Ignite Your ‘Wild Boar Fever’ in August with New Season on Outdoor Channel
August 26, 2020
DENVER (August 26, 2020) – Outdoor Channel has set the scene to journey through France’s Loire Valley for a masterclass in the art of driven boar shooting in the return of the highly-acclaimed Wild Boar Fever series. Outdoor Channel is premiering the 11th installment of the much-anticipated show on Saturday, August 29 at 5:30 p.m. ET.
Sponsored by Aimpoint, J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Hornady and Swazi, Wild Boar Fever XI will showcase the most-talented driven boar hunters from across the globe. The series is hosted by highly-skilled German marksman, Franz-Albrecht Oettingen-Spielberg. He is joined on screen by fellow countryman, Frederic Hanner, CEO of Blaser Group UK; Aimpoint’s Alexander Nordin from Sweden; celebrated French hunter Feliew and U.S. representative, Neil Davies of Hornady.
The six-part weekly series demonstrates the exceptional marksmanship skills, reaction times and talent at spotting and identifying boar required to master the sport of driven boar hunting. Viewers will be glued to the screen in the all-in, exciting, fast-paced, scene-by-scene play.
Returning to the Sologne region of central France, an area renowned for having dense populations of wild boar and home to some of the most-dense hilltop terrain, Wild Boar Fever XI presents the ideal setting for a full immersion experience into driven hunting practices. From the echoes of the first shots from neighboring high stands, to the beaters’ dogs frantically racing through the cover, to finally paying homage to the fallen beasts by joining the tableau by fire and French horn after the hunt, the series is a sensation for the senses and a visually- stunning triumph for the most avid hunting fan.
“Since acquiring the series three years ago, we have seen the popularity of the show grow where it’s now proving to be one of our most popular shows internationally,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore commented. “Wild Boar Fever’s most-celebrated stars not only demonstrate their incredible shooting abilities in adrenaline-fueled, action-packed scenes, but this year help to educate hunters on simple ways they can improve their own shooting abilities.”
Franz-Albrecht Oettingen-Spielberg added: “As responsible hunters, we all have a duty to maintain a high level of shooting ability and not sit stagnant when we could be improving. One of the most daunting experiences on any driven hunt is starting a new season, hoping you’ve maintained those skills from the season before. Breaking the ice, Wild Boar Fever XI goes one step further, by sharing our experienced team’s knowledge and focus on improving marksmanship. I’m incredibly proud to be part of it.”
For more information and to watch samples of Wild Boar Fever XI, visit: http://outdoorchannel.com
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 a number of established publishing assets: 16 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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