muzzy Broadheads have earned a legendary reputation for superior strength and extreme accuracy. They combine high-grade aircraft-aluminum ferrules with scalpel-sharp blades for complete integrity in even the heaviest game. And the unique hollow-ground Trocar tip has become the standard for dependable bone-splitting performance. For over 25 years, Muzzy has continued to innovate not only with broadheads, but with bowfishing equipment, and a line of highly-effective scent products. For more information, visit Muzzy on the web at: http://www.muzzy.com.

About Backwoods Life TV on the Pursuit Channel
If you’re looking for another boring outdoor show, then turn the channel. Backwoods Life TV, formerly Southern Backwoods Adventures, was developed in 2004 when three guys banging their heads together said, “Since we are going hunting and fishing anyway, let’s try to make some great video of it!” Since that day the Backwoods Life TV team of Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, Trey Wetherington, among others, have dedicated their time and efforts into producing the highest quality outdoor television and video entertainment for you, the viewer, to enjoy. With a 100% real “in your face” approach to the outdoors, their efforts have evolved into a national television show that now airs on the Pursuit Channel. For more information about Backwoods Life TV, please visit: http://www.BackwoodsLife.com.

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Marlin 1895SBL Rifle

Marlin Firearms

North Haven, CT –-(AmmoLand.com)- Still in the first year of its production, the Marlin 1895SBL rifle has garnered quite a following. The latest accolade for this full-featured lever-action comes from OnTarget magazine. In the August 2009 issue, the editorial staff at OnTarget deemed the 1895SBL worthy of their 2009 Editor’s Choice Award.

Bill Battles, Editor of OnTarget, gives the Model 1895SBL high marks for its many innovative features saying, “With the XS® scout scope mount and aperture rear sight, the 1895SBL is ideally suited for fast-paced, close-quarters hunting.”

Chambered for the legendary 45-70 Government, the Model 1895SBL is built to handle the worst Mother Nature can throw its way. All major components – barrel, receiver, trigger guard plate, magazine tube, loading gate and enlarged loop lever; are constructed of durable stainless steel and housed in a weather-impervious black and gray laminated stock.

Other distinctive features include 18 ½-inch heavy barrel contour, full length tubular magazine with 6-shot capacity, deluxe recoil pad and nickel-plated swivel studs.

Ready for a quick call to action, the Model 1895SBL features the durable XS Ghost Ring Sight System which allows for faster target acquisition and improved accuracy over conventional sights. For those who prefer using Optics, the 1895SBL comes standard with a XS Lever Scout Mount™ that provides a rock-solid mounting platform for a variety of options including long-eye relief scout scopes, traditional scopes and even Red dot or holographic sights.

Built for maximum performance and recognized by the editors of OnTarget magazine, the Model 1895SBL should be your rifle of choice.

About Marlin Firearms Company
Established in 1870, the Marlin Firearms Company’s brands include Marlin, Harrington & Richardson, New England Firearms and L. C. Smith. Under its various brands, Marlin produces an array of lever action, bolt action, and semi–automatic rifles as well as break–open single shot shotguns and rifles. More information about the Company can be found at www.marlinfirearms.com.

XS® and XS Lever Scout Mount™ are trademarks of XS Sight Systems, Inc.

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Marlin Model 1895SBL Rifle – A Hit with Editors at OnTarget Magazine

TedNugent.com

Jackson MI --(AmmoLand.com)- 2010 is shaping up to be another big year for Uncle Ted as Pursuit Channel welcomes the addition of Ted Nugent Tooth, Fang & Claw TV to its ever-expanding 2010 programming line-up.

The show will document and deliver the way the Nugent family and millions of other American families hunt, fish, trap and shoot in a real, raw, intense and pure hunting lifestyle.

Ted is pleased to be able to offer additional television programming via Pursuit, which also features programming from our Mossy Oak BloodBrothers!

Pursuit Channel is the only outdoor network delivered in DIRECTV’s BASIC package, channels received by every subscriber regardless of their level of service.

Ted Nugent Tooth, Fang & Claw TV can only be found on Pursuit Channel so for information on how you can get it in your home, call 334-335-6926 or visit www.pursuitchannel.com.

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Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, WI –-(AmmoLand.com)- Sportsman Channel, the premiere all hunting, shooting and fishing network, announced an agreement today with Comcast to broaden distribution of the Sportsman Channel to Comcast’s Digital Preferred service in several Comcast markets.

The new agreement will bring Sportsman’s high-quality hunting, shooting and fishing shows to Comcast Digital Preferred customers in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; Savannah, Georgia; Tucson, Arizona; and Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

“We’re thrilled to bring our strongest programming line-up in our history to Comcast customers,” said Willy Burkhardt, president of Sportsman. “And we look forward to continuing to provide our viewers and distribution partners with entertaining and informative content across our three programming pillars of hunt, shoot and fish.”

