The Outdoor Channel
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| The Outdoor Channel | |
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| Launched | 1994 |
| Owned by | Outdoor Channel Holdings Inc. |
| Website | outdoorchannel.com |
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| Satellite | |
| DirecTV | Channel 606 |
| Dish Network | Channel 153 |
| Cable | |
| Verizon FiOS | Channel 307 |
| Comcast | Channels May Vary |
| Time Warner Cable | Channels May Vary |
| Charter | Channels May Vary |
| Cox Cable | Channels May Vary |
| IO Digital Cable (Cablevision) | Channel 407 |
| Bright House Networks | Channels Vary |
The Outdoor Channel is a network dedicated to the 'outdoorsman' and features programming such as Hunting and Fishing as well as monster truck racing. Outdoor Channel is owned by Outdoor Channel Holdings Inc. and officially launched in 1994 with the focus on outdoorsmen. The Outdoor Channel is also the leading innovator in the outdoor entertainment industry. They were the first outdoor programmer to reach a nationwide audience, the first to launch a separate HD network, and the first to launch an On Demand service.
The Outdoor Channel is offered on most cable and satellite providers.
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[edit] Outdoor Channel content
Among the most respected names on The Outdoor Channel is Jim Zumbo. During the course of Jim Zumbo’s 30 year writing career, he has captured the imagination of millions of hunters across the country. With his program Jim Zumbo Outdoors, Jim translates his extensive knowledge into an entertaining and educational hunting program.
Michael Waddell is another rising star in the outdoor entertainment industry and his program, Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell, is all ages show.
Another unique show is Ultimate Match Fishing which uses the format of a fishing tournament, but adds an extra level of competition by making anglers fish head to head from the same boat.
From racing circuits to restoration shows, The Outdoor Channel provides well-rounded coverage of the world of motorsports. Superlift’s Off-Road Adventures gives viewers an inside look at vehicle modification and the culture of off-roading. Featuring some of the most credible names in off-roading, this show is as entertaining in the shop as it is on the trail. Also, the show Monsters of Destruction covers the world of monster truck racing providing coverage of both the racing and freestyle events.
[edit] Outdoor Channel On Demand
On Outdoor Channel On Demand, viewers can watch anything from a missed episode of their favorite program to an encore presentation of a special event.
Outdoor enthusiasts can use Outdoor Channel On Demand like a reference library, learning tips from the most respected professionals. New content is added each week.
[edit] Outdoor Channel 2 HD
Last year, The Outdoor Channel launched a separate High Definition network full of original programs that are all filmed, edited, and broadcast in High Definition.
Capitalizing on the state-of-the-art technology, Outdoor Channel 2 HD finds blends outdoor activities and picturesque locations. Outdoor Channel 2 HD challenges the limits and boundaries of outdoor programming by placing an emphasis on variety and family-friendly outdoor activities.
From snowmobiling to sailing to recreational flying, the programs on Outdoor Channel 2 HD offers a wider range of shows for outdoor enthusiasts and thrill seekers. An example is Adventures in the Pacific. Host Bimini Wright travels around the world: swimming with dolphins, hot air ballooning, and searching for adventure on the beautiful islands in the Pacific Ocean. Sled Sense hosted by Kevin Cullen and Brian Koster, travel the world to the best and most remote locations for snowmobiling adventures. The focus of the show is on them speeding down slick trails as well as featuring segments in the culturally diverse towns that exist in and around the Artic Circle.
Outdoor Channel 2 HD also covers places to visit in the United States. The show Discovering America travels to many important landmarks and natural wonders that the U.S. has to offer.
[edit] Criticism
One of the main criticisms of the channel is the lack of production values. Many of their shows have an amateur feel with them. The camera are not as high quality (this mainly affects the normal Outdoor Channel) as the major networks or other more high profile cable companies. [citation needed]
Another criticism is that the acting is poor. Many of the lines come as "scripted" and sometimes feel "forced" on the actors or actresses. [citation needed]
