New Berlin, WI (November 14, 2013) –Sportsman Channel’s widely popular Bowhunter TV and Midwest Whitetail earned No. 1 ratings in their respective slots in the primetime block “Full Draw Friday” on November 8, 2013. The top rankings and strong overall performance of Full Draw Friday helped push the network to No. 1 in the highly-coveted 25-54 demo in Friday prime time for the month.* Bowhunter TV airs Friday’s at 9:00 p.m. and Midwest Whitetail airs Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on Sportsman Channel.

“Sportsman Channel is the choice for bowhunters and our Friday night prime time line-up has proven to be must watch television,” said Graig Hale, vice president of business development of Sportsman Channel. “Sportsman’s audience is certainly connecting with all of our Friday night prime shows, including Bowhunter TV and Midwest Whitetail.”

*Source: Nielsen, Live+SD. #1 in M25-54 11/8/13 from 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, coverage area ratings, across all mid-sized network, defined as November Nielsen UE between 20MM and 65MM.

Follow and learn about Bowhunter TV on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BowhunterMag and Midwest Whitetail at http://bit.ly/1a98QBk

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman HD, advocates the outdoor lifestyle as the only television and digital media company fully devoted to celebrating a lifestyle that is truly American. The network delivers entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on the hunting, fishing and shooting lifestyle. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 32 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).

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 New Berlin, WI (July 11, 2013) – Don’t miss the continuation of hard-core bull elk hunting in part two of Bowhunter TV’s fall series premier exclusively on Sportsman Channel this Friday, July 12 at 9 pm ET/PT. After 18 years of applying, Producer Danny Farris and his dad finally draw the public land elk tag of their dreams and head into the high desert country of northwest Colorado. This is public land, DIY action at its very best with two experienced elk hunters chasing monster bulls in their home state. And the father and son team’s trophy tags prove to be absolutely worth the wait, delivering pointblank encounters, incredibly broad-beamed bulls, and memories to last a lifetime.

Catch a sneak peek of the upcoming season on Sportsman’s Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152952189980273

“This hunt proved to be everything we’d hoped for, and more!” said Bowhunter TV Producer Danny Farris. “Dad and I took a couple of great bulls, but what really made it special for me was sharing the excitement of so many incredible encounters. I’ve been following my dad through the elk woods since I was a little boy, and when it comes to calling elk in close, he typically has ice running through his veins. On this hunt, however, I got to see his ice melt!  I’ll never forget it!”

In addition to amazing elk action – and priceless elk-hunting insights – viewers get solid gear advice from Host Mike Carney and Equipment Editor Tony Peterson, who will share tips on peep-sight selection and building a bowhunting “possibles bag.” Pro archer Randy Ulmer will teach you how he preps a bow for the backcountry, and Editor Curt Wells will give away his personal elk-calling system.

You won’t want to miss a single moment. To learn more about Bowhunter TV and the outstanding partners that make it possible, go to http://bowhunter.com

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman HD, is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 32 million U.S. television households and is available in HD. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl) and Like on Facebook, facebook.com/sportsmanchannel

 

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 Big Deer TV with Mike Hanback Battles Elements & Spots a Predator of the North

New Berlin, WI (July 10, 2013) – Harvesting ‘big bucks’ once a year in Canada has become a way of life for Mike Hanback during the last ten years and that is not about to change. Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American sportsman, takes audiences into Canada for unmatched whitetail hunting with Mike Hanback. The latest journey north finds Hanback trying to snap his string of bad luck in Alberta and conversely maintain his success rate in Saskatchewan. The results in one of these Canadian locations will likely make viewer do a double take. Big Deer TV is an original television series that premieres exclusively on Sportsman Channel. Do NOT miss the ups and downs on Wednesday, July 10 at 8:00 ET/PT.

The frigid temperatures and the 20 mile per hour winds are certainly tough to deal with, but the elements will not deter the positive spirits of Mike Hanback as he searches for the buck of his dreams. Alberta proves once again to be tricky for buck sightings, however; there is a silver lining when Hanback has a memorable encounter with a massive grey wolf in the distance with an eagle soaring above.  The Canadian journey moves east from Alberta to Saskatchewan where his energy is renewed by several sightings of does and small bucks in the thick woods. Hanback did not have to wait long before a dominant buck rolls into the area and the adrenaline begins to flow.

“I could not believe the size of this old buck,” said Mike Hanback, host of Big Deer with Mike Hanback. “I saw this huge buck in my cross hairs and made a clean harvest. I have had a lot of luck in this location in the past, but this massive buck was my proudest moment in Canada. When I factor in the freezing temperatures and wind chill, the end result could not be more satisfying.

To learn more about Big Deer TV with Mike Hanback, visit http://www.mikehanback.com/page.cfm/go/big-deer-tv

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Follow Big Deer TV with Mike Hanback on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mikehanback

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman HD, is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 32 million U.S. television households and is available in HD. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl) and Like on Facebook, facebook.com/sportsmanchannel

 

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 New Berlin, WI – (October 16, 2012) – Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor television for the American Sportsman, brings audiences an episode every American can be proud of watching on Big Deer with Mike Hanback tomorrow night on the network. After receiving a heartfelt viewer e-mail, Hanback feels compelled and moved to extend an invitation to Captain Zane Keen of the U.S. Army to a whitetail hunt in his home state of Virginia. Captain Keen expresses a strong interest in the show and in his country and the end result is something Hollywood directors dream about. Watch Big Game Wednesday tomorrow presented by Wildgame Innovation with Big Deer with Mike Hanback at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

From the moment Captain Keen receives a whitetail hunting invitation from Hanback, he is thrilled and begins preparing for his trip from Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Virgina. The first few days are mixed with positives and challenges as the two men discover a lot of deer movement, however, not a great deal of “shooter bucks”. The weather elements are also standing in the way with serious rainfall and windy conditions. The pressure is palatable on the final day of the hunt and Captain Keen makes his move on a big whitetail. After moving to within 200 yards, he lines up his rifle and connects on a massive non-typical buck which makes the entire camp ecstatic!