During the past year, Sportsman has benefited from the ongoing programming resources of its parent company, InterMedia Outdoors, the largest outdoor media content provider, which has helped to fuel the network with more than 500 original series episodes and 15 new shows in 2009 alone.

“With millions of sportsman across the country, the Sportsman Channel will bring original and quality programming to our customers in the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas,” said Nick Kozel, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Twin Cities Region.

Sportsman is now available on channel 738 in Minneapolis and 278 in St. Paul.

For more information on the Sportsman Channel, please visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com.

About SPORTSMAN CHANNEL:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering thousands of hours of the most entertaining and educational hunting, shooting and fishing programming available. Sportsman Channel is currently available in 17.8 million homes. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel is now a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. For more information, visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com.

About 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 COMCAST:
Comcast Corporation (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 23.9 million cable customers, 15.3 million high-speed Internet customers, and 7.0 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

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Media Day At The Range

Centreville, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- With the support of Bass Pro Shops and many manufacturers and organizations, the industry will be holding the 5th annual Media Day at the Range on Monday, January 18, 2010 being held at the Boulder City Pistol & Rifle Range in Boulder City, Nevada from 9 am to 4:00 pm.

We have some exciting news concerning Media Day 2010 that you surely do not want to miss. By registering and attending Media Day at the Range you will also have an opportunity to win a Blaser Rifle outfitted with a Zeiss Victory Scope valued at more than $4,000.

Here is all you will need to do to win:

• Visit the Blaser and Zeiss exhibits to experience shooting the Blaser rifle and using the Zeiss Victory scope.
• Purchase a raffle ticket to enter – one chance $4 or three chances for $10. All proceeds going to Safari Club AWLS Youth Program. There is no limit to the number of tickets you can purchase.
• Drawing at 3:00 pm at the Blaser exhibit. You must be present to win.

With nearly 60 manufacturers registered, the range is nearly sold out. The day will consist of visiting with a wide range of manufacturers both from the shooting and non-shooting community and you will also have an opportunity to interview company representatives about their new product line-up. Transportation will be provided both to and from the range.

This event will give you the opportunity to handle and shoot new products being introduced at SHOT Show from many of the industry’s leading manufacturers. This year the event will be benefiting the Safari Club AWLS Youth Program.

So if you have not already registered, please do so today at www.media-day.com. Please be sure you pass this information on to all individuals from your publication or broadcast property who may want to attend, we don’t want anyone to miss this event. On behalf of all the attending manufacturers we look forward to seeing you at the range.

Media Day is open to members of the media only and registered exhibitors. For additional information, contact Cory Cannon with Triple Curl at ccannon@triplecurl.com or Cathy Williams with CMG Marketing and Events at cathy@cmgmarketingandevents.com.

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News From Bass Pro Shop Media Day At The Range 2010

Outdoorchannel TV

TEMECULA, Calif. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD), America’s leader in Outdoor TV, today announced that Outdoor Channel has been moved to the more broadly distributed Digital Preferred tier throughout multiple Comcast Digital Cable systems in Utah, including Salt Lake City, Ogden and Logan.

The network was previously carried in the Sports and Entertainment package. As a result, Comcast viewers in these markets can now more easily access a robust spectrum of Outdoor Channel’s popular hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure programming.

“We are excited to deepen our affiliation with Comcast in Utah and broaden our distribution in the key cities of Salt Lake, Ogden and Logan,” said Tom Hornish, COO at Outdoor Channel.

“Many subscribers in these markets are passionate outdoor enthusiasts who can now easily enjoy our high quality, category-leading hunting, fishing, shooting, and other outdoor related programming,” Randy Brown, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing of Outdoor Channel.

“Outdoor Channel is great fit for Utah,” said Rodrigo Lopez, Market Vice President, Comcast. “We are pleased to make the outdoor cable network more widely available in our market.”

Outdoor Channel takes viewers across the country and around the world, sharing unmatched thrills and experiences through the eyes of esteemed outdoor personalities. The network estimates the tier launch will result in an incremental increase of approximately 70,000 paying subscribers, but cannot predict the impact, if any, such additional paying subscribers may have on Outdoor Channel’s Nielsen Universe Estimate.

About Outdoor Channel
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 largest 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 the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services. With 24.6 million cable customers, 14.4 million high-speed Internet customers, and 5.6 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast’s content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten Comcast SportsNets networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast’s Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

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Outdoor Channel Broadens Distribution in Comcast Utah Markets

John Frank Receives 2009 Mossy Oak Passion Award

Mossy Oak

WEST POINT, MS – -(AmmoLand.com)- John Frank was awarded the Mossy Oak Passion Award at the Drury Outdoors annual production meeting in St. Louis, Missouri on September 18 and 19.

