The 3rd Season of Limbsaver’s Own the Zone TV has kicked off.  Make sure to catch it on the Sportsman Channel every week.

Show Times:

6:00 AM Wed.

3:30 PM Tues.

8:00 PM Fri.

I would also like to thank these fine sponsors for making it happen:

Limbsaver

Stedi-stock

Haleyvines.com

Victory Archery

Hooyman

Buck Fever Synthetics

Gorilla Treestands

Truglo

Nikon

Boss Buck

Tightspot

Hunters Safety System

Trivan

Trufire

Kershaw Knifes

Lacrosse

Camovision

Parent Company InterMedia Outdoors to Supply 65 New, Original Episodes for Q3.  Industry Leader Drake Waterfowl and New Concept Show, Gallery of Guns, Also to Debut

New Berlin, WI (July 1, 2010) – Guns and gear, ducks and bows headline Sportsman Channel’s powerful third quarter lineup – to debut Monday, June 28, as part of more than 850 original series episodes across 90 programs, including 14 new original series.  Sportsman parent company, InterMedia Outdoors (IMO), is supplying 65 new, original episodes across five titles this quarter. The network’s Q3 lineup also features new show debuts from several independent production companies, including waterfowl industry pacesetter, Drake Waterfowl, with their show, Drake’s Migration Nation and a new concept show, Davidson’s Gallery of Guns, which allows viewers to see the guns in action on TV and then shop online by utilizing Gun Genie™, a state-of-the-art firearm purchasing tool.

“Sportsman Channel continues to be a leader in outdoor programming with our fresh, innovative shows focusing on the where-to and how-to for viewers,” said Todd Hansen, Sportsman Channel Sr. Vice President. “Plus, we are rapidly shifting our content lineup to high-definition formats.  We will deliver more than 50 percent of this quarter’s content in HD and our goal is to be fully HD in 2011.”

In addition to Drake’s Migration Nation and Gallery of Guns, Sportsman will offer 12 other new, original series in the upcoming quarter for a total of 14 series: No Limit Outdoors, Brush Country Monsters, The Experience, Adventures South of the Border, BACK Outdoors, Gameface TV, Respect Outdoors, Real Deal, Down the Road, The Industry, The Zone and Life at Table Mountain.

Returning viewer favorites include: Family Traditions with Haley Heath for their third season, Limbsaver’s Own the Zone, Flyaway Highway, The Fowl Life, Heartland Bowhunter, Team Fitzgerald, Back Country Quest, Shoot Straight with Chad Shearer, The Rule, Strickland’s Archery Adventures, Innerloc’s Out There and many more.

This year, IMO will supply more than 230 episodes of original programming to the network, including 65 episodes in Q3 and another 65 in Q4.  IMO’s award-winning programming lineup includes new episodes all filmed in HD from established series Guns & Ammo (now entering its eighth season), North American Whitetail (seventh season), Bowhunter TV (sixth season), Petersen’s HUNTING Adventures (fifth season) and Tactical Arms (second season).

Sportsman Channel is currently in more than 25 million homes after announcing several launches during the past several quarters, including Comcast in Atlanta and Denver and migration from Sports Tier to Digital Basic on Comcast Chicago and Twin Cities. Sportsman Channel is poised to make several additional carriage announcements throughout the remainder of the year.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel 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 is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel has a subscriber base of more than 25 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), or become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel.

CONTACT: Michelle Scheuermann, Sportsman Channel, 262-432-9100 ex 111 mscheuermann@thesportsmanchannel.com

Thank you for the support!

For 30 years, Phil Robertson’s life has been dedicated to the relentless pursuit of ducks. He pioneered the modern duck call, broke new ground in hunting videos, and redefined the hardcore duck hunter. Hidden away in the Louisiana backwater, the Duckmen have remained elusive and mysterious for 3 decades.

Now, for the first time on national television, see the men behind the legend. Benelli brings you into the blind, at home, and on the road with the Robertsons as they hunt through the season, while staking their claim as the worlds greatest duck hunters.

Get ready for an exclusive look into the business, the blinds, and the minds that comprise Duck Commander.

Brought to you by Benelli, this summer on Outdoor Channel.

