News Release
August 13, 2009
Outdoor Quest TV and Gentec International Join Forces
Outdoor Quest TV, Canada’s longest
running hunting series, has just joined forces with Gentec International in
the promotion of Zeiss Optics and Remington Clothing. Outdoor Quest host,
Richard Mellon, says, “The partnership was a natural. We hunt where using
quality gear matters and Zeiss and Remington Clothing epitomize what quality
hunting gear is all about. TJ and I are thrilled at the opportunity to work
with a Canadian icon like Gentec”
Gentec International is Canada's leading
consumer accessory products company, supplying a complete range of photo,
video, digital, sport optics, home theatre, electronics, wireless and mobile
audio products to the Canadian retail marketplace. Gentec offers prominent
brand names such as Optex, Sigma, Velbon, Gary Fong, Roots, iQ, SanDisk,
Sunpak, Bushnell, Tasco, Planet Wireless, Energy, Sony, Electrohome, Prolink,
Smarthome, Stinger and Gentec is the exclusive Canadian distributor for
Zeiss and Remington Clothing..
“We are really excited about the
Rapid Z line of reticles from Zeiss,” Outdoor Quest host T.J. Schwanky says.
“Both Richard and I are experienced long-range shooters and the Rapid Z
reticle is one of the most effective and simplest tools there is for taking
ethical long-range shots. Plan on seeing some exciting hunts and long-range
shots on our 2010 season on Wild TV. Having Zeiss optics on our rifles is
going to allow us to do things we haven’t been able to do before.”
Both Zeiss and Remington are well
recognized by consumers worldwide as offering the finest in hunting gear.
Zeiss has been levelling the playing field between man and prey for 165
years. Innovations like FL Concept glass, Lotutec lens coatings and Rapid Z
Reticles have made Zeiss optics lighter, stronger and clearer.
Remington, in business since 1816 is the single-most recognizable
brand in North America
and the Remington Clothing line was developed building on the same value and
quality that the brand has represented for over 150 years.
Outdoor Quest TV airs in Canada on Wild
TV, Sunday evening at 10:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
For more information:
www.theoutdoorquest.com or
http://www.gentec-intl.com/
Outdoor Quest TV will begin broadcasting an entirely new line up of
shows on Wild TV beginning in January 2009. Watch for some great hunts from
across the world, including not one, but four bighorn kills on camera this
season.
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MyOutdoorTV.com Launches Redesigned
Site
New Features Offer Interactivity,
Enhanced User Experience
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December 16, 2008 (Nashville)
- The changes never stop at MyOutdoorTV.com, as the online TV
powerhouse announces its latest site redesign, offering a revamped
user experience, greater interactivity, and even more hunting,
fishing, and shooting shows. New features abound on the homepage and
throughout the site.
"We're pleased to launch the redesigned site in conjunction with a
major Ford F-150 advertising campaign," said
Chris Moise, CEO. "We've made the information and shows
more accessible and the entire site more interactive. And, of
course, there's new content every day. These are just a few of
the reasons our viewership has grown to over 300,000 unique visitors
per month."
Viewers will instantly notice the redesigned
MyOutdoorTV.com homepage, where there is more content than
before and new links that make it quicker to access pages you want
to view. The many new features include:
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MapIt,
a powerful
mapping page that allows viewers to choose a species or
activity and map its video coverage, or conversely, to see
what's offered for a particular locale;
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Marketplace,
the new home for
outdoor products, which includes reviews by Mike Faw and JJ
Reich, Editor's Picks, a Top 10 Product Video list, and the
largest collection of hunting, fishing, and boating product
videos on the internet;
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Weekly Polls,
allowing viewers to respond and instantly see results to
questions on a variety of outdoors topics;
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Expanded Show Descriptions,
so viewers can learn more about their favorite shows or evaluate
shows they might want to watch;
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Tipmasters Section,
which has been redesigned, expanded, and more video added, and
now includes Product Tips,
Just Added Tips, Top 10 Tips, searching for tips by topic,
and much more;
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Original Programming,
including exclusive new videos by
Wade Bourne and other outdoor producers;
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Cooking Blog
by "the Sporting Chef" Scott Leysath, as well as a
redesigned section that includes Most Viewed Recipes, Latest
Recipes, and search by category. |
"These are just the first of many changes and additions to be
launched over the next several weeks," commented Moise.