Each year, Drury TV Producers from all over the country gather for meetings and an annual awards banquet. Last year, Mossy Oak was honored to participate in the banquet and present the Mossy Oak Passion Award to Steve “Coon Dog” Coon. Continuing the tradition this year, Mossy Oak recognized John Frank.

“The Passion Award is given to an individual that exhibits passion for the outdoors, who always works to their fullest capacity and with great excitement, and strives unselfishly to be the best at what they do,” said Ben Maki, Vice President of Marketing for Mossy Oak. “It’s not about taking trophy animals and having a successful hunt every time they step in the field or get behind the camera. It’s about passion for the outdoors, respect for Mother Nature and unwavering energy in everything they do.”

Frank is from Richland, Iowa where he owns his own flooring company. He has two children. Frank’s hobbies include photography, videography and Harley Davidsons. He enjoys hunting caribou, turkey and whitetail.

According to Frank, “Hunting with my grandfather from age 12 provided the beginning of my hunting interests. My love for the sport has branched from well-trained hunting dogs flushing ringnecks to the gobble of a mature tom on a cool spring morning. In the last decade, my hunting sights have evolved further to include the elusive P&Y class whitetail deer. Photographing buck in velvet combined with shed antler hunting helps me to pattern mature bucks. In the future, I’d like to harvest an elk with a bow.

“Recently, my son started hunting and I love to film him learning to hunt and discovering all the outdoors has to offer,” he added.

For more information on Drury Outdoors, visit www.druryoutdoors.com.

About:
Haas Outdoors Inc. is headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Nativ Nurseries and Mossy Oak Properties.

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FieldJunky.com Discount Hunting Gear

FieldJunky.com

Louisville, KY – FieldJunky.com, the discount online shopping website that provides top quality, name-brand hunting and fishing gear at the lowest prices possible, announced today it has named outdoors industry promotion specialist Wild Sports Marketing as its solution for marketing and public relations.

Founded by twenty-something entrepreneurs Adam Marley and Andrew Henson, FieldJunky.com also takes discounting hunting and fishing gear to a new level by slashing prices even further on a select few items each day to unbelievable, rock-bottom prices. These deals are rotating on a 24 hour basis and may be changed as the products typically sell out quickly.

FieldJunky.com also provides discounted guided hunts from some of the most well-respected outfitters in the industry. And through an exclusive partnership with Wild Hunting Adventures, FieldJunky.com offers hunters low-priced hunting packages that even include private airfare.

Wild Sports Marketing will assume the task of handling all of FieldJunky.com’s marketing and public relations. Mark Murphy, owner of Wild Sports Marketing, specializes in promoting hunting and fishing-related businesses and outdoors industry personalities. Mark has built a reputation for maximum promotion and exposure at an affordable price. For more information about Wild Sports Marketing, please visit: http://www.wildsportsmarketing.com

“FieldJunky.com is thrilled to work closely with Mark Murphy at Wild Sports Marketing.” said Adam Marley, co-founder of FieldJunky.com, “Our relationship with Wild Sports Marketing will help bring awareness and exposure to the incredible deals FieldJunky.com offers daily on top-quality hunting and fishing gear. Look for many exciting announcements to come from us in the future.”

Marley advises shoppers to check the FieldJunky.com website frequently as the featured rock-bottom deals change daily, sometimes even sooner based on availability. Marley also encourages shoppers to read the informative product reviews on the latest gear done by the FieldJunky.com Pro-Staff.

About FieldJunky.com
FieldJunky.com is your daily fix for name-brand hunting and gear. Founded by twenty-something entrepreneurs Adam Marley and Andrew Henson, FieldJunky.com offers the lowest possible prices, informative product reviews, and great customer service. And a percentage of every sale goes to the Hunt the Cure charity for the benefit of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and The Make A Wish Foundation. For more information, visit FieldJunky.com on the web at: http://www.FieldJunky.com

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Pennsylvania Game Commission

HARRISBURG, PA --(AmmoLand.com)-Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officers (WCOs), Land Management Group Supervisors (LMGSs) and foresters regularly observe wildlife in their districts. With the hunting and trapping seasons just around the corner, the Game Commission now is sharing those observations – through its website – with those who enjoy Penn’s Woods.

To view these field forecasts offered by Game Commission officers, go to the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), and click on the “Field Officer Forecasts,” select the region of interest in the map, and then choose the WCO district of interest from the map. For LMGS or forester reports, select the link to the LMGS Group or forester link of interest within that region.

