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Friday, August 7, 2026  ■  Television

It's Time to Get in The "Buck Zone" on GAME & FISH TV – The Ultimate Destination for Outdoor Adventure

Zero in on the best evening of hardcore deer-hunting programs at any time on any network, and it's all here on the "Buck Zone" block on GAME & FISH TV, a dynamic new FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channel powered by Outdoor Sportsman Group. Every Thursday in August, don't miss one-hour blocks of Buck Commander, HeadHunters TV, BuckVentures, Buckmasters, Drury's THIRTEEN and Whitetail Freaks.

With deer season fast-approaching, it's time to focus on your equipment, skills and tactics, and to fine-tune your hunting plans based upon your experience and initial scouting – and to tune in to GAME & FISH TV's "Buck Zone," Thursdays from 6:00 – 11:30 p.m. ET:

Buck Commander – A fan-favorite for obvious reasons, this program led by "Boss Hogg" Willie Robertson, features an all-star cast, including former MLB players Adam LaRoche, Ryan Langerhans and Tombo Martin, along with country music artists Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Tyler Farr, plus well-known Louisiana entrepreneur Ryan Busbice from Surge Outdoors. A fascinating mix of reality TV and hunting show, every episode is packed with personality as the hard-charging team members chase monster bucks and try to outdo one another. Expect brotherhood, plenty of laughter and a shenanigan or two. In a recent episode, "The Story of Maurice," Adam LaRoche chases a legendary buck named "Maurice" at the E3 Ranch in South Texas.

HeadHunters TV – Hosts Randy Birdsong and Nate Hosie are as different as two hosts can be, but they've both earned the reputation for traveling further, working longer and sacrificing more to find hunting success and to share their stories with viewers. Often muddy, unshaven and red-faced from the wind and sun, no TV hunters are more determined to tag mature whitetails. In a recent program, "Kings of Kansas," Nate Hosie heads back to Triple Creek Outfitters in Kansas and tags one of his best archery bucks of all time with his Mathews bow.

BuckVentures – Now in Season 23, Hosts Jeff Danker, Daniel McVay and Cole Cannon live by the credo, "Shoot by Sight, Walk by Faith," and they strive to capture world-class hunts across the country while always giving God the glory. It's their goal to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere they go. In a recent episode, "A Texas Miracle," Cole Cannon kicks off the rifle season chasing a Sooner State legend before a longtime friend calls and tells him he'd better head to Texas.

Buckmasters – Hosted by Buckmasters Founder Jackie Bushman, with help from Mark Oliver, this program serves the industry's #1 hunting community for serious deer hunters. Bushman and team travel wherever whitetail deer roam across North America in pursuit of the country's most sought-after big game animal. In a recent episode, "Smoke Pole," Aly and Jackie Bushman are in Oklahoma for muzzleloader season.

Drury's THIRTEEN – Based on Drury Outdoors' decades of scouting and trail camera research, this program looks at deer season in 13 phases and at the same time takes the technical aspects of outdoor entertainment to new heights. With every episode, the THIRTEEN phases are broken down and include thrilling action and hunting tips and tactics to aid viewers in their own pursuits. In a recent episode, "Deer Camp Family Ties," the focus is on Phase Eight – Desperately Seeking – and the program follows Terry Drury's Missouri gun camp as Lucille and Cameron Drury look to fill their tags.

Whitetail Freaks – Created and hosted by renowned whitetail authorities and fan-favorite TV personalities Don & Kandi Kisky, this program highlights every aspect of successful whitetail management and top-notch trophy hunting, from food plot planting to hanging treestands to tracking pre-season big buck movements to the selective harvesting of only the biggest, most mature whitetails. The Kiskys and their team of dedicated whitetail fanatics capture the true meaning of mega-buck hunting. A recent episode, "Kandi Kisky, Part 1," looks at the greatest bucks that Kandi Kisky has hunted over the years.

Watch LIVE Saturday & Sunday (Aug. 8-9) from 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET: MLF Bass Pro Tour Suzuki Marine Stage 7 Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches, held at Lake Erie in Ohio.

Weekend Fishing Blocks – During August, catch Trev Gowdy's Monster Fish, The Obsession with Carter Andrews and Major League Fishing every Saturday morning, and Hooked on Africa, Hooked on Travel and Wildfly every Sunday morning from 6:00-12:00 p.m. ET.

Weekend Show Marathons – Get ready to binge-watch during weekend afternoons/evenings, starting with Airgunner Challenge (Saturday, 8/15), Speargun Hunter (Sunday, 8/16), Airgunner Challenge (Saturday, 8/21), Speargun Hunter (Sunday, 8/22), Airgunner Challenge (Saturday, 8/29) and Speargun Hunter (Sunday, 8/30).

Drawn from the extensive libraries of Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network and MyOutdoorTV, GAME & FISH TV offers viewers an incredible variety of programming across key outdoor genres. Here's a sampling of what to watch this month:

Tune in to GAME & FISH TV on The Roku Channel, Prime Video, VIZIO, Fire TV Channels, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, Truth+, OutdoorChannel.com, GameandFishMag.com, Free Live Sports, LocalNow and MyOutdoorTV with additional outlets coming soon.

Discover GAME & FISH TV today. For more information, please visit www.gameandfishtv.com.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world's foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes four leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and GAME & FISH TV, a dynamic new Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel dedicated to sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group operates Sportsman Channel (Canada) and MOTV, the world's leading subscription streaming platform created for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The Group also consists of numerous established publishing assets, including 14 outdoor magazines such as Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen's HUNTING, and In-Fisherman, along with 20 top websites. Outdoor Sportsman Group also includes television production operations through Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com.

About GAME & FISH TV: GAME & FISH TV is a premier FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel dedicated to outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Celebrating "The Sporting Lifestyle," the channel delivers a diverse lineup of high-energy, free programming, including live events, adventure stories, hunting action, expert fishing tips, and wild game cooking showcases.

Backed by the extensive resources of Outdoor Sportsman Group, GAME & FISH TV draws from the libraries of Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV to offer top-tier content that captures the spirit of the outdoors. Available on leading platforms such as Roku, VIZIO, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video, Amazon Fire TV, Truth+, Free Live Sports, LocalNow and Plex, with additional outlets constantly expanding, GAME & FISH TV brings the excitement of the great outdoors straight to your screen—at no cost.

For more information, visit www.gameandfishtv.com.