Outdoor Channel at SHOT Show 2014

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Jan 10, 2014, 10:30 ET

TEMECULA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader In Outdoor TV, is kicking off the New Year as the pinnacle sponsor of the National Shooting Sports Foundation's (NSSF) annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from Tuesday, January 14^th through Friday, January 17^th. SHOT Show is one of the largest and most comprehensive trade shows for the shooting, hunting, military and law enforcement industries.

As the pinnacle sponsor, Outdoor Channel will be ever-present on the show floor, spotlighting its top talent and highlighting its riveting lifestyle programming. From the annual Golden Moose Awards to celebrity meet-and-greets to interactive opportunities to win prizes, Outdoor Channel will provide attendees with unparalleled access to its leading outdoor entertainment brand.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY DINNER
Tuesday, January 14 | 5:30 p.m. | The Venetian Hotel & Casino | Palazzo Ballroom, Level 5
Sponsored by Outdoor Channel, this year's NSSF State of the Industry Dinner will include a reception where ticket-holders will be treated to an unforgettable performance by eccentric magicians Penn & Teller. Moreover, Outdoor Channel CEO and President Jim Liberatore will take the stage calling for an industry-wide commitment to educate the public on the conservation, social and economic benefits of hunting, including regulated Safari hunts.

AND THE GOLDEN MOOSE GOES TO…
Thursday, January 16 | 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | The Venetian Hotel & Casino
Outdoor Channel honors the network's most notable talent and production teams at the invitation-only 14^th Annual Golden Moose Awards. This year's signature event will be hosted by Michael Waddell of Outdoor Channel's "Realtree Road Trips" and "Bone Collector." It will include special musical performances by Ted Nugent of Outdoor Channel's "Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild," Aaron Lewis, Craig Morgan of the network's "Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors", and country music newcomer Colton James.

More than 20 accolades will be presented at the ceremony, including the Top Five Fan Favorite voted by loyal viewers of the network. Outdoor Channel also plans to give an honorary Golden Moose Award for Lifetime Achievement to a surprise recipient.

Among the Golden Moose Awards presenters are Joe Mantegna of "MidwayUSA's Gun Stories"; Willie Robertson of "Buck Commander"; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester; former NBA player Jared Jeffries of "Modern Fishing with Jared Jeffries"; NASCAR racing crew chief Greg Zipadelli of "Greg Zipadelli's Drop Zone"; RAM Trucks' Brian Szalk; and Theresa Vail, a Sergeant in the Kansas Army National Guard, a 2013 Miss Kansas winner, a 2014 Miss America top ten finalist and an avid bowhunter.

WHAT GETS YOU OUTDOORS?
Tuesday, January 14 - Friday, January 17 | Sands Expo & Convention Center | Booth L215, Level 2
Outdoor Channel wants to know: #WhatGetsYouOutdoors? SHOT Show attendees can upload a short video by jumping into Outdoor Channel's interactive booth to share their passion for being active in the outdoors. Participants will then receive a complimentary "What Gets You Outdoors?" hat. One lucky recipient per hour spotted on the show floor wearing the hat by street teams will get a chance to win an Outdoor Channel prize pack!

SHOT SHOW TV
Tuesday, January 14 - Friday, January 17 | Appearing in Various Las Vegas Hotels
As the official cable network of this year's SHOT Show, Outdoor Channel will once again produce SHOT Show TV. The broadcast will be hosted by Michael Bane, star of Outdoor Channel's "Shooting Gallery" and "The Best Defense." Bane will provide daily updates from the show floor. Sponsored by Battenfeld, Benelli, Daniel Defense, Double Star, Gamo, International Case Company, Ram, Stag Arms and Swarovski, SHOT Show TV will air in suites at more than forty Las Vegas hotels, including the Bellagio, The Venetian and The Palazzo.

OUTDOOR CHANNEL TALENT MEET & GREETS
Wednesday, January 15 - Thursday, January 16 | Sands Expo & Convention Center | Booth L215, Level 2
Swing by Booth L215 to meet Outdoor Channel's roster of popular talent. See full schedule below:

TIME	TALENT	AFFILIATION
Wednesday, January 15
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Rick and Julie Kreuter & Chris Brackett	"Beyond the Hunt," "Fear No Evil" & "Chris Brackett's Arrow Affliction"
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Matt and Jessie Duff, Phil Schreier & Jim Supica	"NRA All Access presented by Taurus" & "NRA's Gun Gurus"
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Shawn Michaels & Keith Mark	"Shawn Michaels' MacMillan River Adventures"
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Lee and Tiffany Lakosky & Gregg Ritz	"Crush with Lee & Tiffany" & "Gregg Ritz's Hunt Masters"
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Michael Waddell, Travis 'T-Bone' Turner & Nick Mundt	"Bone Collector"
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	The Buckmen	"Buck Commander"
Thursday, January 16
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Jon and Gina Brunson & Craig Morgan	"Addicted to the Outdoors" & "Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors"
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Michael Bane, Michael Janich & Mike Seeklander	"The Best Defense" & "Shooting Gallery"
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Terry and Mark Drury & Pat Reeve and Nicole Reeve	"Bow Madness," "BioLogic and Drury's Wildlife Obsession," "Dream Season: The Journey" & "Driven with Pat and Nicole"
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Jim and Eva Shockey	"Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures" & "Jim Shockey's Uncharted"
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Ted Nugent	"Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild"
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Joe Mantegna	"MidwayUSA's Gun Stories"

SHOT SHOW NUTS & BOLTS
The 2014 SHOT Show runs from January 14-17 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. For complete information, visit http://www.shotshow.org/. Attendees can also download the SHOT Show mobile app to get on-the-go event details, such as a floor plan, a list of show sessions and featured appearances. To download the app, visit http://www.shotmobile.com.

SOURCE Outdoor Channel