“Our field officers and foresters provide wildlife forecasts for small game, furbearers, wild turkey, bear and deer within their respective districts,” said Carl G. Roe, Game Commission executive director. “These forecasts are based on sightings field officers have had in the months leading up to the 2009-10 seasons, and some offer comparisons to previous wildlife forecasts. Some WCOs and LMGSs include anecdotal information, as well as hunting and trapping leads in their districts.

“The Game Commission offers this information to hunters and trappers to help them in making plans for the upcoming seasons. Many WCO, LMGS and forester reports offer information on where to hunt or trap within their districts, as well as guidance on where to get more information, particularly for trapping certain furbearers, such as beaver and coyotes.”

Roe noted the Game Commission divides the state’s 67 counties into six regions, and then each region is divided into WCO districts comprised of about 300 square miles each. There are 136 WCO districts statewide. Each of the 29 LMGS groups is comprised of a number of counties or portions of counties within each region, and seeks to equally distribute the amount of State Game Lands and public access lands within the region. The number of foresters ranges per region, from four to nine.

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Outdoorchannel TV

Temecula, Calif. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD), America’s leader in Outdoor TV, today announced that Outdoor Channel has broadened its distribution through placement on the Digital Preferred tier on Comcast Digital Cable systems in the Seattle market. This is in addition to its existing position on the Sports and Entertainment tier. Local residents can now more easily access a robust spectrum of Outdoor Channel’s popular hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure programming.

Outdoor Channel also launched its high definition channel, Outdoor Channel HD, in Seattle and Tacoma.

“We are excited to deepen our affiliation with Comcast in Seattle and Tacoma,” said Tom Hornish, COO at Outdoor Channel. “These are key markets, and this is an important step in our distribution progress.”

“The mountains and waters throughout this region practically define the great outdoors, and many cable subscribers here are passionate outdoor enthusiasts who can now easily enjoy our high quality, category-leading hunting, fishing, shooting and other outdoor related programming,” said Randy Brown, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing at Outdoor Channel. “They can also now view our popular programming and personalities through an enhanced HD picture resolution, which truly drives home the visual clarity of the great outdoors.”

“Our customers have a strong affinity for the outdoors, and we are pleased to make this top-ranked outdoor cable network more widely available,” said Tom Pierce, VP of Sales & Marketing for Comcast in Washington state. “Our customers are also now enjoying the clear, crisp broadcast of Outdoor Channel HD.”

Outdoor Channel takes viewers across the country and around the world, sharing unmatched thrills and experiences through the eyes of esteemed outdoor personalities. The network estimates the tier launch will result in an incremental 400,000 paying subscribers, but cannot predict the impact, if any, such additional paying subscribers may have on Outdoor Channel’s Nielsen Universe Estimate.

About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. 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 largest 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.

Nielsen Media Research Universe Estimates for Outdoor Channel
Nielsen Media Research is the leading provider of television audience measurement and advertising information services worldwide. Nielsen estimated that Outdoor Channel had approximately 31.4 million cable and satellite subscribers for October 2009. Please note that this estimate regarding Outdoor Channel’s subscriber base is made by Nielsen Media Research and is theirs alone and does not represent opinions, forecasts or predictions of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. or its management. Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. does not by its reference above or distribution imply its endorsement of or concurrence with such information.

About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services. With 24.6 million cable customers, 14.4 million high-speed Internet customers, and 5.6 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast’s content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten Comcast SportsNets networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast’s Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

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Arizona Game and Fish Department

PHOENIX, AZ –-(AmmoLand.com)- Do you want the latest news, updates, videos and photographs from the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and even get the opportunity to chat with others who share your interests?

Then click here and become a “fan” of the Arizona Game and Fish Department on Facebook www.facebook.com/azgafd. It’s interesting. It can be loads of fun. And you can connect up with others who share your same outdoor interests.

“Currently, there are 26,480 Arizonans on Facebook who have indicated they like fishing, hunting, shooting sports, boating and similar outdoor activities, so you’ll potentially have a lot of new friends out there who share your outdoor passions,” said Public Information Officer Rory Aikens, who himself is a recent Facebook convert.

The Game and Fish Department is also on another social network, Twitter. “We are trying to stay up with the times and provide outdoor enthusiasts with multiple ways to get timely information even while they are on the go,” Aikens said.

The department also has a tremendous Web presence at www.azgfd.gov and uses e-mail-based subscriptions to send news updates, fishing reports, hunter highlights and a number of other e-news products.

You can even go blogging at the Game and Fish Department, post photographs and share such things as fishing or hunting experiences.

“These evolving social networking sites provide all of us another opportunity to get timely information, share ideas or experiences, and become involved in the outdoor world, even while sitting indoors dreaming about our next outing,” Aikens said.

