Arizona fire fighter chases big Kentucky whitetails and homegrown bourbon in season 9, episode 1
Franklin, TN — As the Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) celebrates a decade of connecting union members through conservation, its Brotherhood Outdoors TV series kicks off its ninth season with a new look and feel, returning to Sportsman Channel on Sundays at 11 a.m. ET beginning July 2.
The season features a new, innovative format without a formal host. Each episode will follow different union members as they share their personal histories and experiences before heading out on memory-making hunts and fishing excursions across the country. It's authentic commentary from the ones who have actually lived it.
First in the season's lineup is Jon Scaife, an Arizona fire fighter and member of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3690. Scaife did not follow a boyhood dream of riding in a big red truck, but his challenging life experiences along with family influences helped steer his path to the career he takes great pride in. As he shares his story, Scaife travels to Kentucky for a shot at a whitetail—and a sip of small batch bourbon.
This format facelift is thanks to the brains behind television powerhouse Rusted Rooster Media. Founded and operated by brothers Chris and Casey Keefer, Rusted Rooster also produces TV shows Rival Wild and Dropped for both The Sportsman Channel and Outdoor Channel. The production house works with such industry giants as Buck Knives, PSE and Winchester.
"Television offers our organization a way to highlight our members' dedication to their skills, families and hunting and fishing passions," said Scott Vance, CEO and executive director, USA. "Rusted Rooster has a proven track record in outdoor television production and a vision that, I believe, will elevate Brotherhood Outdoors to a new level of excellence in television."
The Rooster team produced nine original episodes of Brotherhood Outdoors that will air during the third and fourth quarters of 2017. Nine episodes are also slated for 2018.
"Brotherhood Outdoors is such a unique concept," said Chris Keefer. "We have great things in store as we work to make each episode a personalized cinematic story for each guest. We really want viewers to identify with the people on the show and see quality hunting and fishing trips."
Active and retired union members can apply to be on the show by submitting the online application at http://unionsportsmen.org/brotherhood-outdoors
Additional airings of Brotherhood Outdoors can be viewed on Sportsman Channel at the following times:
Tuesday, 5 PM ET
Wednesday, 1 PM ET
Saturday, 1:30 AM ET
For a complete listing of upcoming episodes, visit http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/shows/brotherhood-outdoors/. To watch episodes online visit www.myoutdoortv.com.
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About Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA): The USA is a union-dedicated, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose members hunt, fish, shoot and volunteer their skills for conservation. The USA is uniting the union community through conservation to preserve North America's outdoor heritage. For more information, visit www.unionsportsmen.org or connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Rusted Rooster Media: Rusted Rooster Media is an award-winning production house based in Midland, MI. The creative team at "The Roost" is best known for their commitment to telling a great story, and their ability to mine out every last bit of human interest that can be found from every angle.
About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is a television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique 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. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