"Viewers should watch for some major interactive features to launch
soon on MyOutdoorTV.com."
Use of
MyOutdoorTV.com is always FREE to viewers, 24/7, with no
registration required or software to download. The site
streams shows featuring some of the leading names in the outdoors,
including Bill Dance, Todd Jarrett, Hank Parker, Roland Martin, Bill
Miller, Jerry Miculek, Jackie Bushman, and many others.
MyOutdoorTV.com is the world's largest internet network for outdoor
TV programming, currently streaming over 270 show titles on the
shooting sports, fishing, boating, and conservation. In
addition, it hosts radio shows, outdoor videos, the Explore the U.S.
section, Marketplace product video section, links to outdoor blogs,
and sections for cooking, outdoor news, and much more. Visit our
website at
www.myoutdoortv.com.
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Wild TV Caps Off Incredible Growth Year in 2008
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - With the recent launch of Wild
TV Hunting & Fishing Network on Rogers Cable in Ontario and New Brunswick,
Wild TV Inc. is set to finish 2008 as a record breaking year.
With the Christmas season nearing, the staff and partners of Wild TV Inc.
look back on the past 11 months to see a track record worth celebrating;
including 32 new partnerships with cable providers across Canada and the
addition of new and exciting programming to the network's already stellar
line up of shows.
"Wild TV is proud to continue responding to the demands of Canadians for top
quality outdoor programming," said Ryan Kohler, Vice President of Wild TV.
"I believe the growth we've experienced this year is a direct reflection of
the enormous potential in the outdoor entertainment market, coupled with our
ability to build successful relationships with our partners. Wild TV will
continue to thrive, delivering the very best programming from around
Canada
and the world."
Born and bred in Edmonton, AB, Wild TV Inc. was launched in 2004 in response
to demands from outdoor enthusiasts to have a network that provides the very
best in hunting, fishing and environmental outdoor programming. Wild TV
remains committed to delivering entertainment, education and conservation in
their program delivery, while instilling enthusiasm, ethics and outdoor
sportsmanship amongst Canadians.
Nikon
Joins Thompson/Center’s Outdoor Quest
Nikon Sport Optics has joined the team at
Thompson/Center’s Outdoor Quest as the official supplier of optics to the
television series. Rich, Sandi and T.J. are especially excited about the new
Omega Muzzleloader Scope from Nikon that features their patented BDC-250
Bullet Drop Compensator reticule. This scope is the perfect accompaniment to
muzzleloaders like the Omega and Encore that are capable of long-range shots
in the 250-300 yard range.
But in addition to the new Omega Muzzleloader Scope,
you’ll see the team’s Encores topped off with a variety of Monarch scope and
you can bet they’ll be using Nikons binoculars, laser range finders and
spotting scopes as well in their search for big game across North America and
the world.
Thompson/Center’s Outdoor Quest airs during the first and
second quarters, January through June, on
Variety Abounds at
Friday Night Auction
Variety is the theme at the Outdoor Writers
of Canada fund raising auction, being held June 9th, 2006 in
conjunction with the organization’s annual conference in Edmonton, Alberta.
This is the first year that the auction and Saturday craft improvement day
will be open to the public and interest has been keen.