About:
The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.

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Ride Fast & Shoot Straight Gun Blog

Ride Fast & Shoot Straight Gun Blog

San Francisco Bay, CA - -(AmmoLand.com)- AmmoLand.com’s featured Gun Blogger of the Month, for October 2009, is the Ride Fast & Shoot Straight Blog at www.ridenshoot.blogspot.com.

The Ride Fast & Shoot Straight Blog has a great mix of gun topics and is representative of many gun blogs worth keeping an eye on for his mix of unique posts and California flavor.

Ride Fast & Shoot Straight Blog Interview:

Q: : What is your Blog’s Official Name?
A: Ride Fast & Shoot Straight

Q: What is your Name?
A: Ride Fast (anonymity explained below)

Q: What is your Online Name that you may post under?
A:Ride Fast

Q: Where are you located?
A: San Francisco Bay Area

Q: What is the point of view or purpose of your blog?
A: Promotion of human rights, primarily the right to self defense, gun ownership, shooting and a little scooter trash stuff once in a while.

Q: How long has your Blog been active?
A: Since February 2007.

Q: What do you do for a living or is your blog a full time job?
A: I was working as an Investor until the markets melted down, now I’m cowboying, a lowbrow word for entrepreneur which really means I’m scratching for income doing various things. I worked at the a premier biotechnology company as an automation engineer for 22 years before all that.

Q: Do you have a specific agenda or goal of your blog?
A: To promote guns and self-defense for what they really are, tools and a human right. Guns are just tools, they can be used for many things, including just fun.

If I become an Internet hundred-thousand-heir, that would be great. OK, a ten-thousand-heir would do.

Q: Do you have any other digital sites?
A: I’m on Twitter (http://twitter.com/Ride_Fast).

Q: What is one thing that you want your readers to know about you?
A: I’m just another normal person who might be your neighbor, or the guy in line behind you at the store. I love my family and my country. If I didn’t, why would I be willing to defend them?

Q: What was the best thing you did on your blog that go the most reaction from your readers? A: Deconstructing the lies, half truths and anti-gun propaganda often brings the biggest reactions (in hits, links and comments), I got 10K hits a week on such as: Guns scare journalists or expressing my sometimes controversial views: The Superiority of the American Gun Culture
but what I enjoy most is when I am able to reach someone who is either negative on guns or sitting on the fence.

At a “Fun Shoot” last year, as an instructor, I introduced a good dozen people to shooting for the first time. The youngest was about 16 and the oldest about about 70! They had a great time and profusely thanked me. It was pretty cool (and really exhausting, but worth it).

I noticed how many new shooters commented on how nice I was. That is because of the propaganda machine I’m working against. Portraying gunny’s as scary, mean people.

Q: What was the worst thing you did on your blog that go the most reaction from your readers? A: Oddly, the worse thing was probably the blog itself. Some enemies (in the HOA, nothing to do with the blog) discovered my blog and decided to use it against me. They combed through hundreds of posts and cherry pick a couple to complain to the local District Attorney about me, see:

A visit from the city’s finest – Updated 040707
Nothing too bad came of it (I got three new readers, the police officers that investigated!) but it shows the environment here in lefty California.

Q: Obviously since we are featuring you your blog is Pro gun? What do you think the outlook is for the future of gun rights in America?
A: Improving. The Heller case was key, the next ones are even more important. I think (and hope) the American people are waking up to the nanny state agenda. Gun rights people have been fighting the leviathan for decades and the gun banners can’t get away with it without at least everyone knowing about it. As people notice the government is trying to control every little things in their lives, they’re getting more and more active about.

Q: What is your favorite firearm and why?
A:That’s a hard question, like asking me what my favorite tool is.

• Sidearms – Most accurate and fastest with the 1944 Colt M1911A1. I carry (when I can) a 2000 Heckler & Kock USP Compact .45 ACP.
  
• carbine&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2F' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>carbine – 1980(?) Auto-Ordinance Thompson M1927.
  
• Rifle – My new project – 1943 Enfield No. 4 Mk.1
  
• Shotty – Mossberg 500 12 ga. I have a Savage 16 ga., but I confess to having never even fired it.

Q: What hunting or shooting sports hobbies do you have?
A: Making a working gun out of one that isn’t, target shooting, Steel Challenge (!), trap, skeet, long range rifle shooting. There are a lot of guns I want and will get, money permitting.

Q: Of the topics you cover what do you enjoy writing about the most?
A: Victories! New shooters, expanded gun rights, guns, new technology and leprechauns. OK, I lied about one of them.