On Target - The show is done extremely well and I would stretched to say it’s the number one show on the Outdoor Channel. Excuse me,  ANY CHANNEL! The guys do a great job on camera and the production is second to none.  It’s one of my favorites and I recommend you catch an episode when possible. Awesome job Duckmen.

Off Target - This is a hard one.  I’ve watched every episode from the time they started on the Outdoor Channel this quarter and I can tell that someone is spending some money.  This show is not cheaply done but it seems a lot of the same shots(footage) is used over and over.  That’s my only beef.  Who really cares about that really.  Great job guys!

For more info on the DUCKMEN check them out at www.duckcommander.com

I’m involved with a new TV show that is airing right now on 4 different networks. It’s a show that is based around having fun, being yourself, and taking members of www.myoutdoorzone.com on hunting and fishing trips of a lifetime. Check it out and let me know what you think.

On target- I really like Bighorn Outdoors direction.  They appeal to the average sportsman, showing how to hunt affordably and proving you don’t have to spend $2500 to $6500 on a fully guided private land hunt.  They also seem pretty down to earth; not like some of the big shots you see on some shows that need to loosen their hat bands to accommodate their big heads.

Off target- After watching a couple Bighorn Outdoor shows I came up with a couple of things I questioned.  First, while I was watching and getting into an intense hunt, all of the sudden I was serenaded by the Soggy Bottom Boys. I lost the feeling of being right there with the stalking hunter. I like the fact that Bighorn is doing something different with their music selection, but I’m not sure about the placement.  Second, was the over use of online bought jumpbacks from Digital Juice, which are already-made graphics used for editing purposes. Over use of them cheapen the production. Some original graphics would make a world of difference.

For more info on Bighhorn Outdoors and hunt swapping check out their site at: www.bighornoutdoors.com

On target- I felt like the show flew by. There were no slow moments. The show is full of likable guys who love having a good time and throwing in practical jokes. It’s shot in a Primo’s style format where everything is mostly real and cutaways are minimal. I recommend you find time to watch Backland Experiences on the Men’s Channel.

Off target- Now for the part everyone loves. When watching shows I try not to sit there and look for ways to make it better. I try to enjoy them and watch with an open mind. But I wouldn’t be the critic if I didn’t find something to critique.

I will start off with the most obvious. While watching a turkey hunt, I was overwhelmed by the volume of the music. I don’t mind music, but I do mind if it drowns out the natural sounds, which create the feeling of actually being there. And I know it’s only a 30-minute show and it’s not easy to fit everything in, but there were really no lead in’s to the hunts. The reality of actually finding the birds was missing.

www.backlandoutdoors.com

A life-long sportsman, Ted Nugent is passionate about the values that hunting instills in our youths.  He aims to promote family values through father/son (or daughter) interaction in the outdoors.

On Target- Nugent’s passionate, informative and entertaining delivery kept me tuned in. You can sense the love he has for the sport and preserving its existence.  It is comforting to see someone out there who is truly behind protecting our rights and our sport.

Off target- Sorry Nuge, but when you start talking about the “Mystical flight of the arrow” I want to hit fast forward on my Tivo and get to the next hunt. Tone it down on the elaborate spiritual talk.  I don’t know if my arrows are mystical, but I do know they’re 310 fps of direct carbon killer speed.

www.tednugent.com

Paul is an eleven-time national award-winning outdoor writer and producer and an active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).
Follow the famed professional outdoorsman, record book hunter, guide, game calling champion, award-winning outdoor writer and producer Paul Newsom as he uses over 40 years of experience to honor our great hunting heritage.

On target- Paul is a true outdoorsman and has always stuck to his guns in the outdoor industry. He shares a great knowledge and passion for his work and has never fallen short of tradition. His show appeals to a little older audience and I think there is a place for that. There should be a show out there for everyone.

Off target- The show hasn’t changed its intro in the last two years. I think a show should update its opens and closes annually. This small touch gives a fresh new feeling to the production.

Having worked with Paul in the past, I have come to know him and his family well. He is an extraordinary person who knows the outdoor industry in and out. I’ve learned a lot from him and thank him for allowing me the opportunity to work with him.

www.paulsoutdoors.com