Sportsman Channel launches "Big Game Wednesday" programming block featuring hunting shows including Legends of the Fall, Whitetail Properties, The Woodsman, North American Whitetail with Host Haynes Shelton and Dr. James C. Kroll, and Adrenaline with Host Kyle Wieter, airing Wednesdays 8:00-10:30 p.m. ET.
Pursuit Channel announced its Q4 programming lineup featuring popular series including Doug Koenig's Championship Season, Target Rich Environment, Viejo Creek Outdoors, The Choice hosted by Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo, MOJO Untamed with Terry Denmon, Open Season TV, and Higdon Outdoors. The network reaches over 20 million linear television homes and 120 million streaming users across multiple platforms.
Outdoor Channel premieres an investigative special hosted by biologist Chris Dorsey examining whether polar bear policy is driven by science or climate advocacy. The documentary features perspectives from Inuit hunter Ryan St. John, Brian Nesvik of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other wildlife experts, exploring the intersection of wildlife management, politics, and conservation economics in the Arctic.
HeadHunters NW released the "Fake Recruiter Podcast" episode featuring Mike Petronella and Aaron Hutsell, creator of GhostJob, a Chrome extension that helps job seekers identify fraudulent LinkedIn job postings. The episode discusses sophisticated recruitment scams and verification strategies for job seekers.
Outdoor Channel dedicates Friday prime time to conservation officers through "Wardens" and "Wardens: Case Files," produced by Wolf Creek Productions in partnership with Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The programs showcase the action-packed lives of game wardens and DNR employees protecting wildlife and enforcing outdoor recreation laws.
Pursuit Media, in partnership with Careco Multimedia Entertainment, announced an expanded Q4 lineup on Pursuit UP featuring diverse outdoor programming including George Poveromo's World of Saltwater Fishing, Uncharted Waters with Peter Miller, and Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky, available free across major streaming platforms.
MyOutdoorTV launches WhitetailStream, an ad-free live streaming channel presented by Umarex featuring premium whitetail hunting content including Bone Collector, Whitetail Freaks, and North American Whitetail with Dr. James C. Kroll. The exclusive channel offers 24/7 on-demand access to top hunting series across multiple streaming platforms.
Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel are offering a free preview from September 28 through October 31 to approximately 10 million households through major cable and satellite providers including DISH, SLING, and Armstrong. The preview features programming from personalities like Michael Waddell, Jim Shockey, Bill Dance, and Steven Rinella.
Outdoor Sportsman Group's GAME & FISH TV surpassed 75 million minutes watched in August, marking five consecutive months of growth since launching on Amazon Prime and Roku in March. The FAST channel, featuring content from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV, continues experiencing explosive viewership across multiple platforms.
Outdoor Channel launches Premiere Week September 28-October 4 featuring 16 episodes and 4 special presentations across shows like Farming the Wild with Mike Robinson, United Plates with Mario Kalpou, Cast Iron Cowboy with Kent and Shannon Rollins, and Jason the Butcher with Jason Nauert, plus new series American Archer and Airgunner Challenge.
Petersen's HUNTING released its October 2026 Big-Game Issue, an 88-page expanded edition featuring reviews from Andrew McKean on budget-friendly optics from Leupold, Vortex, Burris, Trijicon, and Zeiss, plus articles by Joseph von Benedikt, Scott Ergas, Mark Kayser, Will Brantley, and Craig Boddington. The issue is available at newsstands and retailers for $12 annually.
J. Scott Rupp has retired from Outdoor Sportsman Group after 40 years editing outdoor and shooting magazines including RifleShooter, Handguns, Petersen's Hunting, and Guns & Ammo. A former U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit member and Eastern Kentucky University graduate, Rupp plans to continue writing and photography as a freelancer.
Major League Fishing's top 50 professional bass anglers compete in the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Championship on Florida's Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, September 18-20, streaming live on MyOutdoorTV. The winner will receive up to $135,000 and qualification into REDCREST 2027 from a $453,000 prize pool.
The Armory Life magazine's Fall 2026 issue features the Springfield Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm pistol on the cover alongside Dr. Will Dabbs, the "Cantius Award" recipient. The issue includes reviews of Springfield products and pieces on firearms accessories, plus a historical article on a WWI-era flamethrowing bayonet.
King Pedford, a retired heavyweight boxer turned hunter, has launched eight new episodes of "Haymaker Hunting" on MyOutdoorTV, bringing his library to 23 total episodes. The series showcases hunting adventures across the country while inspiring the next generation and empowering underrepresented communities to connect with the outdoors.
Outdoor Action TV, powered by Careco, expands its content offerings across FAST platforms and Video-On-Demand. The channel features premium content from respected outdoor producers with live events capability and strong industry connections, reaching passionate outdoor enthusiasts and attracting both endemic and mainstream advertisers.
Firearms News releases its September 2026 Special Hunting Issue featuring Field Editor Rikk Rambo's cover story on the Horizon Firearms Venatic Carbon Rifle in .300 Winchester Magnum. The issue includes reviews of rifles from Howa, Chiappa, and Springfield Armory, plus articles on suppressors, scopes, and hunting gear from contributing writers including Patrick Sweeney and James Tarr.
The Armory Life has launched its 21st edition digital magazine featuring an Echelon-themed issue focused on the popular family of modular 9mm pistols. The magazine includes a cover story review of the Echelon Alpha 4.0C, in-depth articles on the Variable Interface System, and aftermarket options. Editor-in-Chief Mike Humphries highlights the publication's commitment to delivering engaging firearms content.
Realtree celebrates its 40th anniversary with the documentary Long Live Real, now streaming on YouTube. The film explores founder Bill Jordan's vision and traces four decades of innovation in camouflage design and outdoor products that built the globally recognized brand.
HeadHunters NW released a podcast episode featuring Ibrahim Pataudi, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Armanet, discussing how the advertising platform helps firearms and outdoor brands overcome restrictions from Google and Meta. Armanet offers programmatic advertising across 100+ firearms and outdoor websites with measurement and attribution tools designed specifically for the industry.