New Berlin, WI - July 1, 2011 Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud to announce the return of Savage Outdoors with all new episodes starting this week. Savage Outdoors takes viewers on buck and turkey hunting adventures through the farms of the Midwest, the plains of South Texas and the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada. Savage Outdoors airs Thursdays at 8:30 pm, Wednesdays at 1 a.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Show host, Mike Stroff, and his team are experienced hunters who showcase their hunting talents in each episode throughout the season. Episode one begins with unforgettable hunt as pro-staffers, Chris and Von Ramsey experience early season whitetail hunting in South Texas. The competition runs thick between Chris and Von (brothers) week in and week out! As fate would have it, both Chris and Von positioned themselves perfectly (stand hunting) as each of them would harvest a trophy buck.
The excitement level remains high in episode two of Savage Outdoors. Mike Stroff, Host, Savage Outdoors and co-host, Jamie Satterfield travel to the World Turkey Hunting Championships in Clay County, TX. The conditions in Texas proved to be challenging with wild fires and high winds that impacted the free-range Turkey Hunting Championship. Despite "Mother Nature's" fury, Savage Outdoors' overcame the 50 mph winds to stalk and harvested a turkey. In their first time competing in the Championship, Team Savage Outdoors won the Turkey Hunting Championship.
"I've been hunting a long time and this past season proved to be as challenging as any with the unpredictable weather conditions," said Mike Stroff, Host, Savage Outdoors. "Not only did we win the turkey hunting title but we also harvested many big bucks. Our staff enjoyed hunting in different environments and we're proud to share our experiences with the viewers of Sportsman Channel."
Savage Outdoors stays on the move in episode four when Mike Stroff takes videographer, "Uncle Randy Morrison" out from behind the camera with a unique hunt at the SOE Ranches in Texas. Randy was watching a particular buck all season and has him patterned for two months before Randy takes the 13-point buck in December.
Mike Stroff was born on Camp Lejeune Marine Corp base in Jacksonville, NC. He started in the outdoor industry at a very young age. His family owned and operated Flatwoods Outfitters, which was a shooting complex for rifle, pistol, shotgun, and also had 3D archery ranges. During his college years at East Carolina University, Mike spent his summers working at the lodge learning the ins and outs of the commercial hunting business. Upon graduation from college, he moved back to South Carolina and started Black River Plantation specializing in hog, deer and turkey hunting. Mike is married to Christina Stroff and couple has a daughter, Amelia. They call South Texas home.
To learn more about Savage Outdoors, visit http://savageoutdoors.tv and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Savage-Outdoors-TV/195704103779569?sk=wall
About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation's largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore
