Beginning this week and running throughout the month of October – from Sept. 28-Oct. 31 – Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel will be featured in a nationwide free preview event, presenting millions of new viewers with the opportunity to enjoy the networks' best-in-class outdoor entertainment. Throughout the month, a wide range of cable and satellite providers will offer complimentary access to both networks, bringing premier hunting, shooting, fishing, outdoor lifestyle and adventure programming to more households than ever before.
Major participating operators include Armstrong, Astound, Blue Ridge Cable, DISH, Service Electric Cable, SLING, TDS and more. In total, the free preview will extend to approximately 10 million incremental households. This presents a significant opportunity for new audiences to discover – at no additional cost – the networks' programming dedicated to healthy outdoor pursuits and the conservation of wildlife and wild lands.
Viewers can expect an engaging array of programming, from expert tips on hunting and fishing from top names in the industry, such as Michael Waddell, Jim Shockey, Lee & Tiffany Lakosky, Bill Dance, Kevin VanDam and Steven Rinella to name a few, along with educational adventures from series like "Farming the Wild, "Ranch America," "Cast Iron Cowboy," "Jason the Butcher" and more.
"Our free preview event is all about opening the door to millions of new viewers and sharing the excitement, passion, and sense of adventure that define our networks," said Tim Cremin, Head of Programming at Outdoor Sportsman Group. "We invite everyone to tune in, discover new favorites, and experience the incredible variety of outdoor content available on Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel."
For a complete list of participating providers and to learn more about the free preview, please visit Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel websites.
About Outdoor Channel: Outdoor Channel has been taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1994. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group and is a key player in providing a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting, and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is also part of the expanded offerings that include the newly launched GAME & FISH TV, a Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel delivering premium outdoor lifestyle content. Outdoor Channel maintains the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel, Sportsman HD, and Sportsman Channel (Canada) - added in 2019 - are television and digital media networks fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle celebrated by millions of North Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel is part of a broader offering that now includes GAME & FISH TV, a Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel delivering premium outdoor lifestyle content. Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Channel (Canada) deliver entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting, and fishing, illustrated through unique and authentic storytelling. The networks embrace the attitude of celebrating the Great Outdoors in equal measure. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.