Fly Fisherman Magazine's original film "The Shoals," directed by Ben Annibali and featuring Editor/Publisher Ross Purnell's pursuit of Giant Trevally at St. Brandon Atoll, premieres May 9 on Outdoor Channel. Supported by Patagonia, COSTA, G. Loomis, The Fly Shop, and Scientific Anglers, the film showcases one of the world's most remote and pristine fishing destinations.
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The Alabama Bass Trail announced its 2026 season premiere on July 4th across Gray Media's Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment, Peachtree Sports Network, and Tennessee Valley Sports & Entertainment. The partnership will bring elite tournament competition and over $750,000 in seasonal prizes to 11.9 million households across 25 markets.
Outdoor Channel presents the "Taste Of The Wild" block airing Mondays in May, featuring shows hosted by Chef Mike Robinson, Daniel Vitalis, Steven Rinella, Scott Leysath, Pat Martin, and Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois exploring wild game cookery and outdoor cuisine traditions.
MyOutdoorTV launches the Just Dropped Channel, a live streaming channel featuring all-new episodes from popular shows including Bone Collector with Michael Waddell, Everything Eichler with Fred Eichler, Jim Shockey's Shock Therapy, MeatEater Hunts, Pigman: The Series, and Tracks Across Africa, available 24/7 to subscribers.
Pursuit Channel highlights world champion angler Scott Martin and his acclaimed series The Scott Martin Challenge, a reality-style fishing program featuring head-to-head competitions in exotic destinations. The show airs weekly on Pursuit Channel and streams on Pursuit UP across 120+ million users on multiple platforms.
MyOutdoorTV and GAME & FISH TV present a live head-to-head fishing competition between renowned anglers Mark Zona and Kevin VanDam on April 28. The event marks the streamers' first live contest featuring the two Bass Fishing Hall of Fame members competing on familiar waters.
World Fishing Network offers a free month-long preview throughout April on providers including Dish, Sling, Cox, Armstrong, TDS, Service Electric, and Blue Ridge, reaching approximately 7.65M incremental subscribers. The preview features programming from legendary anglers like Bill Dance, Roland Martin, and Jimmy Houston, plus tournament fishing and culinary content.
MyOutdoorTV launches spring fishing content featuring new and returning series from hosts Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Jimmy Houston, the Lindners, Mark Zona, and Kevin VanDam. The platform offers expert-driven fishing tips, tactics, and Major League Fishing coverage across multiple streaming platforms.
MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) announces new MeatEater episodes available every Friday, featuring content from Steven Rinella and his crew. The platform adds three new seasons and two all-new programs: MeatEater – Rinella's Field Notes and MeatEater's 12 in '26, expanding MOTV's outdoor programming library.
Outdoor Channel launches the "Wednesday Night Magazines" block featuring iconic Outdoor Sportsman Group programs including In-Fisherman TV hosted by Doug Stange, North American Whitetail TV, Bowhunter TV hosted by Curt Wells, Guns & Ammo TV, and Handguns TV, airing Wednesday evenings with hunting, fishing, and shooting content.
The Green Way Outdoors Season 6 premieres on Waypoint TV, featuring hosts Kyle Green and Jeff Hutchinson in conservation-focused hunting and fishing adventures. The series partners with Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Safari Club International, and The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund.
World Fishing Network launches "Reeling Around Wednesdays" programming block featuring legendary anglers including Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Jimmy Houston, and Jon Thelen. The weekly lineup showcases fishing techniques, destinations, and species across freshwater and saltwater environments, with content available on MyOutdoorTV streaming service.
Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks announces a packed Q2 schedule starting March 30, featuring new series and seasons across Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV. Highlights include shows hosted by Chef Mike Robinson, Daniel Vitalis, Heather Douville, Chef Scott Leysath, Pat Martin, and Tommy Gomes, plus live McKenzie ASA Pro Am archery tournaments.
GAME & FISH TV, powered by Outdoor Sportsman Group, launches "Fish Fry Fridays" in March featuring Ultimate Match Fishing, JT Kenny's Florida Bass, Zona's Awesome Fishing Show, The VanDam Experience, and The Hunt for Monster Bass. The FAST channel is available on Prime Video, VIZIO, Fire TV, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, and other platforms.
Dr. Bob Ledda's new series premieres Friday nights at 8:30 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel, featuring fly-in fishing adventures to Alaska's pristine destinations. The experienced ER doctor and pilot shares secret fishing spots discovered over three decades of flying the Kenai Peninsula through his All Alaska Outdoors Lodge.
World Fishing Network launches "Reeling It In Tuesdays," a weekly programming block starting at 6 p.m. ET featuring professional fishing instruction. The lineup includes Legends of Rod & Reel, Bass Pro Shops Fisherman's Handbook hosted by Wade Middleton, Fishing University with Charlie Ingram and Ben Ballou, Angling Edge with the Lindner brothers, In Fisherman TV with Doug Stange, The Next Bite, Texas Team Trail, and Power-Pole National Redfish Tour.
MyOutdoorTV premieres new episodes of Dropped and Wardens every Friday. Dropped follows brothers Chris and Casey Keefer and cameraman Jason Brown surviving 30 days in remote wilderness locations. Wardens chronicles Conservation Officers protecting wildlife across America's most remote regions.
MyOutdoorTV premieres new episodes of Gale Force Twins featuring Captains Emily and Amanda Gale, who explore premier fishing destinations including the Florida Keys, Bahamas, Guatemala, and Outer Banks. The 10-part series follows the USCG-licensed captains as they showcase offshore fishing and Gulf Coast lifestyle content for both experienced anglers and newcomers.
Fox Hollow Outdoors, a new outdoor adventure series created by Michael Letchworth, debuts on Waypoint TV every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET. The show celebrates outdoor heritage and family lifestyle through fishing pursuits and immersive adventures, featuring expert tips and conservation values from the Fox Hollow Outdoors lifestyle brand.
Pursuit Channel highlights the 16th season of Angler's Bass Channel Bass Wrap Up, a weekly bass fishing recap show featuring top pros and regional experts. The show covers competitive and recreational bass fishing events, breaking news, pro tips, and interviews, reaching 158.4 million viewers across platforms in 2025.
