> CANADA’S FIRST 24 - HOUR HUNTING AND FISHING CHANNEL TO LAUNCH IN
>SEPTEMBER
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> CANADA’S FIRST 24 - HOUR HUNTING AND FISHING CHANNEL TO LAUNCH IN
>SEPTEMBER IN WESTERN CANADA, FEATURING AWARD-WINNING CANADIAN PROGRAMMING.
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> Calgary, Alberta, Aug 20th, 2004 – A truly new beginning has arrived
>as The Kohler Family announces its fully CRTC licensed Wild TV channel
>launching September 2004 in Canada: delivering 100% outdoor television to
>this great land. This makes WILD TV the first broadcaster to provide a
>fully packaged 24/7 channel consisting entirely of high quality outdoor
>programming from Canada and around the world.
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> WILD TV will be available from your local cable and satellite
>companies as well as through local digital cable systems across Canada.
> "The launch of WILD TV is a significant milestone in a commitment to
>bring the best programming to our community of sportsmen and sportswomen,"
>said Dieter Kohler, Wild TV President and CEO. "Wild TV will be a key
>component of the cable and satellites growing portfolio and that is where
>you can find Wild TV." explained Mr Kohler " Canadians have waited long
>enough for this channel, now its here”
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> “Wild TV will showcase the top programs from all outdoor program
>genres. I will personally make it my goal to find the most exciting
>programs for Canadian viewers. Shows that will entertain, educate and
>create memories for years to come. Wild TV will do its part in maintaining
>our outdoor heritage and Canadian culture. So pick up a camera and start
>shooting that trip of a lifetime.” explained Ryan Kohler, Executive Vice
>President.
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> “Reaching 6 million hunting and fishing enthusiasts in Canada, WILD
>TV has the ability to deliver a targeted demographic that has, in the past,
>been unavailable to the outdoors marketplace. Coupled with the best
>programming available, this will surely put WILD TV at the top of
>outdoorsmen and women’s favorite television channel list.”, said Scott
>Stirling, Sr. VP of Marketing.
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> “Our focus is to broadcast the best in outdoor programming to a rich
>and diverse nation of outdoor enthusiasts. I have traveled Canada producing
>programs; Canadians as well as other people from around the world cannot
>get enough of our outdoors. Wild TV has all your outdoor programming,
>including hunting.” said Frank Papineau Vice President Affiliate Sales and
>Marketing
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> Programming highlights on the Wild TV CHANNEL include:
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> The Weekend Fisherman™ with Frank Papineau brings fishing and the
>outdoors to the everyday enthusiast. This award winning series offers an
>array of original programs from across Canada. The programs feature antique
>lure collecting, cooking and pro tips. Plus Canadian guests like Walter
>Gretzky, and Red Fisher and some of the best scenery in Canada.
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> Fishing with Shelly and Courtney starring Shelley Todd and Courtney
>Hatfield invites viewers to join them for fishing adventures in the best
>natural environment in the world. Traveling to the likes of the wild and
>remote Queen Charlotte Islands, world famous Rivers Inlet, and beautiful
>Discovery Pass or along one of B.C.'s great rivers, Shelley and Courtney
>are always fishing somewhere different and exciting. Special features
>include Fish Facts, presented by the Recreational Fisheries Division of
>Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Sport Fishing Institute of British
>Columbia focusing on fishing techniques, conservation practices (how to
>release a salmon, hooking mortality, tagging programs for conservation
>research), new sport fish regulations, the effects of environmental change.
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> The Outdoor Quest has been a real favorite with both hunters and
>anglers. Each episode features a hunting and fishing segment. Kim and T.J.
>Schwanky and Sandi and Richard Mellon host the series. While Rich and T.J.
>do most of the fishing, it is the ladies that get to show their talents in
>the hunting arena. Outdoor Quest prides itself on free-range hunts for
>truly wild animals. Species range from whitetails, mule deer, black bear,
>to moose, caribou, sheep and goats. The emphasis is on the adventure of the
>hunt. Richard and T.J. target a wide variety of fish in their travels but
>it is walleye that they really key in on. Each fishing segment is packed
>with how-to information on catching fish in your backyard. The majority of
>the fishing is at lakes that are easily accessible by automobile and close
>to major Canadian centers.
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> In the coming months Wild TV will showcase some of the most renowned
>outdoor series, including, Realtree Just Hunting, Quebec Adventures as well
>as Boat Test Reports. And be sure not to miss our pro tip every week on
>Wild TV.
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> Headquartered in Calgary Alberta, Wild TV also has opened a branch
>office in Ottawa, Ontario that will ensure that a Canada wide audience can
>be attained. Wild TV enriches the lives of all Canadians through quality
>and educational programming via satellite, cable television, telephony and
>the Internet. More information about WILD TV is available at www.wildtv.ca
>Wild TV is a 100% Canadian owned and operated Company.
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> WEST
> Mr. Ryan Kohler
> 403-245-2090
> [email protected] EAST
> Mr. Frank J. Papineau
> 613.831-9355
> [email protected]
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Ron

Awesome! But i do wonder if this will intensify battles for possession of the remote control? haha.

The lack of outdoor programs such as this has kept me from purchasing a Canadian satellite, but with the news of WildTV coming has renewed my interests.

Al

You mean I can finally get hunting shows on my bell express view.This is the same idea as The Outdoor Channel in the states?
Thank you rb-------you made me a happy man

Hey Mr. Duck, thanks for the info.

sounds good to me.

I emailed Shaw they said they have not picked up wildtv as of yet...boo. So then I emailed wildtv to find out what networks have picked it up, my reply came from Ryan Kohler that stated only a few in the west but no names, he stated to keep pounding the providers and keep checking their website for a list of companies that will offer wildtv.

Anybody have any details on who or will be carrying this network?

Well it's about time.

I recieved an email from them since I'm on the production list and the info I have recieved is that; there are over one hundered thousand subscribers so far in three provinces.

Not to worry friends, we'll be able to get it in Ontario, and the Eastern Provinces very soon. Think it's called momentum!