Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel Offer October Free Preview Event

DENVER (October 2, 2025) - This October, millions of viewers will get a front-row seat to the best in outdoor lifestyle entertainment as Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel announce a nationwide free preview event. Throughout the month, a wide range of cable and satellite providers will offer complimentary access to both networks, bringing premier hunting, fishing, and adventure programming to more households than ever before.

Major participating operators include DISH, SLING, TDS, and Armstrong, among many others. In total, the free preview will extend to nearly 7 million incremental households. This presents a significant opportunity for new audiences to discover the outdoor adventure and conservation at no additional cost.

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, Melissa Bachman, Steven Rinella, to name a few, along with educational adventures from series "Our Way of Life," "Hardcore Carnivore," "Jason the Butcher," and many 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 provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit https://www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD/Sportsman Channel (Canada) - added in 2019 - are television and digital media networks fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of North Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Channel (Canada) delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Channel (Canada) embrace the attitude of celebrating the Great Outdoors in equal measure. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. #IAmSportsman.

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