Q: What things would you like to do or expand in your blog to in the future?
A: Get some paying advertisers, move off blogspot and stay current in the expanding communications universe. I mentioned I’m on Twitter, I see no use for Facebook but I am paying attention to new tech.

Q: What would you like to say to those that are anti gun or maybe just unsure of the purpose of guns in our society today?
A: Guns are not icons of evil, they are inanimate and take ALL direction from the human that is holding it. Blaming the tool for the actions of the person is childish. If your anti-gun, or just unsure of their role, you should learn about guns. Learn to shoot (or at least try it) to start. You’ll probably find that it’s fun. Big fun.

If you’d like to try shooting, contact me and I’ll either take you shooting myself or help you find someone who will. Gunnys are generally some of the nicest and most generous of people.

Q: What parting remarks or comments you would like to make or promote?
A: Some people seem to find anonymous blogging suspicious. I would love to blog under my real name. The reason I don’t is the hysterical society I currently live in. In the oh-so-uber-liberal San Francisco Bay Area, being a gunny can be a real liability. People call the police on you without honest reasons, I’ve had co-workers try to smear me by rumor and malicious hazing. I cannot afford to jeopardize my career possibilities any more than I already have. It’s bigotry, plain and simple. Hell, it’s probably illegal, but there it is.

The Ride Fast & Shoot Straight Gun Blog is worth visiting for a good dose of pro gun content and day by day comments from a Leather wear-in California gunny.

Visit: www.ridenshoot.blogspot.com

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The Season with Justin Martin On Outdoor Channel

The Season with Justin Martin

Enterprise, AL --(AmmoLand.com)- The Season with Justin Martin on the Outdoor Channel announced today it has signed major sponsorship and advertising agreements with several heavy-hitters in the outdoors industry.

Moultrie, Code Blue Scents, and Carry-Lite Hunting decoys highlight the second wave of manufacturers that have made sponsorship commitments to the cutting-edge outdoors reality show. Moultrie and Code Blue Scents will run commercials and Carry-Lite Hunting decoys will be a segment sponsor during each episode, beginning with the show’s highly-anticipated Outdoor Channel premier in July of 2010.

“I am honored to welcome Moultrie, Code Blue Scents, and Carry-Lite Hunting decoys as partners of The Season with Justin Martin.” said Justin Martin, TV host and owner of Martin Outdoor Entertainment, “Airing on the Outdoor Channel, my show will give each advertiser a high-visibility marketing platform to showcase their brands. I look forward to working closely with each of them.”

Moultrie, Code Blue Scents, and Carry-Lite Hunting decoys join Scott Archery and Custom Bow Equipment, who had already signed sponsorship agreements with The Season. Martin expects to make more announcements pertaining to The Season’s sponsorship and advertising, shortly.

Martin encourages interested parties to visit his Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date on The Season with Justin Martin news and events.

Company Overviews

About Moultrie
Moultrie Feeders is known as the number one selling feeder company in the industry. With 30 years of experience, the Moultrie name has grown to mean reliable, durable, and affordable products that show top performance. Every product that bears the Moultrie name has been thoughtfully designed and engineered, from our popular deer feeders to our ATV sprayers and game cameras. Moultrie strives to mean innovation- rising to the challenge and developing superior products year after year. For more information, visit Moultrie on the web at: http://www.moultriefeeders.com

About Code Blue Scents
Code Blue has set new quality standards for the scent industry as the world’s first and only company with a patented certified collection process that guarantees “One Deer to One Bottle.” While other hunting scents may use a blend of urines from many animals or of oils or gland secretions, Code Blue is never a blend of anything. It’s that simple. Each bottle contains secretion from one individual deer. With a full line of products for all seasons of the hunt, your success starts with Code Blue. For more information, visit Code Blue on the web at: http://www.codebluescents.com

About Carry-Lite Hunting decoys
For the past 80 years, Carry-Lite has produced the most detailed, realistic and durable hunting decoys in the world. Whether you’re looking for a full-body antelope or deer decoy for big game hunting or an inexpensive field of duck decoys, trust Carry-Lite for hunting decoys that are easy and effective. There’s a reason Carry-Lite decoys have achieved the acclaim of hunters around the world: their only real competition is Mother Nature. For more information, visit Carry-Lite on the web at: http://www.carrylitedecoys.com

About The Season with Justin Martin On The Outdoor Channel
The Season with Justin Martin documents the life of Justin as a world champion professional archer, avid hunter, and homebuilder. Set to debut in July of 2010 on the Outdoor Channel, the reality TV show is sure to become a fan favorite as viewers will get a personal look into how Justin juggles everyday life along with the pursuit of becoming today’s elite archer and bowhunter. For more information, visit The Season with Justin Martin on the web at: http://www.JustinMartinOutdoors.com

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The Season with Justin Martin On Outdoor Channel Signs Major TV Sponsorship Deals

New Mexico Game and Fish

ALBUQUERQUE, NM –-(AmmoLand.com)- October viewers of “New Mexico Wildlife,” the Department of Game and Fish television show, will have front-row seats for the annual mating displays of the lesser prairie chicken, and learn how invasive mussels pose serious threats to the state’s lakes and boaters who use them.

