Adventure Has No Boundaries with Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks Official Guide for Q2 Programming

DENVER (March 27, 2023) – Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks (Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network), along with No. 1 global streaming platform MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) proves adventure has no boundaries in order to get up and get out this Spring. Each network and MOTV offers action-packed, outdoor exploration shows that viewers can’t get enough of in its second quarter (Q2) programming lineup. 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 27.

“Not only does ‘hope spring eternal’ for your favorite baseball team, spring rejuvenates people to get outdoors after a winter indoors,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Vice President of Program Planning and Scheduling Katie Gladstone said. “OSG’s second quarter programming lineup will inspire viewers to figure out their next adventures and provide insights and tips on how to live them.”

Outdoor Channel connects passionate hunters, anglers, recreational shooters and adventure seekers through its best-in-class outdoor programming. Find inspiration with the following recommendations.

The continuation of the popular “Taste of the Wild” block on Monday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. ET features the debut season of Wild + Whole Sourced (April 3), new seasons of Wild Fish Masterclass (June 5) and The Fishmonger (May 29). The new Friday night block, “Into the Wild,” proves adventure has no bounds from 8-10 p.m. ET. Be sure to catch up on the Keefers in Dropped: Project Origin (8 p.m. ET) and see renovated hunting camps in Renovation Hunters (8:30 p.m. ET.) Finally, don’t miss essential tools needed for self-defense and survival in Best Defense. Season 12 premieres March 29 (7:30 p.m. ET).

• Wild + Whole Sourced (Debuts April 3, 8:30 p.m. ET): Host Danielle Prewett seeks to understand the story of food origins by harvesting ingredients directly from their sources.
• Wild Fish Masterclass (Season Two premieres June 5, 7 p.m. ET): Award-winning English restaurateur, fisherman and hunter-gatherer Mike Robinson hosts a step-by-step guide to cooking amazing restaurant-style fish dishes from start to finish.
• The Fishmonger (Season Three Premieres May 29, 9:30 p.m. ET): The Fishmonger illustrates how the best fish in the world make it to our restaurant and dinner tables.
• Dropped: Project Origin (Fridays, 8 p.m. ET): More than 10 years ago, the original Dropped pushed brothers Chris and Casey Keefer’s mental and physical limitations to the very edge as they attempted to survive taxing conditions in the isolated Alaskan bush. The brothers journey back to where it all began to discover if they still have what it takes to provide for their own basic human needs.
• Renovation Hunters (Fridays, 8:30 p.m. ET): Renovation Hunters is where home improvement meets the outdoor lifestyle. Hosted by Hal Shaffer, this series is dedicated to preserving the family tradition of the outdoors. Their mission is to ensure hunting, fishing or vacation camps can be passed on to the next generation.

• Best Defense (Season 12 premieres March 29, 7:30 p.m. ET): This series is dedicated to educating viewers on essential tools needed for self-defense and survival.

Sportsman Channel’s Q2 program lineup features the inclusion of more fishing programming, including new episodes of the popular product showcase of Kayak Fishing Fun (premieres May 12, 9 p.m. ET). Also watch new series making their debuts – The Wild Race (Sundays, 1:30 p.m. ET) and Getaway to Africa (Saturdays, 9 p.m. ET).

• Kayak Fishing Fun (premieres May 12, 9 p.m. ET): Covering everything from the basics of kayak fishing to transportation options, our experts will make sure viewers know everything they need to know before and when they get on the water.
• The Wild Race (Sundays, 1:30 p.m. ET): Season Two comes to Sportsman Channel as cameras follow host Jessica Ann’s passion for the outdoors and her career in healthcare.
• Getaway to Africa (Saturdays, 9 p.m. ET): Follow the world-class guides of Kaiwhai Ranch in Eastern Namibia and northwestern South Africa as they lead their clients on heart-pounding hunts for African game.

World Fishing Network (WFN) offers viewers valuable tips from the pros by offering thrilling tournaments, lessons about the latest in boats and gear and, of course, how to reel in the “big one.” The competition heats up on “Reel Rivals Saturdays” with MLF5 (6 p.m. ET), Major League Fishing All Angles (8 p.m. ET) and Ultimate Match Fishing (8:30 p.m. ET).

Plus, these series have something for every angler: B-Side Fishing (new series, Sundays, 7 p.m. ET), Larry Smith Outdoors (Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. ET) and Hook & Paddle (new series, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. ET).

MyOutdoorTV offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to stream 20,000+ hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure episodes anytime, anywhere. The extensive library features the biggest names in outdoor TV such as Major League Fishing, Kevin VanDam, Steven Rinella, Jim Shockey, Lee & Tiffany, Michael Waddell, Mark Zona and “Pigman” Brian Quaca, not to mention a binge-worthy library of how-to-videos and wild game recipes.

In April, catch all the turkey hunting action with MOTV’s TurkeyStream Live TV Channel, available for free. TurkeyStream’s programming schedule features some of outdoor television’s best turkey hunting content including: Bone Collector, Bowhunter TV, Can’t Stop The Flop, Avian-X Turkey Tour, Country Outdoors Turkey Tour, Crush with Lee & Tiffany, Driven with Pat & Nicole, Everything Eichler, Headhunters TV, King of the Spring, Primos TRUTH About Hunting, Realtree Outdoors, Realtree Road Trips and Spring Thunder, to name a few. TurkeyStream joins four Live TV Channels already available to MOTV subscribers: HuntStream, AnglerStream, The MeatEater Channel and Late Season Whitetail Channel.

Other Outdoor Sportsman Group Q2 Highlights include:

• Great American Spring presented by TORO: a new initiative to help outdoor enthusiasts engage with outdoor advertisers and partners. Beginning in the month of March in Game & Fish (www.gameandfishmag.com/greatamericanspring), as well as appearing on Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks (Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel), Great American Spring presented by TORO provides outdoor enthusiasts with tips, tools and educational advice on how to best prepare to enjoy the start of spring and beyond. Great American Spring runs through June 30.

• 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 General Tires Team Series (Saturdays, 2 p.m. ET) and Major League Fishing All Angles (Saturdays, 4 p.m. ET).

• Don’t miss these featured shows:
  • Ranch America (Mondays, 9:30 p.m. ET)
  • Driven with Pat & Nicole (Tuesdays, 9:30 p.m. ET)
  • Wardens (Fridays, 9:30 p.m. ET)
  • CRUSH with Lee & Tiffany (Sundays, 8 p.m. ET)
  • Realtree Outdoors (Sundays, 9 p.m. ET)
  • Bone Collector (Sundays, 9:30 p.m. ET)

• Sportsman Channel
  • Expect fresh episodes in Q2 from: Final Draw (Sundays, 10 p.m. ET), Heartland Waterfowl (Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. ET), Guns & Ammo (Thursdays, 9 p.m. ET) and Pigman: The Series (Sundays, 8:30 p.m. ET), to name a few.
  • Moms are honored during Mother’s Day Hunting Marathon on May 13 from 5-8 p.m. ET, and Dads have a turn during the Father’s Day Stunt on June 17 from 5-8 p.m. ET.
  • Live archery tournaments continue with Elite Archery Pro/Am on April 1, Easton Hoyt Pro/Am on April 29 and TRU Ball – Black Eagle Pro/Am on June 3. All tournaments air at 5 p.m. ET.

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 streaming platform created for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. 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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