“All of a sudden, I hear a gun shot and I have a good feeling about the result,” said Hanback, host of Big Deer with Mike Hanback. “As I approach Zane and see the huge non-typical buck, I begin to beam with pride and excitement for Zane and his journey on this great hunt. He’s been through a lot in life and this is just a small token of my appreciation to Zane and all of the great men and women that serve our great country.  Zane is an American hero and I’m proud to have him on our side and call him a friend.”

Follow Big Deer with Mike Hanback on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mikehanback.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman HD, is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities.  Sportsman Channel reaches more than 31 million U.S. television households and is available in HD, visit http://sportsmanhd.com for more information. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl

 

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New Berlin, WI – (October 2, 2012) – Sportsman Channel; the leader in outdoor television for the American sportsman is honored to bring viewers the 100th episode of Bowhunter TV.  The milestone programs host, Curt Wells is shining the spotlight on Bowhunter’s most outrageous bears, bucks and bulls of all time . Audiences will not want to miss the 100^th episode of Bowhunter TV on Full Draw Friday, October 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The Bowhunter TV crew is proud that in addition to all of the teaching moments they’ve squeezed into episodes over the past eight years – they’ve also captured some of the most unforgettable, in-your-face animal encounters ever recorded. If you want to see an action-packed half hour that details the most incredible and exciting hunts by the Bowhunter crew – don’t miss this memorable episode!

“Viewers will be treated to five-yard, teeth-popping standoffs with monster bears with recurve and compound”, said Mike Carney, co-host of Bowhunter TV. “The action continues with amazing bull elk near and far; mega-toad whitetails from across North America; and a series of trophy moose kills culminating in one hunt that nearly cost our cameraman and host their lives! This show is must-see TV that results from eight seasons of hard work, great fortune, and tons of well-placed arrows.

In addition to these memory-making hunt sequences, in the regular “Tech Talk” segment Mike Carney and Equipment Editor Tony Peterson reveal the game-changing use of in-the-field ozone, World 3D Champion Levi Morgan shares “Perfect Shot” tips on balancing your bow and the incomparable Randy Ulmer teaches proper techniques for shooting at high elevation. Join us as we celebrate eight years of Bowhunter TV!

Follow Bowhunter TV Twitter at https://twitter.com/BowhunterMag

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman HD, is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities.  Sportsman Channel reaches more than 31 million U.S. television households and is available in HD, visit http://sportsmanhd.com for more information. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl

 

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Hunting BIG Deer is the Game and Mike Hanback Delivers Epic Hunts on June 27  

New Berlin, WI – (June 20, 2012) – Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is honored to introduce exclusive new series Big Deer with Mike Hanback, presented by Cabela’s. The show’s mantra focuses on what is great about being an American Sportsman: Hunting hard, having fun and respecting the game.  Big Deer with Mike Hanback debuts Wednesday, June 27 at 8 pm ET/PT during the premiere week of “Made in America,” which kicks off 575 hours of new content across 100 different series for the network’s Q3 lineup.

Season one brings passionate hunts and two of the toughest hunts in Hanback’s life as a hunter. Hanback and the Big Deer team research, scout and hunt for the biggest bucks in any given area, using a variety of options, from tree stands to blinds to stalking and rattling.  Viewers can expect heart-pounding action in this new reality-driven series and the team will ensure hard and fair adventures throughout North America.

“Everything that is good, genuine and honest in the deer-hunting world, that is what Big Deer is all about,” said Hanback. “We will focus primarily on hunting whitetail deer across North America. This exclusive new series will prove to be the most outstanding show on television for the whitetail enthusiast. We have several must-watch locations this season, including Nebraska, Eastern Colorado, Maine and South Dakota.”

“Mike is one of the most respected and well known hunters in the outdoor hunting space,” said Graig Hale, VP of Business Development at Sportsman Channel. “Sportsman Channel is very excited to introduce Big Deer with Mike Hanback to our extensive lineup of impressive whitetail programming. I’m confident our viewers will enjoy Mike’s journeys across North America.”

Big Deer with Mike Hanback is not all about big racks. Mike Hanback is known and respected by millions of American hunters as a regular, down-to-earth guy who appreciates all that deer country has to offer – the sights, smells and sunrises. The camaraderie of hunting friends – old and new – and connecting with hard-working deer hunters across the U.S. and sharing their amazing big-buck success stories is all about the Big Deer experience.

Don’t miss Big Deer with Mike Hanback and 21 other brand-new series starting June 25 for Sportsman Channel’s exciting premiere week, “Made in America.”  The network’s Q3 lineup includes 575 hours of new content, including 22 brand-new series and 70 returning series with all-new episodes, featuring the network’s battled-tested hunters, legendary anglers and top experts.  The campaign, which bows June 25, is a multimillion dollar, multimedia effort that will garner in excess of 200 million impressions. For a sneak peek of what’s to come, visit http://bit.ly/MnAcXR for videos and snippets and http://bit.ly/JX45ug for print creative.

Watch Sportsman Channel on DISH (available in HD), DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FiOS or check your local cable listings. Additionally, go to http://theSportsman Channel.com and enter your zip code in our channel finder.  Don’t have Sportsman Channel? Contact your cable operator today to request it.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, and Sportsman HD, is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities.  Sportsman Channel reaches more than 31 million U.S. television households and is available in HD, visit http://sportsmanhd.com for more information. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl

 

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