The auction will feature an incredible
array of hunting and fishing gear as well as some unique items from Canadian
craftsmen and artisans. We have two Gyotaku-inspired fish rubbings from Mya
DeRyan of The Framed Fish, a custom-made letter opener by Tony Hnilica of AJH
Custom Knives, a hand-crafted longbow by Bert Frelink of Quarter Moon
Longbows, a Bob Scriber bronze graciously donated by Rick Taylor, several
limited-edition wildlife prints, hand-painted wine goblets, numerous framed
photographs, hand-tied flies, a host of autographed books, a ceremonial peace
pipe and a tanned wolf hide from local trapper, Gordy Klassen to name but a
few the interesting and unique items. A number of guided fishing trips, a
whitewater rafting adventure and a stay at a backcountry lodge will also be
offered to the highest bidders. Whether you are are a fisherman or hunter, you
will be sure to find something of interest from North America's top rod, reel,
lure, archery, optic, clothing and knife manufacturers and retailers. We also
have a game camera up for auction from Alberta manufacturer, Treebark Cameras
and Michael Short of Let's Go Outdoors is offering up a commercial spot on his
radio program. The list of quality outdoor gear, art, trips and services has
topped 100 items and is growing daily.
Contact information for all of the donors
is available and their donations should make for some very interesting story
ideas. Bring your wallets to the auction but bring your notebook too as I’m
certain there will be a story angle for everyone there.
For a complete list of auction items,
contact T.J. Schwanky at
sheephunter@shaw.ca.
Tickets for the Friday night fund-raising
dinner and auction are available at The Fishin’ Hole in Edmonton or from Don
Meredith at
donmeredith@yahoo.com.
New Outdoor Quest Blog
If you just can’t wait to see
what your favorite hosts on Thompson/Center’s Outdoor Quest are up to on the
Men’s Channel each week, now you can get your fix on their blog at
www.theoutdoorquest.com. Follow the travels of Rich and Sandi Mellon and T.J.
Schwanky on the web site as they write about their adventures and misadventures.
Included are great photos of their days a field and colorful narratives of each
and every hunt. Be the first to know who shot the biggest red stag in New
Zealand or what nifty new hunting gadgets and accessories that your favorite
hosts are trying out. Also, get a more personal look and these television
personalities and gain access to a behind the scenes look at producing a hunting
television series.
Don’t forget to check out the all-new
Outdoor Quest blog at
www.theoutdoorquest.com
NEWS RELEASE:
OUTDOOR QUEST
TELEVISION ADOPTS ALL-HUNTING FORMAT
In response to an overwhelming response from viewers, eager to see more of the
high-quality hunts featured in the series, Outdoor Quest Television is changing
from a fishing and hunting program to an all hunting format. Outdoor Quest
Television has always offered the best in fair chase hunts and the only thing
that will change is that there will be more of these hunts on the program. Our
viewers wanted more hunting and we are giving it to them.
Outdoor Quest Television airs during first and second quarters on The Men’s
Channel and goes into over 26 million homes. These two quarters offer the
highest Homes Using Television (HUT) numbers of the year. It can also be seen in
Canada on Wild TV. The series is
entering its fifth year of broadcast and while the fishing component of the
program was extremely popular, the hunts are what our viewers wanted to see more
of and we are obliging.
Outdoor Quest Television is hosted by
Rich and Sandi Mellon and T.J. Schwanky. All hunts are fair chase and we hunt a
wide variety of species from whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl and elk, to more
exotic fare like caribou, moose, sheep, goats and antelope. Some of last year’s
highlights included Sandi’s monster Alberta whitetail, Rich’s trophy book black
bear, and T.J.’s muzzleloader bighorn sheep. With even more hunts, you can count
on this season being even more exciting.
For more information on Outdoor Quest Television, visit
www.theoutdoorquest.com or fell free to contact show producers,
T.J. Schwanky
tj@theoutdoorquest.com and Rich Mellon
rich@theoutdoorquest.com
PRESS RELEASE
OUTDOOR
QUEST TELEVISION
TAKING AIM AT
FUTURE HUNTERS
In keeping with our philosophy of promoting
responsible involvement and enjoyment of the great heritage of hunting, Outdoor
Quest Television will be heading afield with a number of youth and first-time
hunters during the 2006 broadcast season. While lip service is often paid to our
future hunters, here at Outdoor Quest Television we feel it is critical to share
the experiences of these hunters with our viewers. We have received countless
letters from viewers offering kudos for the encouragement and confidence they
gained from our episodes featuring new hunters and of course our female
contingent, Sandi.
