Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks Serve as Official Guide for Adventure with New Slate of Q2 Programming

DENVER (March 25, 2022) – Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks (Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network) serve as the official guide for adventure this spring season. Each network offers action-packed, outdoor lifestyle and exploration shows in its second quarter (Q2) programming lineup that viewers demand. With original premieres and new episodes from returning series across all networks, viewers also can expect the most original outdoor programming focused on their passions beginning on Monday, March 28.

Outdoor Channel connects passionate hunters, anglers, recreational shooters and adventure seekers through its best-in-class outdoor programming. The only question to ask is – “What is your adventure?” Recommendations include the continuation of the popular “Taste of the Wild” block on Monday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. ET, featuring the debut seasons of Fishing the Wild (April 18) and Das Boat (May 2). Plus, host Tommy Gomes travels beyond the California coast to learn more about commercial fishing in Season Two of The Fishmonger (April 18). And world-class chef and lifelong outdoorsman Andrew Zimmern launches his Outdoor Sportsman Group digital original series Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen now on OutdoorChannel.com. This series will move to Outdoor Channel as a linear television program in the fall of 2022.

• Fishing the Wild (Debuts April 18, 7 p.m. ET): Join chef, fisherman, restauranteur and hunter-gatherer Mike Robinson on his quest to discover the very best ingredients from the rivers, seas and lakes of Great Britain.
• Das Boat (Debuts May 2, 8 p.m. ET): From the producers of “MeatEater,” Das Boat features one beat-up project boat, six unique fisheries, 10 brave anglers, unlimited headaches, along with some very bad ideas that result in the creation of this wildly entertaining program.
• The Fishmonger (Season Two premieres April 18, 8:30 p.m. ET): The Fishmonger illustrates how the best fish in the world make it to our restaurant and dinner tables.
• Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen: Now streaming on OutdoorChannel.com. Each episode features Zimmern creating a meal using wild game accompanied by seasonal sides from his garden. The meals are sustainable, delicious and easy to make, with the goal of helping people maximize the enjoyment of sourcing their own food and easing the struggles that at-home cooks experience in the kitchen.

Sportsman Channel’s Q2 program lineup features the inclusion of more fishing programming, including new episodes of Hook the Future (Sundays, 3 p.m. ET) and the popular product showcase of Kayak Fishing Fun (May 21, 7 p.m. ET). Series making their debut on Sportsman Channel this quarter include: Realtree Road Trips (Tuesdays, 9:30 p.m. ET), Fur Life (Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. ET) and Own the Season (Sundays, 6:30 p.m. ET). Catch new episodes of favorite series: Trekking Outdoors (Mondays, 10 p.m. ET), Crossroads with Jeb Burton (Tuesdays, 7 p.m. ET), Handguns & Defensive Weapons (Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. ET) and Pigman: The Series (Sundays, 8:30 p.m. ET).

• Hook the Future (Sundays, 3 p.m. ET): Each week, Captain Don takes a fresh crew on a new adventure. In each episode, the kids are the prime movers – from piloting the boat to landing fish as big as they are.
• Realtree Road Trips (Tuesdays, 9:30 p.m. ET): Host Tyler Jordan knows how to keep viewers entertained and laughing, along with co-hosts Riley Green, Austin Riley and John Langston, all the while showing viewers the ups-and-downs that really happen on the road and in the woods.
• Fur Life (Debuts April 2, 10:30 a.m. ET): A new trapping series hosted by Pennsylvania-based Brian Flowers.
• Own the Season (Debuts April 3, 6:30 p.m. ET): Art and Michelle Helin and team share their hunting, fishing and other outdoor exploits from Wisconsin and beyond.

World Fishing Network (WFN) presented by Midway USA offers viewers valuable tips from the pros on where they can watch thrilling tournaments, learn about the latest in boats and gear and, of course, reel in the “big one.” The heat is on with new episodes from competition series on Monday nights: Collegiate Bass Championship (6:30 p.m. ET), Major League Fishing Cups (8 p.m. ET) and Major League Fishing All Angles (10 p.m. ET).

Plus, these series have something for every angler: Jokers Wild Off the Hook (Sundays, 6 p.m. ET), The New Fly Fisher (Saturdays, 6:30 a.m. ET), Jimmy Houston Outdoors (Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. ET) and Here’s the Catch (Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. ET).  

Other Outdoor Sportsman Group Q2 Highlights include:

• Kayaks are all the rage and fishing from them is more than just fun – it’s a lifestyle. Tune in for Kayak Fishing Fun, covering everything on the basics of kayak fishing to transportation options. These experts will make sure viewers know everything they need to know when getting on the water. Kayak Fishing Fun debuts May 21 at 7 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel, 7 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel and 7 p.m. ET on World Fishing Network.

• Outdoor Channel
  • Major League Fishing takes over the small screen on Outdoor Channel with Major League Bass Pro Tour (Saturdays, 12 p.m. ET), Major League Fishing Cups (Saturdays, 2 p.m. ET) and Major League Fishing All Angles (Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. ET).
  • Longmire returns on Fridays at 7 p.m. ET
  • Don’t miss these featured shows:
    • The Trail (Fridays, 9:30 p.m. ET)
    • Realtree Outdoors (Sundays, 9 p.m. ET)
    • CRUSH with Lee & Tiffany (Sundays, 8 p.m. ET)
    • Wardens (Fridays, 8:30 p.m. ET)
    • Driven with Pat & Nicole (Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. ET)
    • Guns & Ammo (Wednesdays, 8 p.m. ET)

• Sportsman Channel
  • Expect fresh episodes in Q2 from: Become 1 (Mondays, 9 p.m. ET), Relentless Pursuit (Sundays, 12 p.m. ET), Catching Bass with Dustin Wilks (Sundays, 2 p.m. ET) and MTN Top Outdoors (Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. ET), to name a few.
  • Turkey on the mind? Don’t miss “Talkin’ Turkey” sponsored by Moultrie on April 2 (5-8 p.m. ET) for three hours of the best turkey TV.

• World Fishing Network presented by Midway USA
  • Tuesdays are for fish stories, so tune in for Larry Smith Outdoors (6 p.m. ET), Fishful Thinker (6:30 p.m. ET), Training up the Next Generation (7 p.m. ET), In-Fisherman TV (9 p.m. ET) and Lund’s Ultimate Fishing Experience (9:30 p.m. ET), to name a few.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, as well as Sportsman Channel (Canada) and MOTV, the world’s leading subscription-based video-on-demand outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of numerous established publishing assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites, including OutdoorChannelPlus.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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