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TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel (Nasdaq: OUTD), America's leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the much-anticipated return of its fourth annual "Gear Up and Go!" national sweepstakes, presented this year by the all new Ram Outdoorsman. Running from October 1st through October 31st, the month-long cross-platform promotion launches just in time for hunting season's kick-off, giving network fans an opportunity to win thousands of dollars in prizes provided by Outdoor...

TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the successful mobilization of nearly 2,500 volunteers as part of its inaugural Conservation Tour of Duty for its Outdoor Channel Corps initiative - a philanthropic program that aims to restore and improve public lands and spaces in order to ensure that the outdoor lifestyle thrives in communities across America. Timed around National Public Lands Day, September 25th, 2010, Outdoor...

TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of the Conservation Tour of Duty for its Outdoor Channel Corps initiative. The company's newly announced philanthropic effort mobilizes volunteers to restore and improve public lands and spaces to ensure that the outdoor lifestyle thrives in their communities. To encourage further participation, beginning this week, Outdoor Channel is holding a weekly sweepstakes open to...

TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's leader in outdoor TV, today announced plans for the pregame "Fields & Reels Outdoor Night" expo with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, September 10th. Willie Robertson of Outdoor Channel's "Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour" and "Benelli Presents Duck Commander" will headline the event with Braves alum Ryan Klesko to celebrate the night with area hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. In partnership with Comcast,...

TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel (Nasdaq: OUTD), America's Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced that Horton Archery, a leading manufacturer of high-performance hunting crossbows and related accessories, will serve as the charter sponsor of the network's new Sunday afternoon programming block. Featuring premier bowhunting and outdoor superstars like Michael Waddell, Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo, Don and Kandi Kisky, and Jackie Bushman, "Hunt Masters Sundays by Horton...

TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Outdoor Channel (Nasdaq: OUTD), the world leader in outdoor entertainment, today announced an exclusive multi-year distribution agreement with Multi Channels Asia (MCA), a Singapore-based distributor of TV networks in Asia and the Pacific. Under the partnership, MCA will have exclusive access to distribute and market the network's high definition (HD) platform, Outdoor Channel HD, in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and India starting in...

TEMECULA, Calif. and LONDON, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Outdoor Channel (Nasdaq: OUTD) and Chello Zone, a subsidiary of Liberty Global Inc's international media division Chellomedia, today announced an exclusive agreement that extends Outdoor Channel's footprint to Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Chello Zone is a London-based leading international broadcaster and distributor of thematic television channels, which operates a portfolio of eleven fully-owned and joint venture...

TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader in outdoor TV, today announced that the network has been moved from the Sports tier to the more broadly distributed Digital Preferred tier throughout Comcast's cable systems in southern Colorado. Starting August 24th, more Comcast customers in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Trinidad will have access to Outdoor Channel's compelling line-up of hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure programming on channel...

TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's leader in outdoor TV, is the recipient of two silver (1st place) and six bronze (2nd place) Telly Awards in the Programming category for Documentary, Education, Nature/Wildlife and Information. The 31st Annual Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV programs and commercials, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web. The network...

SEATTLE, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- thePlatform, the leading white-label video management and publishing company, announced that its mpx Beta video management system has been chosen to manage and publish online video for Outdoor Channel's popular website, OutdoorChannel.com. In addition, the network is using thePlatform's video player technology, including features for sharing video across social networks. Outdoor Channel, America's leader in outdoor TV, broadcasts prominent outdoor programs...