The October lineup also features a virtual tour of the Petroglyph National Monument, follows conservation officers who capture a bear in Los Ranchos, follows a young girl on her first deer hunt, and joins the Cast Iron Ranger as he turns venison into a mouth-watering teriyaki dinner.

The program broadcasts statewide at 6:30 a.m. on KASA Fox Channel 2 every Saturday, leaving the rest of weekend to enjoy your own outdoor adventures.

The lineup:

• Saturday, Oct. 10:
  A black bear in Los Ranchos creates quite a stir; a young girl’s trophy buck now hangs in the family room, thanks to some help from her father; impress family and friends by learning to cook up some tempting teriyaki venison on the camp stove with the Cast Iron Ranger; come along on a virtual tour of the Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque.
• Saturday, Oct. 17:
  Shooter Rick Camuglia rounds up rifle enthusiasts for a monthly sporting rifle competition; perseverance rewards a young hunter as he harvests a turkey; go for a ride in the woods after learning how to get started riding a mountain bike; and learn how New Mexico’s Beekeeper Association works to keep important pollinators alive and thriving.
• Saturday, Oct. 24:
  Spring winds up to 60 mph lure windsurfers to Elephant Butte Lake State Park; catch the annual Free Fishing Day clinic at Lake Roberts in the Gila National Forest; join U.S. Forest Service and New Mexico State University volunteers during a cleanup at Lake Roberts; and see why Sumner Lake State Park is one of the best-kept secrets for bass fishing in New Mexico.
• Saturday, Oct. 31:
  Invasive zebra and quagga mussels threaten New Mexico lakes and waterways, and state agencies are poised for a fight; bass pro Maurice Gutierrez can rattle any fish with his homemade lures; Cast Iron Ranger, Dan Brooks, and District Wildlife Supervisor Bobby Griego wrap up scrumptious javelina burritos right off a homemade cooking disc; and witness the annual spring mating dance of the lesser prairie chicken in southeastern New Mexico.

“New Mexico Wildlife” segments are also available 24-7 on www.Myoutdoortv.com.

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Discover, Learn And Enjoy The Outdoors On New Mexico Wildlife TV

Professional Outdoor Media Association

WASHINGTON, D.C. --(AmmoLand.com)- Hunting communications were a central focus of the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday as the Justices heard arguments in the case U.S. v. Stevens, 08-769.

At issue in the case is a 1999 federal law that makes it a crime to create, sell or possess videos and other depictions of cruelty to animals. The case arose over the conviction of a Virginia man, Robert Stevens, who received a three-year prison sentence from a Western Pennsylvania court for selling videos that included scenes of hunting with dogs. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the conviction, stating it was in violation of Steven’s First Amendment rights.

In addition to working with the Washington, D.C., Jones Day Law Firm to file an amicus curiae brief on behalf of its members, the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA), headquartered in Johnstown, Pa., coordinated a larger group of amici from a wide range of constituencies, including numerous large organizations and more than 600 individual journalists, outdoor industry professionals and sportsmen.

POMA Executive Director Laurie Lee Dovey was in the courtroom to hear the arguments.

“The Justices were highly engaged,” Dovey said. “Clearly, their queries were focused on testing the limits of the First Amendment. The questions were direct and at times extreme.

“Patricia Millett, the plaintiff’s attorney, represented Mr. Stevens, the hunting and fishing industry and traditional outdoor sports journalists at the highest level,” Dovey added. “Patricia understands how the statue could criminalize the communication and promotion of legal hunting and fishing activities. She directly argued the overreach and chilling effects of the existing statute.”

Testing the wide net cast by the language of the law, hunting-related questions were debated. Deputy Solicitor General Neal Katyal often stated hunting imagery did not fall within the parameters of the statute. Justice Antonin Scalia seemed to disagree. Scalia concentrated on the language in the statute that says, “… a visual or auditory depiction … in which a living animal is intentionally maimed, mutilated, tortured, wounded, or killed.”

“Kill” has one meaning, which is kill,” Scalia told Katyal, plainly indicating concerns about the legal actions of hunters. Katyal responded with a statement citing cruel killing versus hunting. Scalia countered with a question about an accidental low shot on an animal by a hunter, which he said was completely legal. Justice John Paul Stevens also asked about bow-and-arrow hunting or hunting with knives. Katyal backpedaled, saying, “So, there may be certain hunting examples that fall within it (the law).

