'Ducks Unlimited TV' Flocks to Outdoor Channel

'Ducks Unlimited TV' Flocks to Outdoor Channel

Leading Outdoor Network Adds Ducks Unlimited to Extensive Roster of Conservation and Outdoor Affinity Partnerships

TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader in Outdoor TV, announced today that Ducks Unlimited TV will join the network's unique hunting programming lineup in 2009. This partnership enables Ducks Unlimited, the world's largest private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization, to reach millions of Outdoor Channel viewers with its educational message of environmental conservation.

"Outdoor Channel gives Ducks Unlimited the ideal vehicle to reach and educate our core audience with the message that wetlands conservation not only improves wildlife habitat and the overall health of our environment, it also helps Ducks Unlimited preserve the sport of waterfowl hunting," said Don Young, executive vice president of Ducks Unlimited. "Wetlands are critical to all forms of life from fisheries to birds and even people. Conserving them is a responsibility we all share ... not just for ourselves, but for future generations," Young said.

The Ducks Unlimited TV series follows hosts Wade Bourne, Jared Brown and Mike Checkett as they travel across Canada and the U.S. to hunt in Ducks Unlimited's priority wetland conservation areas. Viewers learn about the value of preservation, while also scoring tips on hunting, cooking and dog training.

"Ducks Unlimited TV is both entertaining and educational, and together we can teach viewers to enjoy the great outdoors while respecting and preserving the environment," said Tom Hornish, COO of Outdoor Channel. "We support strategic partnerships with over a dozen conservation and outdoor affinity groups like Ducks Unlimited because their missions greatly align with our core values at Outdoor Channel."

Ducks Unlimited has preserved over 12 million acres of wetlands in North America since its inception in 1937. The organization teaches that the wetlands provide habitat to over 900 wildlife species, yet the U.S. has lost more than half of its original wetlands and continues to lose over 80,000 acres each year. With millions of supporters from across the Americas, Ducks Unlimited aims to protect anywhere waterfowls breed, migrate or winter.

Among the network's other well-respected conservation and outdoor affinity partners are Boy Scouts of America, Safari Club International, Pheasants Forever, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Trout Unlimited, the National Forest Foundation, the International Hunter Education Association, Quality Deer Management Association, Boone & Crockett Club, Texas Trophy Hunters Association and the Paralyzed Veterans of America's Heritage Fund.

About Outdoor Channel

Outdoor Channel is America's Leader in Outdoor TV, offering programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, 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 website. Outdoor Channel is a wholly owned subsidiary of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OUTD). For more information about Outdoor Channel, please visit www.outdoorchannel.com.

Source: Outdoor Channel

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