NEW BERLIN, WI- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor television for American sportsmen and women, announced the network has dramatically increased its distribution of Sportsman HD in the Comcast Cable market of Chicago. Comcast Chicago launched Sportsman HD in South Bend and Central Illinois on Thursday, October 16.

Sportsman HD can be found on Channel 677 in Central Illinois and Channel 230 in South Bend.

"The expanded distribution of Sportsman Channel HD in Greater Chicago and Central Illinois is an opportunity for the network to continue to reach the many enthusiastic viewers that understand Sportsman Channel is the place for the best in outdoor lifestyle programming," said Nory LeBrun, head of affiliate sales for Sportsman Channel.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel embraces the attitude of "Red, Wild & Blue America" - where the American Spirit and Great Outdoors are celebrated in equal measure. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation's military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).

MEDIA CONTACT:
Tom Caraccioli,
Sportsman Channel,
P: 212.852.6646;
tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com