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg looked at another aspect of the law, the separation of the filming of a criminal act and participation by a photographer in a criminal act. The abuse of the dog and the filming of the act are different, she said. The abuse would go on with or without the photographer. The comparison being made was to image-makers in child pornography cases – where the photographer is an actual participant in the criminal act.

In response to questions by Justice Stephen Bryer about Congress simply writing a statute that actually aims at the “frightful things they were trying to prohibit,” Millett agreed Congress must use a scalpel, not a buzz saw, when crafting statutes that restrict free speech.

Justice Samuel Alito posed the most difficult hypothetical of the day to Millett. He asked if the First Amendment would cover “a human sacrifice channel”. The discomfort in the courtroom was palpable.

Taking a few moments to collect her thoughts, obviously taken aback by the extreme nature of the Justice’s example, Millett responded.

“I don’t want to watch this channel, and people should fight with their wallets and their votes and not support these things,” she said. “But, under the First Amendment, if the only rationale Congress is giving is we are here to shield your eyes for you, we will make this censorial decision, it has got to find some basis to think that was never freedom of speech under the First Amendment, in the way that obscenity was. You don’t get to make it up as you go along. We are interpreting a constitution.”

The United States Humane Society, which pushed the original prosecution of Robert Stevens, claimed this case was and is about animal cruelty. POMA, National Rifle Association, Safari Club International, National Media Coalition, American Society of Media Photographers, National Press Photographer’s Association and dozens of other groups, which filed amicus curiae briefs in the case, strongly disagreed. They defined U.S. v. Stevens as a First Amendment case that could have potentially devastating consequences on journalists and Americans’ right to information.

A decision could come sometime after the first of the year, but the Court’s final deadline is July 1, 2010

The Statute – 18 U.S.C. § 48

(a) Creation, Sale, or Possession.- Whoever knowingly creates, sells, or possesses a depiction of animal cruelty with the intention of placing that depiction in interstate or foreign commerce for commercial gain, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(b) Exception.- Subsection (a) does not apply to any depiction that has serious religious, political, scientific, educational, journalistic, historical, or artistic value.
(c) Definitions.- In this section-
(1) the term “depiction of animal cruelty” means any visual or auditory depiction, including any photograph, motion-picture film, video recording, electronic image, or sound recording of conduct in which a living animal is intentionally maimed, mutilated, tortured, wounded, or killed, if such conduct is illegal under Federal law or the law of the State in which the creation, sale, or possession takes place, regardless of whether the maiming, mutilation, torture, wounding, or killing took place in the State; and
(2) the term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

About: POMA
The Professional Outdoor Media Association is a group of individual communicators and Corporate Partners who believe in, defend, support and promote the heritage of hunting, fishing, shooting and traditional outdoor sports through writing, photography and other means. By doing so, members hope to educate the general public about these sports and encourage more participation in them. The organization serves the membership by helping members grow professionally, improve their skills, better their working environments and enhance their businesses.

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Hunting is Focus of Supreme Court Arguments

Whitetails Unlimited

Waco, TX --(AmmoLand.com)- Sammy Kershaw and Whitetails Unlimited are teaming up to present the Concert for Conservation at the Hog Creek Icehouse, November 28 near Waco.

This first-of-its-kind event will benefit conservation projects.

“We’re thrilled to partner with an artist like Sammy Kershaw, a huge talent who loves the outdoors, and understands the importance of conservation projects that benefit both people and wildlife,” said Whitetails Unlimited Texas Field Director Kevin Greb.

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The concert venue is the Hog Creek Icehouse, 170 Branson Trail (Off Hwy 6) in Speegleville, Texas (just outside of Waco). Opening the concert are Bo Phillips and Randy Hass, who will go on stage at 5:00 p.m., with Kershaw taking the stage at 9:00 p.m.

General admission tickets are $20.00, with reserved seating tickets in front of the stage priced at $30.00. A $50.00 ticket will get you into the VIP balcony, with bar and snacks.

Tickets are available on the WTU web site, wwwlwhitetailsunlimited.com.

More information about the Hog Creek Icehouse is available at www.hogcreekicehouse.com .

About:
Founded in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited is a national nonprofit conservation organization. Our mission is to raise funds in support of education, habitat enhancement and acquisition, and the preservation of the hunting tradition for the benefit of the white-tailed deer and other wildlife. When it comes to the whitetail and its environment, WTU’s degree of professionalism and dedication has earned us the reputation of being the nation’s premier whitetail organization.

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Concert for Conservation Teams Sammy Kershaw and Whitetails Unlimited