You won’t want to miss Jake Mellon’s first
muzzleloader black bear hunt. Jake is
Richard and Sandi’s youngest son. You might remember him from a moose hunt he
took with Richard last season. Well, this year it was still all in the family
but this time it was Mom that took Jake afield. You’ll love this episode of
Outdoor Quest Television as Mother and Son enjoy a spring black bear hunt in
northern Alberta for monster bruins. You won’t believe how many bears the Jake
and Sandi encounter on this hunt and you’ll be thrilled to watch as Jakes makes
the perfect shot and a big black bear as a proud Mom watches on.
We are also going to follow first-time hunter
Vanessa Harrop through all the stages leading up to her first hunt and then of
course you’ll get to see her take her first big game animal. Vanessa represents
a new group of up and coming hunters that is having a huge influence on our
industry…….the first-time mature hunter. As many of the baby boomers find
themselves with more and more recreation time and disposable income, they are
turning to hunting as a way of truly experiencing the outdoors. In many states
getting your first hunting license can be an involved process, even for hunters
in their 30s and 40s. On this episode of Outdoor Quest Television join Vanessa
as she takes her hunter safety training, spends time at the range, and then of
course fulfills her dream of living out her first big game hunt.
For more information on Outdoor Quest Television, visit
www.theoutdoorquest.com or fell free to contact show producers,
T.J. Schwanky
tj@theoutdoorquest.com and Rich Mellon
rich@theoutdoorquest.com
For Immediate Release
The Outdoor Quest is Coming to Canada
After several years of trying to
convince Canadian broadcasters that there is a place for hunting on Canadian
television, The Outdoor Quest has found a home. Beginning in September 2004, The
Outdoor Quest will begin airing on Canada’s newest hunting and fishing channel,
Wild TV. According to Ryan Kohler, vice president of marketing for Wild TV, the
network will begin broadcasting in July and viewers should check with their
local cable companies for availability.
The Outdoor Quest, now in its third year
of broadcast on The Outdoor Channel in the U.S.A., has been a real favourite
with both hunters and anglers. Each episode features a hunting and fishing
segment. The series is hosted by Kim and T.J. Schwanky and Sandi and Richard
Mellon. While Rich and T.J. do most of the fishing, it is the ladies that get to
show their talents in the hunting arena. The Outdoor Quest prides itself in only
doing free-range hunts for truly wild animals. Species range from whitetails,
mule deer and black bear, to moose, caribou, sheep and goats. The emphasis is on
the adventure of the hunt. Richard and T.J. target a wide variety of fish in
their travels but it is walleye that they really key in on. Each fishing segment
is packed with how-to information on catching fish in your backyard. The
majority of the fishing is at lakes that are easily accessible by automobile and
close to major Canadian centres.
The hosts of The Outdoor Quest are well
known to Canadian sportsmen through their regular appearances in hunting and
fishing magazines across the country. Kim Schwanky says, “We are now very
excited to becoming into their homes through the television as well. It’s been a
long battle getting a hunting series on in Canada and it a real pleasure to be
working with Ryan and the team at Wild TV. They really understand why anglers
and hunters are so passionate about what they do”
For more information on The Outdoor
Quest, check out The Outdoor Quest
Wild TV is quickly filling their
schedule with a host of top-notch shows from the U.S.A. and Canada. They will
offer 24-hours of outdoor programming; something that has been sorely missing in
this country. For more information on Wild TV, contact V.P. of marketing, Ryan
Kohler.
- Wild TV
- Ryan Kohler
- 403-245-2090
- wildtv@telus.net
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