Outdoor Channel Names Thought Leaders to Newly Formed Hunting Advisory Council

Outdoor Channel Names Thought Leaders to Newly Formed Hunting Advisory Council

First Council Meeting Held in Las Vegas Just Prior to the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show)

TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the formation of its 2008 Hunting Advisory Council. The panel, made up of a cross-section of thought leaders, includes representatives from top organizations like the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International, Midway USA, Pradco Outdoor Brands, Remington Arms Co. and Thompson Center. The council was formed to bring together experts from the hunting sector. Over the next year, the panel will collaborate on key issues affecting the entire outdoor industry.

"For our industry to continue to thrive, we need to seize opportunities together and address challenges together," said Tom Hornish, COO Outdoor Channel. "I am incredibly excited about the formation of this advisory council because we are bringing together the greatest minds in the outdoor industry."

He added, "Our mission is to create a shared vision with these leaders, who, because of their unique skill sets, passion about the subject and proven commitment, are certain to guide our network on strategies that resonate with our viewers, advertisers, producers and employees."

Congresswoman Mary Fallin from the Fifth District of Oklahoma spoke at Outdoor Channel's inaugural hunting advisory council meeting. An avid outdoor enthusiast and firearms safety proponent, Fallin gave an overview of the most significant public policy issues facing the outdoor industry today.

In addition to the hunting advisory council, the network also announced plans to form a fishing advisory council that will meet later in the first quarter.

About Outdoor Channel

Outdoor Channel is America's Leader in Outdoor TV, offering programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle. The network can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic new web site. Outdoor Channel is a wholly owned subsidiary of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OUTD). For more information about Outdoor Channel, please visit http://www.outdoorchannel.com/.

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